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6 - N.Jones - some brain fades but was indefatigable and prolific 5 - Gawn - dynamic and dominant in the centre 4 - Frost - may have come of age.. a joy to watch coming out of defence 3 - Kent - aggressive , feisty and clever 2 - Watts - has been better this year but performed all over the field 1 - M.Jones - unfashionable but has improved significantly over the year

N.Jones - prolific captain's game Vince - brain fades cruelled Hogan - rarely imposed himself Watts - always looked dangerous Petracca - some awesome plays Dawes - needed more involvement Viney - never died wondering Brayshaw - some crucial errors Gawn - outstanding all game Tyson - slow to offload Stretch - provided some run Kent - dangerous and valuable Frost - career best game T.McDonald - horrible under pressure O.McDonald - never imbued confidence Hunt - is obviously tiring Neal-Bullen - was rarely sighted Garlett - took his chances Jetta - slow to react Wagner - was rarely sighted Harmes - effective holding game M.Jones - provided valuable run

6 - Viney ( the only player who seemed to care) 5 - Gawn ( didn't dominate the centre but was effective for 4 quarters) 4 - Watts ( tried to lift the team but was limited after the injury ) 3 - Vince ( heaps of meaningless possessions) 2 - Harmes ( played with aggression but not much else after 1/4 time) 1 - T.McDonald ( best of the rest )

Jones - regularly butchered ball Vince - prolific without effect Hogan - frustrated and frustrating Watts - couldn't get involved Petracca - keep it simple Viney - the Trojan returned Brayshaw - some poor decisions Gawn - never gave up Tyson - just lacked smarts Kent - new contract syndrome T. McDonald - imbued no confidence O.McDonald - so frighteningly raw Hunt - no heroics today Grimes - milestone to forget Kennedy - bring back Howe Garlett - not on field vandenBerg - little to commend Jetta - some horrible decisions White - slow and overwhelmed Wagner - was rarely sighted Harmes - outstanding first quarter M.Jones - just lacks talent

6 - T.McDonald ( outstanding 4 quarters and no brain fades) 5 - Hogan ( the most dangerous and effective forward on the field) 4 - Viney ( great heart and application) 3 - Gawn ( dominated the centre as required ) 2 - N.Jones ( typical heart on sleeve stuff) 1 - Watts ( continued his versatile role to perfection)

N.Jones - 4 quarter constant Vince - a limited role Hogan - a concerted performance Watts - great first half Petracca - always looked dangerous Viney - bullocking work horse Gawn - dominated the centre Tyson - prolific but wasteful Stretch - gave some run Kent - excellent small forward Frost - improving each game T. McDonald - was virtually unpassable O.McDonald - promising before injury Hunt - second gear acceleration Grimes - an impressive return Kennedy - made little impression Garlett - was virtually unsighted vandenBerg - bullocking and creative Jetta - a strong rebounder White - looked at home Harmes - steady in defence M.Jones - career best game

Jetta, Salem... burst pace?

6 - N.Jones ( may have turned it over occasionally but kept getting it) 5 - Watts ( terrific all day, and has arrived) 4 - Garlett ( returned to the form and ability we've learned to love) 3 - Hunt ( wow, wow,wow) 2 - T. McDonald ( strong and reliable for most of the game) 1 - Jetta ( a great job with the ball coming down so regularly)

N.Jones - another outstanding game Vince - not as prolific Hogan - rarely provided target Watts - a valuable swingman Petracca - little to enthuse Dawes - regularly performed bloopers Viney - great tagging performance Gawn - probably broke even Tyson - take first options!!!! Stretch - couldn't hurt opponents Kent - frustrating as hell Frost - had little input T. McDonald - strong and brave O.McDonald - embarrassing to watch Hunt - exciting and willing Bugg - was almost irrelevant Kennedy - tried but failed Garlett - a welcome return vandenBerg - continued poor form Jetta - brave and creative Harmes - prolific but wasteful M.Jones - great first half

Relax, I wasn't referring to you

Yes, I agree about Watts and I gave him votes.. I guess that makes me a GOOD judge and I accept your apology. Hogan's stats were superior to Franklin's, who was regarded as close to best on field.. go figure.

Thanks for enlightening me.. I actually like him too, in fact he's my favourite current player. I'm not quite sure why so many are taking my 'basketball' reference about Watts so personally. In my opinion his efforts on Sunday were fair if it were a dry day, however on a rain drenched ground and with a waterlogged ball his game was totally inappropriate.

6 - Vince ( classy and prolific all game) 5 - Jones ( what a heart ) 4 - Hunt ( obviously listened to instructions about taking the game on) 3 - Viney ( far from his best game , but better than the rest ) 2 - Gawn 1 - Watts

Jones - prolific not influential Vince - never stopped trying Hogan - was obviously restricted Watts - it's not basketball Petracca - a few cameos Dawes - had no impact Viney - tried but overwhelmed Trengove - had no spark Gawn - conditions nullified influence Tyson - was easily outmuscled Oliver - was rarely sighted Stretch - missing at sea Kent - probably went overboard Frost - rough but willing T.McDonald - a steady game O.McDonald - lacked footy smarts Hunt - brave and attacking Bugg - was rarely noticed Kennedy - had no impact vandenBerg- surprisingly quiet game Jetta - barely bothered scorers Wagner - tried but failed

Jones - continued outstanding form Vince - prolific and creative Hogan - well rounded game Watts - there when needed Petracca - some creative masterpieces Dawes - target we needed Viney - improved with confidence Trengove - quiet but professional Hunt - never lacked confidence Gawn - just a goliath Tyson - great first half Oliver - clever in close Stretch - didn't stand out Kent - perfect small forward Frost - confident and effective T. McDonald - was almost impassable O. McDonald - no obvious clangers Bugg - great stopping role Kennedy - rubbed it in vandenBerg - was rarely sighted Jetta - effective whenever required Wagner - close checking defender

Seriously, no Jones??

6 - Tyson ( great first half and steady afterwards) 5 - Vince ( loved the responsibility and centre stage ) 4 - Jones ( just a dynamo who literally bleeds for the club) 3 - Frost ( proving the point that he should only play down back) 2 - Bugg ( great tagging game ) 1 - Gawn ( prolific tap outs )

Jones - continuing outstanding form Vince - needed the responsibility Hogan -- was comprehensively outplayed Watts - great first half Petracca - couldn't get involved Dawes - contested without influencing Trengove - an unmemorable return Gawn - tap outs only Tyson - enjoyed more responsibility Oliver - should kick more Stretch - couldn't hurt opposition Kent - devoid of confidence Frost - strong in defence T. McDonald - terrific second half O.McDonald - gradually gaining confidence Hunt - energetic but rough Bugg -. Important tagging job Garlett - continued to disappoint vandenBerg - obviously lacked energy Jetta - steady but unobtrusive Wagner - stuck to task Harmes - needs a rest

Dunn turned up to play this year looking overweight and obviously with the wrong mindset.. it's come back to bite him on his not-indistinguishable arse

6 - Jones ( skill, heart, guts ) 5 - Gawn ( dominated the centre , but had few accomplices ) 4 - Stretch ( one of the few who took the game on ) 3 - Jetta ( read the game well ) 2 - T.McDonald (continued to try but was overwhelmed) 1 - Viney ( has dropped off but never stopped trying)

Jones - our only professional Vince - had little influence Hogan - had no support Watts - an irrelevant game Petracca - lost in flight Viney - tried but overwhelmed Hunt - exciting in bursts Gawn - couldn't find teammates Tyson - half hearted display Stretch - some positive glimpses Kent - better second half Newton - couldn't justify selection Garland - embarrassing before injury T.McDonald - loose and overburdened Neal - Bullen - plenty of nothing O.McDonald - totally lacked composure Bugg - noticed for looseness Kennedy - was probably injured Garlett - premature contract extension Jetta - courageous but loose Wagner - out of depth Harmes - was rarely noticed

Trac will be the player Sylvia should have become if he'd pulled his finger out.

Jones - clean ball user Vince - usually more creative Hogan - consistently hard worker Watts - creative and versatile Petracca - brilliant in close Viney - couldn't break free Gawn - just a shadow Oliver - creative ball user Stretch - excellent 4 quarters Kent - had little involvement Newton - took his chances Garland - better without pressure Michie - little to enthuse T. McDonald - kept opponent bereft O. McDonald - far from convincing Hunt - one exciting run Neal- Bullen - important one percenters Bugg - 3 great quarters Kennedy - needed more involvement Garlett - regularly looked dangerous Wagner - promising but flakey Harmes - took his chances

Replace 'Dawes' with 'McDonald'...just as likely

What an impressive and eloquent man he is!