joeboy

I rarely respond to anyone who wishes to rebuke or disagree with me, however ‘Bobby’, (who is a regular negative responder) your stupid comments about my apparent preconceived opinions require a response. I almost always forward my weekly reviews of the game within an hour of the final siren.. living close to the G affords me this opportunity… I don’t wait for ages to ‘get the feel of the room’ to ensure I get positive responses As such, I rarely avail myself of statistical lists, which some others regard as the ultimate assessment. I have no biases against or for any players (apart from Dom Tyson ) and my responses are based purely and solely on gut feel and observations. I do not claim to be an expert or infallible, and I can accept it when my opinions are dismissed, however they are only my personal opinions , as indicated by the masthead each week , and as such I’m entitled to write whatever I wish. Everyone has the choice to agree or disagree with my musings, but rather than make spurious comments about my analyses, others are quite welcome to put me on ‘block’ or offer 3 worded alternatives. Hopefully most D’Landers enjoy or are entertained by my weekly offerings, and I will continue to post them, win , lose , or draw.

Gawn - back to dominance Viney - refused to wilt Petracca - a class above Melksham - experience was vital McVee -may get nominated May - had big moments Lever - was rarely beaten Petty - poor until injury Rivers - great final quarter Brown - competed but limited Sparrow - great tagging game Jordon - a steady workhorse Brayshaw - important all game Spargo - a nothing game Pickett - some timely cameos Bowey - always looked safe Neal-Bullen - was rarely sighted Salem - surprisingly quiet game vanRooyen - not ready yet Woewodin - an important goal Smith - took his chances Langdon - some vital connections Hunter - prolific and consistent the game- agony and ecstasy

Are you also describing the Weed? We know how that story goes.

Gawn - far from effective Grundy - had little impact Salem - class was evident McVee - was rarely sighted May - perfect defender’s game Lever - safe and steady Petty - not always convincing Rivers - fumbled but effective Brown - had a presence Brayshaw- better second half Pickett - was invisible again Melksham - experience was important Petracca - was the difference Sparrow - tough and brave Viney - great first half Jordon - an important ingredient Woewodin - some good signs Bowey - always under control Neal-Bullen - quiet after first Spargo - didn’t justify selection Hunter - consistent and important Langdon - great first half

Gawn - had little influence Grundy - had no influence Viney - an Herculean effort May- great all game Lever - steady and effective Rivers was rarely sighted Brayshaw - poor first half Neal-Bullen - some solid efforts Bowey - disappeared second half Sparrow - tough but limited Hunter - prolific but wasteful Langdon - continued giving efforts McVee - cool under pressure Brown - conditions didn’t suit Harmes - thinks he’s Dusty Chandler - tried but limited Pickett - tried but limited Petracca - limited without Clarrie Petty - slow and loose Smith - continued offering nothing Salem - poor decision making Melksham- 5 minute performance

A bit tough on May and Lever.. rarely beaten the whole year

Coaches from last match say hi

Gawn - had no influence Grundy - seemingly no passion Viney - loved the conditions Neal-Bullen - fumble from hell Chandler - did nothing again Rivers - continued impressive season Fritsch - rarely looked dangerous Pickett - another listless performance Salem - great first half Brayshaw - disposal rarely effective Langdon - ground didn’t assist Petracca - only elite player Hunter - effective and consistent Hibberd - poor second half van Rooyen - little input again Jordon - probably last game McVee - was rarely sighted May - dominated his opponent Lever - reliable and passionate Petty - had little affect Spargo - a wasted sub Swallow - was rarely sighted Smith - played 2 quarters

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Gosh, I wish for world peace!!

Gawn - was constantly influential Viney - relentless and inspiring May - brilliant until last Lever - outstanding and reliable Rivers - brave and creative Brayshaw - wonderful after first Spargo - no influence again Pickett - what’s up Koz? Chandler - had some moments Fritsch - classy in bursts vanRooyen - disappointingly little influence Langdon - brave and important Hunter - disposal surprisingly iffy Tomlinson - important and consistent Petracca- not as influential Salem - some amazing interceptions Smith - an important addition McVee - steady all game Hibberd - great defensive efforts Jordan - performed as expected Grundy - important around ground Sparrow - important tagging job Neal-Bullen - a true workhorse

There must be a chance that more Magpies will be under a cloud because of their interaction with the infected players recently.

David Rhys Jones was reported and suspended for assaulting Bambi.. I mean Robbie Flower😱 That definitely puts him at the top of the sinner list

The Dees’ performance, and attitude, seem to rise and fall with the reputation and ability of its opponents. Despite all the best intentions and words of affirmation, the players can’t seem to rise to the occasion unless there’s a worthy opponent facing them . For this reason I expect our team to play a much stronger brand against the Magpies. We may not win but I’m certain the output will be far more impressive than what was served up against a pathetic Carlton team that brought us down to their level

Gawn - last quarter influence May - back to best Lever - steady all game Langdon - running game returned Petracca - only elite player Brayshaw - horrible until last van Rooyen - cause for excitement Chandler - had minimal impact Spargo - some minor involvement Pickett - continued poor season McVee - classy and cool Rivers - brave and aggressive Salem - great first half Tomlinson - hiding to nothing Grundy - had little influence Smith - quiet but encouraging Viney - better second half Sparrow - some tough plays Bowey - great until concussed Neal-Bullen - little involvement again Harmes - fumbled too often Fritsch - important in bursts Hunter - had important touches

Gawn - becoming a liability Viney - season worst game Petracca - only genuine winner Brayshaw - the inferior brother Rivers - poor decision making Salem - important decision maker Spargo - little to commend Chandler - nothing to commend Pickett - continued disappointing season Fritsch - what’s gone wrong? May - played with passion Langdon - had little influence McVee - loose and lost Lever - poor ground skills Sparrow - tried all game Grundy - a nothing game vanRooyen - must be demoted McDonald - rarely a target Bowie - brave and useful Hibberd - not the worst Neal-Bullen - rarely sighted again Harmes - poor decision making

Almost certain we’ll get a far more positive run from the umpires than in recent weeks because it’s in the AFL’s better interest for us to be final’s contenders than our opponent. I’m not suggesting the game will be rigged but…

Gawn - surprisingly little influence Oliver - prolific but undisciplined Petracca - unsighted 3 quarters Viney - lumbering and ineffective Brayshaw - was rarely sighted Salem - needed the run McVee - couldn’t handle conditions Rivers - tried all game Fritsch - 10 minute performance Chandler - couldn’t get going Pickett - career worst performance Spargo - had little impact Grundy - slow and lumbering May - unconvincing and slow Langdon - lost his run Hunter - rarely impacted game McDonald - needed more involvement vanRooyen - undisciplined and careless Hibberd - brave but limited Bowey - quiet before injury Neai-Bullen - was rarely sighted Jordon - had no impact

Gawn - nothing went right Oliver - undisciplined and wasteful Petracca - was obviously encumbered Viney - seemingly on vendetta Fritsch - o

The golden retriever I have as my icon here was named after our late coach Bailey. I also used to have Barassi the cat

Gawn - imposing all game Petracca - best afield again Oliver - dynamic but wasteful May - impassable all game Rivers - mopped up impressively Bowey - calm when challenged McVee - temperament belied experience Lever - excellent first half Hibberd - dynamic first half Chandler - was rarely sighted Pickett - exciting in bursts Fritsch - rarely got involved Neil-Bullen -just a game Sparrow-some important touches Viney - 4 consistent quarters Grundy - rarely imposed himselF Hunter - take first options Brayshaw - strong and reliable Petty - excellent until injured Spargo - typical Spargo game Jordon - had some involvement van Rooyen - couldn’t get involved Langdon - better second half

Btw, further to the suggestion that a few of our players were unwell leading up to the game, Trac looked eerily pale when interviewed after the game🤮

Gawn - probably broke even Petracca - was rarely clean Oliver - disposals were iffy Rivers - good and evil Petty - not a forward! van Rooyen - tried but failed Fritsch - career worst game Bowie - loose but improved Turner - was rarely convincing McVee - needs a break May - was generally effective Lever - often found out Grundy - had little influence Langdon - couldn’t get involved Pickett - some occasional cameos Sparrow - some important touches Viney - four quarter endeavour Chandler - was well held Harmes - had some impact Brayshaw - spirit and conviction Jordon - another bland game Hunter - some costly options Neil-Bullen - couldn’t get involved

Sensational affirmation of the great camaraderie and spirit at the club, however there was an ominous sight of Kozy rubbing his arms extravagantly to stay warm during Saturday’s game, perhaps eliciting a desire in him for the warmer climes of WA, at least in MY mind. Thank goodness my theory was misdiagnosed

Gawn - dominated the centre Petracca - gradually outperformed Clarrie Oliver - wonderful first half Chandler - continued to excel May - seemed more invested Lever - was rarely required Bowey - mopped up well Rivers - versatile and steady McVee - safe but quiet Pickett - consistently sublime possessions Hibberd - passionate and reliable Grundy - a vital role Brayshaw - almost perfect game Langdon - amazing last quarter Viney - perseverance and commitment Sparrow - tagged Cunnington successfully Neal-Bullen - some important connections Hunter - great first half vanRooyen - had little involvement Fritsch - always looked dangerous Harmes - had limited opportunities Jordon - played role well Schache - an average debut