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6- N.Jones ( loved the conditions) 5 - Frawley ( fantastic , despite overwhelming odds , including a suspect hamstring ) 4 - Byrnes ( got up against his old team , and enjoyed the slower pace of the game ) 3 - M.Jones ( prolific ball winner , though couldn't use the fact for the greater good ) 2 - Gawn ( performed manfully , and won his share of the hit outs) 1 - Toumpas ( showed some encouraging commitment and application )

Trengove - was barely seen Grimes - was barely seen Jones - outstanding all day Watts - was barely seen Toumpas - showed some signs Dawes - was barely seen Frawley - strong all day Byrnes - our only forward Sylvia - tried but failed Dunn - was barely seen Blease - had no impact Garland - just a game McDonald - was well beaten Nicholson - expectedly failed miserably Kent - devoid of awareness Davey - couldn't get going Gawk - lone handed performance Howe - career worst game M.Jones - many meaningless possessions Terlich - not as prolific Fitzpatrick - abysmal in conditions Clisby - was rarely noticed

"Try watching the game, and you will see on this occasion he is not

I rarely try to defend myself and generally leave myself acceptably open to criticism, but I believe many of my detractors here are getting carried away by the 'feel good' factor of a reasonably meritorious loss . The reality is , we were comprehensively DESTROYED in most of the important statistical areas , including the score-defining centre clearances . For whatever quirks of nature deemed that we put up an improved performance, for the most part, the realty is we had very few 4 quarter winners , and Sydney missed countless , and very easy , set shots and running shots for goal . Our skills , at many times, were deplorable , and we did not deserve to be anywhere near as close to Sydney as we were in the end. Notwithstanding the above, we definitely are displaying an improved mindset, as evidenced by the number of positive comments I've applied to a majority of players. Finally, I'd ask all those who have just flippantly derided my comments , and made disparaging remarks, to offer us all their own takes on the players' performances , restricting themselves to 3 words in the process.

6 - Fitzpatrick 5 - Garland 4 - Terlich 3 - Watts 2 - M.Jones 1 - Rodan

I'm realistic , and say it as I see it.Had Sydney kicked straight we'd have lost by over 100 points

Trengove - just a game Grimes - needed the run Jones - was weighed down Watts - played with purpose Toumpas - was totally lost Dawes - made an impact Frawley - excellent until injured Byrnes - made little impression Sylvia - seemingly without passion Dunn - good but flawed Rodan - took wrong options Garland - rarely made mistakes McDonald - held up well Nicholson - should never kick Kent - seemingly lacked awareness Davey - little was good Gawn - showing exciting glimpses Howe - rarely got involved M.Jones - intelligent , but spasmodic Terlich - a fine impression Fitzpatrick - may have arrived Clisby - exciting but raw

ANDGary Lyon didn't select Neeld expecting the walls to collapse around the club within 24 months and would justifiably have had as much positive expectation as Geelong had with an unproven Scott brother

A little ironic that you'd be decrying his tactics , whilst feting a total ball player with your name here- Grinter was far from an angel for all those too young to recall. And for the record , I advocated Mathews as coach about a month ago

Leigh Mathews is only 61

Trengove - just a game N.Jones - wonderful first half Watts - time to decide Dawes - impressed and delivered Frawley - great under duress McKenzie -below required standard Dunn - struggled for effectiveness Rodan - justified his inclusion Strauss - rarely imbued confidence Garland - continued toiling manfully Pederson - not all negative Macdonald - was rarely sighted Evans - had few possessions Kent - some promising touches Tapscott - had limited opportunities Davey - classy but restricted Howe - classy when involved Jamar - not the worst Bail - was the worst M.Jones - couldn't get going Terlich - composure was needed Fitzpatrick - cause for optimism

6 - Dawes ( terrific game considering the horrible presentation he was given ) 5 - Frawley ( loved his passion and will to not let Franklin succeed) 4 - N.Jones ( terrific first half ) 3 - Howe ( all class , but easily put off his game) 2 - Garland ( continued his good year ) 1 - Davey ( elite disposal , and played with passion )

Up until about 3 years ago , I'd only missed about 20 home matches in 45 years of watching mostly inept Melbourne teams underwhelm me . Currently we have easily the least inspiring collection of players to ever represent our club, and I have only brought myself to attend 2 home games. I will not attend again until the players demonstrate that they deserve my support!

Not sure he was actually 'slagging us off' , but was really quite measured and honest. The reality is , he's right about everything he's saying

6- Howe ( Fantastic all day . Skills were sublime ) 5 - M.Jones ( Far from outstanding , but our only successful runner ) 4 - Frawley ( overwhelmed , but focused all day ) 3 - Trengove ( actually looked fit and played accordingly , though was still swamped ) 2 - McKenzie ( hard at it all game , but rarely hurt opposition ) 1 - Jamar ( merely for weight of knockouts , but unfortunately little support from onballers )

Trengove - regained some flair N.Jones - couldn't shake tag Watts - welcome to go Dawes - couldn't find ball Frawley - solid as rock Byrnes - not on field McKenzie - never stopped trying Dunn - gave rebound drive Garland - played under duress Nicholson - tried but failed Sellar - just lacks skills Evans - made dumb decisions Tapscott - nowhere near standard Davey - interested but flawed Gawn - had no involvement Howe - a wonderful game Jetta - was probably playing Jamar - just a dinosaur Bail - had no impact M.Jones - tried , lacks polish Terlich - tried , lacks composure Magner - tried, lacks ability

6 - Davey ( creative and sublime disposal ) 5 - Frawley ( loves the Riewoldt contest , and held his own despite the regularity of entry) 4 - Dunn ( good at both ends , and his kicking to advantage was noted ) 3 - Howe ( excellent with the ball, but I wish he'd get it more) 2 - Terlich ( sees ball and gets it ) 1 - Magner ( an encouraging return )

Trengove - good, not prolific N. Jones - gave little drive Toumpas - little boy lost Dawes - gave some value Frawley - excellent under pressure McKenzie - devoid of skills Dunn - versatile and effective Strauss - was rarely sighted Garland - good under pressure Nicholson - below average skills Sellar - stuck at task Evans - had occasional involvement Tapscott - tough but inconsistent Davey - best for ages Gawk - had little impact Howe - needed more involvement Jetta - tried but failed Jamar - an effective ruckman Bail- just a plodder M.Jones - rarely affected game Terlich - rough but ready Magner - slow but smart

6 -Gawn ( actually seemed to care ) 5 - Sylvia ( showed exuberance, skill , and passion) 4 - M.Jones ( showed composure , and almost reasonable skills)

N.Jones - pressure weighing down Dawes - unfit and unhelpful Viney - tried but flawed Frawley - had little presence Byrnes - was a liability Sylvia - gave a damn McKenzie - bereft of skills Dunn - tried but failed Strauss - loose and dumb Garland - was rarely sighted Nicholson - dumb and dumber Sellar - bereft of skills Evans - was on field Kent - had no impact Tapscott - fumbled and failed Davey - limited and flawed Gawn - seemed to care Howe - wasted natural talent Spencer - was easily beaten Bail - probably on field M.Jones - had limited effect Terlich - unwarranted overconfident attitude

6 - Dunn 5 - Garland 4 - M. Jones 3 - Sylvia 2 - N. Jones 1 - Frawley

Trengove - becoming a liability Grimes - a significant loss Jones - great first half Viney- was probably playing Frawley - wonderful without ball Byrnes - possibly on field Sylvia - flair without greatness McKenzie - see Frawley's comments Dunn - showed commendable discipline Strauss - may have played Garland - dedicated but loose Tapscott - loved his courage McDonald - see Frawley's comments Nicholson - tries but deficient Evans - had occasional impact Kent - backed himself in Gawn - showed some glimpses Howe - had no impact Spencer - tries but deficient Bail - may have played M.Jones - tries but limited Terlich - limited periphery vision

Trengove - hesitant and slow Grimes - performed as expected N.Jones - an unexpected passenger Watts - only second gear Frawley - good without ball Byrnes - played his part Sylvia - was always trying McKenzie - presence not justified Rodan - gave little drive Blease - 5 minute performance Garland - easily our best Terlich - ugly but effective Pederson - wasted a position McDonald - mistake-riddled performance Evans - unsighted after first Tapscott - tough and effective Davey - couldn't get involved Gawn - showed encouraging signs Howe - playing after first ? Jamar - enjoyed Moloney's presence Bail - regularly fluffed possessions Jones - tried but flawed

Ok everyone ... hands clasped together , and let's sing with feeling ' kumbaya .....

Score out of 10 for those who played : Hogan - 3 N.Jones - 6 Watts - 3 Toumpas - 3 Frawley - 6 Byrnes - 5 Sylvia - 6 Dunn - 7.5 Rodan - 6 Garland - 3 Pederson - 2 Magner - 3 Nicholson - 2 Gillies - 5 Macdonald - 3 Sellar - 5 Grimes - 4 Evans - 3 Tapscott - 3 Davey - 3 Howe - 3 Jamar - 6 M. Jones - 3 Terlich - 4