joeboy

John Ralph stated this morning on SEN that Cale Morton rejected an offer from Gold Coast last year to move for more money.

Because this was the most significant comment made by a significant person in the negotiations - it was more than just rumour and innuendo.

I'm sure I'll be abused for the Petterd comment , but I don't look at the statistics or replays before making my assessments

6 - Martin 5 - Watts 4 - Jones 3 - Moloney 2 - Rivers 1 - Frawley

Green - good first half Jones - great all day Watts - showed magic again Gysberts - quiet but important Bennell - mopped up well Frawley - loved his arrogance Trengove - there when needed Morton - didn't stand up Sylvia - some breathtaking passages McKenzie - the underpack master Petterd - had few involvements Garland - safe and secure Moloney - loved Jamar's return Jurrah - finally some magic Rivers - quality all day Macdonald - quiet before subbed Scully - prolific but wasteful Martin - was great again Howe - was rarely noticed Jamar - loved his palming Strauss - a little clumsy Nicholson - poised and effective

Green - stood up again Jones - a pleasing game Bartram - consecutive poor games Watts - the complete game Bennell - had little opportunity Frawley - enjoyed smaller opponents Trengove - not as productive Morton - improving with confidence Sylvia - classy all day McKenzie - fantastic in close Petterd - enjoyed more freedom Garland - steady until injured Moloney - hit packs running Jurrah - slowly finding touch Rivers - marshalled defence well Macdonald - tough and safe Scully - prolific and focused Martin - athletic and composed Gawn - some deft palming Strauss - was rarely noticed Nicholson - making his mark Howe - continues to impress

Green - unfortunately an embarrassment Jones - regular brain fades Bartram - game from hell Watts - 15 minute game Gysberts - no repeat performance Bennell - was rarely noticed Frawley - had no support Trengove - was surprisingly wayward Morton - composed and effective Sylvia - our only winner McKenzie - had no influence Moloney - prolific but ineffective Jurrah - tentative and lethargic Rivers - just too little McDonald - poor decision making Scully - prolific but wasteful Martin - couldn't get going Gawn - 2 years away Howe - never stopped trying Jetta - poor until injured Strauss - deserves more games Evans - had little opportunity

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Green - captain stood up Jones - tough as concrete Watts - was classy everywhere Gysberts - will be nominated Bennell - enjoyed his dash Frawley - has been better Trengove - loved his return Morton - was surprisingly effective Sylvia - good before injury McKenzie - such great application Moloney - played with passion Jurrah - went through motions Rivers - outstanding all night MacDonald - tough and creative Scully - just a joy Martin - got us going Gawn - will be better Howe - fantastic debut performance Jetta - his best game Strauss - may silence knockers Nicholson - pace and poise Evans - enthusiasm and application

Possibly the youngest team ever to represent the MFC

6 - Sylvia 5 - Green 4 - Watts 3 - Rivers 2 - Martin 1 - McKenzie

Green - was a leader Warnock - just a plodder Jones - back to basics Watts - classy and improving Gysberts - rarely found ball Bate - not on field Bennell - wasn't actually playing Frawley - made fundamental errors Morton - probably on field Sylvia - only passionate player McKenzie - taught a lesson Petterd - didn't actually play Maric - had limited awareness Moloney - couldn't get going Jurrah - quickly losing credibility Rivers - solid all night MacDonald - aggressive but loose Martin - had little impact Jetta - rarely troubled scorers Newton - future no clearer Nicholson - showed some enthusiasm Evans - no heroics tonight

Green - an improved game Warnock - effective, occasionally cringeworthy Jones - overestimating actual ability Bartram - game to forget Watts - our best player Gysberts - prolific and effective Bate - had no effect Frawley - aggressive but beaten Sylvia - trying to inspire McKenzie - will be better Petterd - no second effort Maric - not enough tricks Moloney - was well held Jurrah - rarely appeared interested Rivers - was rarely sighted MacDonald - tough but limited Martin - gave his all Tapscott - was injured early Davey - couldn't elude tagger Jetta - little to enthuse Newton - sublime and ridiculous Evans - took game on

I was sitting close to the interchange bench and distinctly noted Garland nodding his head in a 'she's right ' manner when he returned from the dressing room after initial treatment

6 - Jones 5 - Martin 4 - Sylvia 3 - Davey 2 - Maric 1 - Warnock

Green - regularly turned over Warnock - solid all game Jones - aggressive and effective Bartram - taught a lesson Watts - ineffective and lethargic Gysberts - prolific but ineffective Bennell - nothing to commend Frawley - proactive but loose Sylvia - played with class Dunn - not a defender Petterd - had no influence Maric - 10 minute performance Garland - injury influenced output Moloney - tried but quiet Jurrah - 10 minute performance Wonaemirri - fat and ineffective Martin - courageous but limited Tapscott - was surprisingly quiet Davey - great from defence Jetta - failed his chance Bail - effective until injury Newton - gave some hope

6 - Moloney 5 - Jamar 4 - Jones 3 - Petterd 2 - Sylvia 1 - Frawley

Green - worthy of captaincy Warnock - up to task Jones - continued impressive year Bartram - loved his endeavour Watts - some occasional thrills Bate - still finding feet Gysberts - prolific and impressive Frawley - was totally unstoppable Trengove - always in control Sylvia - great second half Dunn - played his part Petterd - created forward pressure Grimes - had no influence Maric - may have arrived Garland - an impenetrable barrier Moloney - the perfect game Jurrah - some highlight memories Wonaeamirri - was always dangerous Tapscott - an impressive game Davey - enjoyed some freedom Jamar - was simply outstanding Bail - great stopping game

6 - Garland 5 - Jones 4 - Watts 3 - Trengove 2 - ........ 1 - ........

Green - captaincy weighing heavily Jones - good first half Bartram - always under pressure Watts - showed some class Gysberts - couldn't handle flight Bennell - was poor again Frawley - performance to forget Trengove - never stopped trying Morton - played without passion Sylvia - couldn't handle checking Dunn - had no influence Grimes - a poor game Garland - our best player Moloney - couldn't get going Jurrah - was raely noticed Rivers - probably on field Wonaeamirri - provided almost nothing Martin - taught a lesson Tapscott - tough but loose Davey - gave no drive Jamar - was well beaten Bail - very rarely noticed

6 - Moloney 5 - Trengove 4 - Sylvia 3 - Jamar 2 - Tapscott 1 - Bail

Green - pleasingly found ball Jones - difficult to assess Bartram - was always determined Watts - again showed nothing Gysberts - surprisingly fumbled often Bennell - clever but limited Frawley - some occasional glitches Trengove - terrific all day Morton - effective when required Sylvia - fantastic second half Dunn - couldn't find ball Grimes - not as prolific Garland - was he playing ? Moloney - continued stellar season Jurrah - exciting when required Rivers - was rarely noticed Wonaeamirri - slowly finding feet Martin - has been better Tapscott - backs himself well Davey - some forward success Jamar - dominated as required Bail - never stopped running

Green - had limited influence Jones - an important contributer Bartram - solid all day Watts - nothing to commend Gysberts - fluency and energy Bennell - had limited involvement Frawley - sound and safe Trengove - was surprisingly hesitant Morton - had little affect Sylvia - quieter than expected Dunn - only in cameos Grimes - not as prolific Garland - reliable all day Moloney - prolific and effective Jurrah - one brilliant quarter Rivers - defender of old Wonaeamirri - will be better Martin - a solid contribution Tapscott - skilled but loose Davey - was easily tagged Jamar - superb all day Bail - excellent tagging role

Green - needs one position Jones - tries but limited Bartram - tries but limited Watts - maturity desperately needed Bennell - hardly gave whimper Frawley - will obviously improve Trengove - gave a damn Sylvia - classy but overdone Dunn - continues to underperform Petterd - given a lesson Grimes - possessions meant turnovers Garland - gave it all Moloney - one trick pony Jurrah - too easily outmuscled Rivers - endeavour was pleasing Martin - continues to excell Tapscott - should be nominated Davey - gave early drive Jetta - showed limited ability Jamar - was great early Bail - stood out throughout

6 - Martin 5 - Moloney 4 - Trengove 3 - Sylvia 2 - Garland 1 - Jamar