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3 minutes ago, Demonland said:

15) MAC ANDREW

Why you can't look away: Unpredictability, versatility, athleticism 

Watchability: 8 out of 10

Big Mac is big entertainment – he can do just about anything on the field, from taking hangers, kicking a match-winning goal after the siren to even playing in the ruck. But there's also the flick of the switch with him where he's in the middle of a melee or locked in an engrossing battle with an opposition key forward – ask Riley Thilthorpe – where the one-on-one becomes as watchable as the actual game.

14) SHAI BOLTON

Why you can't look away: Improvisation, split-second instincts

Watchability: 8.1

There are times where Bolton plays like he's making it up on the spot – maybe he is, maybe he isn't - but either way it's worth tuning in for. Freo's star import isn't bound by team rules and set ups and that's what makes him a wildcard in their mix, with Bolton's elasticity, twisting, turning, high marks and long kicking making him difficult to stop when he's on.

13) JEREMY CAMERON

Why you can't look away: Gazelle-like running, eye-catcher, uncanny goals

Watchability: 8.2

Cameron is capable of the impossible – he always has been. A totally unique key forward who has legs up to his arm pits, a left-foot kick that can make a ball spin in any which way, bravery that can go under the radar and then a gliding aspect to his game that makes it all come together quite effortlessly. You don't always know what's coming next with Cameron, so everything is a highlight in waiting. A perfect 10 goals last week was evidence of that.

12) HARLEY REID

Why you can't look away: Fend-offs, fearless intent, explosive power

Watchability: 8.4

The Watchability Meter goes up a few notches in West Coast games – in fact, Reid and new No.1 pick Willem Duursma are making the Eagles watchable again. With Reid, it's the physicality element. He is always in amongst the rough and tumble of games but it is equally why you watch his games; the burst from stoppages, the shrugging off opponents, the taking of risks. It comes with some free kicks and frayed moments, but that's all part of the package. Compelling viewing.

11) MAX GAWN

Why you can't look away: 'Ruck craft big boy', aerial dominance, greatness in action

Watchability: 8.5

The appeal in watching Gawn is just seeing one of the best to ever do it do it. He influences games like few other rucks, he controls the play, he marks everything his way and his actual ruck craft is the best in the competition. It's max impact, max effort.

10) JOSH RACHELE

Why you can't look away: World game celebrations, swagger, classy finishes

Watchability rating: 8.6

It's no wonder Rachele played elite level soccer as a kid – there's plenty of fun and theatrics to the emerging Adelaide star's game. Nobody loves a goal more but his evolution this year has seen him take his talents into the midfield, where his kicking and speed has added to the Crows' depth in the middle of the ground. He's a crowd interaction guy, plays with confidence and flair is and a team morale booster. Growing more watchable by the week, too.

9) ZAK BUTTERS

Why you can't look away: Win-at-all costs competitiveness, fierce toughness, abstract brilliance

Watchability rating: 8.7

There is no player in the competition tougher or more courageous than Butters. The Port Adelaide superstar plays every game as though his career depends on it and if you want to see what that approach manifests into on the field, just watch any Butters game. Put that together with brilliant skill, the tongue-out no-mouthguard-wearing No.9 is a top-two player in the AFL. Throw in a few scraps along the way and Butters' emotional involvement in every game is high. Must watch.

8) JACK GINNIVAN

Why you can't look away: Uncanny goal sense, see-through vision, celebrations

Watchability rating: 8.8

The Pie-turned-Hawk has had more headlines in his short career than just about anyone. Never too far from controversy, Ginnivan has turned his game from opportunistic goal sneak to forward half creator. He is a lightning rod of rival fan vitriol, but has become a key player for Hawthorn. He catches eyeballs in ways others don't – the bleached blond hair and pre-prepared celebrations help too.

7) MARCUS BONTEMPELLI

Why you can't look away: Power and poise, control taker, footy purity

Watchability rating: 9

'The Bont' ranks high for watchability due to consistent performance and pulling his side over the line time and time again. The tackle shrugging, the gliding through traffic, the delivery on that left boot and the commanding force in attack. When you become a 'prototype', you are instantly a player to watch because you become a player others want to be.

6) NICK DAICOS

Why you can't look away: Complete game control, time distortion, surgical ball use

Watchability rating: 9.1

You don't have a choice but to watch Daicos because he is in the middle of every game Collingwood plays. His team plan around him, his opponents plan to stop him. The Collingwood champion's phenomenal running powers him from contest to contest and he is the architect of games – you watch him because he controls them as the AFL's No.1 player. Hits impossible kicks, has had multiple goal of the year contenders and shakes off tags.

5) MURPHY REID

Why you can't look away: Football's best hands, creativity, elite IQ

Watchability rating: 9.2

When the game is racing at speed, Reid plays on his own tempo. Freo's rising star turns opponents inside out, rarely wastes a possession and finds absolute calm in congestion. Reid might already be the best handballer in the game and his kicking tells teammates where to go – not the other way around. You watch him because you know he knows what he's about to do next when others don't. And the best bit? There's another 15 years of watching him do his thing.

4) NASIAH WANGANEEN-MILERA

Why you can't look away: Effortless ball use, brilliant vision, messiah-ness

Watchability rating: 9.3

It's Wanganeen-Milera's kicking that elevates his game. He spots targets that others miss and then finds them with bullet passes that others wouldn't even try. His move up the field into more dangerous goalkicking positions adds to his impact, and his game-winning effort against Melbourne last year will go down in watchability folklore. You're not watching him because he's paid $2 million a season – he's paid $2 million a season because you're watching him.

3) ISAAC HEENEY

Why you can't look away: Aerial elegance, hang time, crazy courage

Watchability rating: 9.5

Mr. Smooth. Heeney makes the spectacular feel routine – certainly early this year the Sydney superstar has been at the top of his game. Whether it's a midfield clearance, a high grab, a brilliant goal or a piece of bravery in the air or the contest, Heeney is undoubtedly one of the game's best – and most watchable – guns. As courageous as they come as well.

2) NICK WATSON

Why you can't look away: Ground-ball wizardry, high footy instincts, crowd energy

Watchability rating: 9.7

Whenever Watson gets near the ball, you hear the crowd's hum of 'Wizard!' This year, his third AFL season, Watson has taken his game up another few notches. His performance on Easter Monday against Geelong was superb and encapsulated his watchableness – a goal from the boundary line, brilliant speed, a lover of the big stage. Another five goals on the weekend against Port Adelaide stole the show. The crowd, often adorning wizard hats for the Hawks' No.5, often feels it before it happens.

1) KYSAIAH PICKETT

Why you can't look away: Chaos at ground level, scoreboard damage, highlight reel perfection

Watchability rating: 10

Pickett is the game's Most Watchable Player right now. In career-best form, the Melbourne dynamo lives in the blur between control and madness. He doesn't need a huge amount of touches to change games but is ultra clean, ultra quick and ultra composed and tilts games in moments. You watch Kozzy because anything is possible – from a high mark, a goal, or a burst clearance.

Hard to disagree.

The great thing about Kozzie’s high regard is that he’s virtually impossible to counter

4 hours ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

Hey what about the insult to me about spelling and grammar I laughed it off you know why because it was just poor form .IS he some sacred cow that cannot be touched at Demonland, Waverly pointed out Roos general play over 4 Q even then he could not say that he maybe got it wrong .Waverly thanks mate the slab of 24 MELB BITTER on its way

He was very apt to stop to admire his own or his teammates’ work in the past but that trait seems to have been coached out of him.

I’m not sure about his wont to befriend opponents though.. he’s still often the one holding out an arm to assist a rival regain his feet, or share a gag

Last year I was constantly bemused how Sharp was an emergency for the Lions’ last grand final win… but now it makes sense

Just now, Timothy Reddan-A'Blew said:

I feel your feel, poita!

As, I suspect, does a large cohort on here!

But, on the plus side, if we can hang on a little longer, what a generation might we get to see sprung from the Dees we witnessed in the 80s/90s decade!

Unless the AFL has other ideas😰

First line could have read ‘barging through the ranks’💪

I loved his grandfather’s energy and aggression!

25 minutes ago, Waverley said:

Maybe be sure of your stat's before going off, roo had 3 disposals 2 marks and 1 reaping contested mark, and 1 goal, in the 1st quarter, 3 disposals in the second, so that's 6 disposals in the first half, but of course people like you just make stuff up as they go along, just to suit there narrative, this is one of pet hates

Wow, you’ve certainly got too much time on your hands, and you’re my hero.

Incidentally if you have so much free time you might want to check on your grammar, spelling, and punctuation.. just sayin’

2 hours ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

JOEY BABY with your 3 word critique of ROO I read it as he only came good in the last Q ,I also have been really QFO of the pile on on ROO over the last few weeks ,he takes either the 1 st or 2nd defender now others on the forward line shine ,he seems to me like a ripper of a young man who will sacrifice his game for the good of the team .I think one DEMONLANDER had him as their best on ground .In my humble opinion I thought he played a 4 q game not as I read you ,came good in the last Q .PS lay off the cheap shot about spelling play the ball not the man JOEY BOY .

JVR had 3 possessions at 1/2 time and was significantly better and more important in the second half, including taking that inspirational mark , therefore my completely appropriate reference to him atoning , and your pffing of it was totally ill founded

1 hour ago, Robbie57 said:

Exactly how I feel when he is the commentator. Rightly or wrongly I think he cannot resist saying something negative about the club.

It may have something to do with his regular references to ‘a number of my friends are Dees’ supporters’

36 minutes ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

  2 hours ago, joeboy said:

See, I have no qualms about being disagreed with, but at least explain why you’re disagreeing with my comment

You may be significantly more knowledgeable than NFI but you still haven’t responded to my question, so for the time being I’m still agreeing with your wife.

See, I have no qualms about being disagreed with, but at least explain why you’re disagreeing with my comment

8 minutes ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

I,m sure you can do better than that JOEY BOY ,also why doesn't your friend say ,also you might be a DEMONLAND institution but if you post I,m entitled to roast .

But what’s your point???

3 minutes ago, Fanatique Demon said:

Taylor - didn’t seem fazed ?!

More like “deer in headlights”

That’s his normal resting face

12 hours ago, JOHNNY DEE said:

ROO

LAST Q ATTONEMENT

JOEBOY NO CLUE

Judging by your spelling and your comment I suspect you have NFI what atonement means… just sayin’ for a friend

Title says it all

There has been an obvious vacuum beyond Gawn and Viney… up until now, and it’s been a serious worry because of aged or inexperienced applicants.

HOWEVER

In the last few weeks, and particularly after yesterday’s game , I have great faith that there’s excellent work being progressed by former Melbourne Storm champion Ryan Hofmann in the leadership development area and a number of younger players have now presented themselves as viable and worthwhile options:

Turner, Chandler, Bowie and even Sparrow ( whose last 2 years have been forgettable ) would all be worthy additions to leadership roles for the next 10 years.

Gawn - important without dominating

Langdon - important running game

Fritsch - some inspiring moments

Turner - aggressive and inspiring

Chandler - wonderful second half

Windsor - missed crucial tackles

Mihocek - vital bullocking work

Sharp - impressive first half

Lever - the defensive general

Tholstrup - come of age

Heath - limited game time

Petty - crucial brain fades

Taylor - didn’t seem fazed

Culley - more rounded performance

Langford - seemed more assured

Steele - huge man crush

vanRooyen - last quarter atonement

Jefferson - an almost game

K Pickett - excellent team focus

L Pickett - some genius moments

Howes - silent but deadly

Laurie - sadly without influence

Sparrow - wonderful tagging game

JVR to the back line.. he’s useless up forward

Time for the moose up forward

Thank goodness for Casey that Jefferson will be back in next week

Also not sure why MonizWakefield hasn’t come on,they’re blissfully unaware he’s missed a year of football 🤦‍♂️

Do the commentators know something we don’t, as they’re concerned about what happened to the ‘Casey’ Demons when they move to Caulfield

I noticed at training yesterday that BM wasn’t moving freely at times, and I wouldn’t actually mind the club making the call to include Jefferson, Heath, and Kentfield in a devil-may- care statement for the future. All 3 players deserve to be selected .

Even if BM’s not injured, I feel neither he nor JVR should be retained this week anyway.

35 minutes ago, picket fence said:

Tell me joeboy, how do you appraise J.VR s form and ability?

Has provided virtually nothing for 4 games .. how else?

Hard to know what his actual ability capacity is. He’s an enigma

10 minutes ago, dees189227 said:

Our forward line has to step up & we can't just let Harris Andrews dominate

Not sure we have a choice other than shooting him before 1/4 time.. just sayin’

14 hours ago, picket fence said:

Hopefully this is correct, Jeffo is a class above at Casey and with X.T deserves a gig Now!

Jeffo is a slightly above very average Casey footballer, nothing more nothing less.

I’m sorry PF but you’re delusional

17 minutes ago, Swooper1987 said:

It makes sense to play Taylor when you consider none of Bowey, Jiath, Salem or Rivers are available. Go well young fella.

Jiath was training fully with the main group

Almost certainly Taylor will be debuting this week, judging by his defiant and imposing training performance this morning.

On another note, Heath is such an imposing size and seriously made JVR look puny when standing next to each other.

For those concerned about Fritsch’s fitness for this week, he was training unhindered with the main group, as was Bowie, though it’s unlikely the latter has the conditioning yet to be considered for senior selection