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Bowey - consistent and reliable Brayshaw - important midfield addition Brown - ruined by injury Chandler - failed with inconsistency Dunstan - couldn’t impress selectors Fritsch - needed more impact Gawn -our outstanding leader Grundy - a major disappointment Harmes - something went wrong Hibberd - gave his all Hunter - a welcome addition Jordon - limited, probably gone Langdon - an inconsistent year Laurie - didn’t take chance Lever - strong and composed May - powerful and consistent McDonald - had nothing left McVee - first year revelation Melksham - turned back clock Neal-Bullen - consistent, not outstanding Oliver - great until injury Petracca - a consistent dynamo Petty - cause for optimism Pickett - disappointingly limited output Rivers - exciting times ahead Salem - a poor season Schache - had limited opportunities Smith - versatile and involved Spargo - probably went backwards Sparrow - tough and uncompromising Tomlinson - had his moments Turner - certainly looks promising van Rooyen - more strength required Viney - great until finals Woewodin - deserved more opportunities

Gawn - overwhelmed and outplayed Viney - disappointing and careless Petracca - couldn’t lift team Oliver - disposals regularly amateurish May - dominated his opponent Salem - tentative and loose Rivers - lacked expected drive Langdon - continued disappointing year McVee - calm under pressure Pickett - hard to rate Lever - controlled the defense Spargo - some deft touches Chandler - little impact again Fritsch - just some cameos McDonald - couldn’t justify selection Neal-Bullen - seemingly no role Tomlinson - effective albeit loose Bowey - poor under pressure Hunter - couldn’t provide connection Smith - provided some energy Jordan - had no influence Sparrow - an almost game

Get stuffed

Unfortunately the local Balinese commentators weren’t available for the telecast

I’m not sure if this has been mentioned earlier here but both Patrick Dangerfield and Jason Dunstall incredulously protested in the SEN coverage, of Maynard’s innocence, and the former insisted it was in fact Angus’s duty of care to protect himself! 😱

Gawn - an Herculean effort Viney - quiet after first Petracca - amazing second half Oliver - many irrelevant possessions May - passion and heart Lever - had little input Bowey - an important game Rivers - was surprisingly quiet Salem - slow and loose McVee - often out positioned Smith - had limited opportunities McDonald - needed more involvement vanRooyen - will be suspended Fritsch - still wearing moonboot Pickett - an almost game Neal-Bullen - was rarely sighted Sparrow - better second half Chandler - little to praise Hunter - slow decision making Hibberd - slow but tight Laurie - was seemingly overwhelmed Langdon - better second half

Smith to CHF and TMac to back pocket

Turned up for buffet breakfast this morning at The Maya in Sanur, Bali, resplendent in my sleeveless Dees’ top, and was immediately greeted by 2 calls of ‘Go Dees’ 💪

Lying by the pool in Sanur, Bali.. 32c and nothing different is forecast for the whole week. A tough life but someone has to prop up the economy here

Josh Schache says hello

Nothing more certain: if Max wins the bog we win the flag

I was able to stream the game from Bali, so I’m here after all Gawn - surprisingly didn’t dominate Viney - gutsy 4 quarters Fritsch - walks on water Petracca - outstanding second half Oliver - gradually finding touch Brayshaw - excellent tagging game Sparrow - in and under Neal-Bullen - season best game May - great work ethic Rivers - versatile and courageous McVee - quietly destroys opponents Bowie - courage and presence vanRooyen - did just enough Chandler - on shaky ground Pickett - some minor cameos Melksham - excellent until injury Lever - reliable and committed Turner - impressive under pressure Laurie - had little impact Salem - timing is awry Hunter - disposal was problematic Langdon - impressive second half Smith - an almost game

Sorry to say that I won’t be able to provide any analysis this weekend because I’ll be on a flight to Bali . Yes I know it’s very inconsiderate of me, and obviously it’s music to the ears of many, but now is the opportunity for any budding 3 worder trainees to give it a go and open up a whole new career path.. for a week. And in the immortal 3 words of Arnie Shwarzenegger… I’ll be back

Gawn - lowered his colours Viney - great first half Rivers - another outstanding game Bowey - some handling errors May - all Australian form Lever - impassable all game Salem - not his best McVee - skills to admire Laurie - shalom, farewell, sayonara Smith - athleticism a weapon Shache - didn’t aid cause Oliver - gradually warmed up Petracca - had minimal impact Pickett - little involvement again Chandler - played little part Brayshaw - better disposal today Sparrow - an important contributor Neil - Bullen - had some moments van Rooyen- team first ethic Melksham - three excellent quarters Hunter - disposal was disappointing Langdon - dangerous in bursts Tomlinson - was rarely required

Gawn - dominated in centre Viney - total workhorse again Petracca - classy and important May - dominated opponent again Salem - some terrible decisions Brayshaw - focused and impressive Oliver - some costly errors Rivers - was classy again Lever - one dimensional game Chandler - was rarely sighted Pickett - another blockbuster disappointment McVee - a smooth mover Neal-Bullen - needed more involvement Grundy - no second efforts Smith - only a substitute Jordon - loose and limited van Rooyen - absent when needed Hunter - better second half Hibberd - made no difference Langdon - has slowed down Sparrow - the junior Viney Bowey - too many fumbles Melksham - had little impact

I despise ‘Tex’ Walker for a myriad of reasons but I’d love him ruling the roost in our forward line

Gawn - not as dominant Viney - 4 consistent quarters Petracca - Brownlow favourite again May - destroyed form opponent Lever - great after first Salem - better second half Langdon - important after first Melksham - an almost game vanRooyen - important one percenters Rivers - continued stellar season Bowey - ultimate team focus Hibberd - determined and effective McVee - was rarely sighted Neal-Bullen - impressive team game Smith - versatility is valuable Petty - excellent until injured Chandler - consistent and dangerous Sparrow - typical Sparrow game Jordon - a valuable connector Brayshaw - an excellent distributor Harmes - little to commend Hunter - was surprisingly quiet Pickett - ever the entertainer

Gawn - greatest ever half Viney - lifted when required Petracca - mighty second half Petty - reward for effort McVee - recovered from adversity Bowey - was surprisingly wasteful vanRooyen - cause for excitement Langdon - finally came good Hunter - perseverance paid off Salem - calmness under pressure Smith - played his part Chandler - just some cameos Pickett - clever but limited Jordon - was infrequently involved Neal-Bullen - mistakes but improved Melksham - late career revival Brayshaw - better second half Woewodin - still a learner Tomlinson - played his part Rivers - tough in contests May - always stood up Lever - consistent and important Harmes - a disappointing performance

I shave😜

I understand he had a coffee with Simon Goodwin and was told in confidence that the club was definitely in discussions with Port Power and Grundy was out the door.

Gawn - dominated without dominating Viney - continued outstanding season Petracca - was well held May - was often overwhelmed Lever - tower of strength McVee - season worst game Bowey - quiet second half Jordon - a role player? van Rooyen - didn’t offer much Brown - has exhausted welcome Pickett - exciting 4 quarters Chandler - effective small forward Neal-Bullen - a few moments Langdon - outstanding all game Hunter - delivery was iffish Rivers - another standout performance Tomlinson - some important interceptions Melksham - no heroics today Woewodin - had little involvement Smith - some effective touches Sparrow - meat and veggies Salem - steady and reliable Brayshaw - prolific without hurting

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