Lord Nev

Remember how we talk about how we're this 'competitive beast' team with too many inside mids? We're getting done in clearances by the worst clearance team in the league.

Another piece of trivia, all these coaches started their careers 0-9: Ratten Hardwick Neeld Nicks The first 3 all won their 10th game. Nicks has his tonight...

“I just don’t think the players have played as well as what they could have, and there’s maybe some selfish guys through the midfield. “People have been commenting on that a fair bit, like they find a lot of the footy but are they working for each other?” Bernie Vince Says That Melbourne’s Players Are A Bigger Issue Than Simon Goodwin

Sure, but even so Jones still has more goals and marks inside 50, so bit hard to defend Hannan's form atm. I didn't bring out all the stats, just the ones relevant to the forward half and the pressure there. I really like Hannan, and his couple of games before those ones were really good IMO, but he dropped off a cliff after that. As I mentioned, I don't think Jones has been good as such, but he's been nowhere near as poor as some are trying to make out and he's contributed more than Hannan the last 2 games. I would have been looking more at Jackson (0 tackles in 2 weeks) and Melksham (1 tackle in 2 weeks) given our lack of forward pressure than Jones at this stage. Unless Jones lifts I can't see him playing against North, but it still boggles the mind that others like Gus, Harmes and Melksham can get away with things week after week. Edit - And just to add, their heat map percentages are identical.

Usually I'd say you're right, but the last two weeks: Hannan - 2 tackles, 0 goals, 10 disposals, 1 goal assist, 1 one percenter, 0 marks inside 50 - TOTAL Jones - 4 tackles, 1 goal, 27 disposals, 0 goal assists, 0 one percenters, 1 mark inside 50 - TOTAL I know it's a Demonland trend atm to trash Jones, and I'm not saying he's been good, but he hasn't been as bad as some have made out and I reckon he's edging Hannan for form atm.

Same, his goal kicking accuracy seems good and before this year he was probably our best kick going inside 50, not sure what's happened this year but just seems to be all about kicking goals and nothing else.

Amazing people keep talking about trading Sparrow. Even with the injury he's still played more games than Jordan; yet Jordan is the darling of Demonland for some reason. I think both kids will be good in the long run, but it's just bizarre how the favouritism works out sometimes. Sparrow isn't getting traded or delisted.

Hannan was great the couple of games before, crunching tackles, kicking goals, was looking a ripper, but his last 2 weeks have been quiet and he's provided little pressure. In saying that though, Melksham is not helping in that area either, he's looking a selfish player this year. Barely tackles, doesn't go when it's his turn, doesn't chase, seen him give up on a ton of contests, plus he just looks straight for goal whenever he gets it. Probably fair enough Hannan gets dropped, but Melksham and Brayshaw have been just as bad or worse for longer. The inconsistency is staggering. This is an outward example of the rumours of cliques and favourites we hear IMO.

Would have 100% been with you before the season started, but just get the feeling something has shifted in him this year, I reckon he's improving as a player this year and at the end of his career will be a far better player than Brayshaw.

Yep. And imagine if someone like ANB, Spargo, Hunt etc had put in 2 games like Harmes last 2...

100% agree. At least we've brought in some foot skills tho........ ?

Goody won't even drop Gus, hard to see him trading him unfortunately. (Unless it's all a ploy to keep his value up......) Anyways, Gus and probs a 3rd rounder for Saad if we're making wishes.

I more meant Harmes and Gus.

Crows have a fairly tall forward line this week don't they? Seems a strange call at this stage.

Amazing how many credits certain players are given more than others.

Where'd you see that mate?

vandenBerg officially in.

Absolutely we do. I just think we could do that without Gawn tbh.

He loves the club, and being captain at a time when it is under fire makes it no surprise really he's declared himself fit to play. Doesn't mean he is though. It's understandable from Max's point of view, but you're right OD, in the context of who we play as well as our current clearance/midfield connection issues I hope he's not risking himself.

It came from one of Max's best mates, the info was solid. Clearly he is injured given he didn't train and went for scans, but he has decided he is right to play despite the medical advice. Should he play then we just have to hope it doesn't make it worse for the games where we actually really need him. Good troll though.

Cleary actually broke an AFL Media protocol of not reporting the names of family members who break protocol. Perhaps a bit less speedy with the insults and outrage until all the facts come out. Even then, not sure why the insults are necessary tbh.

Bit much going on in the world right now to go around smashing people with personal insults on the internet isn't there? Some people did the wrong thing, all of them have owned it and are paying the penalty. It's a difficult time as it is, we don't need to be so harsh to people we don't know.

Back muscle I believe.

Nothing is ever officially confirmed til the club says so, but this is the old mate of a mate (albeit a mate who would 100% know) so take it as a 'solid rumour' until the club announces something. EDIT - Apologies to everyone, it's actually 2 GAMES not 2 weeks. Sorry!

You won't find a Dees supporter who doesn't love him and think he's a superstar, but we're 5th for hitouts and 13th for clearances so a change up could be beneficial for the mids.