Demon Dynasty

I would get him to focus on aspects of his game that need developing. Ability to roll out of a contest and hit up a forward or to his advantage from outside 50. Lead patterns. Marking on a lead. And obviously his kicking technique, albeit very early days here and might be fine with yesterday a bit of a blip. Another 3 to 5 games, as per yesterday then assess. Slight steady progression with a few hic ups to be expected....leave it alone steady as she goes. Flat lining or regressing somewhat? Give him a stint in the McGoos to work on these same aspects but under less pressure / more time & space to help him hone, fine tune and get the belief / confidence going. Looks the goods for mine with a few more pre-seasons behind him. Hoping the FD doesn't get ahead of itself leaving him in just through sheer stubborness potentially destroying his confidence early by refusing to do the latter through the McGoos for stints if needed. One Mr Watts comes to mind here.

Yes the ratings certainly aren't always a true reflection of match day performance 516 or who was BOG/spud of the day etc. Particulary when it comes to playing out the role required or asked by the coaches. Also the quality of the opponent isn't taken into account. Niggles and game day injuries might also be missed. The list goes on. So many real life variables. We also need to see a body of work over over at least 5 to 6 matches imv before using weighted average comparatives. Also need to compare like with like in terms of where they are playing/role being asked during a match. By no means a perfect science or a pure reflection of what happened in game. Just a bit of a rough analysis in a general sense to go along with what we observed on the day. As i say each year, watching the match is always the best indicator. The stats are however, a bit of a summary or rough guide as to how each player might have faired on the day, whilst also taking in the live game day factors above, among many other variables not mentioned or covered.

Thanks WWS. Looking forward to a more normal season vs 2020. Hopefully an abnormal one for us in an upward trajectory sense!

Rnd 1, 2021 MCG - Demons vs Dockers Back to the G and our first first round win since St Kilda at Etihad in 2017. Will certainly take that. Clarry back to somewhere near his usual standard after quarter time in his 100th. Statistically on top yet again. Some over use by hand IMHO vs the more effective "burst from congestion then share" style i would like to see but he did max out what few clearances we had (again) with 7. May & Lever the red wall down back and little Charlie bobs up in the top 4! Ed busting another gut on his wing coming in 5th. Nice game from T-Mac who i feared the game may have passed by based on last season but movement and finish seemed to be back somewhat. Much room for improvement, however the first round often sees a number of rusty entrees! Hibb & Viney the likely must ins this week if fit, possibly for Sparrow and Rivers or Hunt, but who knows. Player Score Rank Clayton Oliver 5.775 1 Steven May 4.175 2 Jake Lever 3.925 3 Charlie Spargo 3.825 4 Ed Langdon 3.550 5 Christian Petracca 3.325 6 Adam Tomlinson 3.025 7 Nathan Jones 2.975 8 Christian Salem 2.550 9 Bayley Fritsch 2.450 10 Angus Brayshaw 2.425 11 Tom Sparrow 2.375 12 Jayden Hunt 2.175 13 Neville Jetta 2.175 13 Tom McDonald # 2.050 15 James Jordan 2.000 16 Kysaiah Pickett 1.975 17 James Harmes 1.850 18 Max Gawn # 1.800 19 Luke Jackson # 1.550 20 Alex N-Bullen 1.525 21 Trent Rivers 0.950 22 Team Score 58.43 Top 6 24.58 Bottom 6 9.65 # Hit outs to advantage not captured Stats courtesy of footywire.com

Cant fault that debut...

Gus has been ok since half time. Intensity lifted

Thank Lucifer for that

I have one word for the entire day so far, aside from about half a dozen or so....lacking intensity / accountability at the bounces/throw ins / and in general...SLOPPY

Wow 20 meters in the clear and Tracc 30 meters in the clear and Sparrow still couldn't get it anywhere near him

Wondering how many possessions ANB & Tracc have had after quarter time?

Max hitting it into Freo's space ...seriously at least find a colour and hit it somewhere near there or grab the pill and take the tackle

All started from Lever and then Kozzy's ability to compete and draw the free

Boy we have some woeful set shot exponents

We dont cover off on the outside ...too many easy loose gives for the opponent around the contest. No one on one intensity outside

Nice eyes and delivery from Spargo there

Our play around the ball ups / bounces has been bog ordinary. Very few clean possessions / clearances. Max looks a bit unfit or off the pace for mine

Kozzy you ripper son

Is he keeping Fyfe a little quiet though? We don't need to see much from Hunt as long as he achieves that. Harmes looks much happier and more at home back up forward again. I would not mess with the 'present' winning set up. Unless Fyfe manages to get off the hook

May with 500 meters gained to half time! Has to be a record in there somewhere surely

Probably take a few games for most to reach full match fitness with the longer quarters and run off a few excess gym kilos of muscle (for some).

Couldn't agree more. Needs to get first option away quickly once he finds space. Playing as if there's no opponent out there at the moment and lairising a bit too much

Tracc looks like a tractor ? running over opponents!

Woot...better entry Jordan

Find the short man when outside 50 instead of mostly bombing pls

Nice work ANB, Clarry & Tracc...Fritta dangerous as usual