Ungarieboy

McNamara Mithen Hore Paxman Goldrick

There's still 21 plus players; we should recognise recognise their effort as much as the men (actually more so as they give up more for less); but if having 2 less players reduce votes: let's make it 5.

Tried to start a votes topic, but not sure if it worked. Can someone set it up please?

Birch Zanker Sheriff Pearce Lampard Fitzsimmons

Anyone know where I can get the Melbourne theme song as a ringtone; safely?

What also needs to be remembered is only one forward out of six is the target of a forward entry, and key forwards get a higher percentage of these, otherwise defenders will be encouraged to zone off them. Then good teams also have goal kicking midfielders (great teams, rucks) - who bypass the forwards all together! So of course there are going to be games where he doesn't kick goals or looks quiet - that does not mean he is playing poorly or "hot and cold".

Rookie Mason Cox.

But that chase was poor

He's quick with his hands

14 I believe

Fritsch Trac Salem BBgun Oliver Brayshaw Gawn

Woewodin

Gawn Viney Trac Langers Pettty Salem

Oliver Gawn BB Gun Salem Picket Sparrow

ANB B Brown Trac Oliver Bowey Jackson

It's not all doom and gloom. We had more scoring shots (quite a few didnt even register), was severely disadvantaged by the umpiring (it's not just the free kicks, the inconsistency has players second guessing themselves), and was within 4 points near the end. Browns kicking will improve once he believes he has a place in the side . Jackson needs a rest but I would replace him with a midsize player, maybe Bowey (moving Salem to the wing or Hibberd/Rivers forward) or Melksham. I like Spargo, but only one of him of ANB should be in the forwards at the same time as they just don't kick/set up enough goals. Therefore they are not dangerous, allowing opposition defence to focus there energy elsewhere. Viney can play the pressure role and does kick goals. Our Mids get a lot of it around the ground, but not at the centre clearances which requires us to win the Defence to not only stop them from scoring but to initiate our attack. Attacking from deep in defence introduces more opportunity to turn the ball over and for the opposition to push back as we bring it out.

We got smashed in the midfield, yet most our votes have gone to midfielders!!! On reflection I should have given more votes to our backs. Also who was on Daniel's - he destroyed us.

Salem Oliver Gawn Brown Viney Lever

Smashed in midfield, And we don't tackle

Wife just suggested Petty and I now feel obliged to included him.

Trac Spargo Tmac Brayshaw Harmes Hibberd

Oliver Spargo Harmes Lever Brayshaw Fritsch

So we had a Brown / Tmac version going and they kick a bag, or Fritsch does. This may be a pretty big hint. Weid plays more like Jackson and therefore (neither really clunk the ball in the contest). For the dogs game though we need run, they will likely win the midfield and they will also move the ball quicker than the crows. Max's form has tapered as Jackson has been given more time in the ruck. I'd almost be tempted to spell Jackson and bring in a runner maybe Chandler Bowie or Rossman. Unfortunately Jetta goes, if no Salem then Bowie (for delivery) Melks also have to go. Trouble is only 2-3 changed should take place otherwise you risk team balance, cofidenc and rhythm. Out: Weid Melks Jetta In: Bowie Salem BB

Salem ANB Hunt Spargo Tmac Langdon

Should we have rested TMac because he had a quiet game the week before, if so we would have lost to Sydney. Sydney would be build confidence and have an easier run (less pressure) into the finals. They would also draw confidence if they met us in the finals. You play your best team and beat all opposition teams. Note each loss experienced by the opposition adds pressure to win an extra game. This can lead to playing players who are 50/50 and the possibility that they are then not available for finals. Also the pressure from having to win do or die games can build a mental toll which effects performance as time wears on. Winning games is more than just 4 points.