Melbourne Discussion

[Purple 77]

Bloomin Bulldogs, first they continue to take away our thunder about being an improved side, NOW, they beat the swans and WE have to cop an angry swans outfit next week  ::)

Look on the bright side

Hawks might be missing both Hodge and Lewis when we play them :)

Yeah I did think of that lol

[JBs-Hawks]

Not going to help you  :P

[Big Mac]

To sum it up, Freo > Dees

Pedersen + Mckenzie out for Jetta + Dawes next week?

[roo boys!]

To sum it up, Freo > Dees

Pedersen + Mckenzie out for Jetta + Dawes next week?

It was fun while it lasted Pedo :P

[Big Mac]

To sum it up, Freo > Dees

Pedersen + Mckenzie out for Jetta + Dawes next week?

It was fun while it lasted Pedo :P

He could still stay in

Would require a big statement though - Not sure if Roos is willing to make it

[Purple 77]

Ugh, I think this was the last game McKenzie has played for us.

I thought Big Cam was OK, so there is hope... depends if we wanna go tall against the Swans.

Was our worst game this year. But it was against a really, really good team. So I'm willing to overlook it and keep the eyes on the bigger picture.

[powersuperkents]

When will Gawn come in? I admire Jamar's single handed effort in the ruck this season but surely Gawn has got to come in at some stage as a resting forward. He's the 3rd tallest player in the AFL.

I don't think he needs to come in, but I think he should have the opportunity to develop against at the top level - even though his VFL performances have been substandard. Too much of an asset tbh 

[Big Mac]

When will Gawn come in? I admire Jamar's single handed effort in the ruck this season but surely Gawn has got to come in at some stage as a resting forward. He's the 3rd tallest player in the AFL.

I don't think he needs to come in, but I think he should have the opportunity to develop against at the top level - even though his VFL performances have been substandard. Too much of an asset tbh

Had a shocking game last week but I think he kicked 3 today so improving a bit

The thing that worries me is that he just doesn't impose himself enough on the contest. You are right I think about getting him to develop at AFL level - I think one of the main issues is that playing in the VFL he is just so flowering tall that he really doesn't need to have good body work or be able to postion himself well. He just kind of stands there and outstretches his arms - which obviously won't work at AFL level

I quite liked the two-pronged forward set up with a bunch of smalls around though

[Barra13]

Well it will be hard at selection this week. Big Pedobear was pretty good I thought. But then you have Dawes, Jetta and maybe Viney is ready to go too.

[Purple 77]

Ok, lets imagine all three were available this week, what are the changes?

I reckon Grimes shouldn't be dropped, not yet anyway.

Well, McKenzie would make way for someone.

Would Newton make way for Viney? He has been playing well yes, but I reckon Michie has been pretty good.

Perhaps Watts makes way for Dawes?

[Barra13]

I see alot of people calling for Watts' to be dropped. I wouldn't do it, but everyone has their own opinion. He was dropped a couple of years ago IIRC? I think the team is stronger with him in it. I like when he is more daring. Getting the hands from someone around the 50 and unloading. Thats what I like to see from him.

For me it'd be:

Out: Mckenzie, Salem (Concussion)
In: Viney, Dawes

[Big Mac]

Ok, lets imagine all three were available this week, what are the changes?

I reckon Grimes shouldn't be dropped, not yet anyway.

Well, McKenzie would make way for someone.

Would Newton make way for Viney? He has been playing well yes, but I reckon Michie has been pretty good.

Perhaps Watts makes way for Dawes?

To sum it up, Freo > Dees

Pedersen + Mckenzie out for Jetta + Dawes next week?

It was fun while it lasted Pedo :P

He could still stay in

Would require a big statement though - Not sure if Roos is willing to make it

[Barra13]

Snapshot to Round 5, 2015.

Note: Rankings based on player averages (ie., played at least 2 games or more this season)

Top 5 Rankings

Contested (average per game)

1. Tyson (9.8)
2. Jones (9.4)
2. Cross (9.4)
4. Vandenberg (9.2)
5. Newton (8.0)

Uncontested

1.  Viney (15.0)
2.  Cross (11.6)
3.  Michie  (11.5)
4.  McDonald (11.4)
5.  Jones (10.8)

Effective Disposals

1.  Cross (14.8)
2.  McDonald (14.6)
3.  Viney (14.0)
4.  Howe (13.6)
5.  Michie (13.5)

Effective Disposal % (Best)

1.  Howe (81.1%)
2.  Dunn (80.3%)
3.  Garland (80.2%)
4.  McDonald (78.0%)
5.  Lumumba (76.9%)

Note: AFL Team Average 72.8% (Excluding MFC). Highest % >> Dockers 79.3 , Lowest % >> Demons 68.6

Effective Disposal % (Worst)

1.  Frost (46.8%)
2.  Vandenberg (53.9%)
3.  Garlett (54.0%)
4.  Kent (56.7%)
5.  JKH (59.4%)

Clearances

1. Tyson (5.2)
2. Viney (4.5)
2. Vince (4.5)
4 Cross (3.6)
5 Jones (3.2)

Tackles

1.  Viney (7.5)
2.  Vandenberg (5.6)
3.  Brayshaw (5.6)
4. Garlett (4.80)
5.  Vince (4.75)

Contested Marks

1.  Hogan (2.6)
2.  McDonald (1.6)
3.  Salem (1.2)
4.  Howe (1.0)
5.  Jamar (0.8)

[Ricochet]

Whats going on with NJones atm boys? His numbers are way down

[Barra13]

There was a little rumour going around he was having an issue with a shoulder/back issue, but looks to be over that now.