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PLAYER REVIEWS
The Best
Ebert - Just phenomenal. Just like Robbie he seems to really enjoy Showdowns, is very consistent against the Crows and tonight was no different. Just a wonderful of work rate and a never say die attitude. When we were struggling through that 2nd quarter, it was Brad that was standing up and winning the contested ball in the middle. An absolute beast around the packs and would have been well deserved of the Showdown medal as well.
Gray - Robbie seems to bring his best for the Showdown and tonight was no exception. Another massive game and well deserved of the Showdown medal. I shouldn't be surprised by now but it just amazes me just how he can get his hands to it at stoppages, even when he is out of position he just finds a way to win the ball and never wastes it. Kicked a goal as well. The most brilliant player on the ground.
Schulz - Jay is in some kind of form right now. Made Cheney look second rate, especially in the first half when he just constantly won better position. His work rate was too much for Cheney to deal with. His ability to double back and get space running with the flight of the ball is fantastic. Took some super strong marks and 5 goals was perfect reward for his efforts.
Carlile - Like Jay, Alipate is in brilliant form at the moment. Has started the season with some fine scalps in Petrie and Roughead and tonight he did the job on the Crows captain. Walker was forced to lead well outside the 50 to get a lot of his touches and he rarely provided a scoring threat inside 50. Carliles ability to get a timely spoil was great, but even better were his efforts in cutting off others kicks inside 50. He really is now one of our most dependable leaders.
Boak - Thought he was getting beaten through that first half and just couldnt find much room to move. Seemed to be tackled as soon as he got the ball and forced into defensive handballs a lot. Went bang after half time and was one of the keys to winning. Found more and more space around the packs and was able to deliver it inside 50 with class. A great game by our Captain.
The Rest
Hartlett - Up and down. Thought he was getting beaten as well through that first half, despite a great long goal in the first, but his second half was as crucial as anyones. Another that found space and used it well goign forward. Put his body on the line numerous times.
White - Thought they couldn't match his pace. He made mistakes and didnt have a lot of it, but when it worked, it worked well. Found more positives than negatives in his game. Ran like a man possessed.
Cornes - Not a lot of influence with the ball but his defensive job on Sloane went a long way to us winning the game. Took out one of their prime play makers and forced him out of the play. Was big in that last quarter.
Westhoff - Adelaide made the choice to start Kelly on him and I wonder if they regret that now. Talia has regularly killed Hoff and he didnt move onto him until Hoff had already had massive influence on the result. Kicked 2 goals, had a play in 3 or 4 others. Probably his best game for the year.
Mitchell - Kane Mitchell
I love this guy. Screw the haters, he's had 3 great weeks in a row now and been a major reason why we've won the last 3 games. His defensive work was incredible. Kicked 2 goals at a crucial time in the last quarter and had 3 goal assists as well. Keep doing what you're doing Kane. You're a star!
Pittard - Solid as a ROCK! I saw it every week, but how is his turnaround? Rarely beaten one on one, rarely misses a target by foot, puts his body on the line week after week. Never thought I'd say it 12 months ago, but I now want the ball in his hands and feel more comfortable when he has it. Star.
Wingard - Did what he does in Showdowns. Causes headaches, kicks goals, makes duds like Jaensch and Laird look stupid. Our Chad!
Broadbent - Had a great start to the game before being shut down, but thought his ability to drop in front of the lead was excellent all game.
Ryder - Paddy! How good is Paddy! Good in the ruck and a gun up forward. Some strong grabs and just such a great kick for goal. Its great having a player like Paddy who can kick the key goals at crucial times.
Lobbe - Thought he pumped Jacobs in the ruck, which is a great thing for him given some of the thrashings Jacobs has handed out to him over the years. Just need to take a bloody mark big fella!
Hombsch - Had a good battle with Lynch, who found plenty of space on the flanks but rarely got in scoring position. Hombsch, like Broady, was great dropping back in space.
Monfries - Defensively was very good, but just isn't the player we know and love at the moment. Not getting enough of it inside 50.
Jonas - A lot will criticise the match up of Jonas on Betts and at times it looked like it may tear us up, but in the end, 3 of Betts' goals were ones that noone else would have stopped. Tightened up after half time and the best part of Jonas' game was his spoiling. Managed to drop in front of plenty of marking contests and was able to kill them.
Trengove - Beat Jenkins quite comfortably, which isn't a huge deal as Jenkins is absolute toss but Trengove took plenty of marks dropping back and played an important role coming off Jenkins.
Krakouer - I thought Cameron was meant to be the next superstar forward of the competition? Krakouer made him look absolute 2nd rate. Barely allowed him any space, shut down his leads well and his attack at the ball can't ever be questioned. Is as hard at it as anyone in the team.
Polec - Had a few important moments in the last quarter when we needed him to win the ball.
Young - His stats sheet isn't hugely impressive but it didnt have to be. I thought he had a massive influence around the packs. Once again, super strogn with the ball in hand and was able to get it going in our direction more often than not. Just lacks the outside game that will make him a much better player.
POTY Votes:
10 - Gray, Ebert
9 - Schulz, Carlile, Boak, Mitchell, Pittard, Ryder
8 - Krakouer, Cornes, Westhoff, Lobbe
7 - Trengove, Hartlett, Young
6 - Broadbent, Wingard
5 - Hombsch, White
4 - Jonas
3 - Polec, Monfries
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PLAYER REVIEWS
The Best
Ebert - Just phenomenal. Just like Robbie he seems to really enjoy Showdowns, is very consistent against the Crows and tonight was no different. Just a wonderful of work rate and a never say die attitude. When we were struggling through that 2nd quarter, it was Brad that was standing up and winning the contested ball in the middle. An absolute beast around the packs and would have been well deserved of the Showdown medal as well.
Gray - Robbie seems to bring his best for the Showdown and tonight was no exception. Another massive game and well deserved of the Showdown medal. I shouldn't be surprised by now but it just amazes me just how he can get his hands to it at stoppages, even when he is out of position he just finds a way to win the ball and never wastes it. Kicked a goal as well. The most brilliant player on the ground.
Schulz - Jay is in some kind of form right now. Made Cheney look second rate, especially in the first half when he just constantly won better position. His work rate was too much for Cheney to deal with. His ability to double back and get space running with the flight of the ball is fantastic. Took some super strong marks and 5 goals was perfect reward for his efforts.
Carlile - Like Jay, Alipate is in brilliant form at the moment. Has started the season with some fine scalps in Petrie and Roughead and tonight he did the job on the Crows captain. Walker was forced to lead well outside the 50 to get a lot of his touches and he rarely provided a scoring threat inside 50. Carliles ability to get a timely spoil was great, but even better were his efforts in cutting off others kicks inside 50. He really is now one of our most dependable leaders.
Boak - Thought he was getting beaten through that first half and just couldnt find much room to move. Seemed to be tackled as soon as he got the ball and forced into defensive handballs a lot. Went bang after half time and was one of the keys to winning. Found more and more space around the packs and was able to deliver it inside 50 with class. A great game by our Captain.
The Rest
Hartlett - Up and down. Thought he was getting beaten as well through that first half, despite a great long goal in the first, but his second half was as crucial as anyones. Another that found space and used it well goign forward. Put his body on the line numerous times.
White - Thought they couldn't match his pace. He made mistakes and didnt have a lot of it, but when it worked, it worked well. Found more positives than negatives in his game. Ran like a man possessed.
Cornes - Not a lot of influence with the ball but his defensive job on Sloane went a long way to us winning the game. Took out one of their prime play makers and forced him out of the play. Was big in that last quarter.
Westhoff - Adelaide made the choice to start Kelly on him and I wonder if they regret that now. Talia has regularly killed Hoff and he didnt move onto him until Hoff had already had massive influence on the result. Kicked 2 goals, had a play in 3 or 4 others. Probably his best game for the year.
Mitchell - Kane Mitchell
I love this guy. Screw the haters, he's had 3 great weeks in a row now and been a major reason why we've won the last 3 games. His defensive work was incredible. Kicked 2 goals at a crucial time in the last quarter and had 3 goal assists as well. Keep doing what you're doing Kane. You're a star!Pittard - Solid as a ROCK! I saw it every week, but how is his turnaround? Rarely beaten one on one, rarely misses a target by foot, puts his body on the line week after week. Never thought I'd say it 12 months ago, but I now want the ball in his hands and feel more comfortable when he has it. Star.
Wingard - Did what he does in Showdowns. Causes headaches, kicks goals, makes duds like Jaensch and Laird look stupid. Our Chad!
Broadbent - Had a great start to the game before being shut down, but thought his ability to drop in front of the lead was excellent all game.
Ryder - Paddy! How good is Paddy! Good in the ruck and a gun up forward. Some strong grabs and just such a great kick for goal. Its great having a player like Paddy who can kick the key goals at crucial times.
Lobbe - Thought he pumped Jacobs in the ruck, which is a great thing for him given some of the thrashings Jacobs has handed out to him over the years. Just need to take a bloody mark big fella!
Hombsch - Had a good battle with Lynch, who found plenty of space on the flanks but rarely got in scoring position. Hombsch, like Broady, was great dropping back in space.
Monfries - Defensively was very good, but just isn't the player we know and love at the moment. Not getting enough of it inside 50.
Jonas - A lot will criticise the match up of Jonas on Betts and at times it looked like it may tear us up, but in the end, 3 of Betts' goals were ones that noone else would have stopped. Tightened up after half time and the best part of Jonas' game was his spoiling. Managed to drop in front of plenty of marking contests and was able to kill them.
Trengove - Beat Jenkins quite comfortably, which isn't a huge deal as Jenkins is absolute toss but Trengove took plenty of marks dropping back and played an important role coming off Jenkins.
Krakouer - I thought Cameron was meant to be the next superstar forward of the competition? Krakouer made him look absolute 2nd rate. Barely allowed him any space, shut down his leads well and his attack at the ball can't ever be questioned. Is as hard at it as anyone in the team.
Polec - Had a few important moments in the last quarter when we needed him to win the ball.
Young - His stats sheet isn't hugely impressive but it didnt have to be. I thought he had a massive influence around the packs. Once again, super strogn with the ball in hand and was able to get it going in our direction more often than not. Just lacks the outside game that will make him a much better player.
POTY Votes:
10 - Gray, Ebert
9 - Schulz, Carlile, Boak, Mitchell, Pittard, Ryder
8 - Krakouer, Cornes, Westhoff, Lobbe
7 - Trengove, Hartlett, Young
6 - Broadbent, Wingard
5 - Hombsch, White
4 - Jonas
3 - Polec, Monfries
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