Universal Love 2023 Doig Medal

[anchor man]

Glad for Springa and Peter Mann.
Seeing the clips of Mann brings back memories of just how good he was.Sadly injury, a foot injury I think, ruined his career. Could have been planta facitis(or how ever you spell it)which I don't think was recognised back then.

 

[BStaff17]

The Doig like most bnf rewards playing and consistency. You need to play well every week to get high in the votes

James Aish played 20 games but was no where to be seen on the count.

Curious where people see him atm.

He isn't an elite gamebreaker but isnt horrible either.

Very vanilla for a guy picked 7th in the draft.

Makes you wonder what Brisbane saw him back in 2013 to pick him there. He is a solid player that has forged a decent career but looking at him Pick 7 in his draft class seems way overs.

 

[poshman]

The Doig like most bnf rewards playing and consistency. You need to play well every week to get high in the votes

Got it - I don't think Pearce or Freddy demonstrated those traits this season. Switta came very good late.

I suppose it can be viewed as a reflection of a very poor season.

 

[Snuffaluphagus]

Got it - I don't think Pearce or Freddy demonstrated those traits this season. Switta came very good late.

I suppose it can be viewed as a reflection of a very poor season.

Freddy I agree with, also important to note, it's votes for "playing your role" not impact etc so that's why someone like Switta gets high marks (for the same reason Champion Data loves him).

 

[freodog]

James Aish played 20 games but was no where to be seen on the count.

Curious where people see him atm.

He isn't an elite gamebreaker but isnt horrible either.

Very vanilla for a guy picked 7th in the draft.

Makes you wonder what Brisbane saw him back in 2013 to pick him there. He is a solid player that has forged a decent career but looking at him Pick 7 in his draft class seems way overs.

I think Jlo loves him. No regular position which probably hurts him but a Mr Fix it which plugged into different roles to fix problems.

I don't think he'll ever stand out but you'd notice if he's not there.

 

[ubiquitous226]

Got it - I don't think Pearce or Freddy demonstrated those traits this season. Switta came very good late.

I suppose it can be viewed as a reflection of a very poor season.

The biggest difference between the measurements are supporters perceptions of who played well / influenced a game vs how the coaches viewed their game, which presumably has a much higher rating on how well they performed the role they've been asked to.

Luke Ryan is an example where clearly the coaches feel he is playing his role and contributing, while others focus on specific things like long kicks to packs.

 

[ubiquitous226]

I think Jlo loves him. No regular position which probably hurts him but a Mr Fix it which plugged into different roles to fix problems.

I don't think he'll ever stand out but you'd notice if he's not there.

I'm a big fan of Aish, although I thought his 2023 was down a lot.
He gives a lot of versatility and can football, even if he's never going to be an A grader he's a great player to have on the team.

 

[FreoGirl]

At least Lobb actually went didn’t he?

I believe so - has there been any confirmation about his presence? awkward if he doesn't get picked up by someone else

 

[FreoGirl]

Clark is a bit unlucky. Played four more games than Freddy

yes, that surprised me

 

[FreoGirl]

Lobb, Acres, Griff, Tucker, Meek - all went.
Cerra went.
Even Hogan went (and got kicked out? i don't remember but he was definitely dressed up to go).

Will need to wait for all the photos to come out first though because I know there were a few players in attendance that I didn't see in photos. Though considering Henry is always posing with Sonny/Freddy/Walker and he wasn't in those shots I suspect he skipped it.

that's where I was surprised not to see him, especially not with Sonny

 

[FreoGirl]

James Aish played 20 games but was no where to be seen on the count.

Curious where people see him atm.

He isn't an elite gamebreaker but isnt horrible either.

Very vanilla for a guy picked 7th in the draft.

Makes you wonder what Brisbane saw him back in 2013 to pick him there. He is a solid player that has forged a decent career but looking at him Pick 7 in his draft class seems way overs.

he was amazing before he had that horrible injury

 

[Wray27]

I can confirm Henry was at the Doig last night.

 

[Superkoops]

I can confirm Henry was at the Doig last night.

I also confirmed earlier in this thread

 

[Tony_Clifton]

Just learned that Henry was at the doig.

 

[Superkoops]

Just learned that Henry was at the doig.

There were posters ready to burn an effigy. So I dropped it in last night. The Photo Booth was a voluntary type set up outside and I’d imagine Henry preferred to avoid which is fair enough.

 

[Ge3ks]

Just learned that Henry was at the doig.

Henry was at the Doig?

 

[MadMac]

Henry was at the Doig?

I just heard Doig was at the Henry. Hope this helps clear confusion

 

[Bigger]

I'm a big fan of Aish, although I thought his 2023 was down a lot.
He gives a lot of versatility and can football, even if he's never going to be an A grader he's a great player to have on the team.

He is very reliable. Tends to split the contest at worst and always makes good decisions.

Like always. It’s weird.

 

[Paracleet]

Was Henry at the Doig I heard he was.

 

[David Bubb]

For those that haven't already, listen to Serong's press conference from last night. He has to be captain, the conviction in which he speaks about the club is so good to hear and everything you want from a leader.

 

[Superkoops]

I just heard Doig was at the Henry. Hope this helps clear confusion

I drove by the Mount Henry but I can’t confirm that I saw Doig there.

 

[MadMundy]

I don't think Henry was at the Doig, anyone able to confirm?????

 

[Episode IV]

I do wonder what some of these blokes have planned for after footy

Just me, or does that make Michael Walters look like the most switched on player they put those questions to?

 

[pK75]

I'm a big fan of Aish, although I thought his 2023 was down a lot.
He gives a lot of versatility and can football, even if he's never going to be an A grader he's a great player to have on the team.

I like his versatility, but he really isn’t a very good winger, much better as the defensive sweeper at stoppages who cleans up everyone else’s mess.
Also think he plays better when given a clear role like “stop Oliver” seems to get a little lost with the defensive “fill a hole to avoid opponents chipping game” but he’s not alone there.

 

[rgauci]

I think Jlo loves him. No regular position which probably hurts him but a Mr Fix it which plugged into different roles to fix problems.

I don't think he'll ever stand out but you'd notice if he's not there.

I noticed he wasn’t there in early 2022 when we had a streak of wins. I notice his slow pace for an outside mid. I notice his limited endurance, where he cheats back and forward letting his opposing winger get goal side of him and drag our spare back man out of position, or the opposite when he allows the opposing winger to clog space in our forward line.

I also notice his elite kicking, one touch skills, good decision making and amazing vision.

I’m not convinced he’s best 22 with everyone fit and firing come 2024. He needs to become a better athlete over preseason. I’m not sure he can.