Delisted #40: Ben Howlett - Not offered a contract for 2018 - 24/10

[calyam]

AFL player ratings is the biggest crock of s**t I've seen in a long time. Biggest waste of time I've seen.

Faced with facts you resort to swearing. Quality argument but completely irrelevant.

For those who understand the way the rankings are calculated - and there would be lucky to be a couple of dozen such people on BF - they compare favourably with advanced metrics used across a range of US sports. Unfortunately, BF and football followers in general remain tethered to 'sophisticated' statistics such as disposal count and disposal efficiency - when they really want to step it up they put players in arbitrary boxes such as 'elite' and 'gun'.

Quite simply there is no factual evidence that Melksham is a better footballer than Howlett is. It is a completely indefensible argument. That won't stop you I'm sure but it also doesn't mean that your opinion should be taken seriously.

 

[Kakkle]

I'd take Howlett over Melksham.

 

[eth-dog]

Faced with facts you resort to swearing. Quality argument but completely irrelevant.

For those who understand the way the rankings are calculated - and there would be lucky to be a couple of dozen such people on BF - they compare favourably with advanced metrics used across a range of US sports. Unfortunately, BF and football followers in general remain tethered to 'sophisticated' statistics such as disposal count and disposal efficiency - when they really want to step it up they put players in arbitrary boxes such as 'elite' and 'gun'.

Quite simply there is no factual evidence that Melksham is a better footballer than Howlett is. It is a completely indefensible argument. That won't stop you I'm sure but it also doesn't mean that your opinion should be taken seriously.

I have been a fan of Melksham, but the AFL player ratings doesn't even have Hurley in the top 12 defenders this season. That says enough for me.

Neither are players you want in your top 25. I'd take Melksham because he's more versatile IMO.

 

[Ambrosia]

Unfortunately for the Bombers he's also one of our most effective footballers. According to the AFL Player Ratings, he is more effective than the likes of Stanton and Melksham. Maybe the team would benefit more from players making the most of their possessions rather than simply over possessing the football.

Probably has a lot to do with the fact he hasn't missed many games as the rankings are based off the past 40 games.

Howlett's biggest issue is his running ability. He just doesn't cover enough ground at reasonable speed to be a good AFL player

 

[ManWithNoName]

Faced with facts you resort to swearing. Quality argument but completely irrelevant.

For those who understand the way the rankings are calculated - and there would be lucky to be a couple of dozen such people on BF - they compare favourably with advanced metrics used across a range of US sports. Unfortunately, BF and football followers in general remain tethered to 'sophisticated' statistics such as disposal count and disposal efficiency - when they really want to step it up they put players in arbitrary boxes such as 'elite' and 'gun'.

Quite simply there is no factual evidence that Melksham is a better footballer than Howlett is. It is a completely indefensible argument. That won't stop you I'm sure but it also doesn't mean that your opinion should be taken seriously.

Dude the rankings are rubbish. Our game's too complex for one ranking system to be adequate. Pointing to them as some sort of definitive proof is bizarre.

I'd take Howlett over Melksham every time.

 

[ant555]

I have been a fan of Melksham, but the AFL player ratings doesn't even have Hurley in the top 12 defenders this season. That says enough for me.

Neither are players you want in your top 25. I'd take Melksham because he's more versatile IMO.

More versatile at what , stuffing up in multiple positions ?

Would take Ben as depth over Jake but i agree both are fringe players.
As for AFL rankings i find it is always best to take the best parts from all stats .

 

[JD11]

I'd take Howlett over Melksham.

Ben 'better than Melksham!' Howlett

 

[Beerfish]

#backin

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-08-24/ben-howlett-back-in

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Welcome back Benny. Will he play in 2017?

 

[DHepp21]

Welcome back Benny!

 

[eth-dog]

Welcome back Benny. Will he play in 2017?

I'd say so. Would be in the 25-30 group on the list and they usually get games. No more than 10 I'd say however.

 

[Eleven 38]

Who's left pears and Watson?

 

[Charliebrow 16]

Good on you, Benny! Adds some experience and grunt into the midfield rotation. Good stuff!

 

[Darealrath]

Benny Howlett!

Not the most talented but love the way he plays. Seems like a good bloke to have around the club as well.

 

[vaughany]

Good news.
I would be tempted to play Howlett as a half forward in 2017. He has shown in the past he can nail bags of goals when he drifts forward.
Hocking and Bird can play the under the packs/ tagger position

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[Mr Mojo Risin]

Welcome back Benny, looking forward to your aggression, attitude and smarts providing a valuable example for our developing players and culture.

 

[DapperJong]

I love Benny his face is made of rocks

 

[Runk]

Welcome back Ben! Good on you.

 

[Rack Watts]

Bobcat.
Love this guy, as much as he loves a snag.

 

[sameolds33]

Welcome back Benny, your toughness and unwillingness to back down will be needed next year.

 

[eDPS]

Welcome back benny!

 

[TheBrightSide]

Rance to Howlett, Goal !!

 

[Harlequin]

Welcome back Ben and thanks

 

[HirdyLannister]

1 year contract?

 

[eth-dog]

1 year contract?

Correct.