Cam didn't have a clanger and had a number of possessions in chains which were important to us turning the ball over and moving forward with puropose. O'Meara had 8 clangers and 2-3 ineffective disposals. He wasn't able to break free, in space and carve us to pieces.
O'Meara's performance wasn't dissimilar to any of his so far in 2019. He hasn't 'cut any side to pieces'. He was scratchy last year too, 30+ disposals just 3 out of 21 games. Not known for hurting opposition with effectiveness either. Was only followed yesterday cause their midfield is rubbish atm.
But on current 2019 form he had a good day, first game back, in a big game, MCG against the f***ing Hawks. ANY player who plays well - and he did - against those campaigners, gets another game and should be afforded a week without the idiocy of the of the flogs on this board.
1 game isn't form. Hawthorn in their current configuration are a bottom 6 side IMO. Their midfield is worse than that, arguably the worst in the league. He needs more games.
I've never said he doesn't deserve another game, I guess that means I'm not one of the flogs you're talking about - not that I care. Guthrie to me is always going to be carried if he's in a midfield, that's all he's shown from day one. He's one dimensional, the least competitive guy in there at any given time, no physicality, a waste of space when the game gets real hot - he just stands and watches. Duncan is just as soft, I give him a pass because he's a MUCH better user of it, much more creative and smarter as a player.
I don't think in terms of individuals, nor do I get attached to them. I want the GFC to build a side that can win a premiership. I don't see Guthrie in such a midfield, as I said, I think he's carried by others. I'd rather see the youngsters reach their potential with more games rather than rolling out a guy again and again who we know will never get any better.