Collingwood has 4 players in the All-Aussie Squad.

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I'm going to assume that Andrews gets the nod for one of the three KPD spots as he is the absolute love child of all the commentators (despite him missing 4 games). He is a fantastic player though so I'm ok with it.

That leaves Moore versus Weitering. In what world is Weitering a better player or had a better year than Moore???? Moore is that far in front of him it's not even a competition.

If every captain lined them up and had to pick between them I reckon the only one who would pick Weitering is Crippa.

Maynard should be an absolute lock.

I think Adams will be unlucky and miss out.

Pendles missed too many games.
A lot of love for Weitering. Interesting that when we played Carlton, Moore and Adams got us over the line, Weitering was pretty average.
 
A lot of love for Weitering. Interesting that when we played Carlton, Moore and Adams got us over the line, Weitering was pretty average.
Weitering is usually pretty average and I’ve seen most of their games this year. He’s a good player but that’s about it.
 

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Weitering is usually pretty average and I’ve seen most of their games this year. He’s a good player but that’s about it.
Agree, but don't be surprised if he gets in. Would like to see him trying to defend in our team the way it comes in so often without pressure applied.
 
Agree, but don't be surprised if he gets in. Would like to see him trying to defend in our team the way it comes in so often without pressure applied.
I wouldn’t be surprised just pissed off.
 

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Adams should not be considered until he cleans up his skills. atrocious at the best of times, it’s obvious that these judges don’t watch Collingwood games with a keen eye.
 

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Adams should not be considered until he cleans up his skills. atrocious at the best of times, it’s obvious that these judges don’t watch Collingwood games with a keen eye.
I actually think he’s done that to a large degree already.

Rarely shanks a turnover kicking through the middle like he used to do once a game.

Barely see it happen these days.
 

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But to be fair how on earth is Moore rated behind Weitering, Jonas or even Andrews?

Moore defends just as well as any of them individually, is an exceptional kick, outstanding intercepting ability to help other defenders out.

Isn't Moore just a superior version of Andrews? I don't buy this ONLY defensive or ONLY offensive KPD bs
 

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I actually think he’s done that to a large degree already.

Rarely shanks a turnover kicking through the middle like he used to do once a game.

Barely see it happen these days.

I’m probably a harsh critique on Adams but I do watch him closely. Define rare? It was a part of his game for most of the season, albeit the last 6 rounds.
 
Interesting our 2 highest paid players aren’t in our 4....

I take your point but there are reasons.

JDG missed 8 games, and Grundy was AA in the previous two years, but was clearly off his best this season. I’d prefer to see what happens next year if both these guys stay fit and healthy.

Having 4 players in the squad is otherwise an achievement, given some of our ordinary performances in 2020.
 

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I take your point but there are reasons.

JDG missed 8 games, and Grundy was AA in the previous two years, but was clearly off his best this season. I’d prefer to see what happens next year if both these guys stay fit and healthy.

Having 4 players in the squad is otherwise an achievement, given some of our ordinary performances in 2020.
I'd also argue that Moore should be up there from the $'s perspective.
 
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Maynard simply has to make the side. No ifs or buts.

Pendles will miss out, Adams has been so consistent and very deserving of making the final team.

Moore as well has been simply awesome this season and at the end of the day it comes down to opinion between Moore/Andrews/Weiters etc.
 
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Adams should not be considered until he cleans up his skills. atrocious at the best of times, it’s obvious that these judges don’t watch Collingwood games with a keen eye.

Adams has cleaned up his skills massively this season. it's been clearly obvious to any Collingwood watcher this season.
 

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Adams has cleaned up his skills massively this season. it's been clearly obvious to any Collingwood watcher this season.
I still don't think he is at a high level skills wise but he is making better choices and playing to his ability a little more. At one stage he was doing a very poor impersonation of Nathan Buckley who had the ability to hit targets most others couldn't.
 

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Moore will get in, Bruzzy will get in, I think the other two miss. Adams because he will not be a popular choice and Pendles because he missed a chunk of football and the judges are looking for reasons not to select someone at the next juncture. Everyone in the 40 are deserving and even others outside that 40 are.

It's important to be good enough to get picked but you also can't give them a reason not to pick you.
 

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