I think that told us the truth about where we sit in the pecking order. We've now lost comfortably at home to 3 top 4 sides in Brisbane, St Kilda and Essendon.
Anyhow onto best players, as few as there were:
BOG
5 - Carey - His effort was superb and showed his class. He must have felt like the Lone Ranger up forward - kicked half of our goals.
4 - Ricciuto - The heart and soul of the team and why is it that so few follow his example.
3 - Begley - Terrific effort in defence, is getting better evry week.
2 - McLeod - While he was a bit patchy, he had some very good moments
1 - Bassett - I thought he fought his guts out, and although Lloyd got 4, he had to with the dominance Essendon held.
BTM
3 - Carey - See above.
2 - Ricciuto - See above.
1 - Begley - See above
ROOKIE
1 - Hentschel - I'm amazed that he hasn't been mentioned before. Played a very useful game in defence, and along with Begley and Bassett, at least set an acceptable standard. Usage of the ball was impeccable as usual.