Toast Lachie Neale

[theridge]

I thought he deserved to be on the bench. If he had those numbers and fyfe played the whole season it would of made neale look better too. He pretty much carried our whole midfield.

 

[Steinfreo]

I feel like this was a bit of a transition season for Lachie I think he is going to get better. Im not surprised by the snub really.

 

[Tonga Bob]

If anybody has the time and/or inclination, I'd like to see a list of contentious AA selections over the past few years matched with a list of the selectors, including the clubs that the selectors used to play for (or support).

 

[beetz]

2016 was a great test for Neale.

There was never any doubt he had talent but the question was always how would he go as the #1 midfielder sans Fyfe and Mundy who usually had the most attention. With those players being injured and out of form/playing alternative roles it gave Neale a heap of responsibility in the guts which he took to with aplomb.

It's an absolute disgrace he missed out on AA selection but with selectors like Darcy and Jakovich on the board the accolade has next to zero credibility anyway.

 

[UFO Tatsu]

2016 was a great test for Neale.

There was never any doubt he had talent but the question was always how would he go as the #1 midfielder sans Fyfe and Mundy who usually had the most attention. With those players being injured and out of form/playing alternative roles it gave Neale a heap of responsibility in the guts which he took to with aplomb.

It's an absolute disgrace he missed out on AA selection but with selectors like Darcy and Jakovich on the board the accolade has next to zero credibility anyway.

IIRC Jakovich was the only person on the panel that wanted Neale in the team.

 

[Palmervich]

The whole selection committee needs a shake up, get rid of all the media people and get some fresh ideas in there

 

[mightymouse75]

Get spackovich off. Pavlich on

 

[eastfreo75]

The whole selection committee needs a shake up, get rid of all the media people and get some fresh ideas in there

It should ex coaches or current day coaches.

Each head coach put their 22 in and the averages work out the aa

 

[Alfonz]

I'm not sure Neale's snub was completely about playing in the west. Maybe partially, but it would be more to do with playing for a bottom side. Merrett had a similar season and was also snubbed. They usually just pick most of the side from the top 6 clubs, and throw in a few players from the rest.

 

[Sully90]

Exceeded all expectations imo this year. Really excited to see how much better he can get with a full strength midfield around him as well.