Opinion Dustin Martin is better than Dangerfield

[thedreamisreal]

When it’s crunch time Danger plays for frees and Dusty gets busy winning the game. That is all.

 

[Spacedog]

Don’t bother comparing them after today. Danger just isn’t on Dusty’s level. Playing well in home and away is nice but finals are where it counts

 

[Tigers_fan24]

Yep, this game shows the clear difference for me. Dustin the better player overall along with a better career.

he’s still behind Nat Fyfe though imo.

Fyfe has had one good season. Still well behind them both and doubtful he’ll catch up

 

[Geoffa32]

Danger is pure see ball, get ball, bang ball down the line.

Dusty has a far higher Footy IQ and skill.







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[OhhDeledio]

so when do we stop calling danger a big game player

 

[Tigers_fan24]

When Flopperfield is suspended, will that count against him next season and put him out of Brownlow suspension?

 

[AFLOnline]

wow

i dont know how you can justify that

I don’t really need to justify it lol?

 

[Blue1980]

I like some of the over the top trolls against Danger, but its pretty clear who rises to the occasion over and over and over again, and who hasn't.

Danger began flopping for frees when things went against him in the 2nd half.

 

[Spacedog]

Martin is by far the better player, Dangerfield would struggle to get a game with the Richmond of 2020.

Danger would walk into any team in the comp. The guy can play but he’s not really a team player and doesn’t stand up in the big moments like Dusty

 

[HTPunter]

Difference is Martin nails the 10% opportunities about 80% of the time.he also looks for the percentage option first, the team option. Still has the odd blue, he's only human (just).

Dangerfield takes the 10% opportunity way more often (has shots from 55-60 out on the regular) and goes at about 10%. Then gets hyped up. He wastes so so so much ball, in a team that goes over the top "unselfish" play otherwise (see some of the Hawkins goal assists past 3 years). He talks a big game about team play but when there's a spotlight, Dangerfield will take it to the detriment of the team. Even tonight he pissed away a shot from 60 out. Yes Dusty misses a hard one too, but Dusty nails 4 others... That's the difference.

 

[Rob]

Yeah but the way Dangerfield plays for free kicks is up there with the best

 

[backtozero]

Dangerflops has always been overrated.

 

[Cobbler]

Fyfe has had one good season. Still well behind them both and doubtful he’ll catch up

2 Brownlows to Fyfe would suggest he’s had at least 2 good seasons.
If that’s not enough? Fyfe averages the highest votes per game of anyone to have ever played the game.
But anyway, you’re argument is also sound if you take away the facts I just showed you.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Always considered Martin the more accomplished player. Nothing that happened tonight has changed my mind.

 

[joselol]

Hate to see people stick the boots in Danger just because Dusty is a FREAK.

Will be hard to see another player with Martin's skill and attitude to the game. You can tell on the field he's just a big kid who loves football and it shows in how he plays.

Dangerfield is probably a victim of trying to force things too much sometimes, which funnily enough fans love to ask of players i.e. grab the game by the scruff of the neck. Doesn't mean he's overrated honestly.

 

[ashep]

The other difference is that Dusty averages 24 disposals, 14 contested possessions, 4 inside 50s, 4 clearances, 3.33 goals and 1.0 Normies in grand finals.

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

I’m looking forward to the tribunal thus week which is where Dangerfield will be sent .
He ain’t fit to carry Dusty’s jock strap !!
Dangerfield is only as good as the herald sun and SEN Make him out to be .
Smug , still no medallion .


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Good to hear the term 'jock strap' used.

Haven't heard that in years.

 

[sobrave]

dangerfield the dollar store version of nathan buckley. equal number of flags though

embarrassed himself with his flopping and flailing about looking for free kicks in the second half.

 

[checkraiseulite]

this - danger is not on or even close to martin’s level. martin is a better forward and a better mid.

he also seems like far less of a flog, despite his appearance.

 

[GROTTO]

this - danger is not on or even close to martin’s level. martin is a better forward and a better mid.

he also seems like far less of a flog, despite his appearance.

Imagine the kind of person Dangerfield would be off the field, if he had Dusty's ability on it.

Seriously. Glory be.

His head is still inflated with his subpar performances in major games.

 

[checkraiseulite]

wow

i dont know how you can justify that

see fyfe’s grand final appearance. cannot be justified.

martin is a far better player. probably the best in a generation and certainly the best big game player.

 

[Rich the babe Evans]

One loves the media and the other doesn't?

 

[Lavender Bushranger]

Hate to see people stick the boots in Danger just because Dusty is a FREAK.

Will be hard to see another player with Martin's skill and attitude to the game. You can tell on the field he's just a big kid who loves football and it shows in how he plays.

Dangerfield is probably a victim of trying to force things too much sometimes, which funnily enough fans love to ask of players i.e. grab the game by the scruff of the neck. Doesn't mean he's overrated honestly.

Interesting take.

I actually don't see it that way though.


I think the media narrative of Martin is quite different to the reality. I think he's a hard nosed, madly competitive guy who desperately wants to win and will do whatever he has to to get his team over the line - it just so happens that that usually involves him having to do freakishly good things.

He's not mucking around out there. He's deadly serious and wants to win.


Dangerfield however...as good and as physically brave as he is... I can't help but feel that deep down he's in it for himself.

 

[marcus1232]

Dangerfield probably needs to take a leaf out of hardwicks book post season 2016.

Take a step back relax and just enjoy playing the game.
It looks like he heaps so much pressure on himself. You could see it after the prelim final last week.

Cant compare the two. Martin is one of the most naturally gifted footballers I have seen makes it look effortless is pretty much the midfield version of buddy. His trust and love for his coach means you just watch and know that he loves the game he may have individual success and 3 norm
Smiths but you just genuinely get the feeling he loves playing footy with the boys and that mentally allows you the freedom to play naturally.

 

[col44]

dusty brings out the best as does cotch

- pushing it off to selwood is rubbish - selwood is a champ and a great captain who leads from the front.

danger is the me me me show

and when it got tough dusty got even tougher and dangerfield played for frees.

Thanks. You made my point for me.