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Allan, HDM and Ryan also have "weapons" that have seen them get extensions. They're just not weapons that people get excited about. Mostly running capacity.

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STATS.
  • Sam Glover - 25 disposals, 6 marks, 6 tackles, 12 intercepts
  • Josh Browne - 23 disposals, 2 goals, 7 inside 50's
  • Ed Allan - 22 disposals, 5 tackles, 7 inside 50's, 6 score involvements
  • Christian Algeri - 21 disposals, 4 clearances, 6 score involvements
  • Tom Wilson - 19 disposals, 6 tackles, 1 goal, 7 marks
  • Oscar Steene - 18 disposals (13 contested), 6 tackles, 6 clearances, 16 hitouts, 1 goal, 4 inside 50's, 6 score involvements
  • Harry Mahoney - 18 disposals, 2 goals, 5 inside 50's
  • Harry DeMattia - 18 disposals, 5 tackles, 5 clearances
  • Wil Parker - 16 disposals, 1 goal, 4 marks, 3 clearances, 5 intercepts
  • Tew Jaith - 15 disposals, 6 marks, 4 inside 50's, 5 intercepts
  • Charlie Dean - 14 disposals, 8 marks, 9 intercepts
  • Chad Mulvogue - 12 disposals, 1 goal, 5 score involvements
  • Joel Cochran - 12 disposals, 5 marks,
  • Jakob Ryan - 11 disposals, 5 marks, 3 intercepts
  • Max Mahoney - 11 disposals, 3 tackles,45 score involvements
  • Mason Cox - 11 disposals, 2 goals, 19 hitouts, 4 clearances
  • Oleg Markov - 10 disposals, 1 goal,
  • Charlie West - 9 disposals, 3 goals,
  • Riley Mason - 7 disposals, 1 goal,
  • Isaiah Markovsky - 7 disposals, 1 goal, 2 tackles
  • Will Hayes - 7 disposals
  • Iliro Smit - 2 disposals
 
Allan, HDM and Ryan also have "weapons" that have seen them get extensions. They're just not weapons that people get excited about. Mostly running capacity.
I said "weapons that they're already transferring into VFL". Yep the other guys have athletic strengths, but when re-signed they weren't using those stregths to have impactful moments in VFL games like these 3 have begun to do already. Allan I see as having been a no-risk re-signing though as his attributes are on another level to the other two and will get him 4 years in the AFL system, even if he doesn't go on to make it.
 

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VFL ladder:

1. GWS = 16 (played 4)
2. Southport = 16 (played 4)
3. Box Hill Hawks = 16 (played 4)
4. Frankston = 12 (played 4)
5. Collingwood = 12 (played 4)
6. Brisbane Lions = 12 (played 4)
7. Geelong = 12 (played 5)
8. Richmond = 12 (played 5)
9. North Melbourne = 10 (played 4)
10. Casey Demons = 10 (played 5)
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11. Gold Coast = 8 (played 4)
12. Footscray Bulldogs = 8 (played 4)
13. Werribee Tigers = 8 (played 5)
14. Essendon = 8 (played 4)
15. Coburg Lions = 4 (played 4)
16. Carlton = 4 (played 4)
17. Williamstown = 4 (played 5)
18. Sydney Swans = 4 (played 4)
19. Sandringham Zebras = 4 (played 5)
20. Port Melbourne = 0 (played 4)
21. Northern Bullants = 0 (played 4)
 
VFL ladder:

1. GWS = 16 (played 4)
2. Southport = 16 (played 4)
3. Box Hill Hawks = 16 (played 4)
4. Frankston = 12 (played 4)
5. Collingwood = 12 (played 4)
6. Brisbane Lions = 12 (played 4)
7. Geelong = 12 (played 5)
8. Richmond = 12 (played 5)
9. North Melbourne = 10 (played 4)
10. Casey Demons = 10 (played 5)
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11. Gold Coast = 8 (played 4)
12. Footscray Bulldogs = 8 (played 4)
13. Werribee Tigers = 8 (played 5)
14. Essendon = 8 (played 4)
15. Coburg Lions = 4 (played 4)
16. Carlton = 4 (played 4)
17. Williamstown = 4 (played 5)
18. Sydney Swans = 4 (played 4)
19. Sandringham Zebras = 4 (played 5)
20. Port Melbourne = 0 (played 4)
21. Northern Bullants = 0 (played 4)
And if it wasn't for not holding on last week. we would be undefeated. Last year, we had 4 wins. We're now 95% of that after round 7
 
And if it wasn't for not holding on last week. we would be undefeated. Last year, we had 4 wins. We're now 95% of that after round 7
75%. Sorry to be picky 😂
 
The Numbers:


Young forward Charlie West added another three goals to his season tally, bringing his total to 12 in just four games.


VFL-listed players Sam Glover (25 disposals, 12 intercepts) was influential, while Josh Browne (23 disposals, two goals) and Tom Wilson (19 disposals, six tackles, two goals) were also commanding.


Mason Cox (19 hit outs, two goals) and Oscar Steene (16 hit outs, six score involvements) were impressive, while Harry DeMattia (18 disposals, five clearances) stood out on the wing.


Collingwood will now look to their second home game of the season next Saturday, where they’ll face Footscray at Victoria Park (2:05pm).


ESSENDON 4.1 7.4 10.11 12.16 (88)
COLLINGWOOD 6.4 8.6 13.9 18.11 (119)


GOALS
Essendon:
Tyler Sellers (3), Kayle Gerreyn (2), Alwyn Davey Jnr (2), Oskar Smartt, Zak Johnson, Jackson Hately, Saad El-Hawli, Jared Eckersley
Collingwood: Charlie West (3), Mason Cox (2), Tom Wilson (2), Harry Mahoney (2), Josh Browne (2), Oscar Steene, Wil Parker, Oleg Markov, Isaiah Markovsky


BEST
Collingwood:
Sam Glover, Josh Browne, Oscar Steene, Charlie Dean, Wil Parker, Harry DeMattia

Demattia definitely was NOT one of the better players. I'm struggling to understand what he offers as a player. He is being played off a wing at times and others in the centre square. On the outside, he hardly gets it and when he does, his composure and decision making is pretty bad as well as his disposal. On the inside, he just doesn't find it enough or is able to distribute effectively. Looks like a spectator with occasional average cameos for me.

Carlie Dean also was not one of the better players. Too slow by foot and mind. Solid VFL player, but no further gears. Sam Glover looked a much more likely AFL prospect.

Oscar Steene was very good. Like his appetite for contests, decent skill and the occasional contested mark.

Charlie West is exciting. I love his appetite and aggression. His tackling is ferocious for a tall forward. His marking in a contest is a threat. His beautiful and long goal kicking is also a threat. The only thing holding him back from an AFL birth is his tank (which will improve in a professional environment) and understanding of game plan. The main ingredients though are powerful and exciting!

Ed Allen is a bit of a concern. I understand the conditions were slippery, but he's a midfielder, so that shouldn't be a problem where his height is used as an excuse. Like Demattia, I see a problem with composure (decision making) and skill level. On the outside, he often butchers the ball and on the inside, he is not commanding or influential enough. Not sure what position he suits?

Will Parker - solid

Jakob Ryan - solid

Tew Jiath - Exciting performance. Handled the slippery conditions well, was composed and created many forward thrusts. Was influential and determined.

Oleg Markov - Mix of everything :) As usual.

Iliro Smit - the less said the better. Yes he played as a key back and was lost at sea.

Harry Cochrane - inconspicuous. Okay. Conditions and his current frame probably made it difficult to have an effect.

Will Hayes - very quick. May need to slow down and think through what he is doing. Little influence.
 
Demattia definitely was NOT one of the better players. I'm struggling to understand what he offers as a player. He is being played off a wing at times and others in the centre square. On the outside, he hardly gets it and when he does, his composure and decision making is pretty bad as well as his disposal. On the inside, he just doesn't find it enough or is able to distribute effectively. Looks like a spectator with occasional average cameos for me.

Carlie Dean also was not one of the better players. Too slow by foot and mind. Solid VFL player, but no further gears. Sam Glover looked a much more likely AFL prospect.
I never take the Bests in the VFL too Seriously as It looking only at Stats and Not how the Played
 
Demattia definitely was NOT one of the better players. I'm struggling to understand what he offers as a player. He is being played off a wing at times and others in the centre square. On the outside, he hardly gets it and when he does, his composure and decision making is pretty bad as well as his disposal. On the inside, he just doesn't find it enough or is able to distribute effectively. Looks like a spectator with occasional average cameos for me.

Carlie Dean also was not one of the better players. Too slow by foot and mind. Solid VFL player, but no further gears. Sam Glover looked a much more likely AFL prospect.

Oscar Steene was very good. Like his appetite for contests, decent skill and the occasional contested mark.

Charlie West is exciting. I love his appetite and aggression. His tackling is ferocious for a tall forward. His marking in a contest is a threat. His beautiful and long goal kicking is also a threat. The only thing holding him back from an AFL birth is his tank (which will improve in a professional environment) and understanding of game plan. The main ingredients though are powerful and exciting!

Ed Allen is a bit of a concern. I understand the conditions were slippery, but he's a midfielder, so that shouldn't be a problem where his height is used as an excuse. Like Demattia, I see a problem with composure (decision making) and skill level. On the outside, he often butchers the ball and on the inside, he is not commanding or influential enough. Not sure what position he suits?

Will Parker - solid

Jakob Ryan - solid

Tew Jiath - Exciting performance. Handled the slippery conditions well, was composed and created many forward thrusts. Was influential and determined.

Oleg Markov - Mix of everything :) As usual.

Iliro Smit - the less said the better. Yes he played as a key back and was lost at sea.

Harry Cochrane - inconspicuous. Okay. Conditions and his current frame probably made it difficult to have an effect.

Will Hayes - very quick. May need to slow down and think through what he is doing. Little influence.

Dean was one of our best.
 

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Though have Harry D in Bests but I had someone like West and TJ ahead him
They were definitely better. I don't know what positive effect any of Harry's disposals had? I don't even know if they advantaged our side? It was a very messy inside game attempt. There's just no urgency to win the ball from him and create play.
 

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Coaches votes.

Essendon 12.16 (88) def by Collingwood 18.11 (119)
7
Sam Glover (COLL)
6 Josh Browne (COLL)
4 Zak Johnson (ESS)
4 Oscar Steene (COLL)
3 Charlie Dean (COLL)
3 Xavier O'Neill (ESS)
3 Charlie West (COLL)
 

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