Re: Congratulation Sam Walsh - B+F winner 2021
Reply #79 –
I agree, but by the same token, its relatively simple why those guys ARE in the top 10. They play selfless footy. Include Betts in there too.....and Jack.
If you play your role, do the team thing, the coaches like you and as a result award you votes. Its not rocket science.
People keep talking up a big conspiracy theory over the whole thing...forget that....look at who does their role.
Of the top 10, i'd argue that only Cripps (and to a lesser extent Saad) could use a bit of work on improving the 'team' part of their game. All of the other blokes do the little things and play to instruction. Ask yourself how many players 'block' for their teammates. Come up with a list.....i reckon you'd just about come up with our top 10 this year.
Well said, K. And if I could add my 38c worth...
For starters, I have absolutely no issue with our JNM. None. I think, in the circumstances, the club did a ripper job and I really appreciate the effort they went to, to bring the evening to our screens - inclusion. We became a part of the event. Connection. Bravo.
I cut blokes like Saad, Williams, McGovern and Martin in particular, a fair bit of slack. Why? Injuries and a somewhat confusing game plan which changed during this season. They were trying to fit into a football department that was, let's say, less than ideally run with a number of people in coaching roles not suited to, or not experienced enough, to be totally competent in those roles. Rather than now dwelling on the past I keenly await to see how these blokes (and others) respond to a clearly defined game plan/set of expectations/standards well led, articulated, supported and driven.
Yes, as has been pointed out, it will be a good day when our top 10 includes names like those above. Personally, I remain optimistic and am looking forward to my membership and fronting up in person to games next year.