Lids best on again tonight. If you're picking a Richmond player on the HFF, it's gotta be Deledio and not Dusty.
Martin's been terrific for two years, 43/44 games. Deledio as good, but only 36 games. Think Martin's time to be recognised has come.
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Lids best on again tonight. If you're picking a Richmond player on the HFF, it's gotta be Deledio and not Dusty.
Martin's been terrific for two years, 43/44 games. Deledio as good, but only 36 games. Think Martin's time to be recognised has come.
Deledio's time to be recognised too, surely? He narrowly missed AA in '11 and '10 due to Richmond being rubbish, didn't even make the 40 man squad last year, nor did Cotchin, despite both being better than Ellis and Martin who made the list.
The games played thing will definitely come into account, but the only time Martin has ever been better than Deledio was in 2013. But even then, just like now, Deledio was beating taggers and direct opponents, something Martin still rarely has to deal with.
Score assists can sometimes be bullshit. Did you know if a player kicks the ball to a lone forward in the f50, but the ball bounces before the forward collects it and runs into an open goal, it's not counted as a score assist.
Deledio would be in if it was up to me. Like you said he does things without getting his due credit. Has been better than Martin and is such a good kick, dangerous around goals, good handball in traffic and provides a presence and strong hands on the lead. Could easily be a very effective full forward for a season if required. Not in the top 10 players in the game but probably in the top 10 most important.Deledio's lack of recognition shits me, like the Q2 extraction to Maric for a goal that didn't even rate a mention. You know if that was Cyril or Dangerfield or even Selwood we'd be treated to Bruce & co. gushing over multiple replays. But unfortunately, volume counts in these things. As Lloyd put it quite succinctly and reasonably a little while back, he missed five games, was injured in R1 and quiet v North (1) and Freo (2). That's a lot of ground to make up in 14 matches.
We all know Lids is AA standard, but those missed games will count against him because a) there's decent competition for spots and b) he's never been a media fav. He "deserves" a spot ahead of Dusty but Martin will get it because he's paid his dues by putting the lie to criticisms and playing consistent top-class footy for two years. He's the headline-grabber, the guy who beats his man one-out with the game on the line.
AgreedMartin's been terrific for two years, 43/44 games. Deledio as good, but only 36 games. Think Martin's time to be recognised has come.
Should not even be closeWhy hasent anyone included Patrick Cripps? Surely he is a chance?!
Deledio needs to have an A+ final series to become a legitimate top class player. If he can do it in finals, everyone's tune will change.
If the was another 40 men in the extended squad he still wouldn't get in. Not even closeWhy hasent anyone included Patrick Cripps? Surely he is a chance?!
If the was another 40 men in the extended squad he still wouldn't get in. Not even close
No.Rory Laird is a lock!
McPharlin is the best KPD in the AFL by a country mile. (While McKenzie is out injured)Amazed at how little love McPharlin is getting. Hasn't been beaten ( more than two goals scored against) all season and has had no help due to all othe Freo KPD's being injured. Maybe worth noting the lack of Freo defenders in general being mentioned but I just don't watch enough of other teams footy to know the full story.
Even though Hurley's been better?Too much Hurley, not enough Talia imo.
That's harsh. Look at his stats he's in the top 30 easily. Probably top 20Another 60. So ridiculously over rated. Not in the top 30 midfielders in the game.
If Heppell didn't get in in his first year, there's no way Cripps will.Why hasent anyone included Patrick Cripps? Surely he is a chance?!
That's harsh. Look at his stats he's in the top 30 easily. Probably top 20
I agree he isn't AA quality yet, but he's not far off the 40 man squad
Agreed ... The most over rated youngster I have ever seen.He is miles away from it.
Wouldn't be in the top 50 midfielders
That's harsh. Look at his stats he's in the top 30 easily. Probably top 20
I agree he isn't AA quality yet, but he's not far off the 40 man squad
Hodge won't be Captain. He's pushing shit up hill to make it anyway but surely the latest discretion will completely rule him out of an Captaincy debate, even for Hawk fans.
Lol! West Coast supporters still don't get it re. Rance. McPharlin is a gun and has been for a long time. But Rance is one of the biggest locks in the team along with Fyfe and Kennedy. Best defender in the comp by a significant margin.McPharlin is the best KPD in the AFL by a country mile. (While McKenzie is out injured)
Unbelievably underrated. Shame he has suffered so many injuries last few years as he really is a gun and if he played all games this year should be a shoe in over Rance.