My gut is that Hayes will drop off and not win the Saints votes this year. Top 10 probably but not a medal show IMO. I agree that he is a 'bit of value' for the team votes, but not really sure why so much faith is being shown in him, especially with Goddard having an outstanding year (still polled 14 votes last year), NDS a traditional poller and Joey having a number of stand-out games. There is no reliable cover for him.
How important is round 1 going to be?
Geel v Ess - How will Ablett go? 3 votes or miss out altogether?
BL v WCE - Will JB poll the 3 and ease the pressure on the anchors?
Syd v StK - Could someone like Montagna steal the 3 from Riewoldt?
WB v Coll - Is Swan up to taking the 3 or could Boyd steal the 2 or 3 in an upset? Is Pendles a show?
Fre v Adel - Barlow, Sandilands, Pav, who's is going to get the head start?
I just hope I'm not too drunk by that stage, huge interest. Especially the Dogs Pies game, I just rewatched it. Such a contrast from the final, high quality footy especially in the first half. Boyd clearly BOG for me in a loss, Swan's last quarter was exceptional and Pendles may even outpoll Harry O or Shaw for the 1. Please hurry up Brownmas night.
How important is round 1 going to be?
Geel v Ess - How will Ablett go? 3 votes or miss out altogether?
BL v WCE - Will JB poll the 3 and ease the pressure on the anchors?
Syd v StK - Could someone like Montagna steal the 3 from Riewoldt?
WB v Coll - Is Swan up to taking the 3 or could Boyd steal the 2 or 3 in an upset? Is Pendles a show?
Fre v Adel - Barlow, Sandilands, Pav, who's is going to get the head start?
I just hope I'm not too drunk by that stage, huge interest. Especially the Dogs Pies game, I just rewatched it. Such a contrast from the final, high quality footy especially in the first half. Boyd clearly BOG for me in a loss, Swan's last quarter was exceptional and Pendles may even outpoll Harry O or Shaw for the 1. Please hurry up Brownmas night.