MVP Round 2; Essendon v Hawthorn

[ManWithNoName]

5 Hurley
4 Hooker
3 Melksham
2 Baguley
1 Stanton

 

[BrunoV]

There were 6 players who I thought were clearly the most influential and best on: Hurley, Hooker, Watson, Stanton, Merrett and Melksham. Thought that Goddard was crucial to our control of the first half but (understandably faded after the injury). Heppel worked hard all day but did not do enough with the ball. Colyer did some crucial things. Baguley was rock solid.

I find it a bit hard to make decision on one live viewing because it's hard to take everything in but here it goes:

5. Hurley
4. Hooker
3. Merrett
2. Watson
1. Melksham (just gets Stanton because of the quality of some of his ball going forward)

 

[Despair]

5 Hurley
4 Hooker
3 Watson
2 Heppell
1 Baguley

 

[Moist Cobra]

5. Hooker
4. Hooker
3. Hooker
2. Hooker
1. Hooker

 

[Doss]

5. Hooker
4. Hooker
3. Hooker
2. Hooker
1. Hooker

Vote allocations like these don't count, as chesty as they are.

 

[scottmclaren]

5. Hooker
4. Hurley
3. Watson
2. Melksham
1. Heppell

 

[Moist Cobra]

Vote allocations like these don't count, as chesty as they are.

I put so much thought into this though, it took me hours of hard work in choosing this top five.

 

[Jobe is King]

5. Hooker
4. Hurley
3. Merret
2. Colyer
1. Ambrose

Tough one.

 

[Itsmyshow]

5. Hurley
4. Heppell
3. Hooker
2. Watson
1. Carlilse

 

[Whispering_Jack]

5. Heppell
4. Hooker
3. Hurley
2. Watson
1. Z. Merrett

 

[Cosmogramma]

5//Hurley
4//Hooker
3//Watson
2//Merrett
1//Melksham

 

[hurlygurdy]

5/Heppell
4/Hooker
3/Hurley
2/Zach
1/Watson

 

[84859300]

I put so much thought into this though, it took me hours of hard work in choosing this top five.

Honourable mention Hooker??

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

5. Hurley
4. Hooker
3. Heppell
2. Colyer
1. Daniher

 

[84859300]

OK - because of circumstances, I've now watched the entire replay 3 times after seeing the game on Sunday. Doesn't make giving votes any easier.

5. Hurley
4. Hooker
3. Merrett
2. Melksham
1. Heppell

First half - backline was immense. Had Gwilt and Bags in my vote until then.

After half time and during our slow period, guys like Cooney, Ambrose and Goddard put in some great efforts.

I hope I caught all the guys who put in a huge effort over the full 120 minutes.

 

[BrunoV]

There were 6 players who I thought were clearly the most influential and best on: Hurley, Hooker, Watson, Stanton, Merrett and Melksham. Thought that Goddard was crucial to our control of the first half but (understandably faded after the injury). Heppel worked hard all day but did not do enough with the ball. Colyer did some crucial things. Baguley was rock solid.

I find it a bit hard to make decision on one live viewing because it's hard to take everything in but here it goes:

5. Hurley
4. Hooker
3. Merrett
2. Watson
1. Melksham (just gets Stanton because of the quality of some of his ball going forward)

Goddard was probably better than Melksham on the day. He basically controlled the first half. The kick he missed Bellchambers aside his use was excellent.

 

[Blind Turn]

Without looking too hard at the votes it would seem that Hooksy and Hurls will be tit for tat going into the home straight.

 

[Harlequin]

5: Hurley
4: Hooker
3: Melksham
2: Zac Merrett
1: Heppell

 

[Jade]

5. Hurley - He's just dominated the two best KPFs in the game. Bloke has gone beast mode.
4. Watson - 33 disposals at 81%, 5 clearances and six tackles. Bloke is a gun.
3. Hooker - Bloody outstanding.
2. Heppell - Honestly, anyone that says he isn't an elite midfielder is yanking themselves.
1. Melksham - Wow. Had him in the votes both games. 12 i50s, that's awesome.

 

[expires]

Alright only watched on TV and admire those who can narrow it down to 5 with utter confidence. First 3 easy.

5 Hooker

4 Hurley

3 Heppell

2 Watson

1 Stanton

 

[caboose]

As others have said, it's really unfair to narrow this down to five. The entire team was superb. But ... if pushed ...

5 Hooker
4 Hurley
3 Merrett
2 Heppell
1 Colyer

 

[Rack Watts]

Upon watching the replay, I feel like a complete dickhead for not having Colyer at all!

 

[Dons4Ever]

5 Hurley
4 Hooker
3 Watson
2 Heppell
1 Merrett

 

[Dons4Ever]

Upon watching the replay, I feel like a complete dickhead for not having Colyer at all!

So many good players again... I could've voted for ten or so. Let's hope it's like this every week.

 

[JohnnyDrama1]

5. Hurley
4. Hooker
3. Watson
2. Heppell
1. Merett