Another draw?! C'mon guys this isn't funny anymore! - Round 4, 2011 Wrap

Ok, ok. You know when I said in Round 2 that I hope there aren't many more draws... well, I wasn't expecting we'd again be witnessing one only 2 weeks later.

It's as if the football gods are reading my weekly blog and thought they'd take the piss out of me by delivering another draw. Thanks alot guys, yeah laugh it up, enjoy your night! Well, in saying that, these draws are getting mighty ridiculous. Let's hope there aren't any more... within 2 weeks... football gods, you listening?

Richmond vs Collingwood 

Possible Votes: D. Swan, T. Cloke, T. Cotchin, D. Martin, B. Deledio, D. Thomas

Swan again had his usual bivvy of touches, but kicked 4 goals which is sure to shift the umps' spotlight onto him. Cloke lead well and had a respectable night out, kicking 3. Cotchin impressed me with his run and silky kicking, whilst Martin was just as effective for the Tiges in the middle. Deledio poise and skill stood out, and Thomas' running goal through the centre was a highlight.


Hawthorn vs West Coast

Possible Votes: L. Franklin, S. Mitchell, C. Rioli, M. Priddis

Franklin's performance speaks for itself, kicking 6 goals in a dominant display. Mitchell got a shiteload of football, winning 37 possessions in total and having a phenomenal impact on the game. Rioli was influential in patches and Priddis was a standout for the Eagles with 14 tackles.


Carlton vs Essendon

Possible Votes:  M. Murphy, D. Fletcher, J. Watson, K. Simpson, C. Yarran

Murphy was a clear standout for Carlton, and Fletcher was the saving grace for the Dons, who had two pieces of play - the saving tackle and long range goal - which summed up his brilliant day out. Watson was clearly Essendon's best midfielder, whilst Simpson and Yarran were dominant for Carlton.

Sydney vs Geelong  

Possible Votes: D. Wojcinksi, P. Chapman, S. Johnson, J. Kennedy, K. Jack

Wojo's legspeed was scintillating and was what enabled Geelong to run into space, also laying an impressive 12 tackles. Chappy was everywhere and kicked 2 nice goals, whilst Johnson took a spectacular mark and was dominant up forward. Kennedy and Jack were a couple of standouts for the Swans.

Port Adelaide vs Adelaide  

Possible Votes: D. Rodan, J. Westhoff, T. Boak, S. Thompson, T. Chaplin

Rodan was quiet in patches, but his goals were the spark to ignite the Power in turning it on after the first Q. Westhoff was marking everything that was coming his way and stood out like a beacon, justifying him winning the game medal. Boak played a solid game, and S. Thompson was among the best for the Crows. As a defender, Chaplin played a near flawless game, gathering a lazy 30 odd possessions as well.

Gold Coast vs Melbourne 

Possible Votes: B. Moloney, A. Davey, J. Trengove, C. Sylvia

Moloney's clearance work was a feature all day and his work in close was superb. Davey's uncanny ability to run, carry, and dodge around opponents still amazes me. Trengove's disposal was pure silk, and tore Gold Coast apart with his precise kicking. Sylvia took a little while to get into the game, but was very dominant in the last quarter when Melbourne kicked it into top gear.

Fremantle vs North Melbourne 

Possible Votes: M. Pavlich, H. Ballantyne, N. Fyfe, A. Swallow

Pav lit up the ground with his clearance work and solid marking around the ground. Superb all round game! Balla ran riot, pushing up the ground and then sprinting back in time to run into space and goal on numerous occasions. He probably worked the hardest out of anyone I saw. Fyfe was very solid and kicked some classy goals, whilst for the visitors, Swallow played well gathering 31 touches (12 clearances).

*DISCLAIMER: The order of the players above is not indicative of the order I think they will poll in, and should be treated/used only as a guide.*