Ball movement coach Mark Williams runs through the 22 players who played in Melbourne’s loss against Carlton at the MCG
Matthew Bate: Matthew worked really hard and ran to some really good spots, but wasn’t used enough. He had 17 possessions and had four scoring involvements.
Jamie Bennell: Jamie did a really good job on Jeff Garlett. Although Garlett ended up kicking two goals, Jamie stuck to his task all night. One of Garlett’s goals came late in the final quarter.
Michael Evans: Michael worked hard. He wasn’t as effective as last round and found his second game a lot tougher. His physicality was good and he tackled well.
James Frawley: James finished with 19 disposals and had an equal team-high six rebounds. He uncharacteristically fumbled at times but fought the game out .
Brad Green: Brad had an even game, without being outstanding. His physicality was good and he finished the game with seven tackles.
Jordan Gysberts: Jordie was solid inside and worked really hard outside. He needs to keep focusing on his spread away from stoppages and his defensive game.
Neville Jetta: Nev’s physicality was good again. He had six tackles. Nev must continue to work on his involvement in the game and his use of the ball.
Liam Jurrah: Liam’s not working hard enough or involving himself in the game at the moment. He kicked 1.2 from three shots and had nine possessions but is capable of so much more.
Joel Macdonald: Joel had a solid game. He took some very good intercept marks and ran straight at the ball throughout the match. He continually pressured the opposition and finished with a team-high 23 disposals.
Addam Maric: Addam was in and out of the game. The defensive side of his game requires more focus. He needs to continue to take the game on when he has the ball.
Stefan Martin: Steffy really contested hard in the ruck. He won the tap outs with a career-best 40 to Shaun Hampson’s 34. His spread is was good and we need to use Stef more around the ground.
Jordie McKenzie: Jordie was solid. His attack on the ball was excellent, as was his work rate. He led the way with nine tackles. It was a typical, tenacious McKenzie game.
Brent Moloney: Beamer’s physicality was very good, as was his direction and leadership. He must continue to focus on his spread away from stoppages and his ball use.
Cale Morton: Cale was solid. He won an excellent contested ball early in the match, but unfortunately had a free kick paid against him. His work rate was good. A game to build on.
Michael Newton: Juice didn’t make the most of his opportunities and made a few basic errors that Carlton capitalised on.
Daniel Nicholson: For the time that he was on the ground, Nico really tried to involve himself in the game. He had seven possessions and four tackles. It was good for him to get a taste at the highest level.
Nathan Jones: We had to use Jonesy in defence, where he was solid. He won plenty of the ball and must continue to work on getting the most out of his disposals.
Ricky Petterd: Ricky’s physicality was good. He tried hard to be an option for us, but he was ineffective on the night.
Jared Rivers: Jared was solid down back, given the number of times the ball was in the back half. He had four spoils one-on-one and switched the ball very well.
Colin Sylvia: Col’s physicality was excellent again and he worked really hard in-and-under. He finished with a team-high 12 contested possessions, so he led the way in that area. He continues to have a solid season.
Matthew Warnock: The night didn’t turn out the way Matty would have liked. He made a few basic errors that the Blues capitalised on. We know he’ll bounce back next week.
Jack Watts: Jack was used as a spare early and performed his role well. He continues to involve himself in the contest and is improving each game. He has begun to put together some good form.
Matthew Bate: Matthew worked really hard and ran to some really good spots, but wasn’t used enough. He had 17 possessions and had four scoring involvements.
Jamie Bennell: Jamie did a really good job on Jeff Garlett. Although Garlett ended up kicking two goals, Jamie stuck to his task all night. One of Garlett’s goals came late in the final quarter.
Michael Evans: Michael worked hard. He wasn’t as effective as last round and found his second game a lot tougher. His physicality was good and he tackled well.
James Frawley: James finished with 19 disposals and had an equal team-high six rebounds. He uncharacteristically fumbled at times but fought the game out .
Brad Green: Brad had an even game, without being outstanding. His physicality was good and he finished the game with seven tackles.
Jordan Gysberts: Jordie was solid inside and worked really hard outside. He needs to keep focusing on his spread away from stoppages and his defensive game.
Neville Jetta: Nev’s physicality was good again. He had six tackles. Nev must continue to work on his involvement in the game and his use of the ball.
Liam Jurrah: Liam’s not working hard enough or involving himself in the game at the moment. He kicked 1.2 from three shots and had nine possessions but is capable of so much more.
Joel Macdonald: Joel had a solid game. He took some very good intercept marks and ran straight at the ball throughout the match. He continually pressured the opposition and finished with a team-high 23 disposals.
Addam Maric: Addam was in and out of the game. The defensive side of his game requires more focus. He needs to continue to take the game on when he has the ball.
Stefan Martin: Steffy really contested hard in the ruck. He won the tap outs with a career-best 40 to Shaun Hampson’s 34. His spread is was good and we need to use Stef more around the ground.
Jordie McKenzie: Jordie was solid. His attack on the ball was excellent, as was his work rate. He led the way with nine tackles. It was a typical, tenacious McKenzie game.
Brent Moloney: Beamer’s physicality was very good, as was his direction and leadership. He must continue to focus on his spread away from stoppages and his ball use.
Cale Morton: Cale was solid. He won an excellent contested ball early in the match, but unfortunately had a free kick paid against him. His work rate was good. A game to build on.
Michael Newton: Juice didn’t make the most of his opportunities and made a few basic errors that Carlton capitalised on.
Daniel Nicholson: For the time that he was on the ground, Nico really tried to involve himself in the game. He had seven possessions and four tackles. It was good for him to get a taste at the highest level.
Nathan Jones: We had to use Jonesy in defence, where he was solid. He won plenty of the ball and must continue to work on getting the most out of his disposals.
Ricky Petterd: Ricky’s physicality was good. He tried hard to be an option for us, but he was ineffective on the night.
Jared Rivers: Jared was solid down back, given the number of times the ball was in the back half. He had four spoils one-on-one and switched the ball very well.
Colin Sylvia: Col’s physicality was excellent again and he worked really hard in-and-under. He finished with a team-high 12 contested possessions, so he led the way in that area. He continues to have a solid season.
Matthew Warnock: The night didn’t turn out the way Matty would have liked. He made a few basic errors that the Blues capitalised on. We know he’ll bounce back next week.
Jack Watts: Jack was used as a spare early and performed his role well. He continues to involve himself in the contest and is improving each game. He has begun to put together some good form.
