AFL Rd 13 2024 Post Game Celebrations - Carlton vs Essendon

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I dont think anyone said ignore the stats, but most have said beware of putting too much stock into them.

Exactly
They're part of the total package of assessment that also includes observation, and the tricky one "bias".

As has been pointed out...the blokes with the best stats aren't us.
It's also true that the blokes with the most complete football experience aren't us either.

Should we have a view then?....
of course we should!
That's what drives this place....opinion, discussion and argument
There's a wide variety of football watching, experience and opinions amongst the group.
Over the years folks have pointed out different aspects of players and coaches that others may not have noticed.
Quite often a suggestion that may seem strange at the time turns out to be quite valid as time progresses.

The thing though, is that our views must be seen with a bit of an 'asterix' because they don't come with all the detailed information that those at the club possess.

So a point of view must always come (even subconsciously) with the caveat...."In my opinion"
To think we know better than those with much more 'hands on' experience and closer to the action is just a tad arrogant.

"A man's got to know his limitations"