06-05-2016, 08:39 AM
(06-05-2016, 07:55 AM)bignic link Wrote:I would have thought that by living in a democracy as I still believe we do Kruddler, everyone is entitled to an opinion, as long as like you have done, it is expressed in a decent manner.
As far as Gibbs being in the "top 5 in the coaches votes for the year", let's take a good look at that.
Aside from the Richmond game, we were beaten easily in all our other losses. Gibbs may well have received a few votes in the 5 losses as I am sure that aside from the Richmond game, the coaches would have struggled to find good contributors.
He would definitely have received votes in our wins, because, once again aside from yesterday, as I said in my post, he played well.
My comment was directed at the fact that yesterdays effort by Gibbs was typical of much of his output since his first day at the club.
Had you comprehended and understood what I wrote, then you would have noted that I said that I wouldn't expect him to put in the same effort yesterday, that he did last week. In fact, in Gibbs' case, once again, based on his past performances, and unless the coaches headed by Bolton can convince Gibbs that he has all the skill and ability in the world to perform at the elite level like he did against Geelong, I believe that we might not see a performance from him like that again this year. I sincerely hope that I am wrong.
R1 - 4 votes
R2 - 0
R3 - 0
R4 - 0
R5 - 2
R6 - 9
R7 - 5
R8 - 10
R9 - 0
R10 - 10
Your contention is that because Bryce had a good game, he wouldn't back it up.
Those votes suggest that that contention is incorrect.
As for efforts prior to this year....you could use that example for everyone on our list, with the exception of Simpson.
Comparing Gibbs to Simpson is also a little unfair as compared to Simpson, you wouldn't be able to find more than maybe a hanful of players in the league who'd put in more effort.
Facts are Bryce is playing better, and more consistent this year than ever. He deserves some credit for it.
FYI...
COaches votes after R10...
49 Dan Hannebery (Syd)
47 Todd Goldstein (NM)
44 Patrick Dangerfield (Geel)
40 Bryce Gibbs (Carl)
39 Joel Selwood (Geel)
38 Luke Shuey (WC)
38 Rory Sloane (Adel)
37 Jack Viney (Melb)
36 Tom Lynch (GC)
36 Dustin Martin (Rich)
36 Jack Ziebell (NM)