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Doran Smith is a passionate sports fan. He predominantly follows AFL, football and cricket. He has a Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting and Business Law. He also does some freelance writing.
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The second match day had ten intriguing games. There were no scoreless draws, which is quite remarkable.
The story of the round was that Jarryd Roughead may have played his last game of footy at AFL level.
It was a thoroughly entertaining opening weekend of the Premier League, despite the fact that there were two scoreless draws.
The race to feature in September heated up across an exciting round.
There may only have been three out of nine games that had a margin of less than 20 points, but there were plenty of issues that came to the fore.
Rounds 12 to 18 have put yet more AFL coaches under the microscope.
Based on the first 17 Rounds of the 2019 AFL season I have picked my All Australian team.
There was a mixture of close games and one-sided matches, but few contests that were in between. It was great to get back to discussing the footy and not have any controversy. The race for the finals is well and truly alive. There were four games with a margin of three goals or less, but […]
With the byes done it was back to nine games in Round 15, and once again there was controversy in the AFL.
Round 14 was the last of the three consecutive Rounds where the three teams had a bye.
Round 12 was all about raising money for MND, which was inspired by Neil Daniher.
Rounds 7-11 has put more coaches under the microscope – or even out of a job. Brad Scott left North Melbourne after Round 10 after heavy criticism of his coaching.
Based on the first 11 rounds of the 2019 AFL season, I have picked my All Australian team.
There were a few issues that will be talked about from Round 11 in the AFL.
The highest margin in the nine games that were played in Round 10 was 31 points in the game between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide.
Four of Round 9’s nine games were decided by a margin of three goals or less.
The Hawks’ defeat of the Giants was the only game in Round 8 decided by a margin of over five goals.
I have formulated the top three players from every team; these are the players that a team could least afford to lose in their Round 8 match as far as team structure is concerned.
Grundy plays in a quality team, Kelly has been good, but not quite good enough, Cripps hasn’t played well every week and Sicily was strongly considered.
My All Australian side after Round 17
He is listed at full forward as my AA team has a good spread of goal kickers. No key forward warrants a spot in the team.
My All Australian side after Round 17
No, that’s merely my opinion, I believe Walsh is a more talented player and brings more to the team.
My All Australian side after Round 17
I strongly considered Cats players, but couldn’t find a spot for them. Who would be in your team?
My All Australian side after Round 17
Bont has contributed more to his team than Cameron.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Cripps is a player that is good, but not as good as Walsh, Cripps is a player that is highly rated by the media.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Cameron doesn’t warrant a spot in the team. There are players that have kicked less goals, but contribute more to their team. Jarrod Witts is outstanding, not due to his team being no good, but because he is a quality player.
Luke Parker is a superstar.
I’d be interested who else would be in your team?
My All Australian side after Round 17
For the type of player he is; he needs to hit the scoreboard more. In the last 5 games has only kicked 10 goals and has had 2 goalless games. Naughton can go goalless and still contribute to the team from a structural point of view. It’s not based purely on stats.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Witts is captain and plays out of his skin to try and get the Suns competitive.
My All Australian side after Round 17
I’m not a fan of Jeremy Cameron; he hasn’t kicked enough goals this year to be considered, has gone missing at important times in games. Who else would you consider?
Naughton may not have the stats, but is important structurally to the Bulldogs.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Not at all, that’s why it’s “my” All Australian side; provocative is the last thing I want to be. De Goey has kicked a goal every game and Parker is a quality player. Tarrant is outstanding at Centre Half Back. Josh Kelly is the player any team could least afford to lose. What team would have you picked?
My All Australian side after Round 17
Crisp deserves some midfield time every week.
James Aish is a star.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Some interesting points you make. That’s the point I wanted to be authentic and not pick a team based on reputation or media hype.
Hawkins was close to selection. Billings has been outstanding and plays on the wing, Tim Kelly isn’t on the wing. Bont at FF was a tough decision, but couldn’t find any tall forwards. Witts has carried the team. Thanks for your comments on Lycett; very interesting.
My All Australian side after Round 17
Who would you take out of the team for Harris Andrews?
Which Richmond players would you have in your team?
My All Australian side after Round 17
It’s more a reflection of how tough it has been for tall forwards this season; out of necessity more than anything else. Who would be your key forwards?
My All Australian side after Round 17
Thanks for the kind words. They weren’t left field to me! Who would you have had in your team?
My All Australian side after Round 17
Strongly considered Tom Stewart, Tim Kelly and Tom Hawkins and of course Brodie Grundy. I wanted to be authentic and pick the players I think deserve a spot in the team.
My All Australian side after Round 17
The Bulldogs can compete with anyone if they play their “best” footy? Also, they have Daniel and Wallis to come back. Has there been a better half back flanker than Daniel this season in the competition?
What happened? AFL Round 16, 2019
Not at all Peter. The Bulldogs have won 3 of the last 4 and the 1 they lost they outplayed the Magpies in my opinion.
2019 AFL power rankings: Round 16
Very informative, but shouldn’t the Bulldogs be higher on the list than 13th as they beat the top team?
2019 AFL power rankings: Round 16
Good article; well done for taking a risk and making a brave prediction.
Richmond's 2019 season may be their best yet
Good points you made. Can the Bulldogs be a chance to win the premiership “if” they make the 8?
What happened? AFL Round 16, 2019
Cameron has been goalless 2 weeks in a row.
Not left field, merely my opinion.
My All Australian side after Round 17