dannyboy wrote:
for me the difference is BV sites facts, Bondi you are talking about perceptions. I get Plough is perceived poorly, but many many many players have been perceived poorly by spectators when the reality inside the club is vastly different. I like Plough, is he the best defender going around, no, but he is good, reliable and selfless.
I am still of the belief Plow is the best available. With Plow missing this week we have to turn to 20yo Parks. There you go.
Don't worry about my eyes, my point isn't based on perceptions, the cameras don't lie.
The media have highlighted Plow several games, this year, where Plow has been caught ball watching and playing too loose on his man. On the TV screen. Plows been named. The media focus
has been directed on Plowman, just as has the commentary, and I'd never seen this before this year. There's a reason for that attention. That's all. You can't erase that. You can't deny that. It looked to me Plow did something about it against Hawks. That proves he is capable. That's not being questioned.
The main issue with Carlton since Teague took over is the 5 goal runs; the one quarter where concentration was at a low for the team; and you can't say Plow hasn't been part of that problem. That's all that has been pointed out. Its fixable.
I'm not getting involved in a witch hunt to look for examples, this year, where a small forward has beaten Plowman hands down. I think spectators, including yourself, knows those facts. Nothing to do with perception. I don't like naming players who beat Plow. I just don't like doing it. But I'm not going to p[retend he hasn't got weaknesses he needs to keep in check.
Like I said, he's the best available, and he has his weaknesses, like most players. He hasn't played his best this year imo, but looked fantastic in round 1, and round 3, and also last week too.