Minno's 2013 Season

[bulldogtragic]

Some in the media have him in the All Australian Squad and Cam Mooney has him leading our B&F.

In a dark year he has been a real standout. But Just how good has his season been to date?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

Outstanding effort by big Will, I have been a big fan since he joined and thought he suffered under Rod. He really seems to have come of age and his endurance is incredible. Still prone to the odd brain fade and I don't agree with some posters suggesting he should be captain but he is certainly a leader and a vice captaincy would seem justified.

[Go_Dogs]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

Outstanding effort by big Will, I have been a big fan since he joined and thought he suffered under Rod. He really seems to have come of age and his endurance is incredible. Still prone to the odd brain fade and I don't agree with some posters suggesting he should be captain but he is certainly a leader and a vice captaincy would seem justified.

Great assessment, agree with the lot. Really didn't seem to get a good run previously but has grown to become a very important component of our side. Not sure if he's captain material, but is a great leader and role model for our younger players.

He's definitely in AA contention for mine. Bob Murphy was on 5AA in Adelaide tonight and based on the discussions, it seems Bob and the Adelaide media agree he is right in the mix at the moment for AA.

[Hotdog60]

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I would go as far to say that if Will was taking double figure marks around the ground and I'm not just saying in the forward half and also had a DE of 80% he could well be in Brownlow contentions. It's just the other half of his game that needs to come to the party.

[chef]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

Having a great season, should be captain next season.

[Cyberdoggie]

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Having a great season, should be captain next season.

Because of his performances? or the way he conducts himself off and on the field?

[Bulldog4life]

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Minno has been great this year. The way he bulldozes through on those centre bounces is terrific to watch.Loves the Club too.At this stage would be a worthy AA nomination.

[chef]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

Because of his performances? or the way he conducts himself off and on the field?

Because he screams leader on the field IMO. Plus the way he conducts himself off as I've heard.

[always right]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

For someone who doesn't do a lot around the ground from a marking and posessions perspective, the influence he has on games through hus ruckwork is really impressive.

For those who state he should not be captain, I'd be interested to understand your reasoning. He's having a great year on the back of a very good year, he spends 90% of the game on the ground, he has physical presence, he's demonstrative, a team player and speaks well. Ticks a lot of boxes as far as I'm concerned. It might just be what heneeds to take him to the next level and eliminate completely the occasional brain fades he still has.

[lemmon]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

For someone who doesn't do a lot around the ground from a marking and posessions perspective, the influence he has on games through hus ruckwork is really impressive.

For those who state he should not be captain, I'd be interested to understand your reasoning. He's having a great year on the back of a very good year, he spends 90% of the game on the ground, he has physical presence, he's demonstrative, a team player and speaks well. Ticks a lot of boxes as far as I'm concerned. It might just be what heneeds to take him to the next level and eliminate completely the occasional brain fades he still has.

I wouldn't have a problem with him being captain, obviously a leader around the group eg his big mans eating club, but if we are basing it purely on his ability to take games by the scruff of the neck does he do it any more than Griff? If it were to come down to first choice Ryan would be my man, that's if he wants the gig obviously.

[Remi Moses]

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I have him as the All Australian ruckmen. As is often the case ruckmen show their best form in their late 20's

[Bornadog]

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I loved the way Dermie described him the other week, he is a bully in the ruck and that is what you need. His ruckwork is superb.

I agree Macca's assessment of Minson

Despite the ruckman’s impressive record around the stoppages, McCartney said he was working closely with Minson to develop other areas of his game and was confident there was still plenty of improvement left in the 145-gamer.

“Ruckman are more than just hit the ball to the mids and that’s it, they need to be able to defend around the ground and create opportunities with the ball around the ground,” he said.

“There’s still improvement in Will, there’s still a lot more to work on and he’s aware of that too.

“But he’s had a remarkably good year for us, it’s been fantastic.”

[F'scary]

Re: Minno's 2013 Season

He has played much better ever since he stopped drinking soy milk.

[Maddog37]

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Macca will never stop expecting players to improve. Winning attitude.

[GVGjr]

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Because he screams leader on the field IMO. Plus the way he conducts himself off as I've heard.

I have a lot of respect for Will and his leadership skills but he isn't the greatest ambassador for the club. His efforts with a couple of the Port Power players have probably put a stop to him being the captain of the club.