an astronomical analogy in support of our unsung heroes

[samoht]

If I can make an astronomical analogy.

looking past the obvious stars ..
there's more dark matter in space than there is actual visible matter.

similarly ..
We have players that have been gathering "dark matter" invisible stats not appearing next to their names who are unsung heroes and making all the difference.

like McQualter who goes head first into packs.

is there a stat for that ? ... yet it's this invisible "dark matter" that matters at the end and has elevated St kilda.

I can't believe that some players get criticised for not gathering 20 disposals on a weekly basis - when they have been so important in the overall game plan of applying ferocious pressure and causing turnovers and when they put their necks on the line week in week out.

[spert]

The stars and planets have aligned..McQaulter has been one of our most important yet invisible players, and has what many haven't got..footy smarts. I thought Gwilt was also on the invisible footy smarts list ..but RL must have thought otherwise, though I think Gwilt will return when Mercury moves into Saturn's orbit.

[yipper]

I had Mini as one of the best on ground at Half time in my footy record. He was simply outstanding in what he was doing. Not only in fierce pressure he was applying, but also in his very smart play in dragging key defenders away from our forward line - giving the twin towers room to move.

[Thomas]

If last year someone would have said that he would be playing with such ferocity (almost Hamill style) would you have believed it?