Tommykins Posted April 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/08/melbourne-hearts-official-ish-shopping-list-midfielders/ Our midfield, which received a pasting from our fans this year (rightly or wrongly) should probably be looked at in the off-season, here's some ideas! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/09/melbourne-hearts-official-ish-shopping-list-wingers/ A look at our Wingers, now with extra Ramsay! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/12/melbourne-hearts-official-ish-shopping-list-strikers/ Given we couldn't hit a barn door at times, what do we do with our strikers next year? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/a-list-of-possible-australian-marquee-players/ So who is off contract an a possible Australian marquee? A whole bunch of real talent as it turns out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted April 14, 2013 Report Share Posted April 14, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/13/a-list-of-possible-australian-marquee-players/ So who is off contract an a possible Australian marquee? A whole bunch of real talent as it turns out. Great blog Tommykins. Raised some good names. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/15/a-list-of-possible-marquee-players/ Nakamura, Hitzlsperger and Karagounis. Just a few names that are looked at in terms of possible marquee players. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted April 15, 2013 Report Share Posted April 15, 2013 I had heard arshavin was thinking of early retirement because arsenal didn't want to renew his contract. But I would throw the kitchen sink at him for the on field performances but for on AND off you would have to go with nakamura or karagounis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted April 16, 2013 Report Share Posted April 16, 2013 Arsavin and Karagounis. First home game would be a sell out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/non-marquee-international-players/ After a discussion about Marquee's, the next logical step is to talk about non-marquee international players! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2013 A look at how a Moneyball type scenario might look like in terms of Australian football. http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/21/moneyball-australian-style/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 (edited) http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/24/weighted-defence/ The off season does strange things to a man, like convinces him that its possible to statistically define Football defensive schemes. Here's a look a the league wide defence seen in Australia this year! Edited April 26, 2013 by Tommykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted April 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/04/26/the-statistical-importance-of-andrew-redmayne/ The statistical importance of Andrew Redmayne might not read like a particularly exciting title (granted, it isn't) however I felt that he gave a good account of himself this year and after having a look through the numbers, it became pretty clear that he had actually, quite a stellar season! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/passing-the-ball/ The ability to pass the round ball is something which can never really be overstated, but looking back on the season that was, was Matt Thompson harshly judged? This post looks at Passing Activity (the amount of ball that a player gets) vs the players efficiency with the ball once he gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marn11 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/passing-the-ball/ The ability to pass the round ball is something which can never really be overstated, but looking back on the season that was, was Matt Thompson harshly judged? This post looks at Passing Activity (the amount of ball that a player gets) vs the players efficiency with the ball once he gets it. Reckon 90% of Thompson's passes were backwards or to the side. Inflates his numbers surely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Without doubt it does, sadly the GPS data of the passing isn't available to us mere mortals, but given he was obviously a very defensive minded midfielder this year, what if he'd been paired with a more creative midfielder another 10 yards up the park? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defibrillator Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Without doubt it does, sadly the GPS data of the passing isn't available to us mere mortals, but given he was obviously a very defensive minded midfielder this year, what if he'd been paired with a more creative midfielder another 10 yards up the park? Trust me, he would have turned around and passed it backwards, even if an opposition player was behind him. If you doubt me, watch a replay of the final Wellington game away. Unbelievable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) I agree. While most of his passes (at least notionally) were all backwards, interesting fact about that match though. Our two centre halves miss 24 passes between them and average around 65 disposal efficiency. Now while I'm not saying this is anyway an excuse for the way he played, but for centre halves who spend the time playing fairly short, simple passes, it certainly doesn't help. Edited May 14, 2013 by Tommykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murfy1 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/05/14/passing-the-ball/ Interesting stats. I admit, I didn't realise just how many passes Thompson was completed. And given that Thompson is gone, we will either need new players who can successfully perform a lot or passes, or our current players will have to shoulder the weight and complete a lot more passes. It will probably be a mix of both. I do wonder how assists correlate with passes completed. To play a killer pass/make an assist is probably the toughest pass one can make. So I reckon it would lower a players passes completed percentage, despite how very important it is for players to attempt quality final balls that can lead to goals. I did a quick look at one data set and found that Thompson only completed 2 assists, despite his many passes and his fine accuracy with them. Tadic, meanwhile, performed 3 assists. And this is despite Tadic playing around 800 minutes less than Thompson. Of course, they played in different positions, so it doesn't quite work to compare them. It might just prove the point that forwards have a low passing accuracy and a high rate of assists, while midfielders have a high passing accuracy and a lower rate of assists. Anyway, its always interesting to see football stats, as they always shed a little bit of light. Edited May 14, 2013 by Murfy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 This is probably something I didn't cover well enough in that post, but will in an upcoming one adding assists as a variable, you'll take an attack creative central midfielder not 'completing' passes if he's turning defences around and causing problems in a defence. Sadly no-one produced a nice hatload of assists, Garcia might have been creating valuable pressure, he provided only 4 assists for the season. I think Thompson played a bit too deep to have provided a lot of assists, however in some instances Tadic is no doubt johnny on the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 IMHO this concept of 'completed passes' and 'assists' is something new and borrowed from some other game(s)? IMO 'completed passes' means nothing whatsoever, because length, direction and circumstance are not taken into account. I assume that an 'assist' is the final pass that leads directly to another player scoring. This seems to me to be of more value (because the circumstance is taken into account) but again length and direction are not taken into account. Nor indeed is the preceding play or what the receiving player has to do with the ball before he finally pokes it in. I would have thought that Garcia with six goals and four assists was easily our most potent forward, but I find it all a bit academic. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted May 14, 2013 Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 I would have thought that Garcia with six goals and four assists was easily our most potent forward, but I find it all a bit academic. Academic, yes, particularly if he leaves us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 14, 2013 Garcia was most certainly our most potent attacking outlet, what I was trying to tease out was given he had the lowest passing efficiency of any midfielder, does the ability to make a dangerous pass less often make a player useful then the one who can make a simple ball 95% of the time. Do you need one to facilitate the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have been extremely lazy on this, however, I've got a new article on how I think Melbourne Heart could best complete there squad. http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/the-final-touches/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have been extremely lazy on this, however, I've got a new article on how I think Melbourne Heart could best complete there squad. http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/08/05/the-final-touches/ Great read. Engelaar is an interesting one, I've never seen him play before but how beastly does a 6'5 central midfielder sound?! Also interesting to note the Wielaert connection too, I guess I wonder whether he'd be a marquee or just a Visa player? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) He's typically an advanced player, although he sits back and controls the tempo a bit. With a nice passing range, if he was paired with Harry Kewell, I dare say you'd have one of the better midfield combinations the A-League has seen. Edited August 5, 2013 by Tommykins 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Sounds like what we pretty much need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted August 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/08/27/coping-with-loss/ While its unlikely that we're all over Engelaar's injury yet, its imperative that the club move forward with its recruiting to cover him, here's a few suggestions! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted September 22, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Much like all of you, I'm really ready for this season to get on the road. Here's a quick look back at our off-season and what it means for the club this year. http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/09/22/lets-get-this-show-on-the-road/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2013/10/03/pass-marks-john-aloisi/ What is the minimum we need to see out of John Aloisi this season for him to recieve pass marks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jestr Posted October 3, 2013 Report Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) 4th minimum & win in the first final game Nothing less Edited October 3, 2013 by Jestr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnno cpfc Posted October 8, 2013 Report Share Posted October 8, 2013 Certainly not the complete capitulation we saw last season towards the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 The first derby is done, so like a bunch of others (or no one, more likely) I delved into the statistics of the first game. http://wp.me/p34r5K-y0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Love your work Tommykins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 very good read, sums up thoughts quite well i think. although if i can give one suggestion (and it's not critical at all of the content) is i'd recommend getting another pair of eyes to have a read before it gets uploaded. it's a little bit disjointed and i reckon you'd be happier with the work as well if it's cleaned up. anyway, kutgw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Is that a volunteer I see BZ? Agreed, I've been wanting to have someone have a read over them before hand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 i am always happy to help out if need be mate. i am glad you didn't think i was being rude - I know from experience that a second view on articles helps a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted October 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 Its all good mate. If thats the best you can come up with when it comes to rudeness and criticism on the internet, I'm feeling pretty safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baresi Posted October 13, 2013 Report Share Posted October 13, 2013 very good read, sums up thoughts quite well i think. although if i can give one suggestion (and it's not critical at all of the content) is i'd recommend getting another pair of eyes to have a read before it gets uploaded. it's a little bit disjointed and i reckon you'd be happier with the work as well if it's cleaned up. anyway, kutgw This is the copy-writer in you coming out, isn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theresonlyonebzamora Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 ... maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted January 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 http://allheartallhead.wordpress.com/2014/01/03/a-new-dawn/ I'm un-depressed with our club again and have started writing. What does the club need to do between now and the end of the year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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