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An AFL fan who loves the concept of the Top 100 AFL game players and goal scorers in the AFL and at each club and the annual functions to celebrate these achievements
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In my last article I opined on the number of new top 100 goal scorers that could make the list at the ten longest-established clubs by the end of the 2020 season by a simple formula of 60 goals for a gun forward and 30 goals for a handy forward in 20 games, and came […]
It is difficult to predict the likelihood of a goal-kicking record being equalled or broken as goals can come in bags of up to 12 or more or not be scored at all.
In part 1 of this series I nominated the players likely to achieve personal historic or traditional milestones in 2020.
It’s always fraught to project milestones to be achieved in the upcoming football season.
In Part 1 of this article, I discussed the likely impact on the AFL top 100 elite in season 2020.
When a new footy season kicks off in March next year, a number of players who hold, or share, the lowest position on the league’s or their club’s top 100 game-players or goal-scorers list will be under the hammer to hold onto the elite status that such an achievement provides them with.
As expected, the final day of trading resulted in some frenetic activity in which 16 players changed clubs.
In the first two parts I covered off which top 100 game-players and goal-scorers will not be part of your team’s make-up in 2020. In this section, I discuss the four teams not covered as yet and catch up on the latest trade action at the clubs already covered.
Let’s continue our post-season review of the AFL’s top 100 game-players and goal-kickers.
Although there is still some time left in the end-of-season trade period and some late changes will still happen, let’s review the top 100 players who for one reason or another will no longer be a member of the elite at the club they have given good service to.
By the end of the 2019 season 12 current players featured in the AFL top 100 game players of all time.
What could possibly be said about the Tigers – who took all before them to emphatically win the 2019 grand final – that hasn’t already been said?
The Giants’ 2019 season came crashing to an end when they were comprehensively flogged by Richmond, who achieved the third greatest winning margin in a grand final on Saturday.
Richmond has the impressive record of having ten current players on their list who are top-100 game players at the club.
Greater Western Sydney made sure it was two new teams in this year’s grand final when it bundled out last year’s runner up in a nail-biting four-point win over the Magpies on Saturday evening.
Every team that misses the chance to play in the ‘big one’, the AFL grand final, is naturally disappointed, but in Geelong’s case this missed chance would be extremely disappointing.
A lot has been made of the fact that the Brisbane Lions were the first team to finish first or second at the end of the home-and-away season then go out of the finals in straight sets in the first two weeks.
The 2018 premiers will not get a chance to defend their title after being bundled out in Week 2 of the finals by 20 points at the hands of Geelong at the MCG on Friday night.
The Western Bulldogs improved from 13th position in 2018 to seventh in 2019, by any measure a significant achievement.
When these two sides last met in Round 1, Collingwood were unable to hold on against a rampaging Geelong led by Tim Kelly despite briefly regaining the lead in the last quarter.
Yes, he did Ian, 33 in fact! What I meant to say was that he would kick his 100th goal for Port Adelaide, not that he was a one club player. Not well worded, I admit!
AFL top 100: 2020 goal-kicking milestone makers
I agree, they are exciting to watch (as they were in their premiership year.
AFL 2019 top 100: Western Bulldogs
I could have put that better, GOAT. The Bombers won 6 of the 9 games he played in. I meant he could have a greater influence over the next two years!
AFL 2019 top 100: Essendon Bombers
Point taken, JamesH. I meant as Essendon players they could give more, but I did mean to include Merrett.
AFL 2019 top 100: Essendon Bombers
Hi AR,
The Top 100 game players and goal scorers lists at AFL level and at each club are just an obsession of mine, although I know the concept has been discussed at some clubs. Despite the limitations I Iike to compare champions of different eras and their historical contributions to the league and clubs. Amongst the older clubs, where it takes 6-7 years of good football to even make the list, history shows that a smattering of Top 100 players on your current team list is essential for success. In other words, it can’t be done with all imports.
AFL 2019 top 100: Sydney Swans
I agree. Scharenberg working his way back to something. Need Howe badly.
AFL top 100: Preview West Coast vs Collingwood
Not a good day Saturday, but I finished with six for the weekend. Some of the pretenders turned out to be just that: pretenders!
AFL top 100: Round 10 preview (Part 2)
It is a long way to go, but see me response to WCE.
AFL top 100: Round 9 review (part one)
Jamie is number 12 on the Eagles all time list but a long way of Top 10. He will make it, but it may take a season or two.
AFL top 100: Round 9 review (part one)
Definitely top 3, and that is what is wanted in a player – high level performance in important games, but at that price tag the ‘dogs could have bought a dozen Liam Pickens?
AFL top 100: Tom Boyd
Oops! Sorry madchatter, I need to do my research better!
AFL top 100: Round 7 Magpies vs Power preview
Hi Ian,
Thanks for you comment. Nobody could forget the great Matthew Pavlich, one of the greatest of all time (if not the greatest) but he wore number 29 and I was referring to the fact that David Mundy wore Number 16 more than anyone else.
AFL top 100 : Round 6 review
It’s a big ask, particularly as they have already slipped once at the Cattery, but this season, who knows?
AFL top 100: Round 6 preview
Yes, you are right, Len was his younger brother but was rougher and taller and picked up plenty of silverware. He played in premierships in his first three years. He missed a couple more due to injury and suspension and sat on the bench for the entire 1937 Grand Final. He then coached Nhill a nd then Oakleigh before making a comeback to VFL with Footscray. He is still in Collingwood’s Top 100 lists at Equal 57th in games, and equal 78th in goals. He was a genuine 6 footer!
AFL top 100: Frank Murphy
Your right, it was the one skill that was totally lacking, but he was a great tagger in his later career.
AFL top 100: Saints' Bruce Phillips, Jayson Daniels and Darryl Wakelin
Thanks Mr Football. That is handy extra information on a player who has very little coverage in my usual sources. One thing I forgot to include in the profile was that his nickname was salmon. It’s a pity he wasn’t more committed to a long term career as he seemed to have a bit of ability? I guess the two goal less years could have bee when he was down back.
AFL top 100: Ian Salmon
Yes, it must have been a hard decision for the club, but his injuries had sadly diminished his worth as can be seen by the drop off in games played in his last 3 seasons
AFL top 100: Brian McGowan and Darren Jolly
Yes, Mr Excitement, I used to think the opposition didn’t know what he was doing, because he didn’t know himself until he did it!
AFL top 100: Richmond's William Barrot and Graeme Landy
Sorry Guys,
I was watching the cricket when I penned it! I did mean Sam’s twin brother, Ben and not Bruce! Thanks for you comments.
AFL top 100: Frank Murphy
Yes, Lloydy Number 1 and Simon Madden #2. The big hope of course is Joe Daniher overcoming his injury and continuing his stellar career
AFL top 100: Bill Hutchinson
Yes, amazing that the club was cellar dwellers for so long when you look at them now!
AFL top 100: The legend - Alec Albiston
I take your point, Aligee. He was only 66 kilos when he started his league career, but beefed up. His height suggests that he may have been the prototype ruck-rover but he was always named as rover. He would have towered over the leagues shortest ever player (Jim Bradford) who played his last game for North Melbourne in 1949 – the year before Alec moved to the club.
AFL top 100: The legend - Alec Albiston
Yes! Should move ahead of another 4 in 2020 and be as high as 7th in 2021.
AFL Top 100 : 2020 : Leading Goal Scorers Milestones