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The second Good Friday game between the West Coast Eagles and Port Adelaide will feature the evergreen Eagles captain Shannon Hurn.
What a smorgasbord of football is ahead of us over the next two rounds, with games played on ten of the next 11 days as Round 5 and 6 collide.
In my previous article I commented on the enjoyment some of us get from counting up the games and goals achievements of the top 100 players. That article concentrated on the elite of the elite in that it was about the AFL top 100.
One of the pleasures for us stats nuts is to watch the progress of players up through the games-played ranks and goals-kicked ranks.
Round 4 includes another Thursday night fixture, featuring two underachieving clubs in Sydney (12th) and Melbourne (18th). Sydney opened their account last week by beating fellow cellar dweller Carlton while Melbourne have yet to record a win.
After three rounds of AFL, one thing is clear: injuries and new personnel are going to muddy the water and cause the form guide to be thrown out the window.
The most touching part of Geelong’s emphatic victory over Adelaide on Thursday night was the way the players of both sides acknowledged Paul Seedsman as he left the arena on the back of the motorised stretcher.
The four Saturday games this week are spread out along the East Coast and include a replay of last year’s grand final.
The three Sunday games this weekend feature two surprise undefeated teams (Western Bulldogs and St Kilda), three teams with a 50-50 ratio (Gold Coast, Hawthorn and Fremantle) and one team that is staring down a 0-3 start to the season.
In my recent article, AFL top 100: Round 2 review, I mentioned that in the AFL and at both Port Adelaide and St Kilda there was tight competition in regard to who would be the most successful goal scorer in each group at the end of the year.
When Liam Picken decided to try his luck in the big league to emulate the deeds of his father Billy, he knew it would be no easy task.
Round 2 was again a tipster’s nightmare with more outsiders than favourites gaining the four points.
The three Sunday games start with North Melbourne playing Brisbane at Marvel Stadium.
The remainder of the Saturday games feature the third and fourth 250-game milestones of 2019: Shannon Hurn (West Coast Eagles) and Justin Westhoff (Port Adelaide).
Friday night’s game is between two surprise losers from Round 1.
Round 2 again starts on Thursday night with the champions all likely to be on display. None of the nine current elite AFL top 100 game players look likely to miss this week with Lance Franklin the only one subject to a fitness test, and the four potential season 2019 new members (Heath Shaw, Scott […]
The Sunday games in Round 1 started with a bang and finished with a whimper.
The last three Saturday games of Round 1 – if you believe the odds – were all upsets, continuing the theme set on Friday night and early Saturday afternoon.
The Thursday night game between Richmond and Carlton – although finishing as expected – served up a number of milestones.
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
Thanks Birdman.
Yes, kicking 10 goals in a game for Hawthorn as a rover in a team bottom or near bottom was amazing. Pity he was robbed of two years playing due to the war.
AFL top 100: The legend - Alec Albiston
Keeping Moore and Reid would give the ‘pies two swing players which provides flexibility. If (and it’s a big if) Elliott can stay strong, he adds an x factor. I agree keep both Dunn and Scharenberg, and Wells – if he is still up to it – has an amazing w-l ratio with the pies.
Chris’ other suggestions can all go to make room for the next lot of up and comers.
AFL top 100: The wash-up – Collingwood
Jack Riewoldt is already a Top 30 goal kicker, and still has two years of his contract to run. He could still play on after that. His aerial ability means that if he doesn’t mark it, the crumbers (Caddy, etc.) will do well. He showed in the prelim he could kick straight under pressure. I reckon he will finish his career in the Top 15.
AFL Top 100: The wash-up - Richmond
Oops (Again!) Of course I meant Mark LeCras who currently sits in equal 83rd position on the all time list, but the gremlins got in there! One goal will see LeCras equal Jimmy Freake, Dick Reynolds and Alan Ruthven.Thanks for your comment, better proof reading needed next time, huh?
AFL top 100: Grand final selection highlights
Oops, you are right of course Brad. How could we forget so soon.
AFL top 100: Finals Week 1 highlights
Yes, a great effort and he’s not finished yet! Don’t forget all those other smaller forwards he provides with crumbs as well.
AFL Top 100: Goalkicking highlights Round 4 (Part 3)
Hi Rissole,
Yes, on current form you would think he is a certainty. As a rule, I have decided to comment on the goal kicking milestones after the event!
AFL Top 100 : selection highlights Round 3 (part 1)
Thanks for your comments, mattyb. #7 will always be Dougie Hawkins, and #31 Barassi, despite Dustin Fletchers’ 400 games!
What's in a number and which one's your favourite?
Thanks Rick, Remember the days when Voss, Hird and Buckley were all running around with that number?
What's in a number and which one's your favourite?
Oops! Thanks GOB. I got a bit carried away there – I did mean Freo.
AFL Top 100: What else is in store for Round 1?
Thanks Harsh Truth. I take it from your comments that you don’t expect Carlton’s three Top 100 goal kickers Murphy, Simpson and Casboult to add many goals to their totals?
AFL top 100: What to watch for in 2018
Good luck with that! At least the extra games would help Kade, Marc and Matthew move up the “charts”!
AFL top 100: What to watch for in 2018
Any player who can be counted in the Top 100 out of the 15,000+ who have played the game should be recognised. Because of their recent success the Tigers have a number of current players who make the Top 100 Tigers of all time, and they have Jack Riewoldt on the AFL list about to pass the great John Coleman as a goal kicker, but being “chased” by Eddie Betts, Jarryd Roughead and Josh Kennedy.
AFL top 100: What to watch for in 2018
Maybe Carlton will be fired up and Richmond hungover? Anyway, if you can’t enjoy the game, enjoy some individual players’ achievements.
AFL top 100: What to watch for in 2018
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