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An AFL who loves the concept of the Top 100 AFL game players and goal scorers and the annual functions to celebrate these achievements
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Of the final three matches of Round 13 Fremantle won the one game that really mattered, beating Port Adelaide by 21 points.
Round 13 started with a tussle between a spirited Richmond and a developing Adelaide.
There is no doubt the twilight game in Perth on Saturday evening between Fremantle and Port Adelaide is the game of Round 13 as it will be a season-defining game for both clubs as we head towards the pointy end of the home-and-away matches.
How could anyone say the 2019 season is boring? Admittedly, the Cats have been on top of the ladder since Round 2 and look likely to still be there at the end of Round 23, but that is no guarantee that Geelong will dominate the finals.
The last three games of Round 12 saw Adelaide make a strong bid for the top four, Collingwood become more secure as number two and West Coast and Greater Western Sydney get some slight wobbles. Sydney’s meritorious win is really too little, too late but it does underline that when they have most of their […]
The first three games of the truncated six-game round showed us that the Tigers need all their guns back to be a serious contender, Geelong are really good, a change of coach can do wonders, there is still some doubt about Brisbane and Adelaide are coming but Greater Western Sydney are still in the mix.
The match between Gold Coast and North Melbourne on Saturday will be only the 12th contest between the two teams, with North Melbourne holding a one game advantage at present.
Friday night’s game between Richmond and Geelong marks the start of three rounds of six games that provide each team with a one-game mid-season break.
After starting with two upsets, the remainder of Round 11 settled down with favourites winning the next seven games, so the loss by Richmond could prove costly.
Football’s a funny game. Before Friday night we were convinced the top five was settled, then along comes Rhyce Shaw and North Melbourne to upset the apple cart.
The two fs – fitness and form – always play a big part in the fortunes of all teams as the season progresses and they vie for a place in the final eight.
After this weekend’s games, we will be halfway through the 2019 season and the final eight will be all but settled.
The middle three games of Round 11 all involve a top eight side playing a team ranked somewhere between 3 and 14 places below them.
Although I only tipped six winners in Round 10, the weekend had a feeling of finality about it and the final eight door may be closed on a number of pretenders.
I tipped Collingwood to win on Friday night in a close game with some trepidation once I knew Sydney’s two powerhouses Lance Franklin and Josh Kennedy were in, as the culture at Sydney means they never give in.
The first game of the final four to be previewed is the Dreamtime at the G clash between Richmond and Essendon.
The first Saturday game involves the 35th match between Hawthorn and Port Adelaide.
Midway through his 14th season at the Sydney Swans, key defender Heath Grundy has announced his retirement just short of his 33rd birthday.
The top eight is almost settled, with only one club likely to miss out to Essendon. This week’s games will help to define which team that will be.
The Brisbane-Adelaide match in Queensland finished as a nail-biter with the Lions hanging on by one point in a game that suggested both teams remain in the mix for a top eight position.
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
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)
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)