View Full Version : Brett Eberts' Magarey
Has won with 25 votes. First time a father-son combination has won.
dyertribe
17 Sep 2003, 00:30
"you all know dad, but my mum's really good as well"
:D
STAR.
Yep, had 1 vote at about round 9 and came home like a train.
Salopek got about 10 and Chris Hall 13 or so of the other guys.
macca23
17 Sep 2003, 00:37
Congratulations to Brett Ebert for carrying on the family tradition and winning the Magarey medal.
His dad was always my favourite Port player and a true champion. I must be getting soft, but I actually found myself hoping that Brett would win it, and felt quite emotional when he did.
Well done Brett and Russell.
Scottroo
17 Sep 2003, 00:39
"I'd like to thank Roger James....Coz he told me to!"
CLASSIC
Wishinman
17 Sep 2003, 00:41
Congratulations Brett.......Enjoy your last Magarey, Brownlow is next ;)
Im glad the last Port V Norwood game didn't come back to haunt him by robbing him of votes (Was taken to Vic with the Power). Its bad enough that game cost the Magpies their finals
Macca19
17 Sep 2003, 00:58
EEEEBBBBBBBBBOOOOOOOOO!!!
He had a fantastic season despite the slow start to the year.
He polled votes in 10 of the last 13 games he played. His voting went like this:
R2 - 1 vote (20 disposals, 4 marks)
R9 - 3 votes (31 dispsoals, 10 marks, 1 goal)
R10 - 3 votes (29 disposals, 2 marks)
R12 - 3 votes (23 disposals, 7 marks, 2 goals)
R14 - 3 votes (35 disposals, 9 marks, 2 goals)
R16 - 1 vote (27 disposals, 10 marks)
R17 - 3 votes (19 disposals, 6 marks, 2 goals)
R19 - 2 votes (24 disposals, 10 marks, 4 goals)
R20 - 2 votes (20 disposals, 7 marks, 1 goal)
R21 - 1 vote (31 disposals, 3 marks)
R22 - 3 votes (41 disposals, 10 marks, 2 goals)
He suffered a slow start to the year where he often was played off the bench or in defence. I put this down to a bit of fatigue after his first AFL pre season and Stephen not wanting to burn the kid out too early.
He ended up being moved into the middle full time for the inspiring win against the Eagles in Round 9 and he never looked back. I rated him in our top 4 players in every single game he played after that. It was the most dominating 15 week period ive seen since Buckley was runnig around for the Maggies in 92.
He picked up 424 disposals for the year in 18 games (23.55 a game), 104 marks and kicked 16 goals.
He picked up 336 disposals in his last 12 games (28 a game).
The Power vote getters were:
Ebert - 25
Hall - 13
Salopek - 10
Guerra - 8
Koula - 7
Borlace - 5
Morgan - 3
Cassisi - 2
Ackland - 2
Poulton - 1
Pretty good efforts by Hall and Salopek (who only played about 8 or 9 games)
The medal was decided once 20 rounds had been read. Brett was 3 up on Ben Nelson of Sturt and was going to at least get 3 for the last game. And with only 3 games(1 bye) to go Nelson was not going to score enough to overtake Brett. Justin Cicolella actually moved into second at one point but he was never a threat as the Eagles had the bye in the last round.
The Floodbuster
17 Sep 2003, 02:04
Jim the Snip, hahahaha
and the when he tried to drink his toast and spat it out, Quality.
chris17
17 Sep 2003, 02:17
FANTASTIC EFFORT!
Was very proud of him, and his dad..
Most emotional/interested I've felt watching the Magarey Medal for 10 years..
Congratulations EBO!!
Kid Dynamite!
17 Sep 2003, 10:30
We all love you Brett, but dont put it in the garage, ok?
Liked the story about Jim Deane's kids playing with his Magarey in the sandpit.
Ford Fairlane
17 Sep 2003, 14:15
Congratulations Brett!!! Fantastic result. Still remember Russell winning his first one 32 years ago. Sent a shiver down my spine when Brett won - and good to see his dad was actually in the studio for when his son won the first one (not like when Russell won his first). The Eberts - quintuple Magarey Medal family.
And an honourable mention to Steve Salopek who barely played half a season and still polled well. A few more games and the Power might have quinellaed the Medal! Sign of things to come at a higher level I hope!
_espoir
17 Sep 2003, 14:59
:D :cool: :D :D :D :D :D
well done brett! fab season.
little boring watching it but i guess you get that when its just numbers.
ches_a_legend
17 Sep 2003, 16:14
:D i had a really good feeling about that boy from the word go plus hes drop dead georgous!
i think it was the name that really made me think that way but hopefully we will be able to say father like son for years to come that means a few more megary medals in the bag as well :) hes a great guy and he deserves it (in my opinion anyway)
so well done brett;)
Great result, hopefully a sign of things to come.
His "speech" was "interesting" to say the least. Wonder how much Roger owes him for mentioning his name?
Ray Nolan
17 Sep 2003, 16:50
Congratulations to Ebo on his well deserved Magarey Medal win!
This is just the beginning for him I'm sure, look forward to him turning out for Port Adelaide next season.
ches_a_legend
18 Sep 2003, 19:08
Originally posted by Eago77
Great result, hopefully a sign of things to come.
His "speech" was "interesting" to say the least. Wonder how much Roger owes him for mentioning his name?
ha ha mabey a grand or two lol :p
i thought about that one i was like hmmmm what is with mentioning his name ?????:rolleyes: