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This is a fallacy. Regarded by many as the GOAT but unlike Bradman, not universally by any stretch. And his statistical superiority isn't a scratch on Bradman's either. In fact, Matthews doesn't lead the pack in any single statistical field. Not very Bradman like at all if you ask me.
Fundamentally incorrect.
Barney is far & away the most prolific goal-kicking midfielder in the competitions history....Only K.B comes within a Bull's roar of him.
Barney kicked 915 goals from 332 games @ a 2.76 average....K.B 778 goals from 403 games @ a 1.93 average.
When you deduct the 70 extra games & add in their average differentials, Barney comes out over 250 goals ahead.
If we take Barney's average as the equivalent measure to Bradman....I.E approx 100%....K.B comes in around 70%, similar to Leonard Hutton's average...With all other mids having played over 100 games, batting at less than a 60% average.
The only Conclusion:....Barney is irrefutably the Don Bradman of VFL/AFL footy.
Let's face it mate you are the one that raised Bradman and now you cannot back up your argument. Just admit that your analogy was wrong.
See above..
Finally: Barney is the only footballer to 20 & 3 on 5 separate occasions/seasons, from a 20 game minimum....Like the man said: Bradman-esque.