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Leigh Matthews - random footage
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You already posted that, Bobby.
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Did he ever pass it to one of his teammates?
Different era; less direct passing.
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Found another one
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seriously, did anyone ever play on him when he played in the middle?
He never had an opponent and they allowed him to do whatever he pleased.
He never had an opponent and they allowed him to do whatever he pleased.
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He just waltzed through tackles, we see that throughout the video.
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who would be the closest thing to matthews now?
Probably Luke Hodge?
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in terms of presence, I think you are right, Hodge is probably the best comparison
in terms of size, build, possessions and goals I think Ablett Jnr will be a good comparison when he retires
Matthews averaged 22 disposals and 2.76 goals per game over a 330 game career
Ablett has averaged 25 disposals and 1.34 goals per game. As he ages, he is likely to see out his career as a small forward which will see his disposal count drop and his goal average increase.
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Nathan Fyfe. Brilliant overhead, can play anywhere, kicks goals, elite extractor.
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Nathan Fyfe is athletic, tall but no where near as prolific around goals as what Leigh was.
Brad Johnson often reminded me of Matthews as he was extremely good overhead for his size, could rack up 20-25 touches a game but also slot upwards of 40, 50 goals a year on a regular basis.
He just wasn't as tough as Matthews, well he was tough but he didn't have that presence about him like a Byron Pickett had when he was in the vicinity.
Tom Rockliff today would be similar but he doesn't kick 2 or 3 goals a game.
Yeh, and he's a different shape. Matthews was probably more of a Chapman/Pickett/Lewis (from a few years ago) kind of shape and by the looks of things played to match.
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Chapman is probably the best comparison, although matthews was a much better player.
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A nice documentary, 3/4 on his playing career, 1/4 on coaching.
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Leigh Matthews playlist, about 18 videos, probably over an hour of footage easily.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlTPHUo9HlsvzMEp1GeslI3ig3mjm2L81
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlTPHUo9HlsvzMEp1GeslI3ig3mjm2L81
Vickery punch on Dean Cox the closest I can think of.
In terms of football ability though, Vickery not in ball park with Lethal Leigh.
Maybe a cross between Gary Ablett jnr and Selwood in terms of nous and ability to play the game.
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Lindsay Thomas.
Given Gazza's Dad had exactly that, I feel sure if Gazza junior plays as a regular forward in his twilight years as Lethal Leigh did that you would see his marking ability would be at least as good as Leigh Matthews. The apple has not fallen far from the tree with Gazza junior so no reason to not expect he would be a strong mark for his size.
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I can see him kicking 60-80 a year in this role
