Toast Congratulations Matt Priddis - 2014 Brownlow Medalist

[Carbine Chaos]

Is he the first player to win a Brownlow off the rookie list?

Not sure what Stynes' story was.

 

[big bootaaaaah]

How about when Lingy interviewed Simpson at the endFirst thing Simpson said- "makes you question the all australian selection panel which I believe you are part of!!" Absolute Gold

 

[erbenz]

I have my feelings regarding Priddis and his position in our midfield, but he absolutely plays with the attitude, work ethic and fairness of a Brownlow Medallist. He's a terrific bloke as well, so I'm ecstatic for him that he won the award after what was probably his most consistent and strongest season at the club.

Well Done Matt!

 

[windyhill]

Fantastic,he's a credit to himself. Very happy for him.

 

[eddie_punchclock]

Congrats!
Top bloke

 

[eagles 2014]

I have my feelings regarding Priddis and his position in our midfield, but he absolutely plays with the attitude, work ethic and fairness of a Brownlow Medallist. He's a terrific bloke as well, so I'm ecstatic for him that he won the award after what was probably his most consistent and strongest season at the club.

Well Done Matt!

Spot on. And the way Matt has appeared in accepting the Brownlow, I think he kind of knows his place in history as well - he is an honest toiler without being a superstar of the comp.

 

[neng]

Congratulations Pridda, I'm a big fan of the work you do, not enough realise thee great work you do on the inside. Now people will.

If anyone still has any doubts on how good he is, rewatch the second Collingwood game this year. He showed his class in that game.

 

[TheGhostOfJohnBelushi]

I've said elsewhere (and well before this year) that the Brownlow is always susceptible to throwing up unexpected winners, simply by design. It's a 3-2-1 system and a player can have a 50 possession, 5 goal game and get 3 votes one match while another player can get 20 possessions in a match with no real standouts. People who think Priddis was selected as the best player of the season don't really understand how the system works.

He's a consistent performer and no doubt highly criticised by our own simply because he's the best we have when really, he'd be held in high regard if he was a complimentary cog to a star midfield. Because we lack that, he's criticised. But he works within his own skillset and that can't be questioned.

Great bloke and kudos to him for snagging the medal tonight. Very proud supporter here.

 

[flyinghi64]

Congrats and we'll deserved Priddis you champ.
One thing this shows me is this a definite best and fairest award. Priddis just gets on with it from one contest to another, doesn't sook to the ump and plays a hard fair game.

Man what an awesome and humbling win.

 

[UpForGrabs]

Top of the league for disposals yet equal 99th for clangers. Good on you Matt. F*** the haters who only see what they want to see.

 

[TW_Gangee]

Thanks for the unexpected $500 Pridda

 

[WCEbrody]

As consistent as anyone bar Ablett this year, well deserved.

 

[boondy]

Matty seemed he was waltzing with Bruce , didn't stand still as he was being interviewed by Bruce , was obviously humble and nervous .. awesome night

 

[MIKE85]

I've said elsewhere (and well before this year) that the Brownlow is always susceptible to throwing up unexpected winners, simply by design. It's a 3-2-1 system and a player can have a 50 possession, 5 goal game and get 3 votes one match while another player can get 20 possessions in a match with no real standouts. People who think Priddis was selected as the best player of the season don't really understand how the system works.

He's a consistent performer and no doubt highly criticised by our own simply because he's the best we have when really, he'd be held in high regard if he was a complimentary cog to a star midfield. Because we lack that, he's criticised. But he works within his own skillset and that can't be questioned.

Great bloke and kudos to him for snagging the medal tonight. Very proud supporter here.

Well said mate, summed up the whole priddis argument perfectly. I like many others questioned his position this year and last. I doubt anybody ever questioned his effort or endeavour, it just seemed his spot could have gone to younger developing mid. Having said that, absolutely stoked for him, really nice bloke and fully deserving winner.

 

[TheHoneyBadger]

Well done Pridda.

It's incredibly refreshing not only to have such a humble, honest and somewhat sheepish winner, but to watch the media struggling because none of their golden boys have won it.

We've got another week of Buddy/Roughie/Hodgey etc drooling, so I'm really pleased that Matt took out the Brownlow. Well deserved.

 

[bato]

 

[Biggie]

Sensational effort by Matthew. I hope he enjoys this moment as much as he can.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Super impressed with his interview on Talking Footy. He is fully aware of his limitations and offsets those by concentrating on his strengths.
His only role is to be a ball winning inside mid and he is elite at it. Well done Pridda you champion!

 

[RossFC]

Congratz to Priddis, I have been on this board a bit over the year and I do notice some of you supporters don't rate him as highly as I do but I hope this Brownlow changes your minds. You should appreciate the effort he puts in.

 

[erbenz]

Boak/Priddis quinella nearly netted me $2010 as well. F**k I have another reason to hate Ryan Crowley.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

That's pretty disrespectful. I hope someone changes it to something more deserving of a Brownlow medal winner.

 

[bato]

That's pretty disrespectful. I hope someone changes it to something more deserving of a Brownlow medal winner.

It was changed. That's just Wikipedia for you...

 

[Yamumluvsbigcox]

Congrats priddis what a champion 26 vote and 10 beers ! He apparently got 8 clearances and 7 tackles tonight too ! Just can't stop the bloke

 

[Eaglemaniac]

It was changed. That's just Wikipedia for you...

Yep..

 

[clogged]

Well done Priddis. Thank you for keeping the AFL pets at Sydney and the Gold Coast from winning.

An honest footballer from a club that isn't given a million leg ups from the AFL is something we can all get behind.