Mega Thread Port Forum 'General AFL Talk' Thread Part 7

[Grave Danger]

I always forget which one is David Netiz and which one is David Schwartz. Stupid similar looking, Melbourne playing guys called David.

Whatever you think of Garry Lyon, he should be in the HoF before David Neitz.

 

[raman]

I always forget which one is David Netiz and which one is David Schwartz. Stupid similar looking, Melbourne playing guys called David.

Schwartz was the one who was good for brief moments between knees.

 

[chiwigi]

Melbourne's turn for the AFL-granted fairytale year, remember.

Surely, surely they wouldn't be so blatant. SURELY!

If they d win, Id seriously consider just watching Port SANFL games, at least they don't pretend they aren't corrupt.

 

[NoddyHolder]

Whatever you think of Garry Lyon, he should be in the HoF before David Neitz.

Neitz holds record for most games, goals and games as captain for Melbourne. Similar number of b&fs and all Australians between the two. Significantly less of a campaigner than Lyon.
I think it's a fair call

 

[Steve Dore]

I always forget which one is David Netiz and which one is David Schwartz. ...

I bet you could tell them apart



... and so does Schwartz.

 

[RossFC]

Has Russell Ebert been upgraded to Legend status yet?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

I put this list in an Austin Roberstson Jnr for hall of fame thread back in December 2014 and have updated it given that since then, Austin Roberstson Jnr in 2015, Ron Todd last year and last night Bernie Naylor was inducted into the HoF.

Bold = inducted into Australian Football Hall of Fame. Poor old Ted Tyson had to compete with George Doig and only won the leading goal kicker twice see http://www.wafl.com.au/honours/bernie-naylor-medal

http://wayback.archive.org/web/20090924093122/http://au.geocities.com/jsmooth_00001/Footyfacts.html

MOST CAREER GOALS

2038* by Peter Hudson (1962-1981). New Norfolk (378), Hawthorn (727 premiership & 70 night series), Glenorchy (616), Tasmania (92), Victoria (43) & Intrastate/other (112). It is possible that Hudson has kicked more goals in intrastate matches.

1500 by Ken Farmer (1929-41). North Adelaide (1419) & South Australia (81). Farmer was kept goalless only once.

1457 by Jason Dunstall (1984-1998). Coorparoo (73), Hawthorn (1254 premiership & 116 n/s), Victoria (4), Queensland (10). Dunstall kicked ten or more goals on 16 occasions.

1441 by Tony Lockett (1983-1999, 2002). St Kilda (898 premiership& 22 n/s), Sydney (462 premiership & 33 n/s), Port Melbourne (7) & Victoria (19). Lockett kicked ten or more goals on 22 occasions.

1405 by Fred Cook (1967-1987). Footscray (2), Yarraville (20), Port Melbourne (1289), Moorabbin (72), Victoria Association (22). Cook was kept goalless on only three occassions in the VFA.

1399 by Gordon Coventry (1920-1937). Collingwood (1399) [should be 1299] & Victoria (100) Coventry kicked ten or more goals on 11 occasions.

1383 by Austin Robertson (1963-1974). Subiaco (1278), South Melbourne (57 premiership& 4 n/s) & Western Australia (44)

1216 by Ted Tyson (1930-1941, 1945). West Perth (1203) & Western Australia (13). Tyson was kept goalless once three times.

1213 by Peter McKenna (1965-1980). Collingwood (838), Carlton (35), Geelong West (67), Northcote (98), Devonport (113) & Victoria (42). McKenna also scored 20 night series goals.

1200* by Stan Milton (1919-1938). Milton played with Paddinton, East Sydney, Eastern Suburbs and New South Weales (151). It is known that Milton was the leading goalkicker in the NSW competition in 1922 (52), 1924 (46), 1925 (62), 1927 (58) & 1933 (78). Unfortunately Milton’s exact total remains unknown due to incomplete records. Milton’s total was estimated to be in excess of 1,200 goals.

1174 by George Doig (1933-1941, 1945-46). East Fremantle (1111) & Western Australia (63). Doig was kept scoreless only once in his career.

1166 by Harry Vallence (1926-46). Carlton (722), Williamstown (337), Brighton (88) & Victoria (19).

1155 by Jack Titus (1926-1946). Richmond (970), Coburg (139) & Victoria (46).

1153 by Wayne Fox (1975-1991). Glenorchy (92), New Norfolk (442), Hobart (392), South Launceston (41) & Sandy Bay (82). Tasmania 85 & TFL (19). Fox also played one game with Footscray in 1978 without kickicking a goal.

1133 by Stephen Kernahan (1981-1997). Glenelg 298, Carlton (738 premiership + 39 n/s) & South Australia (58).

1111* by Tim Evans (1971-86). Penguin (NA), Geelong (26), Port Adelaide (1044) & South Australia (41).

1098 by Doug Wade (1962-1975). Geelong (834), North Melbourne (223) & Victoria (31). Wade also scored 10 night series goals.

1092 by Gary Ablett (1982, 1984-1996). Hawthorn (9), Geelong (1021) & Victoria (43). Also kicked 19 night series goals.

1079 by Bernie Naylor (1941, 1946-1954). South Fremantle (1034) & Western Australia (45). Naylor was kept goalless on four occasions.

1071 by Rino Pretto (1978-1989). Pretto played in the VFA with Coburg, Camberwell, Oakleigh and Dandenong and in the VFL with Fitzroy.

1027 by Ron Todd (1935-1949). Collingwood (327), Williamstown (672) & Victoria (28).

Other Notable Totals:

1047* by Chris Reynolds (1974-1992). East Devonport (331), South Adelaide (69), Latrobe (37), Penguin (118), Scottsdale (58), Devonport (220), George Town[NTFL] (42), Burnie Tigers[NTFL] (172). Despite the NTFL not being a senior competition, Reynolds record is worth considering as the NTFL is the successor of the NTFA and NWFU. Reynolds also kicked 72 goals with Spreyton (NWFA) and 88 with Mole Creek (Esk-Deloraine).

1023 by Bill Pearson (1931-1938). Old Scotch Collegians[VAFA] (1023).

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Has Russell Ebert been upgraded to Legend status yet?

Nope. He is probably 20 years away from it. But I'm no fan of Legend status. Its an arbitrary 10% rule.

 

[drcollossimo]

If you don't want to hear/see footy politics maybe don't follow every single avenue with the sport in media?

All you gotta do to avoid 99% of what you don't want to know about, is to not consume media outside of team selections and the 3 hours a game is on.

You'll be set, no more football politics, only football.

I do this in general but the point isn’t so much that the political elements of footy are annoying

The point is I think the AFL has lost its focus on being the best competition it can be because it’s trying to be the best corporate citizen it can be and as a result not focusing on those things important to fans imo

 

[drcollossimo]

No, it's because the AFL keep scheduling shit, boring teams on Friday and Saturday nights. No more, no less.

Themed games tend to rate pretty well.

Can’t argue re Friday and Saturday nights

 

[raman]

Nope. He is probably 20 years away from it. But I'm no fan of Legend status. Its an arbitrary 10% rule.

Surely you need something to divide actual important players from the likes of Mark Bickley, though.

 

[Adz2332]

the more i look and read about it the more i hope both Sloane and Lynch both stay at the Crows. 28 and 27 years old. will get a 4 year contract each, will both be on some decent $$$.
Sloane injury isnt a good one to get and lynch or jenkins (whos on coin and contracted up) keeping out that young KPF they have.
as much as i like the lol youve lost another lot of players you wanted, id rather see them tie up lots of cash and years on these two. also not get any more picks etc

 

[Portmagpies36]

Has Russell Ebert been upgraded to Legend status yet?

He is above legend status.

 

[SteppingTiger]

He is above legend status.

I heard they are introducing a 0.00001% rule for there to be a GOD status inductee.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Macca19]

I can't see Tim Evans getting in to be honest.

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

According to Rooch's article - Legend” status be handed to those who “caused the game to change significantly for the better”.

Surely that would mean a lot more coaches fit that criteria. I personally think Legend status is a wank. Just be like the original Hall of Fame - Baseball set up in Cooperstown New York state - have your different categories, players, coaches, administrators, umpires, media etc but dont worry about what the bloody hell a legend is and who fits that criteria and why its only 10%.

 

[Ported]

Random rant:

I'm so ****ing sick of hearing people complain about the goal review system. It takes 1 minute, happens on average once per game, is right 95% of the time, and when its wrong its funny.

Carry on

 

[TheFVK]

Why are we stuck on the idea that there should be only one game on Friday night?

It's idiotic. Even if you still only televise one, you're not telling me it's absolutely in Gil's interest to switch a Sunday morning game to Friday night for the crowd bump alone.

edit- read REH's pick up on CH7 exclusivity. Sigh

 

[Grave Danger]

Why are we stuck on the idea that there should be only one game on Friday night?

The NRL dropped their two games on Fridays and now have one on Thursday and one on Friday. I could see the AFL following suit, unless the upcoming block of 5 Thursday games turns into a fizzer.

 

[RossFC]

Didn't know this picture was a thing.

 

[bomberclifford]

I'm keen on the Thursday night game becoming a regular fixture.

It's a good start to the weekend. A footy match is an easy form of entertainment to drop in after work for, stay as long as you like, go out after if you want, head home at a reasonable time, etc. I'd be a lot more likely to attend a Thursday night game than a Sunday twilight. In fact I'd even consider seeing a good game of footy that doesn't involve Port on a Thursday night with a few mates.

 

[Stryke]

We should be playing a Friday night game in WA.

Double headers would be awesome .

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

I'm keen on the Thursday night game becoming a regular fixture.

It's a good start to the weekend. A footy match is an easy form of entertainment to drop in after work for, stay as long as you like, go out after if you want, head home at a reasonable time, etc. I'd be a lot more likely to attend a Thursday night game than a Sunday twilight. In fact I'd even consider seeing a good game of footy that doesn't involve Port on a Thursday night with a few mates.

Lots of scheduling issues with 23 Thursday night games and 6 day breaks.

In the US the NFL by law ie the Broadcasting Act aren't allowed to broadcast games on Friday night, that is for high school football, or Saturday as that is for College games, with Saturday night games only allowed in the play offs when College football is supposed to be finished but 1 or 2 bowl games might be left.

So they have 1 Thursday night game, 14 Sunday arvo games and 1 Monday night game. But they dont play a Thursday night game in the final round to allow teams to have a full weeks rest before finals. That makes it easy to draw 2 teams that play on Sunday to play on a Thursday night only once a year.

 

[bomberclifford]

Didn't know this picture was a thing.

Twitter informed me this morning that this photo existed...

"I'll give you a ride", indeed!