Key position allrounders from the past

[caspian]

Vaguely cricket world cup related- who in AFL history are the best key position allrounders? Full backs that could go forward once in a while and kick a bag. Full forwards who you could throw back in defence if you badly needed it. There's a few pinch hitters from years past (I'm thinking Ash McIntosh and Silvagni? from what I remember?) but are there any who were genuine all rounder quality- that is, any who'd be a potential first choice for either position? I can't seem to think of all that many, but I'm sure there's a heap of examples from the early 90's and before that I was simply too young for.

 

[wal]

Luke McPharlin
Mathew Pavlich
Chris Tarrant

 

[Benny78]

Probably Mark Blicavs dad but he was a basketballer

 

[caspian]

Luke McPharlin
Mathew Pavlich

ayyy forgot about Pav. Bit embarrassing considering how many of his games I've seen over the years. A genuine champion on either end of the field! Trying to remember if he mostly played CHB or FB, from memory mostly the former.

 

[Turnover]

Billy duckworth

 

[Hamingja]

Alistair Lynch

 

[Forward Press]

Vaguely cricket world cup related- who in AFL history are the best key position allrounders? Full backs that could go forward once in a while and kick a bag. Full forwards who you could throw back in defence if you badly needed it. There's a few pinch hitters from years past (I'm thinking Ash McIntosh and Silvagni? from what I remember?) but are there any who were genuine all rounder quality- that is, any who'd be a potential first choice for either position? I can't seem to think of all that many, but I'm sure there's a heap of examples from the early 90's and before that I was simply too young for.

Worsfold didn't need a plan C because his plan B was to throw Hunter forward.

 

[maddog37]

Neitz
Chris Grant.

 

[WWSD]

Matthew Pavlich. He was selected in the All-Australian team in three different positions.

 

[LoungeLizard]

Peter Knights wasn't too shabby.

 

[demondavey]

Trent Croad
Adam Hunter
David Neitz
Alastair Lynch
Chris Grant
Matthew Pavlich
Tom McDonald

 

[SSrixon]

Justin Leppitsch.

 

[Dazb86]

Liam Jones

 

[Engimal v3]

Majak Daw often plays full forward, full back and ruck in the same game.

 

[Underarm]

Fraser Gehrig.

 

[Shane Heard]

Billy duckworth

Ahhh...84’ gf

 

[Shane Heard]

The ultimate swing man...CHF..CHB...back and forth all day long depending what was required.

Sheedy was blessed with a captain he could call on to play the role. No message needed by the runner ..just a quick signal and TD would be on the job .

 

[Shane Heard]

Worsfold didn't need a plan C because his plan B was to throw Hunter forward.

Hunter was awesome. Natural aggression, thick as a brick...played his role when switched.

Im glad he doesn’t use Hurley for the same role..leave him back..good man Woosh.

 

[DrummoSolo]

Since no-one said him yet, Daniel Bradshaw. Gun swingman.

 

[Turnover]

Ahhh...84’ gf

Yeah only a forward for 1 game. It counted though.

 

[Turnover]

Since no-one said him yet, Daniel Bradshaw. Gun swingman.

Good get. Leppa aswell.

 

[Turnover]

Hunter was awesome. Natural aggression, thick as a brick...played his role when switched.

Im glad he doesn’t use Hurley for the same role..leave him back..good man Woosh.

Ken Hunter?? Ha ha

 

[Shane Heard]

Yeah only a forward for 1 game. It counted though.

Oh yes it did indeed.

The sheer joyous smile when he kicked that goal...so good.

I can picture it now sitting up high in the that old stand behind the goals city end ...Billlllllyyyy yes!!!! Lol

 

[Shane Heard]

Ken Hunter?? Ha ha

An absolute gem of a player.

Silky smooth, courageous and tough as all ####.

 

[Papa G]

Justin Westhoff has played them all. Best position: Wing.