Past 30. Charlie Curnow

[Aphrodite]

 

[Santo the king]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

 

[thylacine60]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

Taller, nowhere near as agile, Jezza was cat-like and could vacuum the ball when it was on the ground like Judd. Both great pack marks, accuracy would be an interesting comparison. Charlie not as freakish, Jezza more position flexible.

 

[Bletch]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

It's hard to think of a modern equivalent of Jezza. Gary Ablett Sr played a similar style of game if you remember him. Jezza was only 182cm, would not hold down a key position in the modern game, but it was different in the 70s, players are so much taller now. He played midfield, inside and out, played forward - as a full forward kicked over 100 goals in a season. Later in his career played half-back. If he played today, it'd probably be in a Dusty/Trac type of role I'd guess. Confident with his skills/talent, and a modern training and match preparation setup, he'd be better than both. Was such a joy to watch.

 

[Keyza]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

Charlie is better looking.

 

[lily of laguna]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

Both “jesaulenko you beauty!”

And “Charlie Curnow you beauty!”

Have a nice ring to them!!!

If BT wasn’t such a dimwit he probs could have tried to say it similar to original call for a little bit of nostalgic value!


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[Robbo's my hero]

Charlie is better looking.

 

[thylacine60]

Charlie is better looking.

pardon?

 

[Robbo's my hero]

pardon?

Jezza with the Marlon Brando looks.

 

[thylacine60]

he could have been a contender........

 

[Juice030103]

Charlie will be everyone’s best ever bagger when his career is done


He’s built for September footy

 

[Michael Jezz]

I have posted this before. Jezza has Charlie covered at this point
Charlie is at the Kouta, Croswell level

 

[Kruezing]

I have posted this before. Jezza has Charlie covered at this point
Charlie is at the Kouta, Croswell level

Croswell is a very apt comparison

 

[thylacine60]

could be

 

[Michael Jezz]

Jezza with the Marlon Brando looks.

Jezza was a contender

 

[Santo the king]

Loving the replys and comparisons. Thanks for sharing.
Charlie is a seriously talented freakish player. How blessed were the blues to have players like jezza who were ever better!

 

[BigFrizz36]

For those older than me. How does Charlie compare with Jezza?

Jezza was a different sort of player than Charlie. Jezza was deceptively strong and very hard to take off his feet. Was as good at half forward or in defence. Probably the closest I have seen to him was Gary Ablett snr. Freakish leap and marking ability. Was a bit nonchalant about his footy if that makes sense.

Charlie is a joyous footballer. Ignites those around him with his passion for the game. Deceptively good hands and is one of the best field kicks that I've seen. Seems to have sorted his goalkicking.

Really proud that both pulled in the monogrammed cfc. Hope that this helps.

 

[agro]

Every generation deserves their super star us oldies had Jezza - and for us their is none better - but gee it’s nice to be able to sit with this generation and watch them enjoy another superstar in Charlie.

 

[thylacine60]

If you're reading this Charlie......tell Ed we love him........and to enjoy his well earned retirement......

 

[BigFrizz36]

If you're reading this Charlie......tell Ed we love him........and to enjoy his well earned retirement......

And that if things go bad next year we'll be down to his place to get it sorted.

 

[FitzroyBlueBagger]

Jezza with the Marlon Brando looks.

“I coulda been a contender”

 

[Michael Jezz]

1Nicholls
2Jezza
3Doull
4Johnston
5Kernahan
6Silvagni
7Judd
8Kouta
9 Williams
10Curnow
11 Ashman
12Hunter
13Croswell
14Harmes
15Bradley
16Fevola
17 Cripps
18Weitering
19 Southby
20 Fitzpatrick
21 Keogh
22 Maclure

 

[Sector 7G]

1Nicholls
2Jezza
3Doull
4Johnson
5Kernahan
6Silvagni
7Kouta
8Curnow
9 Ashman
10Hunter
11Croswell
12Harmes
13Bradley
14Fevola
15 Cripps
16Weitering
17 Southby
18 Keogh
19 Fitzpatrick
20 Mclure

List is missing Wayne Johnson

 

[Bletch]

List is missing Wayne Johnson

He's at 4? Well, should be Johnston with a 't' but anyway... MJ - were you only including one-club players? It's a good list - but the likes of Diesel, Harry Madden, Juddy...

MJ - Love that you included Trev Keogh amongst this elite list. Never met him, though we're related. Have a photo he sent to my grandmother which she arranged for me mid-70s, still treasure it.

Also interested that you have Big Nick at 1. We talked earlier in this thread that Jezza wouldn't be a KPP today, well that applies double for Big Nick - who at 189cm is the same height as Blake Acres. I wonder if he was playing today what position he'd play? Perhaps a 3rd marking forward?

 

[Thrawn]

pardon?

Disagree. Has Lurch's face.

 

[CCurnow3picks]

Charlie is better looking.

Thanks for that.

….urghh blown cover !