Yeah, 2019/2020 he had lower years (suppose thats what happens when you then share the forwardline with another key forward, its split).
The '90 season should be a strong lesson in that regard - superb player that he was Gav was certainly not a KPF - let alone full forward.
Without Reiwoldt setting their forward line up in 2017 dont think they win the flag. Reinvented his whole game to allow the small forwards.to thrive. Did a massive amount of competing as a.solo big forward. His finest hour and still kicks goals. Without him their game plan fails. Averaged 60 goals season for 8 years. Best modern ff after Buddy
Given the comparative quality of sides the two have played in over the past 15 years and the style of game plans i think the key driver behind Buddy being regarded as the better of the two (goal tally) is a bit of a misnomer. Buddy’s never sacrificed his own game for the betterment of the team whereas Reiwoldt has been doing it for the better part of a decade. I agree Buddy is the superior player, but the difference is less than most think, IMO. If we could wind back the clock to select Reiwoldt over Brown I think we’d have banked an extra 3 premierships…
My opinion Jack the superior footballer - Nick the superior athlete - not by much either way as both were top shelf.
I hate Jack because he played for Clarence down here in Tassie and I personally despise Clarence. Entirely a regional thing.
There was a whole decade where each year some young guy would have a great year and kick 50 and everyone would rate him higher than Riewoldt. Then the next year that bloke would come back to earth, meanwhile Jack would kick his 50-70 every year.
A few clubs probably like that with closed training grounds. We're just lucky olympic park is open and they can't actually stop you. But places like Carlton/Geelong could given the closed stadiums. RSEA park? I think people would be able to go. But North have an open ground.
And instead we ended up with a KFC
Key Forward Crumber?
Star undoubtably, superstar no.
Kind, Friendly Character
Yet people complain why our forwards are not given supply and delivery of the standard to put scoreboard pressure on. Steele is the Pied Piper leading this sh!t show , his dinky little look at me cute kicks which rarely hit a target , or benefit his teammates up forward. Bye Steele. Thanks for your services
I thought Steel was cooked last year. But with new systems and coaches in place it will be interesting to see if blokes like him and others who haven't yet made the step up will go...
If he is to offer something, it is up forward , is one of the best at reading the ball off the hands of marking contests and he times the run perfectly , this is where I believe he can offer us something, as a clever small forward creating havoc , he is not effective as a mid anymore , that gig was over in 2019
Question marks, the guy toils hard no matter the opponent. If he’s given opportunities he will kick goals.
What a joke, don’t worry. Their comments are a reflection on themselves.
Yeah 'struggled' and only kicked 34.34 in 2021 as pretty much our main KPP.
Very, very good player Nick.
Checkers is a rare gem , pure old fashioned style footballer who makes the most of his talents in the modern game , he is damn fine player , imagine how much better he would be if he had half decent delivery to himself and fellow forwards such as Elliott , DeGoey, and now Henry , we would be talking about been a chance of making Finals. Hopefully McCrae & co can get the connectivity in synch with Brodie and the mids , and they in turn deliver the ball more quickly and effective in transits to leading forwards
