Andrew Gaff vs Steele Sidebottom

[GrandBlue]

Both gun outside midfielders, if you could pick one for your team, who would it be?

 

[Gone Critical]

Good comparison. Steele has extra time under his belt but his 1st couple of years were outstanding for his big game performances when the pressure was on. Gaff's 1st 2 seasons have been consistent and he shows some special skills at times. Steele just because longer duration and near Norm Smith medal plus other finals stuff. Career end could easily change

 

[magpieswmb]

gaff, he is something special

 

[Cerpin Taxt]

Really good comparison actually. Sidebottom for now, for sure. Over the course of their careers who knows? Both have extremely similar attributes, but Gaff might have a bit more pace off the mark.

 

[The Bomb]

Gaff easily for mine, He is another Swan and will just get the ball at will when he fully develops.

 

[Righteo]

Tough one, Sidebottom is probably better inside but Gaff just has that extra touch of class and pace about him so him.

 

[smiddaz123]

Would have to say Gaff. Has the superior physical attributes.

 

[Daz]

Sidebottom has a more well rounded game (better on opposite side, better overhead, better inside, though this might change as Gaff bulks up) but has the glaring weakness of genuine slowness. Tough to split them.

 

[Schauermann]

[x] Sidebottom.

 

[Number 10]

Sidebottom had a great start to this year but really dropped off midyear and had a disappointing second half. If not I would have had Sidebottom ahead of Gaff, but as a second year player Gaff just keeps producing some quality footy.

It's one for another couple of years I think. I can't really split them because Sidebottom has 2 more years on Gaff, yet has disappointed at times.

On pure talent they are quite different - Sidebottom is slow but one of the smartest players in the league with his running patterns and time and poise and FWIW is far more inside than Gaff. Sidebottom's tackling is also far more advanced as one of the Pies' best. Gaff has that outside ability like few others, with great speed and fantastic disposal, his development will come down to whether he can cop a tag I think, because he is probably the most damaging outside player bar Jetta.

Both good players but I couldn't tell you who I want long term. Right now obviously Sidebottom has the rungs on the board due to his experience, but that doesn't mean much. Sidey also has the better name.

 

[OrdinaryJoel]

Andrew Gaff!

 

[Byron_Clanger]

Sidebottom is more of a goal kicker, but Gaffy's got supreme skills and can run for days which is perfect for him at Subi

So of course I'm going to say Gaffy, but Sidebottom is fantastic as well

 

[Icanwalk]

Good poll, two of my favourite young players in the league, just glad we have one of em

Sidebottom a little more inside with better defensive qualities and stronger overhead. Plus he can go forward and kick a few goals.

At this stage, Sidebottom, but once Gaff bulks up and works on his defensive side, my opinion may well change.

 

[Collingwoodity]

One of the better polls. I might have to say Gaff just due to his speed...

 

[Trav 20]

Gaff wins more outside footy due to his pace, but Sidebottom is more creative.

I'd prefer Sidebottom.

 

[Collingwoodity]

Gaff wins more outside footy due to his pace, but Sidebottom is more creative.

I'd prefer Sidebottom.

I'd prefer your dp

 

[tigerfan11]

as far as SC went this year, Sidebottom was a good choice

seriously though, they are both quality players with some different attributes as spelt out above. for me though i just think Gaff has that extra touch of class and skill, which we will start to see alot more of next year. i would happily take either though!

 

[raskolnikov]

Gaff

 

[HFF]

Sidebottom's all round game is better than Gaff's at this stage.

His creativity is that something "special" that can set him apart from other players.

 

[Cade#26]

Its got to be Steele Sidebottom...hand down.

 

[Mr Shankly]

On their careers so far, I'd go with Sidebottom. As others have mentioned, however, this may well change once their careers are over.

 

[sydney eagle]

Both gun players. I am glad the Eagles have Gaff, but if they had Sidebottem and not Gaff I would be just as happy.

 

[sydney eagle]

The other problem is, for the Eagles to have got Sidebottem, they would have had to use the pick 2 that they had that year; thereby giving up Natanui.

 

[bradrowe#32]

Sidebottom thanks.

 

[Eastern Rangers]

Gaff easily for mine, He is another Swan and will just get the ball at will when he fully develops.

Gaff can kick.