Toast Appreciation for Brad Green

[2 Dogs]

No real reason, just in general. The closest we have come to having a champion player since Lyon.

Thought he deserved some kudos.

Cheers, to Brad Green!

 

[KickLongTackleHard]

A smart footballer, courageous and a great set shot. Matt Lloyd described his set shot as 'textbook'. Maybe he is aware of the comparison's made between them though

 

[Gazza_11]

If Jack Riewoldt is being considered for AA surely Green is a chance too?

 

[Darksidepoints]

Our most consistent player, especially up forward.

Cheers.

 

[demonfan9]

The closest we have come to having a champion player since Lyon.

David Neitz says hi.

 

[goDees22]

David Neitz says hi.

agreed

 

[Deefolt]

according to wayne carey, david neitz was the best full back he has played on, and he has played on the "fullback of the century" in stephen silvagni

 

[d33my]

would love to see Bradley win a bluey. Has he done so before?

Defs one of my fav players

 

[2 Dogs]

Ah Mr Neitz. Forgive my mistake. Got a little caught up with how well Green has been playing this year and reflecting on how consistantly good he has been .

 

[demons 123]

absolutely agree, been a superb player for the club over the many years

 

[Klyntonius]

Comfortably been our best player over the last few years. He really is the complete player. He should still have a good 5 years left in him and I can see him finishing his career very similar to Brad Johnson which would be very handy.

 

[demonfan9]

Him and Junior would have to be leading the Bluey at the moment, but I'd say that Green should be able to do enough to win his first this season.

 

[d33my]

also would love him to play 300 games

 

[Ando727]

also would love him to play 300 games

Will get close, but will have play until he's 34 to make it - not easy the way players are put out to pasture these days. Will go down as a top 20 club champion by the time he retires.

 

[d33my]

I know what you mean Ando. But f***, imagine if he's in a flag winning side. I bet he'd take that over 300 games ( so would I)

 

[Wonaeamirri33]

If Jack Riewoldt is being considered for AA surely Green is a chance too?

Very good point there mate

Greeny's been amongst the best on ground just about every week this year by my reckoning, he's on track for a 50+ goal season right now, and I struggle to think of anyone playing his kind of role elsewhere in the league who's in better form, or more consistent.

By most objective measures, I'd reckon Junior deserves to be at least considered for AA this year as well, for similar reasons, but I dunno if he's 'fashionable' enough to get the recognition he deserves...

 

[d33my]

When was the last time we had an AA player?

 

[Dez!]

When was the last time we had an AA player?

Junior Mac I believe he was on the AA interchange of the final team.

06 I think it was.

 

[Bigfooty_Noob]

Green would be a definite AA at this stage.

Has kicked around 25 goals already, and also does some great work in the midfield.

He is twice as good as Riewoldt.

 

[2 Dogs]

Green would be a definite AA at this stage.

Has kicked around 25 goals already, and also does some great work in the midfield.

He is twice as good as Riewoldt.

No need to discount young Jack at Richmond. He has been playing unbelievably well in a horrible side. You could say Richmond and Melbourne did very well out of that draft.

Green will be very important to us when pushing for a flag. When he isn't needed up the ground and can be a permanent forward his career will last as long as he wants.

 

[Lord_Travis]

Brad Green is a fantastic footballer, who is very under-rated by opposition supporters and the media. His peak years as a player have unfortunately been when Melbourne have been down the bottom of the ladder, so he doesnt get the respect he probably deserves. He consistently racks up 20+ touches and 2-3 goals a game, and beats anyone he plays on. Definitely one of the best kicks in the league, and doesnt get enough recognition for how courageous he is. He's had his jaw broken and been KO'd numerous times in the last few years charging at the ball or going back with the flight of it for a mark. If he played in a top team like Geelong or Collingwood, he'd be seen as a superstar IMO

 

[Gazza_11]

Very good point there mate

Greeny's been amongst the best on ground just about every week this year by my reckoning, he's on track for a 50+ goal season right now, and I struggle to think of anyone playing his kind of role elsewhere in the league who's in better form, or more consistent.

By most objective measures, I'd reckon Junior deserves to be at least considered for AA this year as well, for similar reasons, but I dunno if he's 'fashionable' enough to get the recognition he deserves...

Yeah, irks me that no one has been rating Junior in their sides this year. One of the leading tacklers I think.