Best Father-Son combo.

[PieLebo87]

After reading through the Watson thread, got me thinking about who would be the best FS combination in the game.

Then I realised that Gary Ablett Sr and Jr would win by the length of the Flemington straight.

But, in saying that, there has to be the second best in history, or the third best.

I'll kick it off with a few notable ones, but I've got no idea who would be the second best, I'm sure the oldies will be able to shed some light.

Silvagnis, Fletchers, Watsons, Clokes and Shaws are some of the more famous ones. It would really be subjective, and there'd be too few that have actually thoroughly seen both play.

There will be a few quality ones to discuss in 15-20 years with the likes of the Danihers, Libbas, Moores, Buckleys and Vineys looking the goods.

 

[Nostradumbass]

There will be a few quality ones to discuss in 15-20 years with the likes of the Danihers, Libbas, Moores, Buckleys and Vineys looking the goods.

He's going to be a gun, very good footballer.

 

[PieLebo87]

He's going to be a gun, very good footballer.

One of my favourites outside Collingwood!

 

[Brian Schmutt]

My son Otto and I do an awesome Karaoke version of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart".... at least we did, a few years back.

 

[Roo Beauty]

The Waites.

 

[JUBJUB]

My son Otto and I do an awesome Karaoke version of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart".... at least we did, a few years back.

 

[Scott lastname]

I'm not so sure that G.Ablett wins by the length of the Flemington straight - for one reason - the Kennedy family. Three generations of superstars, including one of the most famous coaches of all time, and I don't think anyone else can manage that! If looking at only one F/S combo, then yes he does, but you can't discount the Kennedys.

Apart from that, Watson is probably the next best in line. And you better throw Fletcher in there too - Essendon generally seem the best at this.

If you are looking at broader family lineage, probably the Daniher and Rioli families are the most powerful (Maurice, Dean, Cyril and Michael Long all relatives).

Langford is another who could be something, although form this season indicates not.

EDIT: Graham Cornes father of the Cornes boys is another.

 

[Brian Schmutt]

Ok... you got me. It was Islands in the Stream

 

[Back One Out]

Silvagnis, Fletchers, Watsons, Clokes and Shaws

Peter Hudson - 129 games, 727 goals, AFL legend
Paul Hudson - 245 games, 479 goals, All-Australian

Michael Tuck - 426 games, Hall of Fame, All-Australian, Victorian captain, 7 premierships
Shane Tuck - 173 games, 4046 disposals (avg 23.4)

 

[Porked04]

As an all-round father-son combo, it's hard to go past Fos Williams/Mark Williams

11 x Premierships as players
10 X Premierships as coaches

Around 600 games played between them and approximately 900 games coached. Throw in a plethora of individual awards, hall of fame's and SOO honours and it's a pretty impressive resume.

Very underrated when compared to the Silvagni's, Fletcher's, Ablett's, Watson's etc

 

[The 747]

I'm not so sure that G.Ablett wins by the length of the Flemington straight - for one reason - the Kennedy family. Three generations of superstars, including one of the most famous coaches of all time, and I don't think anyone else can manage that! If looking at only one F/S combo, then yes he does, but you can't discount the Kennedys.

Apart from that, Watson is probably the next best in line. And you better through Fletcher in there too - Essendon generally seem the best at this.

If you are looking at broader family lineage, probably the Daniher and Rioli families are the most powerful (Maurice, Dean, Cyril and Michael Long all relatives).

Langford is another who could be something, although form this season indicates not.

EDIT: Graham Cornes father of the Cornes boys is another.

Thread title is best father-son combo.

 

[PieLebo87]

I'm not so sure that G.Ablett wins by the length of the Flemington straight - for one reason - the Kennedy family. Three generations of superstars, including one of the most famous coaches of all time, and I don't think anyone else can manage that! If looking at only one F/S combo, then yes he does, but you can't discount the Kennedys.

Apart from that, Watson is probably the next best in line. And you better through Fletcher in there too - Essendon generally seem the best at this.

If you are looking at broader family lineage, probably the Daniher and Rioli families are the most powerful (Maurice, Dean, Cyril and Michael Long all relatives).

Langford is another who could be something, although form this season indicates not.

EDIT: Graham Cornes father of the Cornes boys is another.

Whilst the Kennedy family has achieved a lot in football, even then, if we were to go by families, I'd rather have the Daniher clan, as they, IMO, achieved a greater deal as a family in football.

 

[MarchingOnTogether]

Peter Hudson - 129 games, 727 goals, AFL legend
Paul Hudson - 245 games, 479 goals, All-Australian

Michael Tuck - 426 games, Hall of Fame, All-Australian, Victorian captain, 7 premierships
Shane Tuck - 173 games, 4046 disposals (avg 23.4)

Am I alone in reading this and thought it was a typo? Paul Hudson played how many games???
Strewth.

 

[BF Tiger]

I'm not so sure that G.Ablett wins by the length of the Flemington straight - for one reason - the Kennedy family. Three generations of superstars, including one of the most famous coaches of all time, and I don't think anyone else can manage that! If looking at only one F/S combo, then yes he does, but you can't discount the Kennedys.

Apart from that, Watson is probably the next best in line. And you better through Fletcher in there too - Essendon generally seem the best at this.

If you are looking at broader family lineage, probably the Daniher and Rioli families are the most powerful (Maurice, Dean, Cyril and Michael Long all relatives).

Langford is another who could be something, although form this season indicates not.

EDIT: Graham Cornes father of the Cornes boys is another.

Any combination of Kennedys have nothing on the Abletts. Seriously , Sr. and Jr. could be argued to be top 5 all time players. And if you want to extend the family tree past F-S then the Abletts have a few other branches that they can pick fruit from too.

 

[UpForGrabs]

I'm not so sure that G.Ablett wins by the length of the Flemington straight - for one reason - the Kennedy family. Three generations of superstars, including one of the most famous coaches of all time, and I don't think anyone else can manage that! If looking at only one F/S combo, then yes he does, but you can't discount the Kennedys.

Apart from that, Watson is probably the next best in line. And you better through Fletcher in there too - Essendon generally seem the best at this.

If you are looking at broader family lineage, probably the Daniher and Rioli families are the most powerful (Maurice, Dean, Cyril and Michael Long all relatives).

Langford is another who could be something, although form this season indicates not.

EDIT: Graham Cornes father of the Cornes boys is another.

He had a very good career, but isn't it a bit of a stretch calling John Kennedy Jr a superstar? If he's a superstar then we'd have to create a new term for about 10 of his teammates because superstar wouldn't do justice.

 

[Halftimehero]

Ablett's, Watson's, and Silvagni's in that order and quite clearly.

 

[citizen-erased]

As an all-round father-son combo, it's hard to go past Fos Williams/Mark Williams

11 x Premierships as players
10 X Premierships as coaches

Around 600 games played between them and approximately 900 games coached. Throw in a plethora of individual awards, hall of fame's and SOO honours and it's a pretty impressive resume.

Very underrated when compared to the Silvagni's, Fletcher's, Ablett's, Watson's etc

good nomination.

Ablett's in my time.
Tim and Jobe not far behind.

 

[Spongebob]

"Pops" Heal and Laurie Heal (plus Graham and Stephen).

Pops played in the premiership for Melbourne in 1941, the next week for West Perth.

 

[Porked04]

good nomination.

Ablett's in my time.
Tim and Jobe not far behind.

Agree. For sheer brilliance, it's impossible to look past the Ablett's. They are on a level of their own.

Underneath, I couldn't split the Silvangi's, Fletcher's, Watson's and Williams's. You could easily mount an argument that one combo is greater than the other however these sets don't compare to Gary Snr/Jr

 

[betchsta]

Sam & Donald fisher are pretty underrated for a father/son combo

 

[Back One Out]

Am I alone in reading this and thought it was a typo? Paul Hudson played how many games???
Strewth.

I'm not sure why the Hudsons aren't mentioned alongside the Silvagnis and Fletchers.
Peter is an AFL legend and his son, Paul was a gun All-Australian half forward.

Hawthorn
1990 - 7 games, 1 goal
1991 - 25 games, 62 goals
1992 - 20 games, 39 goals
1993 - 21 games, 51 goals
1994 - 23 games, 47 goals
1995 - 21 games, 42 goals
1996 - 17 games, 22 goals

Western Bulldogs
1997 - 20 games, 27 goals
1998 - 23 games, 61 goals
1999 - 22 games, 51 goals
2000 - 21 games, 37 goals
2001 - 22 games, 38 goals

Richmond
2002 - 3 games, 1 goal

13 seasons, 245 games, 479 goals (avg: 1.96 goals per game)


To put those numbers in perspective:

Peter Daicos - 250 games, 549 goals (avg 2.20)
Travis Cloke - 230 games, 422 goals (avg 1.83)
Anthony Rocca - 220 games, 404 goals (avg 1.84)
Alan Didak - 218 games, 274 goals (avg 1.26)
Leon Davis - 225 games, 270 goals (avg 1.20)

 

[Scott lastname]

Whilst the Kennedy family has achieved a lot in football, even then, if we were to go by families, I'd rather have the Daniher clan, as they, IMO, achieved a greater deal as a family in football.

Agree as a family. That's why I didn't include them in comment on the best family (IMO only the Rioli family challenges the Daniher family). Only on the best F/S/GS bit.

 

[PieLebo87]

I'm not sure why the Hudsons aren't mentioned alongside the Silvagnis and Fletchers.
Peter is an AFL legend and his son, Paul was a gun All-Australian half forward.

Hawthorn
1990 - 7 games, 1 goal
1991 - 25 games, 62 goals
1992 - 20 games, 39 goals
1993 - 21 games, 51 goals
1994 - 23 games, 47 goals
1995 - 21 games, 42 goals
1996 - 17 games, 22 goals

Western Bulldogs
1997 - 20 games, 27 goals
1998 - 23 games, 61 goals
1999 - 22 games, 51 goals
2000 - 21 games, 37 goals
2001 - 22 games, 38 goals

Richmond
2002 - 3 games, 1 goal

13 seasons, 245 games, 494 goals (avg: 1.96 goals per game)


To put those numbers in perspective:

Peter Daicos - 250 games, 549 goals (avg 2.20)
Travis Cloke - 230 games, 422 goals (avg 1.83)
Anthony Rocca - 220 games, 404 goals (avg 1.84)
Alan Didak - 218 games, 274 goals (avg 1.26)
Leon Davis - 225 games, 270 goals (avg 1.20)

LOL

 

[Scott lastname]

He had a very good career, but isn't it a bit of a stretch calling John Kennedy Jr a superstar? If he's a superstar then we'd have to create a new term for about 10 of his teammates because superstar wouldn't do justice.

Fair. I guess as a Hawks fan the Kennedys will always mean more to us than anyone else.

 

[passmark]

Tom and Neville Fields.

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