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Who is the best mark of the ball at Geelong?
In my opinion, it is as follows:
1)- Brad Ottens- Some of the more solid hands in the AFL, super big mits, and is so reliable. Remember the game vs Port at skilled this year, his matchsaving (until big H buggered it!) marks on the wing???
2)- Tom Harley- Countless saving marks in defence this year. Without him, I dont think we would have won the premiership
3)- Jimmy Bartel- Plays alot taller than he is in terms of marking. I would say the most corageous mark in the team- that mark in 2005 vs the dogs i think
4)- Cameron Ling- Has suprisingly good hands, probrably from his junior days as a forward. Took numerous contested marks in the forward 50 this year resulting in many goals.
5)- Cam Mooney- Some would argue he should be higher, but i still think he can improve on his contested marking. The strength is certainly there though.
And then there is Chappy, who could easily be in there, Scarlett obviously, Gablett and i'm certain ive forgotton someone. Im sure Tommohawk would be in there, but i havent seen enough to suggest that!
Most memorable marks for me this would be Lings vs port in 2005. Saved the match at AAMI but what was so good about it was that it was our 1st win interstate in far too long. It was taken at CHB and the port forwards were ready to pounce!
The other kills me to say and it is Nathan Abletts in the Grand Final this year. The one hander resulting in a goal, which showed his absolute class (and told me the kid could finally make it, but look what has happened!)
Thoughts.........
Thanks
In my opinion, it is as follows:
1)- Brad Ottens- Some of the more solid hands in the AFL, super big mits, and is so reliable. Remember the game vs Port at skilled this year, his matchsaving (until big H buggered it!) marks on the wing???
2)- Tom Harley- Countless saving marks in defence this year. Without him, I dont think we would have won the premiership
3)- Jimmy Bartel- Plays alot taller than he is in terms of marking. I would say the most corageous mark in the team- that mark in 2005 vs the dogs i think
4)- Cameron Ling- Has suprisingly good hands, probrably from his junior days as a forward. Took numerous contested marks in the forward 50 this year resulting in many goals.
5)- Cam Mooney- Some would argue he should be higher, but i still think he can improve on his contested marking. The strength is certainly there though.
And then there is Chappy, who could easily be in there, Scarlett obviously, Gablett and i'm certain ive forgotton someone. Im sure Tommohawk would be in there, but i havent seen enough to suggest that!
Most memorable marks for me this would be Lings vs port in 2005. Saved the match at AAMI but what was so good about it was that it was our 1st win interstate in far too long. It was taken at CHB and the port forwards were ready to pounce!
The other kills me to say and it is Nathan Abletts in the Grand Final this year. The one hander resulting in a goal, which showed his absolute class (and told me the kid could finally make it, but look what has happened!)
Thoughts.........
Thanks

