Blacky

[Warwick]

Equalled his highest possession count with 39.

He was robbed though - I counted 40.

 

[nigelicious]

Equalled his highest possession count with 39.

He was robbed though - I counted 40.

He had so many you need one of those counter-clickers the bouncers outside of clubs have to count em.

 

[Sherminator.]

Equalled his highest possession count with 39.

He was robbed though - I counted 40.

Not to worry, just wait till we versus Kangaroos.

 

[danielcan]

2007 round 1
SMOTHERED: Lion's co-captain Simon Black wraps up Hawthorn's Brad Sewell in last night's season-opening win. Picture: Darren England (Courier Mail)

 

[blues4flag]

Fantastic game by Black last night (and my DT too ). He was everywhere, must have got 7/8 touches in the first five minutes.

 

[Kochie 16]

Simon Black is in brownlow form. Hasn't played this good for a while. No one got near him in this round dissposals wise. 39 Damn Dissposals, I thought he got something like 43 dissposals.

 

[danielcan]

http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/news/sport/matthews-bets-on-black/2007/04/02/1175366144647.html

Matthews bets on Black

Phil Lutton | April 2, 2007 - 4:41PM

Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews says a rejuvenated Simon Black is in career-best form as the side tiptoes through a short preparation for the clash with St Kilda on Thursday night.

The tireless midfielder was the standout for the Lions in their first-up win over the Hawks on Saturday and will be vital for Brisbane's chances at The Gabba against a Saints side stocked with firepower and coming off an impressive 31-point win over Melbourne.

Given the 2002 Brownlow medallist was one of the drivers in Brisbane's hat-trick of premierships, it's a huge call from Matthews to suggest his form is even more potent than in the Lions glory days.

But Matthews says a new leadership role and intense training may have spurred him onto even greater heights.

"Simon's playing as well now as I've ever seen him play. He's relished the leadership role that he's had over the whole summer. I don't know if that's the stimulus for it. Maybe it's because he's as fit as he's ever been. But he's in really good shape. He's ready to play as good as Simon Black can play. He's at his peak," Matthews said.

 

[Kochie 16]

I hope he does win the Brownlow.

 

[Hollow Knight]

I hope he does win the Brownlow.

Yeah, so you've said in about 50 posts all across BigFooty.

We get the picture.

 

[lionlova]

It's also Blacky's birthday today.

Turning 28, have a good one!

 

[Hollow Knight]

It's also Blacky's birthday today.

Turning 28, have a good one!

Ahh nice one, have a good one Blacky.

28 though... got a few years left in him though yet I hope.

Doesn't get injured much at all.

32 or 33 doesn't seem too unrealistic does it?

 

[Warwick]

28 though... got a few years left in him though yet I hope.

That's what I was thinking.

28 seems a lot older than 27.

Let's hope him and Power are still playing good footy if Brisbane get another crack at the flag.

Happy birthday Blacky.

 

[danielcan]

Happy Birthday Simon

I hope you play for another eight more years and surpass Robert Harvey's record.

Looking forward to catching up after round 8 at Telstra Dome next month (note to self: must remember to hide Bombers scarf... only joking Grim and Warwick).

 

[Kochie 16]

Happy Birthday Blacky. All the best.

 

[Lady Lawrence]

32 or 33 doesn't seem too unrealistic does it?

How old was sticks when he retired? Of course black has got plenty of years in him!!!

 

[BigCat2]

How old was sticks when he retired? Of course black has got plenty of years in him!!!

Or Lynchy. Or Braddles.

Or Geoff Boycott's grandma.

 

[Sherminator.]

32 or 33 doesn't seem too unrealistic does it?

Don't worry mate, he'll still have plenty of leg in him by then. He'll be Brisbanes games record holder (322 games is my bet) by the time he retires.

I need his autograph, badly!

I sent an email to Black via lions.com.au, wishing him a great birthday and a trouble free season. Fingers crossed he'll reply.

 

[Lady Lawrence]

Or Lynchy. Or Braddles.

Or Geoff Boycott's grandma.

erm lynchy is sticks

 

[Kochie 16]

erm lynchy is sticks

I though you might have been refering to Michael Tuck.

 

[Lady Lawrence]

nah only ever really talk about our team.

for reference Lynchy used to be referred to as Sticks a fair bit due to his number 11.

 

[Hollow Knight]

nah only ever really talk about our team.

for reference Lynchy used to be referred to as Sticks a fair bit due to his number 11.

I thought you were talking about Steven Kernahan.

 

[danielcan]

2007 round 2

 

[Kochie 16]

2007 round 2

Good snap Blacky!

 

[Kochie 16]

Has this one been done yet?

 

[king and i]

Maybe the AFL knows something we don't:

"...He (Rischa) made his AFL debut in 2004. After 18 matches last year and an equal eighth placing in last year's Merrett/Murray Medal – the club's best and fairest award – Rischitelli has taken another significant step in 2007, particularly with some significant club retirements.

Triple Brownlow Medallist and 2003 Norm Smith Medallist Simon Black has cleared 10 stoppages this year – another reason for the Lions' outstanding start to 2007.

That stat is no surprise, as Black was ranked No.1 in the AFL in 2006, when he cleared 135 stoppages. It was also 63 more than his nearest teammate.

Nice one!

http://www.afl.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=208&newsId=41156