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Brisbane All Time Team as of '24

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The Flying Belgian said:
I assumed post-merger. I probably wouldn’t change much if including Bears, maybe Hardie out for Power & Magic McLean in for Scott. Maybe.
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I was thinking post merger but it does say Brisbane all time, so happy for Bears only players as well. I don't see much change though.
 
3KZ is Football said:
No love for Roger Merrett?
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Plenty, just not at the expense of those selected. Bradshaw get the nod over him for his ability to play key defender or key forward.
 
The Flying Belgian said:
Actually wasn't as hard as I though it might be...

FB: Johnson Andrews Michael
HB: White Leppitsch Rich
C: Lappin Voss McCluggage
HF: Zorko Brown Akermanis
FF: Daniher Lynch Cameron
R: Keating Black Neale
I: Bradshaw Dunkley Ashcroft Pike Power

In the end I decided that even Dunkley's still a new player in the grand scheme of things, he still has shown enough in the two years with us. Wanted to squeeze Brad Boyd in there but couldn't justify it. Leaving out Chris Scott was the hardest call probably.
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I like your team, but if we were including Bears players, I would go in with two rucks and have Merrett in for Dunkley. In a team that has Voss, Black, Akermanis, Neale (all Brownlow Medalists) and Lappin and Power, Dunkley is surplus to needs.
 

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3KZ is Football said:
I like your team, but if we were including Bears players, I would go in with two rucks and have Merrett in for Dunkley. In a team that has Voss, Black, Akermanis, Neale (all Brownlow Medalists) and Lappin and Power, Dunkley is surplus to needs.
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I'll apologise up front as I havent seen enough of Merrett to really know enough about him. But with Lynch, Brown, Daniher and Bradshaw in the team would we need another key forward? That seems surplus to needs as well.

If anything I'd rather one more defensive player on the bench before a key forward
 
The Flying Belgian said:
Actually wasn't as hard as I though it might be...

FB: Johnson Andrews Michael
HB: White Leppitsch Rich
C: Lappin Voss McCluggage
HF: Zorko Brown Akermanis
FF: Daniher Lynch Cameron
R: Keating Black Neale
I: Bradshaw Dunkley Ashcroft Pike Power

In the end I decided that even Dunkley's still a new player in the grand scheme of things, he still has shown enough in the two years with us. Wanted to squeeze Brad Boyd in there but couldn't justify it. Leaving out Chris Scott was the hardest call probably.
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Few changes for me.

FB: Johnson Michael Champion
HB: White Leppitsch Rich
C: Lappin Voss McLean
HF: Hardie Brown Akermanis
FF: Merrett Lynch Cameron
R: Keating Black Neale
I: C.Scott Kennedy Ashcroft Power
Sub: Hart

Coach: Walls


I know most will have Matthews and fair enough, for me 12 of the 2001 premierhsip where brought in or played under Walls, and he took the club from wooden spooners on the Gold Coast to Finals contenders in Brisbane within 4 years. I dont think 2001-2003 is achieved without him.
 
KissKiss said:
I'll apologise up front as I havent seen enough of Merrett to really know enough about him. But with Lynch, Brown, Daniher and Bradshaw in the team would we need another key forward? That seems surplus to needs as well.

If anything I'd rather one more defensive player on the bench before a key forward
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I’d play him in the ruck. Rotating him like we used to do with Keating and Beau McDonald. Merrett has the advantage of playing in the backline too, which he used to do at Essendon.
 
3KZ is Football said:
I like your team, but if we were including Bears players, I would go in with two rucks and have Merrett in for Dunkley. In a team that has Voss, Black, Akermanis, Neale (all Brownlow Medalists) and Lappin and Power, Dunkley is surplus to needs.
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Cheated a bit with power - he's effectively my sub. I had him in competition with Zorko for a spot. Akermanis is playing forward in my side, not as a mid, although he's got that flexibility obviously.

Lappin is one of the few wingmen in my side and Dunkley can play as a utility as well as chop out midfielder. Like the current side, I've got Daniher taking second ruck duties. I don't recall Merrett playing as a ruck much with the Bears, but could be wrong on that.
 
The Flying Belgian said:
Cheated a bit with power - he's effectively my sub. I had him in competition with Zorko for a spot. Akermanis is playing forward in my side, not as a mid, although he's got that flexibility obviously.

Lappin is one of the few wingmen in my side and Dunkley can play as a utility as well as chop out midfielder. Like the current side, I've got Daniher taking second ruck duties. I don't recall Merrett playing as a ruck much with the Bears, but could be wrong on that.
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It’s a fun hypothetical. At the Bears he was mainly a forward. Did lots of defensive work and back-up rucking at Essendon. He was 195cm and hard at it.
 
lionbear said:
Few changes for me.

FB: Johnson Michael Champion
HB: White Leppitsch Rich
C: Lappin Voss McLean
HF: Hardie Brown Akermanis
FF: Merrett Lynch Cameron
R: Keating Black Neale
I: C.Scott Kennedy Ashcroft Power
Sub: Hart

Coach: Walls


I know most will have Matthews and fair enough, for me 12 of the 2001 premierhsip where brought in or played under Walls, and he took the club from wooden spooners on the Gold Coast to Finals contenders in Brisbane within 4 years. I dont think 2001-2003 is achieved without him.
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While I don't think Walls was as good of a coach as Matthews, I can't fault your logic. Walls was the reason for the turnaround with the bears. He got rid of the guys who were there for a payday and his recruitment speaks for itself. The premierships aren't achieved without him and those players he recruited to the bears, but they are also not achieved without Matthews that built on the professionalism that Walls had implemented at the club.
 
p4p1 said:
While I don't think Walls was as good of a coach as Matthews, I can't fault your logic. Walls was the reason for the turnaround with the bears. He got rid of the guys who were there for a payday and his recruitment speaks for itself. The premierships aren't achieved without him and those players he recruited to the bears, but they are also not achieved without Matthews that built on the professionalism that Walls had implemented at the club.
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I agree 100%, Matthews was a better coach, but as a Bears Supporter from start to finish I saw how much work he did first hand building support and establishing club as not a joke.

Its a personal preference and I know I would be voted down 9 votes to 1 if it was put to a vote. But I can never speak higher of what he did for the Bears,
 
lionbear said:
I agree 100%, Matthews was a better coach, but as a Bears Supporter from start to finish I saw how much work he did first hand building support and establishing club as not a joke.

Its a personal preference and I know I would be voted down 9 votes to 1 if it was put to a vote. But I can never speak higher of what he did for the Bears,
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Listening to him commentate the Lions did leave a sour taste in my mouth though.
 
The Flying Belgian said:
Actually wasn't as hard as I though it might be...

FB: Johnson Andrews Michael
HB: White Leppitsch Rich
C: Lappin Voss McCluggage
HF: Zorko Brown Akermanis
FF: Daniher Lynch Cameron
R: Keating Black Neale
I: Bradshaw Dunkley Ashcroft Pike Power

In the end I decided that even Dunkley's still a new player in the grand scheme of things, he still has shown enough in the two years with us. Wanted to squeeze Brad Boyd in there but couldn't justify it. Leaving out Chris Scott was the hardest call probably.
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I like that team , a nice mix of players over the journey .
 

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3KZ is Football said:
I like your team, but if we were including Bears players, I would go in with two rucks and have Merrett in for Dunkley. In a team that has Voss, Black, Akermanis, Neale (all Brownlow Medalists) and Lappin and Power, Dunkley is surplus to needs.
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That team, while full of superstars could use a defensive minded mid though.
 
3KZ is Football said:
I like your team, but if we were including Bears players, I would go in with two rucks and have Merrett in for Dunkley. In a team that has Voss, Black, Akermanis, Neale (all Brownlow Medalists) and Lappin and Power, Dunkley is surplus to needs.
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Agree, and also, if we're including Bears players, you can swap out Cameron & replace with Capper for mine.

Just for the lol's as much as anything, but if he was in a team that actually kicked it to him, he was a very good forward.
 
Loyal Lion said:
Only positions I'd change is:

Bunton on the wing, Murphy ruck-rover, Wilson rover, Neale half forward.

The ruck is a weakness there. Stef Martin was serviceable, But Norm Brown should be ahead of him. Even Ron Alexander who played in the 70's - 80's & captained the side with aplomb, was far better than Martin IMO. He was a tough & fearless leader who looked after the little blokes. He was also a very good ruckman. I go back to 1974 for my Fitzroy days.
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Butch Gale was a famous tough ruck just before my time and had a fabulous reputation team of century Ruckman.
 
Loyal Lion said:
Only positions I'd change is:

Bunton on the wing, Murphy ruck-rover, Wilson rover, Neale half forward.

The ruck is a weakness there. Stef Martin was serviceable, But Norm Brown should be ahead of him. Even Ron Alexander who played in the 70's - 80's & captained the side with aplomb, was far better than Martin IMO. He was a tough & fearless leader who looked after the little blokes. He was also a very good ruckman. I go back to 1974 for my Fitzroy days.
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martinson may be older than me, but I started going to the football with my dad around 1967. Best memory from my early years was going to the 1971 Fog Game against Carlton at the Junction Oval.
 
Lazza16 said:
Butch Gale was a famous tough ruck just before my time and had a fabulous reputation team of century Ruckman.
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I saw Butch play when I was but a toddler sitting on the bannister on the Edinburgh gardens ground stand or on my uncle's empty tinnies when I was tall enough so I could get a better view.

I'm so glad I was born when I was. Just unprecedented memories of a time when things were so much simpler.

Butch was a legend at the Roys . As tough a nails . He also captained Victoria on one occasion so he was no slouch.

He died of a heart attack sadly at only age 56 when addressing the Fitzroy players before the opening round in 1987. Seriously ,what a way to go.

Butch achieved celebrity status a co commentator with Mike Williamson on Channel 7 for many years. When I was growing up you went to the footy , hopped on the tram or the train and got home in time to watch the footy replay on Channel 7 at 6 pm. Hopped round the corner to pick up the Sporting Globe which hit the streets around 6.30 with reviews of all the days games and the days racing ,and then tuned in to Pelaco Inquest ' on 7 at 7 ' where talking head ex players gave a rundown of each game.

What a life it was. It was exciting.
 
martinson said:
I saw Butch play when I was but a toddler sitting on the bannister on the Edinburgh gardens ground stand or on my uncle's empty tinnies when I was tall enough so I could get a better view.

I'm so glad I was born when I was. Just unprecedented memories of a time when things were so much simpler.

Butch was a legend at the Roys . As tough a nails . He also captained Victoria on one occasion so he was no slouch.

He died of a heart attack sadly at only age 56 when addressing the Fitzroy players before the opening round in 1987. Seriously ,what a way to go.

Butch achieved celebrity status a co commentator with Mike Williamson on Channel 7 for many years. When I was growing up you went to the footy , hopped on the tram or the train and got home in time to watch the footy replay on Channel 7 at 6 pm. Hopped round the corner to pick up the Sporting Globe which hit the streets around 6.30 with reviews of all the days games and the days racing ,and then tuned in to Pelaco Inquest ' on 7 at 7 ' where talking head ex players gave a rundown of each game.

What a life it was. It was exciting.
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First went to see the Roys in 66 the last year at Brunswick St Oval....great memories. Also couldn't wait for the the pink paper to arrive at the milk bar on Saturday night. It was mandatory to buy a box of Coconut Roughs to eat watching the telly. Family originated from Falconer St. Nth Fitz which ran into the park.
 

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3KZ is Football said:
martinson may be older than me, but I started going to the football with my dad around 1967. Best memory from my early years was going to the 1971 Fog Game against Carlton at the Junction Oval.
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I was there that day, around the wing area.
You had no idea what was happening after the ball left your area of vision.
Scores were relayed by the spectators, up and down the ground.
 
FromOldFitzroy said:
I was there that day, around the wing area.
You had no idea what was happening after the ball left your area of vision.
Scores were relayed by the spectators, up and down the ground.
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We were on the outer wing (DRY AREA).
 
Lazza16 said:
First went to see the Roys in 66 the last year at Brunswick St Oval....great memories. Also couldn't wait for the the pink paper to arrive at the milk bar on Saturday night. It was mandatory to buy a box of Coconut Roughs to eat watching the telly. Family originated from Falconer St. Nth Fitz which ran into the park.
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My Dad was from Holden St.
 
This discussion gets a little more interesting with the flag.

Chris Johnson, Harris Andrews, Darryl White.
Brandon Starcevich, Justin Leppitsch, Chris Scott.

Clark Keating, Michael Voss(C), Lachie Neale.
Simon Black, Hugh McCluggage, Jason Akermanis.

Charlie Cameron, Jonathan Brown, Luke Power.
Joe Daniher, Alistair Lynch, Craig McRae.

Shaun Hart, Dayne Zorko, Nigel Lappin, Josh Dunkley.
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Tossed up the ruck position, big O if he played in the flag and the last spot on the bench, Dunkley/M. Ashcroft/Berry/Adcock/Rich/Rockliff??

That is 8 from the 2024 side 14 from the 3Peat... go back2back and a few more force their way in.
 
M Malice said:
This discussion gets a little more interesting with the flag.

Chris Johnson, Harris Andrews, Darryl White.
Brandon Starcevich, Justin Leppitsch, Chris Scott.

Clark Keating, Michael Voss(C), Lachie Neale.
Simon Black, Hugh McCluggage, Jason Akermanis.

Charlie Cameron, Jonathan Brown, Luke Power.
Joe Daniher, Alistair Lynch, Craig McRae.

Shaun Hart, Dayne Zorko, Nigel Lappin, Josh Dunkley.
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Tossed up the ruck position, big O if he played in the flag and the last spot on the bench, Dunkley/M. Ashcroft/Berry/Adcock/Rich/Rockliff??

That is 8 from the 2024 side 14 from the 3Peat... go back2back and a few more force their way in.
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Mine would be Zorko to the backline, Ashcroft in and Starcevich out. It would take an exceptionally good player to push Ashcroft out IMO
 

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