By the numbers #9

[Bovo]

Going the double because it has been along time between drinks. So for anyone who has matured like an aged wine should get the reference....number 9...number 9....number 9....number 9.....number 9......

Alright let's crack on; Bruce Lindner, Tony Hall, Kym Koster (also wore 5), Tyson Edwards (also wore 37), Rory Sloane (also wore 31)

The big one may well be Sloane v Edwards. Right now, I can't go past Edwards who played over 300 games and played in two premierships. Never really got his deserved respect amongst the rest of the AFL, but was shadowed by the likes of Roo, Goody, McLeod etc. For mine he is up there with those three. Great legend of the club.

 

[Stiffy_18]

This is a tough one!

I loved Zooma but Sloaney for me. He has those intangibles and the leadership but Zooma was was of my favourites. Seriously underrated player through his entire career. It's surprising that such a great player never won the B&F.

 

[spenze]

This would have been a three way if Lindner had played all his career at Adelaide, hugely talented footballer. At the moment I reckon it is still Edwards just ahead of the Batman

 

[Glenno23]

Edwards right now.

The smother he laid in the 97 PF was important (but i think the kick was missing anyway)
but important nonetheless

Sloane a chance to overtake him... may need a flag though! make it happen Batman!

 

[1970crow]

As much as I love Sloane, he's not close to Zooma yet.

 

[mistylake]

Definitely Tyson. He made time stand still, was so calm and reliable.

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Sloane for me

Zoomer was a great player at our club however only 17 players have won the Blight medal at our club and he is one of them and is likely to win another before his playing time is up....

Either way it was a good choice for Zoomer to hand Sloane the #9

 

[Jars458]

Edwards by some margin...........at this stage

 

[cm_perfect]

At this stage of Sloaneys career, Tyson wins this in s canter.

 

[Team DJ]

Picked Tony Hall because he is one of my all time favourite players.
And has a pocket named after him. Tyson and Rory dont have that yet

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

At this stage of Sloaneys career, Tyson wins this in s canter.

But Sloane wins if you compare apples to apples

IMO Sloane's first 100 games is better than Zoomer's first 100 games

 

[The Sloane Ranger]

Picked Tony Hall because he is one of my all time favourite players.
And has a pocket named after him. Tyson and Rory dont have that yet

At his best an unbelievably amazing player

 

[cm_perfect]

But Sloane wins if you compare apples to apples

IMO Sloane's first 100 games is better than Zoomer's first 100 games

Didn't Tyson have 2 medals around his neck in his first 100 games?

Don't get me wrong, I rate Sloane highly but Tyson has him beaten by a couple lengths at this stage (IMO)

 

[haydo]

Didn't Tyson have 2 medals around his neck in his first 100 games?

Don't get me wrong, I rate Sloane highly but Tyson has him beaten by a couple lengths at this stage (IMO)

I dont think it should really matter about premiership medallions when comparing individual performances. Edwards was just in the right plac at the right time in 97-98
So many great players go through their careers without a premiership.

But with that said, Edwards gets my vote. Mr. Reliable. He was the Mike Hussey of Aussie Rules. Always so calm and reliable when going out onto the field. Never did anything over the top special, but was always always named in the best

 

[dogs105]

No bad players there.

 

[Damp Squarie]

That was hard.
Voted Rory only because he isn't underrated like Tyson was and should be a future captain IMO.

 

[Alex99]

Didn't Tyson have 2 medals around his neck in his first 100 games?

Don't get me wrong, I rate Sloane highly but Tyson has him beaten by a couple lengths at this stage (IMO)

So did Aaron Keating. Your point?

 

[cm_perfect]

And bless his Cotten socks [emoji106]

The comment was referring to the comparison of where they were both at over 100 games. Sloaney may have better stats over the 100 but my memory of Zooma was that his disposal was better than Sloaney. Add that plus a couple of medals and I have Zooma in front for the the by the numbers thread.
Another 100 or so games from Sloaney and I may change my opinion.

 

[Bovo]

So did Aaron Keating. Your point?

Technically one.....Ben Marsh the other. Both unbelievable players who probably should have got many B&F's except the fact that they were no good

 

[Kane McGoodwin]

Edwards over Sloane at the moment, but I suspect this will change.

 

[Alex99]

Technically one.....Ben Marsh the other. Both unbelievable players who probably should have got many B&F's except the fact that they were no good

See, I can not even remember Marsh playing in the GF.

 

[Bicks]

Not even close at this stage, Edwards easily, revisit in 4 - 5 years.

 

[Bovo]

See, I can not even remember Marsh playing in the GF.

Blight always likes an extra big fella;
97 - Rehn, Pathetic and Keating
98 - Rehn, Pathetic and Marsh

If it is any consolidation I don't think the 98 team remember seeing him either

 

[SES SA]

Blight always likes an extra big fella;
97 - Rehn, Pathetic and Keating
98 - Rehn, Pathetic and Marsh

If it is any consolidation I don't think the 98 team remember seeing him either

Might have needed the extra in 97 because Pittman was doing what he does and blanketing Stewart Lowe.

 

[hey shorty]

Edwards now, but in the next year or 2 that will change. Just ordered my new Crows jumper for Christmas with the number 9.