Yep Ben Johnson is one of the best calls - one of the most underrated Magpies in my lifetime. We really miss that lethal left foot running all over the ground.
Leigh Brown - wasn't the best footballer ever but the role he filled was massive. Since 2011 when he retired, our efforts at recruiting that 3rd tall/2nd ruck type has been abysmal. Chris Dawes, Quinten Lynch and Jesse White has basically all had their careers ruined by the attempt. Brown was much more valuable to the team that his stats read.
Ryan Lonie - was born in the wrong time; if he were 10 years younger and playing today, he'd be one of the best back flankers in the league.
Shane Wakelin and Prestigiacomo - they were brick walls during the early 2000's. Presti would have to be another of Collingwood's all time underrated players.
Luke Ball - the type of guy you want around a footy club. Humble, friendly and a very good footballer. His decision to cross here in 2009 to me will go down as the last piece of the 2010 puzzle.
Leigh Brown - wasn't the best footballer ever but the role he filled was massive. Since 2011 when he retired, our efforts at recruiting that 3rd tall/2nd ruck type has been abysmal. Chris Dawes, Quinten Lynch and Jesse White has basically all had their careers ruined by the attempt. Brown was much more valuable to the team that his stats read.
Ryan Lonie - was born in the wrong time; if he were 10 years younger and playing today, he'd be one of the best back flankers in the league.
Shane Wakelin and Prestigiacomo - they were brick walls during the early 2000's. Presti would have to be another of Collingwood's all time underrated players.
Luke Ball - the type of guy you want around a footy club. Humble, friendly and a very good footballer. His decision to cross here in 2009 to me will go down as the last piece of the 2010 puzzle.