- Aug 17, 2006
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There are plenty of people who are remembered as legends for their playing, coaching or managing careers at one or two clubs, but are there many you can think of who are absolute legends at three clubs (or more)?
Probably the ones that come to mind most readily are Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton, North Melbourne... probably worth brief consideration for helping save Sydney from extinction, but no), and Matthews (Hawthorn, Brisbane and worth legendary status IMO for the drought-breaking premiership at Collingwood).
I feel like Sheedy is worth a mention as the grandfather of GWS, alongside being an obviously legendary contributor at Essendon and Richmond. Then it gets hard. You could possibly put forward Neil Balme, especially if SANFL comes into consideration: he made an outstanding contribution for a long time at Collingwood, he's one of the architects of Geelong's recent success after decades in the wilderness, he's a hall of famer at Norwood and he's obviously revered at Tigerland. I'm actually really surprised that he doesn't appear to be a life member for Collingwood, or especially Geelong.
Any others?
Probably the ones that come to mind most readily are Barassi (Melbourne, Carlton, North Melbourne... probably worth brief consideration for helping save Sydney from extinction, but no), and Matthews (Hawthorn, Brisbane and worth legendary status IMO for the drought-breaking premiership at Collingwood).
I feel like Sheedy is worth a mention as the grandfather of GWS, alongside being an obviously legendary contributor at Essendon and Richmond. Then it gets hard. You could possibly put forward Neil Balme, especially if SANFL comes into consideration: he made an outstanding contribution for a long time at Collingwood, he's one of the architects of Geelong's recent success after decades in the wilderness, he's a hall of famer at Norwood and he's obviously revered at Tigerland. I'm actually really surprised that he doesn't appear to be a life member for Collingwood, or especially Geelong.
Any others?