Opinion Rank these players in order from 1-6: Gary Ablett Jnr, Nathan Buckley,James Hird, Chris Judd, Dustin Martin, Michael Voss

[Shane Heard]

Such a pointless, stupid poll ..without Jimmy Bartel and M” The Velvet Sledgehammer” Lloyd.


Mark Mercuri

Mark Mercuri

Age

50

Ht

178cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.7

5star

K

10.6

4star

HB

8.1

5star

M

4.8

5star

T

1.7

4star

G

1.2

4star

No current season stats available

D

17.2

5star

K

9.4

4star

HB

7.8

5star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.0

3star

G

0.8

4star

was more skilled than Judd too ..I’ll give you the tip.

 

[STRONGandBALD]

And I don't rate your opinion, nor does any other non Richmond supporter who have been active in that thread.

But you were arguing with a blues supporter

 

[Fadge]

Arguing with blues supporters now. Lol, give it up Pendles isn’t a top end player this century.

Who's arguing? I've presented a case that is yet to be refuted. In any thread in which the case has been presented.

There are plenty who rate Pendlebury ahead of Martin.

 

[theasian]

1. Chris Judd
2. Gary Ablett Jnr
-------------------
3. Michael Voss
4. James Hird
5. Ben Cousins
6. Robert Harvey
7. Mark Riccuito
8. Adam Goodes
9. Dustin Martin
10. Scott Pendlebury
11. Simon Black
12. Sam Mitchell
13. Joel Selwood

Buckley?

 

[Headless]

1. Judd
2. Ablett jnr.
3. Voss
4. Hird
5. Buckley
6. Martin

Cheers!

 

[eaglespremiers]

Buckley?

Lost him in my list, lol.
Between Voss and Hird for me.
You could argue that Hird was better but I think Buckley-Hird-Cousins is a very close race IMO.

 

[eaglespremiers]

Who's arguing? I've presented a case that is yet to be refuted. In any thread in which the case has been presented.

There are plenty who rate Pendlebury ahead of Martin.

For what it's worth on Home and Away performance I rate Pendlebury as clearly better than Martin (as well as longevity).
But when I factor in Martin's finals performances (not taking anything away from Pendlebury's various finals performances) then I've given Martin the slightest edge. I think that they both fall somewhere in the 40-50 range in my mental GOAT list (which I've never properly mapped out before).

 

[Fadge]

I think that they both fall somewhere in the 40-50 range in my mental GOAT list (which I've never properly mapped out before).

Yep, that's where they both fall for me too.

But I've analysed each player season by season, inclusive of Finals performances, and Pendlebury is marginally ahead with 2 of the best 3, through to 12 of the best 20 seasons when comparing both players (data shared in an earlier post).

 

[jakson68]

I can see the future.
Soon there will be 25 pages of Dusty vs GAJ.

All completed by 6 posters.

 

[HeathySure]

Junior
Hird
Voss
Judd
Buckley
Dustbin who's body of work was elite for only about 6 years.

 

[STRONGandBALD]

Main arguements against Pendles is that he has never been the best player in the Comp.He is very good in all facets of the game, and ultra consitent but just lacks that extra 1% which makes you the best. He's never had a goal/game season nor averaged a 30 possesions per game season.

Very tough to rate these type of players, but i have him the tier below along with Robert Harvey, Black, Mitchell etc.

Pendles v Selwood would make a great thread. I’m a Selwood man.

 

[Predator35]

Martin
Judd
Ablett Jnr
Voss
Hird
Buckley

 

[The 747]

Gary Ablett Jnr - the best player
Dustin Martin - the best player in big games
Chris Judd - the second best player
Michael Voss - the second best player in big games
James Hird - best of the rest
Nathan Buckley - second best of the rest

No disrespect to any though.

This thread should ban that poster straight away if it wants any chance of life.

 

[Juddernaut08]

1/2 Judd/Ablett

Gap

3/4 Voss/Buckley

Hird

Gap

Martin

Dusty's brownlow year is as good as anyone's on this list. 2 B&F awards is a glaring difference to the rest. All the rest had at least 5+.

He also has the least AAs.

 

[theasian]

I can see the future.
Soon there will be 25 pages of Dusty vs GAJ.

All completed by 6 posters.

Yep. It's time to move the Geelog vs Richmond banter here.

 

[Aristotle Pickett]

What years have I got wrong?

I personally Reckon GAJ is a clear #1, Judd a clear #2, then personal opinion to rank the next dozen or so.

Yes you overate Pendulbury, he's a good player with longevity but he's not an explosive matchwinner.

 

[theasian]

Pendles v Selwood would make a great thread. I’m a Selwood man.

It's definitely Pendles for me though.

What he has done is amazing. It's that lack of a top notch season which makes it diffuclt to rate him the top tier.

 

[STRONGandBALD]

Gary Ablett Jnr - the best player
Dustin Martin - the best player in big games
Chris Judd - the second best player
Michael Voss - the second best player in big games
James Hird - best of the rest
Nathan Buckley - second best of the rest

No disrespect to any of though.

This thread should ban that poster straight away if it wants any chance of life.

If you meant me I’m not gonna wreck it I swear. It’s a great thread. This will probs be my last post on this thread

 

[Shane Heard]

Lost him in my list, lol.
Between Voss and Hird for me.
You could argue that Hird was better but I think Buckley-Hird-Cousins is a very close race IMO.

Everyone forgets Kerr too.

In my mind he (along with Voss) is the most aggressive hardnut gun who could turn a game on its head with his relentless attack on the ball. A beautiful kick too.

 

[Shane Heard]

Yes you overate Pendulbury, he's a good player with longevity but he's not an explosive matchwinner.

Dyer would call him “ a very good ordinary player” lol

 

[theasian]

Everyone forgets Kerr too.

In my mind he (along with Voss) is the most aggressive hardnut gun who could turn a game on its head with his relentless attack on the ball. A beautiful kick too.

Shame injuries ruined him

 

[My Tilly]

Ablett Jnr
Hird
Judd
Voss
Buckley
Martin


People probably forget how great Hird was. Could play anywhere and his impact on influencing games was enormous.

 

[Shane Heard]

Shame injuries ruined him

Could’ve won 2 Brownlows easy if not for Cuz and Cox and Bec’s husband

 

[Shane Heard]

Ablett Jnr
Hird
Judd
Voss
Buckley
Martin


People probably forget how great Hird was. Could play anywhere and his impact on influencing games was enormous.

Hird…the ultimate utility player.

Anywhere on the ground ..any role ..he’d adapt in about 30 seconds

 

[dmt]

Ablett
Judd
Goodes
Selwood
Pendlebury
Fyfe
Danger
Mitchell
Dusty

Sorry don’t remember much about the others but I imagine all of them are better than Dusty and you probably left out better names such as Ricciuto, Cousins and Robert Harvey