The michael jordan - most marketable player in the AFL

[Goomba1973]

Agree with them except 00 to 05 - Jason Akermanis and add Buddy to 05 to 20.

Agree with Buddy being added, but I stand by Cousins, he was the pin up boy of the entire AFL at the time.

 

[HappyRed]

Mate take a hike, reread the thread and then realise there is no answer but “Dustin”.

You're entitled to your opinion, even if it is wrong.

 

[HAPPY BUDDHA]

You're entitled to your opinion, even if it is wrong.

Shush now. A vote for Martin is the only correct vote.

 

[Jcpdragonx]

If Fyfe was Victorian it would be him. He's currently second to Dusty

 

[Boomerfan99]

Oh if he'd consistently had years like 93 absolutely. I still remember the hype around him in the mid 90s. Greatly helped with a last name that commentators used to just announce he was doing something. 'MODRA'! And its use in everyday SA life when someone tried to catch a ball or something.

I remember when Modra was about to play his 100th game. And on the Footy Show, Sam Newman said I reckon "Tony Modra would have had his 100th at the Heaven Nightclub in 1992".

 

[RolandF1]

I remember when Modra was about to play his 100th game. And on the Footy Show, Sam Newman said I reckon "Tony Modra would have had his 100th at the Heaven Nightclub in 1992".

Lol I also remember Newman showing the Advertiser middle fold out celebrating the 100th game and saying, 'if he ever reached 300 I reckon they'll show his snag'.

 

[mr bagcroft]

If Fyfe was Victorian it would be him. He's currently second to Dusty

Too girly.

 

[PAFC_1870]

Buddy is the only one anyone can seriously mention in the last decade or so.

Dustys off field holds him outta this conversation...

Judds lack of success at Carlton holds him back too imo.

But that's being very picky... But in a way you need to be.

 

[HappyRed]

Shush now. A vote for Martin is the only correct vote.

The only vote if you are deluded and predisposed to hating Collingwood like most supporters are.

 

[HAPPY BUDDHA]

The only vote if you are deluded and predisposed to hating Collingwood like most supporters are.

Naaaw cry me a river. Name your most marketable over Dusty.

 

[Billy ray]

Matt Rowell

 

[ABSOLUTE MADMAN]

Buddy is the only one anyone can seriously mention in the last decade or so.

Dustys off field holds him outta this conversation...

Judds lack of success at Carlton holds him back too imo.

But that's being very picky... But in a way you need to be.

I would have thought that Buddy and Dusty have a fair but in common off field.

 

[Wardy09]

Picture Jordan running down the wing having to bounce the ball twice, then kicking a 50m goal on the run.... now picture Buddy dunking... one of these is unimaginable

 

[HAPPY BUDDHA]

Picture Jordan running down the wing having to bounce the ball twice, then kicking a 50m goal on the run.... now picture Buddy dunking... one of these is unimaginable

Which one? I can see both of those things happening.

 

[Wardy09]

Which one? I can see both of those things happening.

You can see Michael Jordan running flat-out and bouncing a sherrin twice?

 

[HAPPY BUDDHA]

You can see Michael Jordan running flat-out and bouncing a sherrin twice?

Sure. Guy was a natural athlete. Give him a week with that ball and he’d be killing it.

 

[Iason]

Picture Jordan running down the wing having to bounce the ball twice, then kicking a 50m goal on the run.... now picture Buddy dunking... one of these is unimaginable

Picture Mason Cox starting and contributing on an NBA Finals team. Now picture Mason Cox starting in a Grand Final.

One of these is unimaginable.

 

[Wardy09]

Picture Mason Cox starting and contributing on an NBA Finals team. Now picture Mason Cox starting in a Grand Final.

One of these is unimaginable.

Touche'

 

[Ron The Bear]

Why Dustin Martin is Australia’s most marketable athlete (paywalled)
Michael Warner
Herald Sun
December 6, 2020

The tatts, the trademark mohawk and football genius make Richmond superstar Dustin Martin the most marketable athlete in the country, experts say.

With a “vibe” likened to English soccer legend David Beckham, Dusty is quietly building a multimillion-dollar endorsements empire.

UK-based Supernova Entertainment boss Richard Beck, who has worked with Guns N’ Roses, INXS and Bruce Springsteen, said Martin was on the radar of some international advertising agencies.

"He is unique enough of a talent and character to become whatever he wants and attain success previously unheard of. Healthy food, lifestyle accessories, cars, tech, sports products, you name it. They are all about to open up to him. He’s that marketable."

 

[Topkent]

Why Dustin Martin is Australia’s most marketable athlete (paywalled)
Michael Warner
Herald Sun
December 6, 2020

What a wank of an article
Ben Simmons, Dan Riccardo, Steve Smith etc
Dustin Martin isn't even in the top 10 unless you're a Richmond nuffie.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

What a wank of an article
Ben Simmons, Dan Riccardo, Steve Smith etc
Dustin Martin isn't even in the top 10 unless you're a Richmond nuffie.

To be fair he should be way more marketable than any of them. They are all very bland stylistically.

 

[Topkent]

To be fair he should be way more marketable than any of them. They are all very bland stylistically.

What? Ricciardo is popular as hell. Simmons is a big media presence.
Smith's boring but he's the greatest since Bradman.

 

[Donakebab]

Why Dustin Martin is Australia’s most marketable athlete (paywalled)
Michael Warner
Herald Sun
December 6, 2020

Yeah international advertisers are going to use some tatt covered bogan with a s**t haircut from one of the most obscure sports in the world to sell tech products.

The only people who will lap this up are the same braindead *******s that have a subscription to the Herald Sun.

 

[Donakebab]

To be fair he should be way more marketable than any of them. They are all very bland stylistically.

Yeah but they all have much farther reach than Martin. A billion people would know who Steve Smith is, Martin doesn't even have cut through across all of Australia.

 

[AnEmptyChair]

Yeah but they all have much farther reach than Martin. A billion people would know who Steve Smith is, Martin doesn't even have cut through across all of Australia.

Except advertising experts point out in that piece that Dusty cuts through and is recognisable and popular in every state in Australia, which is rare for a domestic-based athlete.

That was a good article if you're interested in that kind of thing. It's interesting that one or the execs says that he's starting to get attention from international agencies, which is remarkable in itself given the limited reach of the AFL.