Irrespective of how he and his team perform during the Finals (hopefully more than one!), Buddwah's position in the history of the game is assured.
From the time he started playing for the Hawks I was riveted by his unique talents. Throughout his career I have watched wide eyed at some of the things he has done - often I am just left laughing at the audacity.
Beyond his improbable goal kicking, he has always been a team guy. This has often been expressed through pack busting, knock ons and stunning field kicking. This year one of his tracer 40 metre passes nearly killed the Bloods' little Ollie Florent (the kid held it to his credit).
I am of course delighted he now plays for my mob. However, irrespective of who he played for, I would always look forward to watching any game he played in. I suspect most fans whatever our allegiances, feel the same.
He is a long way short of GASnr, but so is everyone else.