West vs Buckley

[Yze_13]

Buckey Was Good Years Ago Scott West is Better In These Days,

 

[doppleganger]

I agree Buckley has been better, but was merely stating that people are perhaps arguing the case West has performed at a higher level CONSISTENTLY throughout his career, where as Buckley has dropped significantly in the last 2 seasons.

that is simply due to being injured, and being asked to play differing roles

In every season of his career Buckley has averaged 20+ disposals, even in the last couple when he has split his time between midfield and forward, adding another string to his bow in that he can kick a bag of 6 to go along with 25 disposals now!!

West hasn't managed to average 20+ disposals every year he has played, West has actually played his best football in the last couple of years

Buckley is the most consistently brilliant player going around, he has done it more often then Voss, Hird, West etc. perhaps Hird has played some more brilliant games, but not as many as Buckley.

 

[Astro_]

that is simply due to being injured, and being asked to play differing roles

In every season of his career Buckley has averaged 20+ disposals, even in the last couple when he has split his time between midfield and forward, adding another string to his bow in that he can kick a bag of 6 to go along with 25 disposals now!!

West hasn't managed to average 20+ disposals every year he has played, West has actually played his best football in the last couple of years

Last 6 years for Scott West. I cant find the stats previous to 2000.

2006: 1st with 30.0 disposals per game (Goodwin with 28.2)
2005: 1st with 28.8 disposals per game (Hodge with 28.1)
2004: 1st with 27.4 disposals per game (Lappin with 25.8)
2003: 1st with 28.8 disposals per game (Buckley with 27.3)
2002: 1st with 27.1 disposals per game (Bell with 26.7)
2001: 3rd with 27.5 disposals per game (Bell with 28.3)
2000: 2nd with 29.0 disposals per game (Buckley with 30.1)

Totals:

2000: 667 in 23 games
2001: 606 in 22 games
2002: 488 in 18 games
2003: 633 in 22 games
2004: 603 in 22 games
2005: 633 in 22 games
2006: 719 in 24 games

4349 disposals since 2000 in 153 games at 28.4 disposals per game.

 

[doppleganger]

Last 6 years for Scott West. I cant find the stats previous to 2000.

2006: 1st with 30.0 disposals per game (Goodwin with 28.2)
2005: 1st with 28.8 disposals per game (Hodge with 28.1)
2004: 1st with 27.4 disposals per game (Lappin with 25.8)
2003: 1st with 28.8 disposals per game (Buckley with 27.3)
2002: 1st with 27.1 disposals per game (Bell with 26.7)
2001: 3rd with 27.5 disposals per game (Bell with 28.3)
2000: 2nd with 29.0 disposals per game (Buckley with 30.1)

Totals:

2000: 667 in 23 games
2001: 606 in 22 games
2002: 488 in 18 games
2003: 633 in 22 games
2004: 603 in 22 games
2005: 633 in 22 games
2006: 719 in 24 games

4349 disposals since 2000 in 153 games at 28.4 disposals per game.

yeah i know, i said west is playing his best football over the last couple of years!!

here is a link to west entire career
http://www.finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=522

here is a link to buckley's
http://www.finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1265

u will find that buckley has never dipped below an average of 20 disposals, West has twice

hence Buckley more consistent, and when at his best more damaging!

West an elite midfielder and a champion, buckley legend

 

[SCRAY72]

On pure skill and ability, I voted for Bucks.

Better poll would have been Ricciuto v Buckley.

 

[Footylover1]

On pure skill and ability, I voted for Bucks.

Better poll would have been Ricciuto v Buckley.

Ricciuto would that one pretty easy.

 

[doppleganger]

Ricciuto would that one pretty easy.

no he wouldn't

buckley is a better kick, and is able to find more of the ball
buckley lays more tackles, and wins more clearances
buckley kicks more goals
buckley is a better leader
buckley almost lead his team to a flag
whilst adelaide won a flag without roo, and he goes and gets himself suspended which cost them the 05 flag

buckley easily over ricciuto

ricciuto is better at elbowing blokes and getting suspended tho!!

 

[Footylover1]

no he wouldn't

buckley is a better kick, and is able to find more of the ball
buckley lays more tackles, and wins more clearances
buckley kicks more goals
buckley is a better leader
buckley almost lead his team to a flag
whilst adelaide won a flag without roo, and he goes and gets himself suspended which cost them the 05 flag

buckley easily over ricciuto

ricciuto is better at elbowing blokes and getting suspended tho!!

Are you saying that Mark Ricciuto is a dirty player?

 

[BoundforGlory]

Scott West purely based on consistancy over a longer period of time and the fact he has had hardly any injuries at all

That is the most ridiculous comment I have EVER heard!!!

COmparing Buckley the greatest & most consistant player in the last 20 years to West, is liek comparing Mohammad Ali to Anothony Mundine..

Please!!!!

 

[doppleganger]

Are you saying that Mark Ricciuto is a dirty player?

not dirty per se

but has got himself rubbed out for elbowing blokes in the head a few times, stupid perhaps!

 

[Dj Chriss]

I would like to see the stat of clangers made by the two of them. Yes West gets the ball, but how many times does he turnit over compared to a guy like Buckley?

 

[Papa G]

Buckley is a better player, but I reckon you'd rather play along side Scotty West as he wouldn't abuse you for not being as good as him.

 

[Footylover1]

Buckley is a better player, but I reckon you'd rather play along side Scotty West as he wouldn't abuse you for not being as good as him.

Or West wouldn't abuse you for not kicking the ball to him

 

[parrot]

Buckley is a better player, but I reckon you'd rather play along side Scotty West as he wouldn't abuse you for not being as good as him.

Valid point. There have always been question marks regarding Buckley's attitude towards his team-mates. It is better nowdays, but he was almost universally hated by his team-mates early in his career at Pie-land. The complete reverse is true of West.

 

[doppleganger]

Buckley is a better player, but I reckon you'd rather play along side Scotty West as he wouldn't abuse you for not being as good as him.

yeah in his early days buckley was frustrated that his team mates didn't work as hard and perform as well as he did, ever since he took on the captaincy this all changed and now he helps out players, pretty much an on-field coach these days

 

[doppleganger]

Or West wouldn't abuse you for not kicking the ball to him

why would the dogs look to give the ball to west when he doesn't kick the ball well!??

the dogs look to give the ball to gilbee at every chance possible, because he is their best kick, the oppostion often leave west alone because he doesn't use it that well.

buckley used to be like gilbee when he was played across HB, but he then went into the middle and won his own ball

Buckley holds the record for 170 clearances in a year

some people have no idea

 

[Footylover1]

why would the dogs look to give the ball to west when he doesn't kick the ball well!??

the dogs look to give the ball to gilbee at every chance possible, because he is their best kick, the oppostion often leave west alone because he doesn't use it that well.

buckley used to be like gilbee when he was played across HB, but he then went into the middle and won his own ball

Buckley holds the record for 170 clearances in a year

some people have no idea

Settle down, mate! I was having a joke at Buckley's expense.

 

[parrot]

Or West wouldn't abuse you for not kicking the ball to him

Or abuse you at the quarter time breaks. Inspiring stuff.

 

[Monkeyboy]

This poll is a little tighter than i would have thought. Must be plenty of Pies supporters voting!

 

[MinerBoy]

This poll is a little tighter than i would have thought. Must be plenty of Pies supporters voting!

A little tighter than I expected also. I would have thought Buckley would be miles in front.

Nothing against Westy - but come on people.

 

[Coin_Toss]

Or abuse you at the quarter time breaks. Inspiring stuff.

As far as I'm aware, I thought captains were allowed to berate their teammates if the situation allowed for it, sometimes you can only learn the hard way.

I have heard the stories too but most if it are myths. On the same note, now he has matured, since he was given the captaincy he hasn't been the same on field individual he used to be (or was branded to be in that respect).

What's that got to do with the comparison? Absolutely nothing!

 

[yulong]

Results highlight the avereage age of the bigfooty poster.

 

[Impartial Spectator]

West is good Buckley better.....by a fair margin.

 

[Mr Cannons]

Buckley because he can play defence, middle and attack.
West can only play middle, none the less is an awesome player that i respect very much.

 

[Nardz]

pfft...

Scott "i struggle to kick 40 metres" West being compared to Buckley?

what a joke

whats the next poll.....

Tarkyn Lockyer vs Chris Judd?