When fit, is Matthew Broadbent up there as one of the great half backs in the modern game?

[HotSausage69]

As you may or may not be aware, young Matthew Broadbent has suffered debilitating injuries over the past few seasons, and he's almost become the forgotten man down at Port Adelaide. I think we as an AFL collective have been too quick to write him off and often forget what he is capable of. This is a man that can roost home a big goal from 50 with his raking leg, he often was seen smashing them from downtown with ease. But his leg is not his only defining quality, Matthew is also a brilliant defensive player. In one game in 2014, he had a league record 14 defensive aerial smash fists in a game against eventual premiers Hawthorn. This highlights that he is prepared to work hard both ways.

And on top of all this, he is a ripping lad. I've had the pleasure of meeting him some time ago and from what I can remember he was nothing but pleasant.

I tell you what, when Matthew makes his way back on to the park this season, look out. He is an absolute weapon and I for one can't wait to see what he can produce in 2019. When on song, in my opinion he's nearly the best half backer in the game.

 

[HotSausage69]

WHO'S PUMPED TO SEE MATTY BACK OUT THERE???

 

[Doctor Feel]

This is just HugeJohnson alias. Disregard.

 

[Milanista28]

yes

 

[beema limapep]

no.

 

[Southerntakeover]

Why limit it to the modern game?

 

[Benny78]

Definitely one of the greatest half backs in the modern game when he's up there

 

[SizeMatters]

who?

 

[kozi]

Matthew Broadbent is the best player I’ve ever seen

 

[PostPaolo]

A true generational talent, can't think of any half-back ever who can kick a long goal.

 

[KeilorUnder9s]

I thought he was delisted?

 

[Heaps of fun]

I believe that Broadbent can make his way back to sixth-ish best half-back in the league.

 

[OhhhhhCyril]

i Don’t know who that player even is..

So no.

 

[markm106]

I wouldn’t have thought so.

 

[chickentendies]

Can't wait to punch darts with Broadie post game again

 

[eaglespremiers]

Jarrad Waite is disappointed that his retirement has seen him no longer considered the player to have the most potential in the AFL.

 

[Knox Harrington]

Oh lord no.

 

[Richard Pryor]

He's no Zac Dawson

 

[CaptchaProofBot]

Garry Lyon, one of the great hairybacks...yeah
Jason Dunstall, one of the great silverbacks...yeah
Matthew Broadbean, one of the great halfbacks....hmmmm...pull the other one..

 

[exxcessivve]

Certainly going to be interesting to see what he and Hartlett can do after other Port defenders have earned a place in the team

 

[CaptchaProofBot]

Lady Godiva, one of the great barebacks.
Tom Brady, one of the great quarterbacks.
Moby Dick, one of the great humpbacks....(was he a humpback?)
Quasimodo, one of the great hunchbacks.
War and Peace.....one of the great paperbacks.

Matthew Broadbean, hmmmm....not worth a nickelback.

 

[goodie23]

 

[00Stinger]

a YOUNG 28 year old who has no All Australians, no best and fairests and is relatively unknown outside of West Horsham.

Yeah, he is a star

 

[adammania9]

Better than McLeod

 

[Goldust]

As you may or may not be aware, young Matthew Broadbent has suffered debilitating injuries over the past few seasons, and he's almost become the forgotten man down at Port Adelaide. I think we as an AFL collective have been too quick to write him off and often forget what he is capable of. This is a man that can roost home a big goal from 50 with his raking leg, he often was seen smashing them from downtown with ease. But his leg is not his only defining quality, Matthew is also a brilliant defensive player. In one game in 2014, he had a league record 14 defensive aerial smash fists in a game against eventual premiers Hawthorn. This highlights that he is prepared to work hard both ways.

And on top of all this, he is a ripping lad. I've had the pleasure of meeting him some time ago and from what I can remember he was nothing but pleasant.

I tell you what, when Matthew makes his way back on to the park this season, look out. He is an absolute weapon and I for one can't wait to see what he can produce in 2019. When on song, in my opinion he's nearly the best half backer in the game.

Are you Matthew?

And no you are not one of the best!