Universal Love Who is the best player who has played for the Melbourne Football Club since and including 2000? WINNER: Max Gawn

Who has been the better player for Melbourne?


  • Total voters
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  • Poll closed .

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Aaron Davey (2004-2013)
Debut: Round 1, 2004
178 games, 174 goals
  • Club B&F

Jack Watts (2009-2017)
Debut: Round 11, 2009
153 games, 143 goals


EDIT: Results (03/11/23):
  • Aaron Davey: 12 (100%)
  • Jack Watts: 0 (0%)
Aaron Davey advances to the next round. Jack Watts has been eliminated.
 
Round 1 - Jack Viney v. Matthew Whelan
Jack Viney (2013-present)
Debut: Round 1, 2013
196* games, 56* goals
  • Premiership player
  • Club captain
  • Club B&F


Matthew Whelan (2000-2009)
Debut: Round 4, 2000
150 games, 15 goals



EDIT (04/11/23): Results:
  • Jack Viney: 19 (95%)
  • Matthew Whelan: 1 (5%)
 
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Or Headless could be a complete dick hole and play off like for likes.

Green vs Bruce
Whelan vs Jetta
Fritsch vs Robbo
May vs Neitz
Woey vs Vince


You sick * Less
I think at least one of these will eventuate. :eyes:
 
Man I thought Davey vs Watts was a lot closer tbh. I loved Davey but Watts was so hated he ended up underated
Would have loved a Watts v Johnstone match up.
 
Man I thought Davey vs Watts was a lot closer tbh. I loved Davey but Watts was so hated he ended up underated
I think the results are underselling Watts, yeah, who I really liked. But I also think Davey had more impact overall.
 
I think the results are underselling Watts, yeah, who I really liked. But I also think Davey had more impact overall.
Davey got to play in a better team. I like Davey but Watts played his whole career in a dog shit team. He would have been remembered different if he played 2000-08 instead of 08-16
 
Watts in 16/17 was unreal, would bloody love him in our side now.
I definitely think he could have been tougher, but I don't reckon there's been another footballer in history who's had people focus on what he can't do more than what he can do that Watts. Majority of afl fans and even alot of Melbourne fans would say he sucked for his career. He was a good and very good player for alot of it. He was so poorly coached he never had a chance. Trac and Oliver can make millions a year, skill wise Watts put them both to shame
 

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Davey got to play in a better team. I like Davey but Watts played his whole career in a dog s**t team. He would have been remembered different if he played 2000-08 instead of 08-16
Agree Watts' career is undersold for sure. Finished top five in the B&F maybe 2016? Slot Watts in now instead of 2009 and it's a completely, completely different ball-game. Might be the best kick I've ever seen for Melbourne. Certainly top few.
 
Agree Watts' career is undersold for sure. Finished top five in the B&F maybe 2016? Slot Watts in now instead of 2009 and it's a completely, completely different ball-game. Might be the best kick I've ever seen for Melbourne. Certainly top few.
Also, on Watts, could play key forward, could play midfield, could play half back. Very versatile. Even did well in the ruck when required, I recall.
 
Funny the career arc of Watts and Davey how I felt about them. Started out loving Davey but was sick of him by the end (undisciplined frees/would always crack it when tagged), started out hating Watts and loved him by the end.
 
Also, on Watts, could play key forward, could play midfield, could play half back. Very versatile. Even did well in the ruck when required, I recall.
Also made lovely shorts, was good at swimming, liked birds. Could do everything, a real "man for the people".
 
Aaron Davey (2004-2013)
Debut: Round 1, 2004
178 games, 174 goals
  • Club B&F

Jack Watts (2009-2017)
Debut: Round 11, 2009
153 games, 143 goals


EDIT: Results (03/11/23):
  • Aaron Davey: 12 (92%)
  • Jack Watts: 1 (8%)
What a blockbuster match-up to come up first round. Both scored 300+ points in the 426.

I'd almost suggest to make a loser's bracket. Almost.
Also would've votes Watts
 
Might have missed some, but:

  1. David Neitz - 306 games
  2. Nathan Jones - 302 games
  3. Adem Yze - 271 games
  4. Steven Febey - 258 games
  5. Brad Green - 254 games
  6. James McDonald - 251 games
  7. Jeff White - 236 games
  8. Russell Robertson - 228 games
  9. Cameron Bruce - 224 games
  10. Tom McDonald - 210 games*
  11. Max Gawn - 203 games*
  12. Jack Viney - 196 games*
  13. Aaron Davey - 178 games
  14. Christian Petracca - 176 games*
  15. David Schwarz - 173 games
  16. Angus Brayshaw - 167 games*
  17. Lynden Dunn - 165 games
  18. Clayton Oliver - 162 games*
  19. Travis Johnstone - 160 games
  20. Neville Jetta - 159 games
  21. Christian Salem - 159 games*
  22. Colin Sylvia - 157 games
  23. Mark Jamar - 155 games
  24. Jack Watts - 153 games
  25. Alex Neal-Bullen - 153 games*
  26. James Harmes - 152 games
  27. Matthew Whelan - 150 games
  28. Jared Rivers - 150 games
  29. Andrew Leoncelli - 146 games
  30. Nathan Brown - 146 games
  31. Matthew Febey - 143 games
  32. Colin Garland - 141 games
Eh? Eh?

Players like James Frawley, Shane Woewodin, Daniel Ward, Paul Wheatley, Brad Miller just miss out.
Chris Heffernan a bit stiff too.
 

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