Ablett is the game's greatest ever midfielder

[joe444]

It hurts, but it's true.

He may be the best ever.

Certainly led us to 2007, back when disputing his greatness was fashionable.

 

[Beandip]

Best player in the comp - heck, he's not even the best in his family!

Nathan is a gun

 

[dockshark]

Up there for sure. The best in my lifetime are clearly imo Judd, Williams, Cousins, and Ablett. Of these Ablett is the best imo.

 

[hoianbulldog]

So you all think he is better than Leigh Matthews?

 

[Ando727]

So you all think he is better than Leigh Matthews?

I only saw the second half of Matthew's career, but I'd have to rank Ablett above him. Longevity is still to be determined though. Matthews played very well for a very long time.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Judd been his equal since 07, and was super-human in 04 and 06.

Was also an out and out gun mid from the second he set foot on an AFL field, didn't have three years skipping around on a HFF.

Judd also a better leader.

Has Abletts measure in my book. Not that that disgraces anybody.

 

[dajesmac]

Certainly the best I have seen. Dominates the game.

 

[Barnzy]

Judd been his equal since 07

Don't think so.

 

[PAFC_1870]

School holiday thread.

 

[pavilion103]

Judd been his equal since 07, and was super-human in 04 and 06.

Was also an out and out gun mid from the second he set foot on an AFL field, didn't have three years skipping around on a HFF.

Judd also a better leader.

Has Abletts measure in my book. Not that that disgraces anybody.

Lolwut?

 

[Skerret]

Judd been his equal since 07, and was super-human in 04 and 06.

Was also an out and out gun mid from the second he set foot on an AFL field, didn't have three years skipping around on a HFF.

Judd also a better leader.

Has Abletts measure in my book. Not that that disgraces anybody.

Champagne comedy.

 

[half_back_flank]

Has Abletts measure in my book. Not that that disgraces anybody.

You are in the very very small minority.

 

[Prem87]

2002-2007 Judd was on par with Ablett now IMO.

 

[Catswin12]

So you all think he is better than Leigh Matthews?

When his career is finished.. Easily.

 

[AG]

2002-2007 Judd was on par with Ablett now IMO.

Judd wasn't arguably the no.1 player in the comp in 02, 03 and 05. Judd 04 and 06-07 would be more believable.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Judd been his equal since 07, and was super-human in 04 and 06.

Was also an out and out gun mid from the second he set foot on an AFL field, didn't have three years skipping around on a HFF.

Judd also a better leader.

Has Abletts measure in my book. Not that that disgraces anybody.

Ablett is miles ahead of Judd, we will never get to see how good Judd could of been cause Worsfold ran him into the ground when he was struggling with his groin.

 

[Cap]

2002-2007 Judd was on par with Ablett now IMO.

I would have to disagree.

but we are talking about the elite level players here.

I would put Ablett above Judd who falls into the Hird, Voss, Roo Crawford level.......

so he is a champion but Ablett is better.

 

[Mephistopheles929]

Yes he is.

 

[deeman12]

Yes he is. Career may be shortened by this incredible burden he's carrying though.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

You are in the very very small minority.

Always happy for that to be the case on BigFooty.

 

[La Vache]

42 disposals, 17 CP, 7 clearances, 2 goals
40 disposals, 20 CP, 8 clearances, 2 goals.
44 disposals, 27 CP, 13 clearances, 2 goals.

Stats can lie but fair dinkum...

 

[djrossie16]

The greatest

 

[Wharf]

First ever player to achieve 3 consecutive 40+ possession games is an amazing achievement and could go 4 playing Brizzy next week.
Champion player and will be up right up there with the greatest midfielders of all time.

 

[Wish Wellingtons]

When he walked out on Geelong I really wanted to hate him. But when I see him play it is absolutely awe inspiring. So far ahead of the rest, Judd doesn't come close in my opinion.

 

[placebo]

Ablett is miles ahead of Judd, we will never get to see how good Judd could of been cause Worsfold ran him into the ground when he was struggling with his groin.

Yeaaaah...no. Medical professionals are against you on that, sorry bud.




On Ablett - Amazing.