vinnie_vegas69 said:
Pavlich deserves a mention, definitely. But 2002, He didn't even play FB. That was the most puzzling AA decision I've ever seen.
-
AFLW 2024 - Round 7 - Pride Round - Chat, game threads, injury lists, team lineups and more.
Best Swing Men in the AFL
- Thread starter dogupya
- Start date
- Tagged users None
Pavlich deserves a mention, definitely. But 2002, He didn't even play FB. That was the most puzzling AA decision I've ever seen.
- Banned
- #28
Bradshaw was a great swingmen who could play either end, but Cam Mooney is probably the best because he can pinch hit in the ruck, defence and the forwardline.
And has white line fever!
And has white line fever!
The ultimate swinger.........Jesaulenko........you beauty!!!!!!!! Was 3rd in the Brownlow from 3 different positions and at 5' 11" kicked 115 goals in a season and kicked 7 goals in a GF. The first 2 times, as well as the 100 goals occurred during his first 4 seasons. Later on played played back, again coming 3rd in the Brownlow, and taking Leigh Matthews apart one day playing in the back pocket. Then Captain-Coached a premiership team playing in the centre. They won't swing better than this guy. But I suppose at 60 he can't play for us again!!! Pity, the way our team's he's still get a game!
- Oct 25, 2001
- 14,389
- 11,688
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- IOM Gyms, Preston Nth End
Des Headland anyone? Took a decent swing on the weekend
For the Pies we have a bunch of versatile players but the one who can change position and win us a game is Tony Rocca. Massive power forward, can split the ruck wide open for 10 mins bursts. Matchwinner in either role. I've seen him occasionally in defense (eg vs the Dogs for a bit), but I don't think he's ever picked up Browlow votes there.
For the Pies we have a bunch of versatile players but the one who can change position and win us a game is Tony Rocca. Massive power forward, can split the ruck wide open for 10 mins bursts. Matchwinner in either role. I've seen him occasionally in defense (eg vs the Dogs for a bit), but I don't think he's ever picked up Browlow votes there.
dogupya said:
well, by all accounts, he's still growing (around 6'2-6'3 now I think), and with the amount of midfielders we've been drafting over the past couple of years, I can see him playing a Goodes-style 'run anywhere, do what you like' role within the next 5 years.
he's tall enough to play KPP, he's quick/smart enough to play midfield and if we've drafted correctly, we'll be able to do whatever we want with him by the time he's 25
juddy_Like
Norm Smith Medallist
Hird by a country mile. playing in good or bad teams, tall or small.... the evidence is there over a ten year period.
end of discussion
behind him are embley, goodes, cornes and mark roo from the crows?
end of discussion
behind him are embley, goodes, cornes and mark roo from the crows?
David Neitz has played some great footy at both ends throughout his career. As did Gary Lyon.
Presti would be a gun CHF. OK maybe not.
Presti would be a gun CHF. OK maybe not.
PerthCrow said:
A swingman is someone who swings both ways, if you know what I mean *wink* *wink*. I nominate Hank Bulger.
In all seriousness though, Croad for us.
But my favorite would be Chris Grant, absolute champion and was robbed of a Brownlow.
Says alot about Sydney's team performances - their swing men are the likes of Mathews and Saddo, whereas other teams have the Hirds, Grants as their swing menmocaholic said:
Sydneys team performances?johnnyhoward said:Says alot about Sydney's team performances - their swing men are the likes of Mathews and Saddo, whereas other teams have the Hirds, Grants as their swing men
If anything it represents an even spread of talent?
Your boys of course are the pinnacle of team performances...and it reflects in a laughable/non existant trophy cabinet
adem yze has played everywhere in his career - from half back to wingman to midfielder to key forward.
cam bruce started as a half forward, became a tagger, now a midfielder.
david neitz has gone centre half back, centre half forward, and finished at full forward.
but james hird is the best swingman.
cam bruce started as a half forward, became a tagger, now a midfielder.
david neitz has gone centre half back, centre half forward, and finished at full forward.
but james hird is the best swingman.
mocaholic
Norm Smith Medallist
So.....happy to conveniently forget Goodes? The Saddo and Mathews comments were more py55takes (I HATE Mathews), but Craig Bolton could be a good forward if given more op.johnnyhoward said:Says alot about Sydney's team performances - their swing men are the likes of Mathews and Saddo, whereas other teams have the Hirds, Grants as their swing men
How many Hirds and Grants are there anyway? Just one at last count. No need to pluralise, you are not David Parkin.
*munches on the bait and swims away*
Hird is the best I have seen from this generation.
EJ Whitten would have been the best of his era.
Others to standout over the last 20 years or so, Neitz,Grant,Silvagni,Leppitsch,Archer,Pavlich,Goodes,T.Barker,A.Lynch,Pert.
EJ Whitten would have been the best of his era.
Others to standout over the last 20 years or so, Neitz,Grant,Silvagni,Leppitsch,Archer,Pavlich,Goodes,T.Barker,A.Lynch,Pert.
- Banned
- #43
When it comes to genuine versatility and the ability to play anywhere i would say -
1. Matthew Pavlich
2. Chad Cornes
3. Adam Goodes
1. Matthew Pavlich
2. Chad Cornes
3. Adam Goodes
Jabso
Brownlow Medallist
Nathan Buckley.
Travis Cloke and Pendlebury should be able to play a variety of positions too, especailly Pendles.
Travis Cloke and Pendlebury should be able to play a variety of positions too, especailly Pendles.
In no particular order:
Carey
Hird
Goodes
Grant
Chad Cornes
Pavlich
Riccuito - clearly becoming a goal kicker and still a star on the ball
Buckley - as above
Go Tige's
Carey
Hird
Goodes
Grant
Chad Cornes
Pavlich
Riccuito - clearly becoming a goal kicker and still a star on the ball
Buckley - as above
Go Tige's
jabso said:
.........as of last week.
Timmy from Thomastown said:
Yeah this is very recent but I certainly seem him playing as more of a goal kicker moving forward with spurts in the midfield.
Similar threads
