Opinion Could Lachie Neale be considered the GOAT if he wins the AFL treble?

[GC2015]

The AFL Treble

• The Premeriship Medal
• The Brownlow Medal
• The Norm Smith Medal

Only one man has done it in the history of the game - Dusty achieved this feat in 2017 and went on to put himself in the GOAT discussion by adding a further two premeiership and Norm Smiths added to his tally over the following three seasons. Just the one Brownlow for Dusty, though. As of right now, Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

appears to have a genuine shot at achieving this over the next week to add to the two Brownlows he already has.

It's probably not a stretch to suggest it's more impressive to win a Brownlow than it is to win a Norm Smith, but only one premiership won will obviously play against Neale in the GOAT discussion if he wins the treble this year. Then again, another Brownlow win tomorrow night means he equals the all-time record for most won by an individual (with Hadyn Bunton Sr, Dick Reynolds, Bob Skilton and Ian Stewart) and that's huge in itself.

Anywho. What are your thoughts?

 

[Fluro Boots]

Norm a long way ahead of a brownlow for mine.

 

[Catsnlakers]

He’s an all time great, but even if he achieves what you’ve mentioned he’s not in the GOAT conversation. I’m not sure he’s even a top 5 midfielder this century. Judd, Dusty, Danger, Ablett Jnr & Bont are all better players in my opinion.

 

[H00t]

Always seems to poll well in the Brownlow but he’s not even close to GOAT discussions as good as he has been.

 

[Bucking Bronco]

He's not the betting favourite, so we can say with almost certainty that he didn't actually have the best season this year, as the Brownlow is one of the rare betting markets that represents a competition that has already run its race.

Only umpire ineptitude could result in him winning this year, which is also what happened last year when he was given a 7% chance to win.

Just because someone erroneously wins an award (twice) that is determined by the most maligned and criticised figures in the sport, don't mean anyone's becoming the GOAT off it.

 

[Some Idiot]

He's not the betting favourite, so we can say with almost certainty that he didn't actually have the best season this year, as the Brownlow is one of the rare betting markets that represents a competition that has already run its race.

Only umpire ineptitude could result in him winning this year, which is also what happened last year when he was given a 7% chance to win.

Just because someone erroneously wins an award (twice) that is determined by the most maligned and criticised figures in the sport, don't mean anyone's becoming the GOAT off it.

Neale was streets ahead of every player in 2020, definitely wasn't an erroneous win that year.

 

[Cmarsh]

Remember, the Brownlow is an award determined by the much maligned umpires.

 

[Pistol Night]

Remember, the Brownlow is an award determined by the much maligned umpires.

Th Browmlow should be decided by polls in the Bigfooty game day threads. Players could get 3 votes and several death threats in the same match

 

[Underarm]

Would add worst triple brownlow medallist to his title as worst dual brownlow medallist. No mean feat.

 

[Warhorse]

Not in the top 50 players in the last 20 years. So no, not the goat

 

[Toffee Lion]

Not in the top 50 players in the last 20 years. So no, not the goat

You can't find a way to fit a dual brownlow medalist who has made three grand finals into the Top 50 from the last 20? I call BS.

I don't agree with the OP, I think it's comical to put him in any GOAT conversation but this is also a stretch.

 

[dean33]

Only thing he is GOAT of is shit tattoos.

 

[Toffee Lion]

Only thing he is GOAT of is shit tattoos.

Surely Libba has him beat.

 

[Daka]

Will always be a great player & I certainly rate Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

31

Ht

178cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

, I think he has improved to be more damaging but I still wouldn't put him up there with the best most damaging midfielders in the game.

And... I don't rate the Brownlow medal at all anymore, will not be watching it.

 

[PhatBoy]

The AFL Treble

• The Premeriship Medal
• The Brownlow Medal
• The Norm Smith Medal

Only one man has done it in the history of the game - Dusty achieved this feat in 2017 and went on to put himself in the GOAT discussion by adding a further two premeiership and Norm Smiths added to his tally over the following three seasons. Just the one Brownlow for Dusty, though. As of right now, Lachie Neale appears to have a genuine shot at achieving this over the next week to add to the two Brownlows he already has.

It's probably not a stretch to suggest it's more impressive to win a Brownlow than it is to win a Norm Smith, but only one premiership won will obviously play against Neale in the GOAT discussion if he wins the treble this year. Then again, another Brownlow win tomorrow night means he equals the all-time record for most won by an individual (with Hadyn Bunton Sr, Dick Reynolds, Bob Skilton and Ian Stewart) and that's huge in itself.

Anywho. What are your thoughts?

It’s a great achievement. It doesn’t mean he’s reached a level of output that others have.

 

[PhatBoy]

Only thing he is GOAT of is shit tattoos.

Oh yes, no footballer past or present has any claim to THIS title……

 

[Pistol Night]

Oh yes, no footballer past or present has any claim to THIS title……

Libba is the MJ of that

 

[Bucking Bronco]

Neale was streets ahead of every player in 2020, definitely wasn't an erroneous win that year.

Never said he wasn't. Was referring to last year and if he was to win it this year. He was considered an 80% chance to win it in 2020, and he did.

 

[jonnobackpocket]

Would add worst triple brownlow medallist to his title as worst dual brownlow medallist. No mean feat.

What a pathetic comment

 

[justlookingaround]

There's GOATs and there's GOTTs (greatest of their times).
Neale is a future hall of famer but I'm not sure he's quite an acronym.
I hope he gets a flag.

 

[PhatBoy]

Libba is the MJ of that

He also has some outstanding ones though in his defence

 

[Miluxx]

Most lions fans won't have him as the GOAT. I feel that's ridiculous. But anyone claiming he isn't top 50 of the last 20 years is just out and out stupidity.

 

[Aaron Reed]

Collingwood fans last year were talking up Nick Daicos something chronic about achieving the treble in 2024. But he isn’t even playing finals footy so I doubt he can do it. Probably will get it in 2025.

 

[Cleansweep17]

Nope because he still won’t beat Dustys 2017 season of:

Brownlow, MVP, Coaches award, Gary Ayres award, NS, AA, B&F and a flag.

It will never be beaten.

 

[Cleansweep17]

Most lions fans won't have him as the GOAT. I feel that's ridiculous. But anyone claiming he isn't top 50 of the last 20 years is just out and out stupidity.

If he gets a NS he’s clearly better than Bont