Gavin Brown or Paul Kelly

[Magpie Mick]

Gavin Brown and Paul Kelly two of the most courageous players in of the modern era. Here are some of the stats of the two, the stats show their achievements were very similar. I'll let you decide whose was the better player:

Gavin Brown (Collingwood)

1987-2000
254 Games
195 Goals
Captain 1994-1998
Collingwood Team of the Century
1990 Premiership Player (2 goals)
11 Games for the Big V
Victorian Captain
E.J. Whitten Player for the best player for Victoria 2
All Australian 3
Best and Fairest 3

Paul Kelly

1993-2002
234 Games
200 Goals
Captain 1993-2002
Swans Team of the Century (VC)
Allies Captain
All Australian 3
All Australian Captain 2
Brownlow 1
Best & Fairest 4

 

[hotpie]

Kelly.

 

[MarkT]

I just wish Mathews had left Brown on the wing or at least in the midfield.

 

[Bentleigh]

Kelly.

Truth speakth the man.

 

[Magpie Mick]

Truth speakth the man.

Just the stats, man...

 

[Lonie_from_50]

I am a Collingwood fan, but didn't have to really think about it

Paul Kelly...IMO he was a slightly better leader, and was more courageous. Brown was more versatile, but I would say Paul Kelly.

Great players comparison thread though!

 

[hotpie]

Truth speakth the man.

I rate Gavin Brown very highly but he couldnt kick to save himself, had numerous injury problems, and was played out of position for half his career.

Kelly had slightly better ball skills, was a better kick, and had a bit more pace. Brown was better overhead, and better at the physical stuff, and better defensive skills although they were both superb in close.

At least Rowdy's a Premiership player, and an inspirational one at that.

 

[Destructive]

Paul Kelly. The guy was inspirational to all in Red & White.

 

[Magpie Mick]

Paul Kelly. The guy was inspirational to all in Red & White.

As was Gavin Brown to all those in black and white.

 

[Stig O'Hara]

Both fantastic until injuries robbed both.
But Kelly's ability to play under duress,
while unfortunately Brown's gave way beneath him and lessened his impact.

 

[jimmy35]

Good call Mick. I see a few have given up on Rowdy but then again Kel's a champion as well. I am hard pressed to separate them myself , both have a few weaknesses but their strengths cover those ills to a large degree.
I think a few people forget how good Gavin was and although he had injuries concerns I am looking at this 'at their best' .......

..have to go with Paul Kelly , but it is a very close call . Closer than some would believe.

 

[mocaholic]

Kelly.

Yep.

Writing "Leaps and Bounds" and "From St. Kilda to Kings Cross" as well as being an Economics editor for The Australian adds to his versatility.





Actually, seriously, this is one of the more reasonable comparisons. I loved PK for doing the things he did and know that I'd feel the same way about Brown - and I have tremendous respect for him - if I was a Poi supporter.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

Paul Kelly.
Very inspirational player and one of my favourites to watch through the 90's. I remember a goal he kicked against North Melbourne where he took on and beat a couple of players in the pocket at the SCG. Itb was amazing. A tough hard footballer who I would love in my side.