Hibberd v Hanley v Birchall v Walker v Malceski

[Ashton Agar]

Yes, those rebounding half back flankers. It's a position that absolutely fascinates me, as it has become so important in recent times. Hibberd had several 30 possession games all from half back. Who is the best of them is a question I've pondered many times, but I usually end up with Hibberd (bias might be involved!)

 

[Jaeger]

Yes, those rebounding half back flankers. It's a position that absolutely fascinates me, as it has become so important in recent times. Hibberd had several 30 possession games all from half back. Who is the best of them is a question I've pondered many times, but I usually end up with Hibberd (bias might be involved!)

The rest are all better than Hibberd IMO.

 

[The Jet]

1. Hibberd
2. Hanley
3. Birchall
4. Malceski
5. Walker

Is that order.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

Birchall a clear #1 imo. and I don't think that's bias

The rest are all pretty even but I'd take Hibbard on potential as the others are a bit older from memory

 

[Ashton Agar]

1. Hibberd
2. Hanley
3. Birchall
4. Malceski
5. Walker

Is that order.

Same, although I'd consider swapping Birchall to 2 and Hanley to 3.

Birchall a clear #1 imo. and I don't think that's bias

The rest are all pretty even but I'd take Hibbard on potential as the others are a bit older from memory

Yes, Birchall is a very classy player. I really like him, He'd go close to being my favourite player outside of Essendon, Monfries and Gumbleton.

Probably out of Gunston, Birchall and Tippett.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Based most recent form Hibberd, on track record Birchall, on the future Hanley.

 

[timtamWB]

Birchall is the best when left alone, but the others can all deal with a tag far better. I'd probably go:

1. Hibberd
2. Birchall
3. Malceski
4. Hanley
5. Walker

 

[Upgrayedd]

Birchall
Hanley
Walker
Hibberd
Malceski

 

[bombermick]

Birchall and Hanley are the best attacking players, but can be shut down reasonably easily. Walker is the worst of the 5 as a defender, but is a very good forward. Tough, but I'll go Birchall over Hibberd.

 

[WWSD]

Can't believe Corey Enright isn't even in the Poll. The best half back this decade.

 

[matt_bas]

Birch
Malcheski
Hanley
Hibberd
Walker

 

[The Bomb]

Can't believe Corey Enright isn't even in the Poll. The best half back this decade.

The poll would be to easy if Enright was in it. As it stands it is pretty tough to put it in order.

 

[Ambrosia]

Should Hanley really be considered an attacking half back anymore? He spends a lot of time on the wing and even spent some time in the middle and up forward.

 

[HolyWars]

Birch
Malcheski
Hanley
Hibberd
Walker

My list too.

 

[Balony_pony16]

Should Hanley really be considered an attacking half back anymore? He spends a lot of time on the wing and even spent some time in the middle and up forward.

I agree... Most people just consider him a backman as he was listed as such in Dreamteam/SC!!!

 

[KissKiss]

I agree... Most people just consider him a backman as he was listed as such in Dreamteam/SC!!!

I tried pointing that out to people all last year in discussions about AA. Didn't stop them. People just have him pigeon holed on the HBF seemingly without ever watching him play

 

[NUFC Tiger]

Birchall

 

[razaxp360]

Birchall all the way!

 

[matt_bas]

My list too.

Great minds
I just think Brich and Mal have been more consistent over a longer period.

 

[The_Fifth_Lizard]

Birchall would be first chosen by a lot of clubs. He'd be my number one also. I'd probably pick Hanley next. Malceski would follow and that leaves Hibberd and Walker. I'd have Walker ahead.

 

[Engimal]

1. Birchall
2. Hanley (too hard to split)
2. Malceski (too hard to split)
4. Hibberd
5. Walker

 

[Bobby_]

1.Birchall
2.Malceski
3.Hibberd
4.Hanley
5.Walker

Birchall seems like he's been around for so long but he's only 26 and is clearly the best of that lot imo.

 

[scaryness]

1. Birchall
2. Hibberd
3. Malceski
4=. Walker
4=. Hanley

 

[Bardo State]

I'd go Birchall just ahead of Malceski. Similarly Hanley over Hibberd after that.

 

[Ambrosia]

If I were picking a player it would be Hanley if I'm picking a HBF it'd be Birchall.