Judd has gone past Ablett now

[The Donners]

Hodge has had injuries/lack of pre-season all year. Watch for him in his comeback game.

Yet he had 6 broken ribs, a shattered pelvis and a ruptured spleen on GF Day and came away with the Norm Smith...

Media tough, reality soft.

 

[candiehappy]

Not sure Podgey even understands bodily functions.

he talks bodily functions

 

[bourbons]

I didn't say Duddles was a bad player, just a poor investment by the Blues. He has managed to go past Ablett though.

A better player than Ablett is a poor investment

Just awesome stuff rainman

 

[azza_24]

Umm, when did Ablett ever go past Judd?

1 - 2 handball padding will only take you so far.

Yes!
Judd gets his own pill whereas Ablett has to feed off his superior midfield to give him so many blocks and pretty much just give the ball to him.

Judd>Ablett

 

[ChisBlues]

A better player than Ablett is a poor investment

Just awesome stuff rainman

he certainly is one clever boy this Rainman.

 

[The Donners]

Am I the only one who thinks Judd's influence on a game is very occassional these days?

Please look at the Fremantle and Hawthorn games and tell me why he was on the bench for lengthy periods in the final quarters when the game was in the balance.

 

[ChisBlues]

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Am I the only one who thinks Judd's influence on a game is very occassional these days?
Probably

Please look at the Fremantle and Hawthorn games and tell me why he was on the bench for lengthy periods in the final quarters when the game was in the balance
Every club rests their best players including Ablett.

 

[bls1984]

I don't post here much, but does anyone care what this Hodgepodge guy thinks?

Didn't think so.

spot on mate!

 

[Saint KFC]

Judd gets his own pill whereas Ablett has to feed off his superior midfield to give him so many blocks and pretty much just give the ball to him.

You do realise that's pretty much what happened at WCE, right? The entire midfield would frequently block and sheppard for Judd

 

[The Donners]

Am I the only one who thinks Judd's influence on a game is very occassional these days?
Probably

Fair enough, everyone sees the game differently. I find he gets a lot of "nothing" possessions. Brilliant against Collingwood's VFL team but can't say I've seen him like that at all this year. I'm not trying to be anti-Carlton. I think Carlton have quality, albeit inconsistent quality (like the Dons).

Please look at the Fremantle and Hawthorn games and tell me why he was on the bench for lengthy periods in the final quarters when the game was in the balance
Every club rests their best players including Ablett.

Not when the game is in the balance. Perhaps Alfred E. Neumann shouldn't stick so stringently to his pre-match regiment of when Judd or his teammates are going to come off. It's my opinion Neumann can't think on his feet.

 

[The Donners]

You do realise that's pretty much what happened at WCE, right? The entire midfield would frequently block and sheppard for Judd

I agree, hence Judd rarely gets tackled nor does it appear anyone plays on him... he's being freed by his teammates to do as he pleases.

 

[Monkey King]

A better player than Ablett is a poor investment

Just awesome stuff rainman

Come on, give Ray a break. He'd also prefer Renouf over Kreuzer

 

[Boxhead_31]

Hodge has had injuries/lack of pre-season all year. Watch for him in his comeback game with Boxhill.

For accuracy

 

[year of the cat]

The debate is over.

Gary Ablett averages more possessions, but Judd averages more clearances, inside50s, assists, contested possessions, and just about every other stat you care to mention.

Gary Handball Jr will still get the plaudits because of who his father is, and will continue to rack up 10 kick/30 handball games, but Judd is the better footballer for mine.

Just lucky then that no-one gives a shit what you think

 

[STC]

Good to see Geelong fans have managed to resist falling into the trap and arguing seriously.

You are absolutely correct hodgepodge, Judd is definitely better than Ablett.

 

[Hodgepodge]

Am I the only one who thinks Judd's influence on a game is very occassional these days?

Please look at the Fremantle and Hawthorn games and tell me why he was on the bench for lengthy periods in the final quarters when the game was in the balance.

He goes missing when the game is on the line. I don't think he had one effective disposal in that final term. His direct opponent had 12.

 

[conanthelibrarian]

How far are both of them behind Hodge?

Don't know about Hodge, but both are light years behind Cyril.

As for the thread title, I agree wholeheartedly, although I don't think Nathan or Luke Ablett ever passed Judd in the first place.

 

[chicachow]

Are Podge and Shotta related?

 

[Azzurri Blues]

Ablett has more 'up side' (remember that one flog?)

Absolute Rubbish.....

Judd would do much more than ablett if he were at geelong. Ablett could not do what Judd has done at Carlton.

No one can disagree with that....

Ablett stays home watching telly when he doesn't play. That tells you a lot about him as a leader and character. "I'm too competitive..." (WHATEVER)

If we were on the school yard picking teams, Judd would go before ablett 99% of time. The 1% would be cats supporters wanting Handball Jnr on their side so they could frolic in his man milk...

JUDD > AFL (bar turtle boy)

 

[ChisBlues]

He goes missing when the game is on the line. I don't think he had one effective disposal in that final term. His direct opponent had 12.

Sounds like you have changed your mind again Ray.
It's Ablett now is it
Ahhhh ray, you get dumber with each day.

 

[tw34k]

Absolution Rubbish.....

Judd would do much more than ablett if he were at geelong. Ablett could not do what Judd has done at Carlton.

No one can disagree with that....

I disagree with that. It's absolution rubbish

Ablett is better than Judd in the middle, and he is much much more effective going forward. Still a fair way ahead of Judd, couple of weeks out injured doesn't changed that, unless you're a numpty.

 

[cat in sydney]

I disagree with that. It's absolution rubbish

Ablett is better than Judd in the middle, and he is much much more effective going forward. Still a fair way ahead of Judd, couple of weeks out injured doesn't changed that, unless you're a numpty.

Exactly right. Judd puts in his first top-level game for the year (while Ablett is out injured), and all of a sudden everyone is back on the Judd bandwagon.

It was one game for crying out loud. When he outperforms Ablett several weeks running (while Ablett is actually on the field), then this thread can have some merit.

 

[Black Flag]

Ablett going home and not sticking with his mates is an absolute disgrace. I'd call for Judd's captaincy if he did that.

Forget who is the better player. Judd is a top clubman and leader. Ablett will never have that string to his bow like Juddy.

 

[tw34k]

Ablett going home and not sticking with his mates is an absolute disgrace. I'd call for Judd's captaincy if he did that.

Forget who is the better player. Judd is a top clubman and leader. Ablett will never have that string to his bow like Juddy.

That's it? That's what you're going with?

 

[Azzurri Blues]

It's absolution rubbish

it's long for absolute...