Opinion Rank these players in order from 1-6: Gary Ablett Jnr, Nathan Buckley,James Hird, Chris Judd, Dustin Martin, Michael Voss
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It's new thread to carry on the dick measuring contest between Richmond and Geelong supporters from the Dusty threads.
Here, the Collingwood, Lions, Eagles, Carlton, Essendon fans can all join in.
They are the best of the best Midfielders who plyed their footy in the 21st Century.
They've won 8 brownlows and 6 Norm Smiths between them.
Gaz Jnr comes 1st and the rest you can throw a blanket over, hard to split.
It wil come down to leadership qualities, carrying your team over the line, Skills and toughness, performances in big games, indvidual awards etc.
Each of these six have their own claim to be the best.
Gaz jnr the most consistent and dominant over a long period, Buckley the most skillful and the best kick, Hird the most versatile, Judd the most explosive and probably had the highest peak. Martin, undoubtebly the best big game performer, Vossy the toughest and the best leader.
How would you rank them over their careers?
For me, I'm leaning towards.
1 Gary Ablett Jnr
2. Voss
3.Martin
4. Hird
5. Buckley
6. Judd
Here, the Collingwood, Lions, Eagles, Carlton, Essendon fans can all join in.
They are the best of the best Midfielders who plyed their footy in the 21st Century.
They've won 8 brownlows and 6 Norm Smiths between them.
Gaz Jnr comes 1st and the rest you can throw a blanket over, hard to split.
It wil come down to leadership qualities, carrying your team over the line, Skills and toughness, performances in big games, indvidual awards etc.
Each of these six have their own claim to be the best.
Gaz jnr the most consistent and dominant over a long period, Buckley the most skillful and the best kick, Hird the most versatile, Judd the most explosive and probably had the highest peak. Martin, undoubtebly the best big game performer, Vossy the toughest and the best leader.
How would you rank them over their careers?
For me, I'm leaning towards.
1 Gary Ablett Jnr
2. Voss
3.Martin
4. Hird
5. Buckley
6. Judd
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1. Ablett Jr
2. Judd
3. Voss
4. Buckley
5. Martin
6. Hird.
2. Judd
3. Voss
4. Buckley
5. Martin
6. Hird.
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1. Judd
The others sucked.
The others sucked.
Here's an example as to why someone like Pendlebury should be in there ahead of someone like Martin:
| Player/Season | Brownlow | AFLCA | AFLMVP | Club B&F | Finals Ratings | All-Australian |
| Martin 2017 | 1st (36 votes) | 1st (122 votes) | 1st | 1st | 90, 80, 90 | Centre |
| Pendlebury 2011 | Eq. 4th (24 votes) | 7th (79 votes) | 2nd | 1st | 95, 90, 90 | Wing |
| Pendlebury 2013 | Eq. 6th (21 votes) | 1st (96 votes) | 4th | 1st | 75 | Wing |
| Martin 2016 | 3rd (25 votes) | 3rd (90 votes) | 3rd | 1st | N/A | Bench |
| Pendlebury 2010 | Eq. 4th (21 votes) | Eq. 11th (61 votes) | 3rd | 2nd | 85, 85, 50, 90 | Bench |
| Martin 2020 | Eq. 5th (15 votes) | 15th (42 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 70, 85, 85, 100 | Forward Flank |
| Martin 2019 | Eq. 6th (23 votes) | Eq. 11th (71 votes) | N/A | 6th | 90, 75, 90 | Squad |
| Martin 2018 | Eq. 6th (19 votes) | Eq. 8th (70 votes) | 4th | 3rd | 90, 40 | Centre |
| Pendlebury 2012 | Eq. 11th (15 votes) | 9th (76 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 85, 85, 90 | Bench |
| Pendlebury 2014 | Eq. 11th (16 votes) | Eq. 5th (72 votes) | 6th | 1st | N/A | Bench |
| Pendlebury 2019 | Eq. 21st (14 votes) | 14th (68 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 85, 75 | Bench |
| Pendlebury 2015 | 15th (15 votes) | 9th (67 votes) | N/A | 1st | N/A | Squad |
| Martin 2015 | 7th (21 votes) | Eq. 12th (61 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 80 | Squad |
| Pendlebury 2016 | Eq. 15th (17 votes) | Eq. 12th (68 votes) | N/A | 1st | N/A | Squad |
| Pendlebury 2018 | Eq. 16th (15 votes) | Eq. 15th (62 votes) | N/A | 3rd | 50, 75, 75, 65 | Squad |
| Martin 2013 | Eq. 13th (16 votes) | Eq. 17th (58 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 75 | N/A |
| Pendlebury 2022 | 2 votes | N/A | N/A | 2nd | 85, 80, 85 | N/A |
| Martin 2014 | Eq. 20th (13 votes) | N/A | N/A | 3rd | 85 | Squad |
| Pendlebury 2020 | Eq. 11th (13 votes) | Eq. 13th (43 votes) | N/A | 2nd | 70, 60 | Squad |
| Pendlebury 2008 | 7 votes | N/A | N/A | 3rd | 80, 85 | N/A |
| Martin 2011 | Eq. 21st (12 votes) | N/A | N/A | 3rd | N/A | N/A |
| Pendlebury 2017 | Eq. 12th (15 votes) | N/A | N/A | 6th | N/A | N/A |
| Pendlebury 2009 | Eq. 14th (13 votes) | N/A | N/A | 6th | 10 | N/A |
| Pendlebury 2021 | 6 votes | N/A | N/A | 3rd | N/A | N/A |
| Pendlebury 2007 | 1 vote | N/A | N/A | 2nd | 80, 80, 40 | N/A |
| Martin 2010 | 6 votes | N/A | N/A | 4th | N/A | N/A |
| Martin 2012 | 5 votes | N/A | N/A | 10th | N/A | N/A |
Pendlebury has 3 of the best 5 seasons, 9 of the best 15 seasons, 12 of the best 20 seasons.
Ablett
Buckley
Judd
Martin
Hird
Voss
Buckley
Judd
Martin
Hird
Voss
Uhh no. Pendles is a level below these guys. Hes more in the Cotchin, Mitchell etc category. Hes in the elite category not the super elite.
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Main arguements against Pendles is that he has never been the best player in the Comp.He is very good in all facets of the game, and ultra consitent but just lacks that extra 1% which makes you the best. He's never had a goal/game season nor averaged a 30 possesions per game season.
Very tough to rate these type of players, but i have him the tier below along with Robert Harvey, Black, Mitchell etc.
Very tough to rate these type of players, but i have him the tier below along with Robert Harvey, Black, Mitchell etc.
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1. Chris Judd (7-15)
2. Gary Ablett Jnr (7-15)
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3. Michael Voss (15-20)
4. Nathan Buckley (20-30)
5. James Hird (20-30)
6. Ben Cousins (20-30)
7. Robert Harvey (25-35)
8. Mark Riccuito (30-40)
9. Adam Goodes (30-40)
10. Dustin Martin (40-50)
11. Scott Pendlebury (40-50)
12. Simon Black (45-60)
13. Sam Mitchell (50-70)
14. Joel Selwood (60-80)
2. Gary Ablett Jnr (7-15)
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3. Michael Voss (15-20)
4. Nathan Buckley (20-30)
5. James Hird (20-30)
6. Ben Cousins (20-30)
7. Robert Harvey (25-35)
8. Mark Riccuito (30-40)
9. Adam Goodes (30-40)
10. Dustin Martin (40-50)
11. Scott Pendlebury (40-50)
12. Simon Black (45-60)
13. Sam Mitchell (50-70)
14. Joel Selwood (60-80)
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1. Buckley - just a great
2. Judd - prime WCE was unstoppable - his best was the best theres ever been.
3. Voss - extra points for leadership
4. Ablett - the longest prime and racked up 30+ for fun but for me his out and out best not as good as a Buckley, Judd, Martin out and out best
5. Martin - great player
6. Hird - he was ok
2. Judd - prime WCE was unstoppable - his best was the best theres ever been.
3. Voss - extra points for leadership
4. Ablett - the longest prime and racked up 30+ for fun but for me his out and out best not as good as a Buckley, Judd, Martin out and out best
5. Martin - great player
6. Hird - he was ok
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They aren’t as good. I’ve been telling you this for a while now. But you’re still in denial.
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1. Dustin 'Normy' Martin
2.Gary Ablett Jnr,
3. Chris Judd,
4.Michael Voss.
5. Nathen Buckley
6. James Hird
2.Gary Ablett Jnr,
3. Chris Judd,
4.Michael Voss.
5. Nathen Buckley
6. James Hird
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Arguing with blues supporters now. Lol, give it up Pendles isn’t a top end player this century.
