The team of 2000 - 2017

[Forward Press]

Morris isn't a fullback so why would he be battling Rutten, Michael, Lake, Glass, Scarlett or Fletcher?

Whether you like it or not he will be classified with these defenders. He isn't a small defender, he isn't a rebounding half back flank, you cannot invent a category just to shoehorn your team's player in.

 

[GeelongFTW]

Whether you like it or not he will be classified with these defenders. He isn't a small defender, he isn't a rebounding half back flank, you cannot invent a category just to shoehorn your team's player in.

we can try

 

[Monkster]

Whether you like it or not he will be classified with these defenders. He isn't a small defender, he isn't a rebounding half back flank, you cannot invent a category just to shoehorn your team's player in.

Well he certainly beats 0 time AA Michael, averages more disposals, more marks, and more tackles.

Also beats Darren Glass in the same categories to get in as a third tall defender given you would likely have Lake and Scarlett as your FB and CHB.

 

[Monkster]

Surely Pav gets a run... carried his team for 10 years! Criminally underrated outside WA.

Agree with that

 

[Forward Press]

Well he certainly beats 0 time AA Michael, averages more disposals, more marks, and more tackles.

Also beats Darren Glass in the same categories to get in as a third tall defender given you would likely have Lake and Scarlett as your FB and CHB.

Great. So he's better than Mal Michael.

But thinking he's superior to Darren Glass is lulzworthy. He won his last AA playing as the third tall, if you like harping on about AA so much. And if you're measuring defenders by disposals and marks then Joel Bowden would be GOAT.

 

[Monkster]

Great. So he's better than Mal Michael.

But thinking he's superior to Darren Glass is lulzworthy. He won his last AA playing as the third tall, if you like harping on about AA so much. And if you're measuring defenders by disposals and marks then Joel Bowden would be GOAT.

Harping? I've mentioned it once!

 

[Stan_Darsh72]

plenty of decent defenders not being mentioned.
Rutten, Bolton, Michael, Milburn, Gibson, Lake, Cornes, Wilson, Glass.
Scarlett, Leppa & Fletcher take the top billing for the past 17 years.

Not to mention Sam Fisher too

 

[Bollox]

Surely Pav gets a run... carried his team for 10 years! Criminally underrated outside WA.

First half of career..magnificent. Champion stuff.
Second half of career was an almost identical return as Drew Petrie as a comparison. From about 2008/09ish onwards he wasnt the same force. Had about one and a half seasons out of 7-8 that might be considered back to his best and AA quality.

Nothing against Petrie, but the second half of Pav''s career was a tad underwhelming considering his talent, and how he played in his early-mid 20's.

 

[theasian]

1st Team

B. C Johnson D Glass M Scarlett
HB C Enright J Leppitsch A Mcleod
C M Voss S Black A Goodes
HF J AKermanis N Riewoldt S Johnson
F L Franklin M Lloyd S Milne
R D Cox C Judd G Ablett
I/C L Hodge S Mitchell N Buckley B Johnson

2nd Team

B D Wirpanda B Lake J Gibson
HB N Lappin A Rance S Burgoyne
C J Selwood S Pendlebury J Bartel
HF B Harvey W Tredrea J Hird
F E Betts M Pavlich P Chapman
R B Lade M Ricciuto B Cousins
I/C B Goddard L Hayes D Swan J Roughead.

 

[theasian]

Just for a comparison with teams of the previous decades.
( Note- A player has been included in only one era.)

1980-1999 Team

B A Mckay S Silvagni G Ayers
HB G McKenna G Jackovich G Wanganeen
C R Flower G Williams P Matera
HF T Watson W Carey G Ablett Snr
F J Dunstall T Lockett P Daicos
R S Madden R Harvey J Platten
I/C P Roos P Kelly D Jarman J Hird

1960-1979 Team

B B Doull D Dench G Southby
HB K Murray T Whitten F Bourke
C K Greig I Stewart W Schimmelbusch
HF K Bartlett R Hart M Blight
F A Jesaulenko P Hudson L Matthews
R G Farmer R Barassi B Skilton
I/C P Knights B Cable D Tuddenham J Nicholls

 

[Son_Of_God29]

B: Enright Scarlett S.Burgyone

HB: McLeod Leppitch Hodge

C: Akermanis Black Judd

HF: S. Johnson Franklin Goodes

F: Milne Lloyd Betts

R: Cox Voss Ablett

Int: S.Mitchell J. Bartel N. Buckley M. Pavlich


Let me know what you think of this?

 

[Son_Of_God29]

1st Team

B. C Johnson D Glass M Scarlett
HB C Enright J Leppitsch A Mcleod
C M Voss S Black A Goodes
HF J AKermanis N Riewoldt S Johnson
F L Franklin M Lloyd S Milne
R D Cox C Judd G Ablett
I/C L Hodge S Mitchell N Buckley B Johnson

2nd Team

B D Wirpanda B Lake J Gibson
HB N Lappin A Rance S Burgoyne
C J Selwood S Pendlebury J Bartel
HF B Harvey W Tredrea J Hird
F E Betts M Pavlich P Chapman
R B Lade M Ricciuto B Cousins
I/C B Goddard L Hayes D Swan J Roughead.

In Your 2nd Team was Lade a better ruckman than Ottens?

 

[sobrave]

In Your 2nd Team was Lade a better ruckman than Ottens?

Thats because he was

 

[threesixpio]

This has been done a few times already but I like your team. One thing I will say is I think Sam Mitchell HAS to be in. My reasoning:

• Been the best player (5 B&F's, 8 times top 3) in the side that won the most premierships.
• Most Brownlow votes of any player (tied with GAJ)
• Most disposals of any player
• Most clearances of any player
• Only player top 4 for contested AND uncontested ball
• Top 5 for Coaches votes
• One of the best finals players
• Most 30+ disposal games of any player (both in finals and not)
• One of the best ball users despite getting it more than anyone
• etc, etc.

Can also play at half back every now and then. Biggest issue with Sammy is that he didn't kick goals

 

[threesixpio]

Michael Voss and Sam Mitchell should be among the first picked IMO.

Oh man - missed that Vossy wasn't there. That's a criminal offence

 

[threesixpio]

Without ever being considered critical enough to win an individual award or medal.

If you're looking at a hard fought finals game where you need something special it is very hard going past him. He saves his best for the big moments and time and time again he lifts and plays anywhere you need him to.

Over a whole season you might have a point though

 

[HairyO]

First half of career..magnificent. Champion stuff.
Second half of career was an almost identical return as Drew Petrie as a comparison. From about 2008/09ish onwards he wasnt the same force. Had about one and a half seasons out of 7-8 that might be considered back to his best and AA quality.

Nothing against Petrie, but the second half of Pav''s career was a tad underwhelming considering his talent, and how he played in his early-mid 20's.

8 years a champion not enough? Fyfe has had 2 years so clearly he doesnt get a look in even as an emergency...

Pav Roo and Buddy are 3 who deserve to be there.

 

[Steinfreo]

Can any of you remember a time your best forward had a day out against Macpharlin? I cant remember a time when an opposition forward got the better of him. There might be times, but honestly he was so reliable to the point of being a given.

Some stats guru might prove me wrong but Macpharlin is so underrated in my opinion.

 

[Son_Of_God29]

Can any of you remember a time your best forward had a day out against Macpharlin? I cant remember a time when an opposition forward got the better of him. There might be times, but honestly he was so reliable to the point of being a given.


Some stats guru might prove me wrong but Macpharlin is so underrated in my opinion.

no doubt Macpharlin was quality but does he get in these teams ahead of Scarlett or Glass

 

[Milux]

Barry Hall is soooo underrated...

Hall '00 - '11: 639 Goals, 3.2 Goals a game
Franklin '05 - '17: 801 Goals, 3.2 Goals a game

I'd have Hall over Richo.

I'd also have Swan over Black but thats just my bias

Your bias? Your delusional more like it.

 

[carnthedons]

Can any of you remember a time your best forward had a day out against Macpharlin? I cant remember a time when an opposition forward got the better of him. There might be times, but honestly he was so reliable to the point of being a given.

Some stats guru might prove me wrong but Macpharlin is so underrated in my opinion.

Hurley kicked 6 in 2012

Inb4 hurr durr the druggzzzz

 

[Sttew]

no doubt Macpharlin was quality but does he get in these teams ahead of Scarlett or Glass

No. So many talented footballers would miss out on selection in this team

 

[Sttew]

B: Enright Scarlett Glass
HB: McLeod Leppitch Hodge
C: Akermanis Mitchell Judd
HF: S. Johnson Riewoldt Goodes
F: B Johnston Lloyd Franklin
R: Cox Voss Ablett

Int: Black Ricciuto Buckley Pavlich
Emerg: Bartel, Swan, Ottens, Michael

 

[Halftimehero]

B: Enright Scarlett Glass
HB: McLeod Leppitch Hodge
C: Akermanis Mitchell Judd
HF: S. Johnson Riewoldt Goodes
F: B Johnston Lloyd Franklin
R: Cox Voss Ablett

Int: Black Ricciuto Buckley Pavlich
Emerg: Bartel, Swan, Ottens, Michael

You reckon Ottens has been the second best ruckman in this period?

 

[Son_Of_God29]

Thats because he was

The Only things Lade bettered Ottens in over his Career was kicks and marks per game, and the differences were negligible - but everyone has there own opinion and respect yours.

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