Who will win the Madden medal in 08

[Kings Army]

Who will win this years medal??

 

[Big Nasty]

Harvey > Crawford.

 

[Mario the Lothario]

Winner - Harvey
Smoky - Bell

 

[Rosstickle]

I'd love to see Lappin win it.

 

[Mitchell Madness]

isnt the madden medal for retiring players who show the most off-field as well as on field, including in the media? if that is the case, it is Crawf hands down

 

[Jatz]

harvey

 

[Flashhh]

isnt the madden medal for retiring players who show the most off-field as well as on field, including in the media? if that is the case, it is Crawf hands down

The Madden Medal is just for on-feild yet there is an award in the ceremony for work in the community (Licuria won it last year).

Neitz may get up, holds all records at Melbourne, Club captain for 8 years, Coleman Medalist. Just a thought...

 

[a_fighting_fury]

Harvey. It'll be a shoe-in.

 

[scottwade]

Never hurts to actually know the criteria;

The Madden Medal is awarded for a player’s outstanding achievements on and off the footy field, displays of personal growth over their career, and community and charity endeavours.

Peter Bell.

 

[Mario the Lothario]

The Madden Medal is just for on-feild yet there is an award in the ceremony for work in the community (Licuria won it last year).

Neitz may get up, holds all records at Melbourne, Club captain for 8 years, Coleman Medalist. Just a thought...

Never hurts to actually know the criteria;

The Madden Medal is awarded for a player’s outstanding achievements on and off the footy field, displays of personal growth over their career, and community and charity endeavours.

Peter Bell.

Two very good posts.

Bell has firmed in my betting to be equal favorite with Harvey.

 

[fishguts]

West

 

[Marc Shmurf 3]

I was 4 years old when harvey played his first game

this is just a snap shot of what he has done

St Kilda Pre-season Cup winning sides 2008, 2004, 1996
Brownlow Medalist 1998, 1997
Leigh Matthews Trophy AFLPA MVP 1997
All-Australian Team 2003, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1992
St Kilda Football Club Best and Fairest Trevor Barker Award 1998, 1997, 1994, 1992
Michael Tuck Medalist 2004
E. J. Whitten Medalist 1996, 1993, 1992
St Kilda minor premiership side 1997
St Kilda Captain 2001-2002

Crawford next (His premiership/ T.V work has him as second favourite)

then Bell

 

[Magpie Mick]

What about Scotty Burns ?????????

 

[celtic_pride]

Carlton's Robert Harvey easily

 

[Saveloy]

What about Scotty Burns ?????????

what about him???? wouldn't mention his name in the same sentance as the other players nominated.

 

[Pie 4 Life]

what about him???? wouldn't mention his name in the same sentance as the other players nominated.

Scott Burns is clearly a cut above Mal Michael.

 

[Mario the Lothario]

Scott Burns is clearly a cut above Mal Michael.

Clearly.

Burns was a very good player and an outstanding football citizen.

 

[craizy4daisy]

Harvey by a mile.

 

[MinerBoy]

Ridiculous subjective award that tries to 'officially' label one great as greater than others of the same era. All their careers should be celebrated rather than awarding a single one with some type of career achievement award.

I seriously do not see the need for the award. FWIW - I think Harvey will probably win it.

 

[celtic_pride]

Ridiculous subjective award that tries to 'officially' label one great as greater than others of the same era. All their careers should be celebrated rather than awarding a single one with some type of career achievement award.

I seriously do not see the need for the award. FWIW - I think Harvey will probably win it.

I think the fact someone like Archer won in it in a year where greater players retired at the same time like Buckley and Hird means the award is bit of a joke IMHO.

 

[MinerBoy]

I think the fact someone like Archer won in it in a year where greater players retired at the same time like Buckley and Hird means the award is bit of a joke IMHO.

I agree. Archer was a good player and a great bloke. Shouldn't have received the award ahead of those two you mentioned. Likewise, it would be ridiculous to award it to one of those two ahead of the other. Both greats, and Archer too, in terms of their all round football contribution, I don't see the point in elevating one above the others.

 

[Strawbs]

I agree. Archer was a good player and a great bloke. Shouldn't have received the award ahead of those two you mentioned. Likewise, it would be ridiculous to award it to one of those two ahead of the other. Both greats, and Archer too, in terms of their all round football contribution, I don't see the point in elevating one above the others.

Ridiculous subjective award that tries to 'officially' label one great as greater than others of the same era. All their careers should be celebrated rather than awarding a single one with some type of career achievement award.

I seriously do not see the need for the award. FWIW - I think Harvey will probably win it.

Archer a great bloke? Belting forwards in the back of the head makes you a great bloke? Wow.
Agree that this award is stupid. For one thing they get celebrated their whole career. As if we need ANOTHER award for them. There is an obsession with comparing players. It's pointless.

 

[MinerBoy]

Archer a great bloke? Belting forwards in the back of the head makes you a great bloke? Wow.

You mean he isn't a great bloke because he was a backman who played like backman have been for 100 years? Wow.

It is commonly accepted that off the field Glen Archer is a great bloke and has done some wonderful things, earning him the admiration and respect of many. Not sure where your attitude towards him stems from.

 

[GetDimmaBack]

Scotty West will probably run second again...