I think they’re thinking of Greg Broughton… I remember some great goal saving marks against Geelong. Was also disappointed when we moved him onto GC.
Your favourite obscure or random Fremantle players?
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Not exactly obscure, but I have to mention Andrew Wills in Freo's early years. If for no other reason than that his bald head meant that he was the one player who eastern states commentators could reliably identify correctly.
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Scott Jones. Was OK when he got to the ball but I reckon glaciers moved faster than he did
Hard to argue he’s obscure given he’s
the greatest player of all time - but Shane Parker was just the defenders defender. Would grab the pill, tuck it under the armpits and run it out of defence. Him kicking a goal in 2005 has to be one of my cherished Freo memories
the greatest player of all time - but Shane Parker was just the defenders defender. Would grab the pill, tuck it under the armpits and run it out of defence. Him kicking a goal in 2005 has to be one of my cherished Freo memories
Scotty Thornton - especially loved when he snuck forward and kicked a goal. I really rated him, the guy couldn’t put the meat on he needed to compete but I enjoyed watching him.
Clancee was great, the ability to think the ball 60m off a step, the big ass, great stuff.
Steven Koops was great entertainment early 2000’s. The fact he turned into the Mundy pick means he is a legend.
Craig Callaghan I rated, Drummy ruined him. He was a tough in and under mid not a forward pocket. Had a few injuries but under Neesham he was tracking nicely.
Clancee was great, the ability to think the ball 60m off a step, the big ass, great stuff.
Steven Koops was great entertainment early 2000’s. The fact he turned into the Mundy pick means he is a legend.
Craig Callaghan I rated, Drummy ruined him. He was a tough in and under mid not a forward pocket. Had a few injuries but under Neesham he was tracking nicely.
It irks me no end some of the attitude to Shane on forums/social media. For me he is still in our best 25-30 ever. Plenty remember the howler kick to Ben Hollands against Richmond but week in week out he was competing and beating some of the big guns of the league.
I think know the one you mean in 2005. Parker played on Fev and at the end of the day scored more goals than him. Pav kicked 7 or 8, but the Parker goal is the one I remember.
Not actual game time, but I also recall a press conference before one of Freo's first finals where they had Shaun McManus and Shane Parker as the original squad members finally getting a taste of finals. They asked Shaun if he was excited and he had a huge grin and an answer along the lines of "I'm just keeping a lid on it, but this guy is just going crazy." To which Parker cracked a smile. For mine, those two were the Jay and Silent Bob of Freo, with slightly fewer drug references. Probably.
And slightly more seriously, on clivenator's point, I'm pretty sure Parker lined up on both Gary Abletts, Matthew Richardson, Fevola (as mentioned already), Fraser Gehrig and I'm think Barry Hall. From memory he dodged going on on one with Tony Lockett - he just got the job of dropping back in front of Plugger. He wasn't flashy, but he was reliable, and relied on, for a decade or so.
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You’re right he didn’t play for Gold Coast after we cut him after playing 100 games for us.
I had him mixed up with Sam Collins whom we cut after 14 games.
Daniel Brandy was my first favourite player. Always thought he should have been the starting ruck.
Borderline?
Brendon Fewster, he had every attribute to be an star of the comp but just couldn't seem to get on the park.
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Yeah true, maybe not. I think when I coined the phrase we were in the glory days of Daniel Gilmore and co. Scotty was never quite that bad. Or maybe I’m just fondly remembering him beating Chomper Masten to the ground ball just after Masten got busted punching on at the bogan-piss-up fireworks that year.
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I'll continue on with another, how about old mate Tanner Smith?
freo84
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Joshua Simpson. Absolute livewire and looked like he brought so much energy.
Michael Brown, ole school meathead forward from Swan Districts.
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I'll like cop some flack, but was a fan of old Nick Suburban notwithstanding his penchant for concussing himself whilst laying tackles.
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Toia and Callaghan, two midget midfielders by today's standards, along with Burton did a very good job matching it with some of the best midfields in 1997.
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I liked Andrew Browne and thought he would be a gun for some reason.
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campaigner never played a game..
I suppose it said obscure.
Wonder what the little ****wit is up to these days.
Brady Grey. If only he had better skills… great attitude. Desperately wanted him to succeed, despaired every inevitable turnover.
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Yes he did. He came on as the sub once.
Then was promptly dropped and cracked the shits.
Loved watching Yarran play. His demise was just so sad.
I also think Casey Sibosado could have been anything.
