Andrew Crowell - Worst ever recruit ?

[MatteeG]

From the Panthers I'd have to say galloping Gordon Gatti. Played in a headband to keep the long hair back, old-fashioned ankle-high footy boots and had absolutely no idea. Looked like Tarzan, played like Jane.

He was a good substitute teacher though scoop- we never did a thing with 'Gats' in charge!

South have had a few doozies- Rodney Campbell?

[northernblue]

you are all way of the mark, the worst ever was wayne johnston from carlton to sturt!

[FlyingHigh]

Funny how all the dud recruits were fringe AFL players. The Eagles went through this in mid-90's too, before working out. like Centrals, that there is more value in country/VFL players aspiring to SANFL footy rather than those coming down to the "next best comp". Obviously this is a general statement, and some AFL recruits have been excellent for there clubs. All comes down to the persons character. Mind you, there are some fairly reasonable names mentioned on this thread.

[great dropkick]

For those that can remember. John Hayes was a pretty useless import from WA to Westies in the 70s, under Fos Williams. Even believe there was a bit of scuffle at training due to his high profile but useless input. Syd Jackson also a lemon when he came to Bays with Big Nick. Another ex Carlton boy Rod Galt sucked a few dollars out of Torrens.

[Coorong]

Rod Galt....used to watch him train at Carlton way back when.

One of those that could have been anything but just didnt have the passion.

[Mickyj]

For those that can remember. John Hayes was a pretty useless import from WA to Westies in the 70s, under Fos Williams. Even believe there was a bit of scuffle at training due to his high profile but useless input. Syd Jackson also a lemon when he came to Bays with Big Nick. Another ex Carlton boy Rod Galt sucked a few dollars out of Torrens.

Rod Galt yeah didnt he have Blonde hair.He left and they brought him back if im right .

[Coorong]

For those that can remember. John Hayes was a pretty useless import from WA to Westies in the 70s, under Fos Williams. Even believe there was a bit of scuffle at training due to his high profile but useless input. Syd Jackson also a lemon when he came to Bays with Big Nick. Another ex Carlton boy Rod Galt sucked a few dollars out of Torrens.

Rod Galt yeah didnt he have Blonde hair.He left and they brought him back if im right .

Something like that. Used to wear one yellow sock and one red one when he trained at Carlton. Always looked lazy and disinterested.