What bugs me is that Brett James has not got nowhere near the hype or fanfare as Gavin Wanganeen.
They both played in two AFL premierships and one SANFL premiership.
Both have played over 300 games in the SANFL and AFL combined.
Both have captained sides that they were in.
Both have played state footy.
But of course for two possibly three reasons, Wanganeen gets two page spreads, a lavish testimonial dinner and now a portrait of him in todays newspaper.
Perhaps this thread can pay more of a tribute/recognition to another fine player in Collingwood/Crows and Norwood star Brett James.
Easy explanation why but James deserves just as much fanfare
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by spell_check » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:01 pm
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by heater31 » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:11 pm
Brett's Tesimonial did not go unoticed but the coverage was a bit Pissweak by the staff at the tiser (if they have any 
) at least half a page should have been written IMO
) at least half a page should have been written IMO
by Adelaide Hawk » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:22 pm
That's life. Some players are media darlings and the others just have to struggle. It has been going on ever since I started watching footy.
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by Footy Chick » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:23 pm
Easy answer really...
Gav played 300 AFL games
Gav is the first indigineous player to reach that milestone
Gav has a brownlow
Gav has been a proven performer throughout his distinguished career
Gav captained his AFL side
Gav played state footy when people still cared about it
If i've missed anything, feel free to add on...
Gav played 300 AFL games
Gav is the first indigineous player to reach that milestone
Gav has a brownlow
Gav has been a proven performer throughout his distinguished career
Gav captained his AFL side
Gav played state footy when people still cared about it
If i've missed anything, feel free to add on...
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by Aerie » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:25 pm
The fact that some players are brilliant (Wanganeen) and others are just good (James) has a lot to do with it as well.
by RustyCage » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:39 pm
The easy explanation is that he doesn't.
I'm gonna break my rusty cage and run
by Rik E Boy » Mon Jul 31, 2006 2:51 pm
Perhaps Brett does not deserve the same recognition as Gav but probably does does additional recognition of what has been a fine football career to date. Brett James is no Wangas but is a Redleg legend.
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by Macca19 » Mon Jul 31, 2006 5:26 pm
James has been an excellent servant of football for many a year. By large he is underrated, always has been.
But, in my opinion, you cant compare 300 AFL games to 300 SANFL games.
Gav is the first Aboriginal footballer to reach the 300 AFL game milestone, won a Brownlow (1 vote away from two), Club BnF, mulitple All Australian and club captain.
It is no surprise that he has been given more fanfare than James and in my opinion, so he should.
But, in my opinion, you cant compare 300 AFL games to 300 SANFL games.
Gav is the first Aboriginal footballer to reach the 300 AFL game milestone, won a Brownlow (1 vote away from two), Club BnF, mulitple All Australian and club captain.
It is no surprise that he has been given more fanfare than James and in my opinion, so he should.
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by mrjbeam1981 » Mon Jul 31, 2006 7:29 pm
Falcon Chick wrote:Easy answer really...
Gav played 300 AFL games
Gav is the first indigineous player to reach that milestone
Gav has a brownlow
Gav has been a proven performer throughout his distinguished career
Gav captained his AFL side
Gav played state footy when people still cared about it
If i've missed anything, feel free to add on...
Gav followed the Bays as a kid
legend has it he wouldn't leave his house without a bays scarf on as a youngster 
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by JK » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:16 am
Pretty sure he was a Norwood man mate, with Michael Aish his favourite player
by Aerie » Tue Aug 01, 2006 11:34 am
I thought he barracked for the Eagles. Lee Robson his fave. Eagle beanie worn at all times...
by U LEGS » Tue Aug 01, 2006 1:23 pm
Wasnt he a Port born and bred man?
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Re: Easy explanation why but James deserves just as much fan
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spell_check wrote:What bugs me is that Brett James has not got nowhere near the hype or fanfare as Gavin Wanganeen.
They both played in two AFL premierships and one SANFL premiership.
Both have played over 300 games in the SANFL and AFL combined.
Both have captained sides that they were in.
Both have played state footy.
But of course for two possibly three reasons, Wanganeen gets two page spreads, a lavish testimonial dinner and now a portrait of him in todays newspaper.
Perhaps this thread can pay more of a tribute/recognition to another fine player in Collingwood/Crows and Norwood star Brett James.
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"Baby on board". Why dont you put a sign on ur car saying "adult on board" or "car stereo in use"?
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by smac » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:36 pm
I have always thought Brett has an amazing ability to find the footy, but overused the handball a bit. Given the stats of the game on the weekend between Crows and West Coast (more handballs than kicks for the first time in an AFL match) perhaps he was just ahead of his time?
Anyone that plays 300 senior games at either SANFL or AFL level deserves a lot of credit IMHO.
Anyone that plays 300 senior games at either SANFL or AFL level deserves a lot of credit IMHO.
by cj_blacks » Tue Aug 01, 2006 3:43 pm
and if your bloody mark riccuto the state will do everything but have a public holiday for the toss
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