AFL Season 2023

[Dutchy]

Great to see so many South Aussies recognised, was a great watch for someone growing up with SANFL in the 80's.

Rapt for Corey Enright also, such a great human, some of the non publicised stuff he did for a family close to us was unbelievable.

[wenchbarwer]

not sure how many best and fairest Bruce McAvaney won?


But seriously,

305 games
Brownlow Medal: 2007
Norm Smith Medal: 2011
3x AFL Premiership: 2007, 2009, 2011
2x All-Australian Team: 2007, 2008

Won a Brownlow in a premiership season... greatness sometimes isn't just defined by awards. Which he won the most important ones. Norm smith, premiership and Brownlow. Bartel has achieved more than the players you mentioned. He was a excellent ambassador for our game.
Everyone who was inducted were great choices. All deserving

Weak attempt with the Bruce troll...

So, being an ambassador now gets you into the HOF? Winning the Brownlow is exactly the point I made comparing him with Priddis & Cooney, sometimes there's an anomaly to that gong. Didn't win the AFL MVP though, which is voted by your peers. He's barely won more personal awards.

The AA teams I'll give him, even if it's just 2. Premierships are the by product of playing in great teams, not being a great player. Cam Mooney is a 3 time premiership player, by your logic is he deserving of the HOF too? Also won an AA blazer.

[wenchbarwer]

Beaten to B&F by Scarlett, Ablett, Selwood, Hawkins, Danger...

The only knock on him for me is he shouldnt be inducted so quickly, but deserves it nonetheless

And I reckon they all deserve to be in the HOF. There's no shame being in the Hall of Very Good, which I reckon that's where Jimmy sits.

For Bartel to go in before someone like Dustin Fletcher is embarrassing.

[woodublieve12]

Beaten to B&F by Scarlett, Ablett, Selwood, Hawkins, Danger...

The only knock on him for me is he shouldnt be inducted so quickly, but deserves it nonetheless

And I reckon they all deserve to be in the HOF. There's no shame being in the Hall of Very Good, which I reckon that's where Jimmy sits.

For Bartel to go in before someone like Dustin Fletcher is embarrassing.

2× AFL premiership: 1993, 2000
2× AFL pre-season premiership: 1994, 2000
2× All-Australian team: 2000, 2007
Crichton Medal: 2000
1993 AFL Rising Star: nominee

One B&F and no MVP voted by his peers and no norm smiths. No brownlow. Same amount of all australians. Unsure how your argument stands up. But I'd definitely have no issue if fletcher went in. same as i don't have an issue with Bartel going in.

[woodublieve12]

not sure how many best and fairest Bruce McAvaney won?


But seriously,

305 games
Brownlow Medal: 2007
Norm Smith Medal: 2011
3x AFL Premiership: 2007, 2009, 2011
2x All-Australian Team: 2007, 2008

Won a Brownlow in a premiership season... greatness sometimes isn't just defined by awards. Which he won the most important ones. Norm smith, premiership and Brownlow. Bartel has achieved more than the players you mentioned. He was a excellent ambassador for our game.
Everyone who was inducted were great choices. All deserving

Weak attempt with the Bruce troll...

So, being an ambassador now gets you into the HOF? Winning the Brownlow is exactly the point I made comparing him with Priddis & Cooney, sometimes there's an anomaly to that gong. Didn't win the AFL MVP though, which is voted by your peers. He's barely won more personal awards.

The AA teams I'll give him, even if it's just 2. Premierships are the by product of playing in great teams, not being a great player. Cam Mooney is a 3 time premiership player, by your logic is he deserving of the HOF too? Also won an AA blazer.

No, but being a person who doesn't even play does. Again i am all for Bruce being inducted. Massive fan.
Bartel won a brownlow and a norm smith. Mooney didn't.
Did Geelong hurt you as a child??

[Corona Man]

It was a great night for SA football, last night. All very worthy inclusions in the HOF.

When they announced Leahy's name I had a thought that he was an old North player. It was interesting to hear of his pathway, back in those days. A very young league player for West, before moving to North. I am unsure if war years were involved, but I suspect so. I may have missed that part last night if it was mentioned. Then on to coach at Norwood. The other interesting piece to come out of Leahy's induction, was he lived at "Football House". I had never heard of this establishment. Does any one on here have any knowledge of this part of SA Footy history?

Sam Mitchell & James Bartel, no issue with them going straight in. Who from Hawthorn & Geelong will follow in time? FWIW - Hawthorn - Hodge, Franklin, then maybe a Lewis & Roughead. For Geelong - Ablett Jnr, Selwood, probably Hawkins, and by the time he is done J. Cameron too.

Bruce McAveny, richly deserved recognition. Can't help but think Gerard Whately has become the new Bruce.

Enjoyed Cory Enright's induction speech. I assume he is related to Bob "Blazer" Enright?

Michael Aish, probably the best balanced footballer I've seen.

Mark Williams, continues the family legacy. I'm no Port fan, but you've got to respect & admire the Williams families contribution to the game.

[wenchbarwer]

not sure how many best and fairest Bruce McAvaney won?


But seriously,

305 games
Brownlow Medal: 2007
Norm Smith Medal: 2011
3x AFL Premiership: 2007, 2009, 2011
2x All-Australian Team: 2007, 2008

Won a Brownlow in a premiership season... greatness sometimes isn't just defined by awards. Which he won the most important ones. Norm smith, premiership and Brownlow. Bartel has achieved more than the players you mentioned. He was a excellent ambassador for our game.
Everyone who was inducted were great choices. All deserving

Weak attempt with the Bruce troll...

So, being an ambassador now gets you into the HOF? Winning the Brownlow is exactly the point I made comparing him with Priddis & Cooney, sometimes there's an anomaly to that gong. Didn't win the AFL MVP though, which is voted by your peers. He's barely won more personal awards.

The AA teams I'll give him, even if it's just 2. Premierships are the by product of playing in great teams, not being a great player. Cam Mooney is a 3 time premiership player, by your logic is he deserving of the HOF too? Also won an AA blazer.

No, but being a person who doesn't even play does. Again i am all for Bruce being inducted. Massive fan.
Bartel won a brownlow and a norm smith. Mooney didn't.
Did Geelong hurt you as a child??

What are you, 10 years old? Jesus, champ, haven't heard "wit" like that since the last school drop-off...

Great you pointed out Fletcher's accolades. An actual B&F in a premiership year, no less. Yet, is still waiting for induction. Yet old Captain Ambassador gets in before him. Maybe he would be deserving in 5 or so year's time, when it's a slow year.

I'm not sure what Bruce has got to do with this. Being a god-tier commentator doesn't have much in common with being a very good footballer, which is what old Jimmy is.

[woodublieve12]

not sure how many best and fairest Bruce McAvaney won?


But seriously,

305 games
Brownlow Medal: 2007
Norm Smith Medal: 2011
3x AFL Premiership: 2007, 2009, 2011
2x All-Australian Team: 2007, 2008

Won a Brownlow in a premiership season... greatness sometimes isn't just defined by awards. Which he won the most important ones. Norm smith, premiership and Brownlow. Bartel has achieved more than the players you mentioned. He was a excellent ambassador for our game.
Everyone who was inducted were great choices. All deserving

Weak attempt with the Bruce troll...

So, being an ambassador now gets you into the HOF? Winning the Brownlow is exactly the point I made comparing him with Priddis & Cooney, sometimes there's an anomaly to that gong. Didn't win the AFL MVP though, which is voted by your peers. He's barely won more personal awards.

The AA teams I'll give him, even if it's just 2. Premierships are the by product of playing in great teams, not being a great player. Cam Mooney is a 3 time premiership player, by your logic is he deserving of the HOF too? Also won an AA blazer.

No, but being a person who doesn't even play does. Again i am all for Bruce being inducted. Massive fan.
Bartel won a brownlow and a norm smith. Mooney didn't.
Did Geelong hurt you as a child??

What are you, 10 years old? Jesus, champ, haven't heard "wit" like that since the last school drop-off...

Great you pointed out Fletcher's accolades. An actual B&F in a premiership year, no less. Yet, is still waiting for induction. Yet old Captain Ambassador gets in before him. Maybe he would be deserving in 5 or so year's time, when it's a slow year.

I'm not sure what Bruce has got to do with this. Being a god-tier commentator doesn't have much in common with being a very good footballer, which is what old Jimmy is.

Just champed me

You literally got the sooks on cause i disagreed with you. I agree, fletcher should be in too. And winning a B&F isn't higher than a brownlow or norm smith. Either way champ, i am pretty sure Bartel is a much deserving inductee...

[Eagles2014]

It was a great night for SA football, last night. All very worthy inclusions in the HOF.

When they announced Leahy's name I had a thought that he was an old North player. It was interesting to hear of his pathway, back in those days. A very young league player for West, before moving to North. I am unsure if war years were involved, but I suspect so. I may have missed that part last night if it was mentioned. Then on to coach at Norwood. The other interesting piece to come out of Leahy's induction, was he lived at "Football House". I had never heard of this establishment. Does any one on here have any knowledge of this part of SA Footy history?

Sam Mitchell & James Bartel, no issue with them going straight in. Who from Hawthorn & Geelong will follow in time? FWIW - Hawthorn - Hodge, Franklin, then maybe a Lewis & Roughead. For Geelong - Ablett Jnr, Selwood, probably Hawkins, and by the time he is done J. Cameron too.

Bruce McAveny, richly deserved recognition. Can't help but think Gerard Whately has become the new Bruce.

Enjoyed Cory Enright's induction speech. I assume he is related to Bob "Blazer" Enright?

Michael Aish, probably the best balanced footballer I've seen.

Mark Williams, continues the family legacy. I'm no Port fan, but you've got to respect & admire the Williams families contribution to the game.

Corey Enright is the nephew of Bob Enright, family all came from KImba. Corey seems like a ripping lad, no wonder as Bob was the nicest bloke going around (RIP Blazer).

[mots02]

RIP Matt Rendell

[Rik E Boy]

Beaten to B&F by Scarlett, Ablett, Selwood, Hawkins, Danger...

The only knock on him for me is he shouldnt be inducted so quickly, but deserves it nonetheless

And I reckon they all deserve to be in the HOF. There's no shame being in the Hall of Very Good, which I reckon that's where Jimmy sits.

For Bartel to go in before someone like Dustin Fletcher is embarrassing.

bwhahahahaha. No mate the only person you are embarrassing is yourself. Bartel is a gun get a clue. That's gotta be you right Daisy

regards,

REB

[Rik E Boy]

AFL Hall of Fame:

Sam Mitchell
Tom Leahy
Jimmy Bartel
Corey Enright
Michael Aish
Bruce McAvaney
Mark Williams

Graham Cornes be pretty pleased with himself as member of the selection panel, plenty of SA representative for once

Should be in the Hall of Very Good, not Hall of Fame. 1 Brownlow, 2 AA nods, one glorified best on ground medal. That's it for personal accolades. Career isn't any better than Cooney, Priddis or Woewodin, none of those are HOF worthy.

Surely this is a poor attempt at trolling??? This can't be serious.

Imp account with a piss week troll. I ******* hate school holidays.

[Dutchy]

RIP Matt

disappointing no acknowledgement by the Crows

[Jim05]

RIP Matt

disappointing no acknowledgement by the Crows

Yeah, some real good tributes from the football community but nothing from the Crows yet which is disappointing

[DOC]

They posted more than 6 hours ago.

[Dutchy]

They posted more than 6 hours ago.

nothing on their website

[DOC]

Twitter.

[MW]

RIP Matt

disappointing no acknowledgement by the Crows

Not the ideal time for point scoring against other clubs mate

[daysofourlives]

Interesting statement from Wubbsy that a Brownlow is a higher accolade than a B&F. You do realise the Brownlow is voted on by those same umpires that umpired the 2016 Grand Final
I think its an interesting argument, i certainly rate a B&F in a premiership season higher than a Brownlow, Brownlows are purely for midfielders and voted for by the very people we all claim have no fricken idea. B&F's can be won by anyone in the club. I think Gibson won 2 at the Hawks.
When you go to the other end of the spectrum at a struggling club where there is only one star and he racks up B&F's thats clearly no where near a Brownlow.
I think i would lean to rating Fletchers 2000 season better than Bartels 2007 season

[amber_fluid]

Interesting statement from Wubbsy that a Brownlow is a higher accolade than a B&F. You do realise the Brownlow is voted on by those same umpires that umpired the 2016 Grand Final
I think its an interesting argument, i certainly rate a B&F in a premiership season higher than a Brownlow, Brownlows are purely for midfielders and voted for by the very people we all claim have no fricken idea. B&F's can be won by anyone in the club. I think Gibson won 2 at the Hawks.
When you go to the other end of the spectrum at a struggling club where there is only one star and he racks up B&F's thats clearly no where near a Brownlow.
I think i would lean to rating Fletchers 2000 season better than Bartels 2007 season

Fletcher>Bartel