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Rate the 2017 retirees
I cannot remember a season when so many heroes of their clubs have retired. In no particular order:
Boyd
Probably Murphy
Johnson
Hodge
Watson
Riewoldt
Priddis
Mitchell etc
A few Brownlows and and Norm Smiths there.
Who are your top 3 retirees of 2017?
For me, Hodge has to be one and its difficult to leave Riewoldt, Murphy or Mitchell out. Difficult choice.
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If you kicked five goals and Tom Boyd kicked five goals, Tom Boyd kicked more goals than you.
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Riewoldt, Hodge, Mitchell.
Riewoldt is one of the most phenomenal players of all time, and totally changed what is expected of a power forward. His marking statistics are eye-popping and his work rate has been unparalleled.
There's a big temptation to say "but FLAGS" and put Hodge ahead, but no one in this generation has had the impact of Riewoldt.
Still a rape culture enabling scumbag, but a breathtaking footballer.
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Riewoldt, Hodge and Murphy
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Morris, Murph, Boyd. never heard of the others.
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Hodge, Riewoldt, Mitchell
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Riewoldt, Hodge, Murphy if he makes the call.
If not I'm nominating Stevie J. For no other reason than he's the only one with a footballing skill named after him.
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Originally Posted by
Ozza
Hodge, Riewoldt, Mitchell
Ditto.
Who rates higher Murphy or Boyd?
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Originally Posted by
Mantis
Ditto.
Who rates higher Murphy or Boyd?
Boyd is the more decorated player, but I think Murphy has been a slightly greater player overall in terms of his ability to influence games and influence & lead his team mates. Certainly if you consider the player who oppositions would be more wary of and plan to stop - Murphy would be the one.
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Originally Posted by
Mantis
Ditto.
Who rates higher Murphy or Boyd?
Murph is definitely the more aesthetically enjoyable footballer. I've certainly sworn at Boyd a lot more over the journey but he was an absolute champion for us.
Can't disagree with Riewoldt, Hodge and Mitchell as the top 3. Not sure how to split Hodge and Riewoldt though.
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Originally Posted by
Mantis
Ditto.
Who rates higher Murphy or Boyd?
Was talking about this last night.
Boyd has club B&F's, more AA selections and a premiership - but most would have Murphy ahead. Tough question.