" Could've Beens. "

[ledge]

Wasnt it JNRs ankles that forced him to give the game away?

[bornadog]

He was an elite kick and feed Templeton with a lot of perfect passes, he clearly shared a lot of his fathers genes. However he had none of his father's mongrel, none of his fanatical determination, he lacked toughness despite having some talent comparable to his father's. He had no taste for the physical contest. With this toughness he Could've Been.

Agree with the toughness side, but was still a skilled player that was above average, not a champion but more than a couldv'e been

[BornInDroopSt'54]

Agree with the toughness side, but was still a skilled player that was above average, not a champion but more than a couldv'e been

Yes I think you're right, in fact he is a legend, not just because he was a legend's son. However to me "could've been" means "if only", and if only Teddy jnr was hard at it (and not injured) he could've been recognised Australia wide for his real talents and helped Footscray even to get a premiership. Kelvin and he, you know.. were pretty awesome together.

[bornadog]

Yes I think you're right, in fact he is a legend, not just because he was a legend's son. However to me "could've been" means "if only", and if only Teddy jnr was hard at it (and not injured) he could've been recognised Australia wide for his real talents and helped Footscray even to get a premiership. Kelvin and he, you know.. were pretty awesome together.

Lot of couldve Beens played with them from 1978 to the early 80's, so premierships were a dream.

[craigsahibee]

Do I remember Plunkett having a good finals series at Carlton under Wayne Brittain?

Don't know about "series" but I seem to recall him picking up close to 40 possesions in a finals game.