Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  10
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 25
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    32,363
    Post Thanks / Like

    Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    I think Hayden Ballantyne has the crown. I know Jetta hasn't done anything really, but HB is embarrassing in big games. I can't think of a worse big game playe ever. Am I missing someone or is it him?
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2006
    Posts
    10,327
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    HB is the modern day Milne in finals.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8,900
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Can't disagree but Rhyce Shaw still the king for mine.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Dogsville
    Posts
    12,807
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Yep Rhyce Shaw. Even has a medal named after him. Neon Leon another.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    32,363
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by 1eyedog View Post
    Yep Rhyce Shaw. Even has a medal named after him. Neon Leon another.
    Neon is a good call. Dropped for the rematch wasn't he too?
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8,900
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Common thread is they are nearly all small forwards. Very hard for small forwards in losing teams in tough finals.

    Been raiding the memory banks for a few more nominees; Zac Dawson, Raph Clarke, Cam Mooney, Des Headland, Beau MacDonald.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Posts
    10,137
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Cotchin, Deledio and Brandon Ellis are all batting 0 for 3 in finals. All have a decent body of work in the finals disappearing act.

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    Surf Coast
    Posts
    5,466
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    For me this is a glass houses thread, I could name many a Doggies player who failed to perform when it came to the big time for us and most players mentioned have it over us and have played in the big one.
    It's better to die on our feet than live on our knees.

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8,900
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by Sedat View Post
    Cotchin, Deledio and Brandon Ellis are all batting 0 for 3 in finals. All have a decent body of work in the finals disappearing act.
    Cotchin very good nomination.

    Quote Originally Posted by KT31 View Post
    For me this is a glass houses thread, I could name many a Doggies player who failed to perform when it came to the big time for us and most players mentioned have it over us and have played in the big one.
    Bulldog players aren't exempt. Who would you nominate?

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Inside the mind of Brian Lake
    Posts
    6,302
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Why is Zac Dawson still allowed to play in an AFL team?
    The fight is here; I need ammunition, not a ride.

  11. #11
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    8,900
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by Dry Rot View Post
    Why is Zac Dawson still allowed to play in an AFL team?
    It's very rare that I feel embarrassed for a player, but I wince whenever the ball is in his hands. He must have incriminating information on Lyon, followed him to Freo.

  12. #12
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    32,363
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by KT31 View Post
    For me this is a glass houses thread, I could name many a Doggies player who failed to perform when it came to the big time for us and most players mentioned have it over us and have played in the big one.
    Feel free to name them if they deserve the mentioned.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

  13. #13
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Dogsville
    Posts
    12,807
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    Neon is a good call. Dropped for the rematch wasn't he too?
    Sure was you'd be spewing wouldn't you.
    But then again, I'm an Internet poster and Bevo is a premiership coach so draw your own conclusions.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Posts
    32,363
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    RECORD BREAKING!!!

    Gary Rohan vs Leon Davis

    4 GF’s vs 4 GF’s

    16 quarters vs 16 quarters (480 minutes game time including time on)

    For

    24 Disposals vs 36 Disposals
    1 Goal vs 1 Goal
    2 Behinds vs 1 Behind


    We are watching the worst grand final ever player now. Congratulations Gary Rohan. We might never see such a spud like this embarrass themselves like this ever again. Historic.
    Rocket Science: the epitaph for the Beveridge era - whenever it ends - reading 'Here lies a team that could beat anyone on its day, but seldom did when it mattered most'. 15/7/2023

  15. Likes Sedat, EasternWest, Mofra, Rocket Science liked this post
  16. #15
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Parkville Medical Precinct
    Posts
    1,274
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Worst Big Game Player Ever?

    Quote Originally Posted by bulldogtragic View Post
    RECORD BREAKING!!!

    Gary Rohan vs Leon Davis

    4 GF’s vs 4 GF’s

    16 quarters vs 16 quarters (480 minutes game time including time on)

    For

    24 Disposals vs 36 Disposals
    1 Goal vs 1 Goal
    2 Behinds vs 1 Behind


    We are watching the worst grand final ever player now. Congratulations Gary Rohan. We might never see such a spud like this embarrass themselves like this ever again. Historic.
    Did as little as Buddy, but on $1.5 million less.
    Footscray member since 1980.

  17. Likes EasternWest liked this post

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •