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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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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Hodge, Riewoldt, Murphy
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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    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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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Riewoldt, Hodge and Murphy
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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Morris, Murph, Boyd. never heard of the others.

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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Hodge, Riewoldt, Mitchell

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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    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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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Quote Originally Posted by Ozza View Post
    Hodge, Riewoldt, Mitchell
    Ditto.

    Who rates higher Murphy or Boyd?

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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Quote Originally Posted by Mantis View Post
    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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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Quote Originally Posted by Mantis View Post
    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.
    "You always own the option of having no opinion. There is never any need to get worked up or to trouble your soul about things you can't control. These things are not asking to be judged by you. Leave them alone" - Marcus Aurelius

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    Re: Rate the 2017 retirees

    Quote Originally Posted by Mantis View Post
    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.

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