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Of players that have played 50 games, Giles' W/L record is the 5th-worst of all time. The first 3 all played for StKilda in the 19th Century and the 4th played in Hawthorn's early years in the VFL.
There is no Bulldog in the top 20.
Edit: A fellow called Mal McBean, who played for Foostcray and StKilda between 1944-49, has an 8-1-50 record.Comment
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double postRocket 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'. 15/7/2023Comment
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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'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Cheers WD. They were dim, dark days. Some of those trips to Windy Hill or Moorabbin or the Lake Oval watching us get our pants pulled down were interesting cultural experiences. I reckon I went to the Lake Oval half a dozen times and never saw us get within ten goals.They say Burt Lancaster has one, but I don't believe them.Comment
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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'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Giles - you are an inspiration! When the chips are down hard core Ekers can always dredge up something from their bag of tricks.
THE ROLLED GOLD EKER
A dozen seasons in the system
Thirty games all told
He's plied his trade from Bourke to Queensland
As an Eker, he's rolled gold.
His first year was at Richmond
He was taken in the draft
They needed a back-up ruckman
I guess the die was cast.
He played a season in the twos
And he finally got the call
The number one had broke his leg
He vowed he'd give his all.
A guaranteed six game stint
He was eager to do well
But it wasn't the start he expected
It was the start from hell!
The game was only five minutes in
The ball was on the wing
He sprinted to the contest
But his hammy it went - ping!
Carried off on a stretcher
He was a sorry sight
But three months spent in rehab
Would see his hammy right!
His second year was stillborn
He was stranded in the stalls
Cos he missed the entire pre-season
With extremely swollen balls!
Eventually they subsided
And he hit the training track
But luck was not his long suit
And he did his flamin' back!
Straight back on the injury list
It was enough to make you cry
But the eker deep within him said :
" If you lie down mate - you'll die!"
So he took to re-hab like a duck
He exercised and persisted
In six weeks he got his back right
Just in time to be de-listed!
His manager was not dismayed
In fact he was quite upbeat
" Back-up rucks are hard to find
You'll suit the Dockers a treat! "
So he headed west to try his luck
And at first it all went well
He played an early game or two
But then it turned to hell
A late night out in Freo
Saw him eat some dodgy offal
And a severe bout of food poisoning
Saw him drop back to the WAFL
He made it back into the ones
An Eker to the core
But a shocker against the Doggies
And our hero was shown the door
Three years, two clubs, eight games he'd played
It wasn't a great start
But did our hero feel dismayed?
No, for as an Eker he had HEART! ! !
He was offered up as trade bait
And the Roos were quickly tempted
So taken by his attitude
From due diligence he was - exempted
He played the first month in the twos
Then Goldy had a fall
He waited patiently by the phone
But it didn't ring at all!
He'd hit rock bottom at this point
An unwanted second string
He thought of early retirement
But then kind fate stepped in
A late injury to Firito
(An almost un-heard of thing)
Saw him picked as a defender
He was promoted, he was IN!
He played six solid, sterling games
His stars they were aligned
But then fate intervened again
And he was undermined
A late night out upon the turps
Was spotted by a snitch
Who promptly spilled the beans to Scott
B'Jesus life's a bitch!
Back down to the twos again
He made another start
A true blue rolled gold Eker
He'd show the bastards heart!
He played another dozen games
In seasons five to eight
But then Norf ran out of patience
And he was shown the gate
Eight years in the system
Nothing much to show
He'd run right out of options
So, thought he'd give the bush a go
A year up counrty did the trick
It re-ignited spark
The Saints fell for his manager's schtik
Once more he had a start!
A rock solid pre-season
Saw him straining at the bit
This year was all or nothing
By Christ he'd make a hit!
He'd rack up loads of tackles
He'd knock-up taking marks
He'd even mow the coach's lawn
To help him get a start
His hard work was rewarded
With a late call up in June
But the Saints had hit rock bottom
Odds on to win the spoon
He played twelve games on the trot
A purple patch for him
But then he copped a mighty whack
And all the lights went dim
Concussion saw his season end
Retired on doctor's orders
He spent the two succeeding years
Up bush with Northern Borders
One final crack at the big time called
And to the Suns he went
A rolled gold Eker's tilt at fame
Is never, ever, spent
He played a season for the Suns
He fought, he paid his dues
But his season ended where it began
He was back down in the twos!
A rolled gold Eker tried and true
Salt of the earth and staunch
He's awaiting his manager's call
He's ready for next season's launch!
So don't belittle an Eker
Stop, think and you'll agree
He's sustained by dreams of glory
A lot like you and - me.
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"It's not about the destination - it's about the trip."Comment
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You're an artist Merantau."It's over. It's all over."Comment
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beautiful ode to eker merantau
an interesting stat on Sean Dempster
five Grand Finals – two in his time at the Sydney Swans, and three at the Saints.
not sure if that qualifies as eker but there must be a unique category. his tough no doubt having to go through so close but so much heartbreak. 221 gamesComment
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Dempster won one didn't he?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'. 15/7/2023Comment
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Dempster was in the 2005 swans GF. win having played only 22 games . he played 54 in total for the swansComment
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The truth will set you free,
but first it will piss you off. ... Gloria Steinem.Comment
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Vale Cameron Wood. 12 AFL seasons, 3 clubs, 88 games, 5 kicks a game average.
Solid eker numbers. Well played sir.Comment
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