150 Heroes Named

[Mono 455]

Didn't Carl Ditterich play for the Saints?

And:

Farmer - freo

Woeowedin - the filth

Wilson - F'scray

Moore - the filth

Alves - North

Gerard healy - sydney

etc

etc

[Mono 455]

Unbelievable !

In nearly 40 years of watching the Dees I don't think I've come across a less talented footballer .

As I said, when you are picking 150, a lot are not stars, so there is going to be lots of different opinions.

(At least Tilbrook didn't get a gong!)

[dazzledavey36 55,360]

i wud have had simon godfrey in before paul hopgood!

[Rogue 585]

I'm really surprised with some of the inclusions.

Some inclusions have shocked me, but I liked most. I guess I'm surprised that many of the 'modern day' players that I've watched have made the list, but - as with most things - I suppose being fresh in the memory helps.

Damn just noticed Stephen Tingay.

One of my all-time favorite players.

One of his marks, running back with the flight of the ball, is etched into my memory forever.

[Eastie Boyz 0]

And:

Farmer - freo

Woeowedin - the filth

Wilson - F'scray

Moore - the filth

Alves - North

Gerard healy - sydney

etc

etc

They didn't play 200 games for their other club though.

I've always known Ditterich as a Saint. Never knew he played for Melbourne

[Jarka 767]

Unbelievable !

In nearly 40 years of watching the Dees I don't think I've come across a less talented footballer .

..and his footballing skills vastly outweighed his personality as well.

A truly bewildering decision, perhaps WJ could clarify this hero for us.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,387]

Jack, excellent work. It would have demanded a large portion of your time, which I'm sure was never a consideration given the nature of the task, but I think it's important to recognise the efforts of those that contribute so selflessly to making the MFC a truly great club. (It probably helped that you may have seen most of those play... a little bird told me you were standing in the outer when McGinis kicked his first goal ).

There was no doubt Bluey Truscott was going to be named, but I was a little apprehensive about the likes of Sid Anderson (52 games) and Harold Ball who each played in two premierships. They didn't play 100 games, but premierships are rare and if you're good enough to play in two... the selection committee got it right.

I'm glad along with Ron Snr they were commerated in a manner fitting these greats of the club.

I'd also like to echo your thoughts about certain posters and their views of players. Such forums allow individuals the right to express their opinions, but with that right comes responsibilities. I'm a firm believer that constructive criticism is essential for improvement, but unfortunately most of the stuff written about players and their weaknesses is the stuff of paper tigers. Rather than sheltering behind the anonymity of a keyboard, such posters need to go out and get some perspective. Either they should pull on the boots themselves, help coach or manage a side or at the very least assist with umpiring. Cheap shots and particularly the vilification of players like Cam Bruce do nothing to further the credibility of certain individuals and indirectly attack the one thing we profess to love.

Well spoken'grazman'. I endorse your thoughts exactly. In my 150 heroes list I would have selected Geoff McGivern, Billy Deans, Stephen Icke,and another redhead in the Bluey Adams mould, Peter Walsh. Jamie Duursma and Kevin Dyson almost made it too. Who to leave out of the original list? Probably Paul Hopgood and Peter Rhode, but to leave out anyone else is almost impossible. I think the selectors got it right.

[beelzebub 23,383]

alas ..poor ol' Rodney didnt get a cap (

Arguably a total nutter.. but Im sure the words 'backwards step" just weren't in his vocabulary..lol

But did he play passionately and with respect fot that jumper...I think so.!!

Watching him go at apack was like watching an insane game of ten-pin !! lol

Yes...some ..curious , shall we say , choices in that 150 <_<

[Bobby McKenzie 2,387]

alas ..poor ol' Rodney didnt get a cap (

Arguably a total nutter.. but Im sure the words 'backwards step" just weren't in his vocabulary..lol

But did he play passionately and with respect fot that jumper...I think so.!!

Watching him go at apack was like watching an insane game of ten-pin !! lol

Yes...some ..curious , shall we say , choices in that 150 <_<

Have another look 'belzebub'. Rod Grinter is there! And deservedly too!

[WonnaJurah 5]

alas ..poor ol' Rodney didnt get a cap (

Arguably a total nutter.. but Im sure the words 'backwards step" just weren't in his vocabulary..lol

But did he play passionately and with respect fot that jumper...I think so.!!

Watching him go at apack was like watching an insane game of ten-pin !! lol

Yes...some ..curious , shall we say , choices in that 150 <_<

what are you on about rod grinters name is in there

[beelzebub 23,383]

what are you on about rod grinters name is in there

I'll just slink away and order those new glasses. Bugger read that list twice.. lol.

well that s good then...Happy Grinter got a gong

nurse.. NURSE !!!

where's my pills..

[WonnaJurah 5]

didnt connolly only play 80 games for us and he got in??

[deanox 9,989]

They didn't play 200 games for their other club though.

I've always known Ditterich as a Saint. Never knew he played for Melbourne

thats really not a surprise when you consider what you wrote in the other thread about the best players you've ever seen...lol

didnt connolly only play 80 games for us and he got in??

probably on the selection committee

[Eastie Boyz 0]

Haha yeah that's true.

Why isn't Andy Goodwin's name in there though!?!?!?!?!?!?

46 and still running around terrorizing kids!

[Forest Demon 4,681]

With lists like this there are always going to be differing opinions, and I think they have done a good job, BUT

In my opinion Travis Johnstone gave nothing to this club...had the talent to one of the best, and while having some good games should not be anywhere near this list with his lack of dedication and inconsistency.

[Yze_Magic 3]

Wait a second...

Paul Hopgood made the list, but Allen Jakovich didnt?

I thought April Fools Day was in April. My calender says its June.

[WonnaJurah 5]

wheres darren bennet?

[tooly 0]

NO RICKY JACKSON!

[grazman 7,451]

No David Beckham either... word from Team Beckham is that even though he's never played for the club he's terribly disappointed not to make the final cut and can't understand how he wouldn't be considered a hero!

[IvanBartul13 2,564]

Connolly deserved entry would have played 200 if injury hadnt intervened

[Eastie Boyz 0]

wheres darren bennet?

America

[Tassie Devil 28]

My mum - who saw all the 50's and 60's flags reckons Eddie Jackson was one of the best Dees she ever saw. She also wished she had married Jack Mueller instead she ended up with my father!

[Jaded No More 68,974]

Very strange that Nathan Brown didn't make the team, but some other ordinary players did.

In all my time watching the MFC, few players have shown as much passion or dedication as Brown has. He is really someone who embodies what football, and indeed our club, is all about.

Very surprised he didn't make it but someone like TJ did.

[jackson45 1]

Shame Melbourne Shame!!!!!!!! No Ricky Jackson?????? WTF. Greatest forward pocket ever..............I can't believe it

[Jarka 767]

Very strange that Nathan Brown didn't make the team, but some other ordinary players did.

In all my time watching the MFC, few players have shown as much passion or dedication as Brown has. He is really someone who embodies what football, and indeed our club, is all about.

Very surprised he didn't make it but someone like TJ did.

Yeah I agree, Nathan embodied the club man spirit, he gave everything for the team and was loved by anyone who knew him.