I was just wondering if anyone here has ever had a player that, for some reason, they just loved. They don't need to be the best. They don't even need to be good. Maybe it was their haircut or their running style. Whatever it is, I'd like to hear it.

For me, I just loved the way Nathan Brown played. There was something about him I thought was great, and I was really sad when he retired, although I did understand why.

What does everyone else think?

Balls

Balls

Balls?

Balls!

Balls?

Hahahah, I'm glad you asked - it gave me the motivation to edit the wikipedia entry from Rodney "Rod" Grinter to Rodney "Balls" Grinter.

He is the last truly hard-hitting bastard we've had play for us (unless you include Byron's cameo).

A Couple of interesting Grinter facts:

He put Terry Wallace on a stretcher in 1988

He was on the mark when Jim gave away that penalty kick in 1987

Incidentally, Stynes was my favourite for a long time even though I am sometimes critical of his post-playing contributions.

Even though I can't stand the bloke now, I used to love watching Farmer play as well. I remember one particular Queens Birthday match (2000) where my mate mentioned to me at half time that Jeff was the most over-rated player in the league. The Wiz then proceeded to kick 9 in the second half. The Wiz is also responsible for my all-time wittiest and simultaneously most unappreciated football heckle when, in a much later match against the filth, he made Prestigiacomo look like an absolute nonce which prompted me to scream my support for the "Prestidigitator". Needless to say it was lost on the toothless.

Hahahah, I'm glad you asked - it gave me the motivation to edit the wikipedia entry from Rodney "Rod" Grinter to Rodney "Balls" Grinter.

He is the last truly hard-hitting bastard we've had play for us (unless you include Byron's cameo).

A Couple of interesting Grinter facts:

He put Terry Wallace on a stretcher in 1988

He was on the mark when Jim gave away that penalty kick in 1987

Incidentally, Stynes was my favourite for a long time even though I am sometimes critical of his post-playing contributions.

Even though I can't stand the bloke now, I used to love watching Farmer play as well. I remeber one particular Queens Birthday match where my mate mentioned to me at half time that Jeff was the most over-rated player in the league. The Wiz then proceeded to kick 9 in the second half.

Thanks for that. I loved the Irishman too. I used to go all the time as a little kid with my grandpa and keep an eye on him. My name is Jimmy and his is Jim so we both loved to watch him play. Also, my first footy memory was of Jeff Farmer's incredible mark on Gary Lyon's back. Good times!

Also, my first footy memory was of Jeff Farmer's incredible mark on Gary Lyon's back. Good times!

Great memory that. Thanks for reminding me of it.

My favourite player is probably Schwarz.

Even though I can't stand the bloke now, I used to love watching Farmer play as well. I remember one particular Queens Birthday match (2000) where my mate mentioned to me at half time that Jeff was the most over-rated player in the league. The Wiz then proceeded to kick 9 in the second half.

He certainly could turn it on.

I remember Farmer handballing to Lyon in the goal square when Farmer could have had a set shot from in front - good times.

Hahahah, I'm glad you asked - it gave me the motivation to edit the wikipedia entry from Rodney "Rod" Grinter to Rodney "Balls" Grinter.

A wiki devotee reverted your change!

A wiki devotee reverted your change!

I've changed it back again. I might need some help maintaining it though.

Schwarz is an excellent choice. I always loved the ox.

Wheels.

I feel my next wikipedia revolution coming now

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Whela...lympic_Campaign

Can someone please upload jeff farmer footage of the '00 QB footage onto Youtube please?

It would make my life

The Ox.

Thats why I was glad chook got the number 5, he is worthy of it.

Without question, Robbie Flower & Garry Lyon

This post reminds how long its been since we've had a true superstar Hopefully one of the current breed can fill the void.

How about Mark Jacko Jackson - always worth the price of admission. Though not necessarily for his football prowess. I seem to recall him running the length of the field to get in on a fight in the backline - by the time he got there it was all over. Handstands, puffed out chest and the chin... classic!

I don't know why, but I've kind of always had a soft spot for Guy Rigoni.

Robert Flower

Laurie Fowler

Gary Hardeman/ Greg Wells/ Stan Alves

David Schwartz - up 2001

G Lyon/A Jakovich/ J Farmer up to 2000

Not that hot on Grinter who was a capable footballer but blew it with his sometimes indiscriminate white line fever thuggery.

Hassa Mann, Robbie Flower, Rod Grinter, Allen Jakovitch, Todd Viney; Cale Morton is growing on me.

I also Loved Flower, Lyon, Tingay, Yeats, I too had a massive love for riggers

Brett Lovett - was just so tough and reliable with a great football brain

I remember Farmer handballing to Lyon in the goal square when Farmer could have had a set shot from in front - good times.

Yes, I also remember out at Waverley when Hawthorn players were witches hats, and G.Lyon and J.Farmer created on eof the best goals of all time IMO, stand by for the commetary: -

Farmer, at half back kicks it to Lyon on the wing, Farmer runs on, Garry Loin Chop handballs to Farmer on the run, farmer bounces, once, twice, there is no one up forward - a vacant forward line - Farmer 60m out unleashes a torpedo punt, its landed in the goal square, bounces....GOAL. What a goal!

Robert Flower

Laurie Fowler

Gary Hardeman/ Greg Wells/ Stan Alves

David Schwartz - up 2001

G Lyon/A Jakovich/ J Farmer up to 2000

Not that hot on Grinter who was a capable footballer but blew it with his sometimes indiscriminate white line fever thuggery.

Agree with all that, was excited by A.Jackovich too. '91 played I think the last 11 games and kicked over 70 goals. 11 against the Kangaroos at the re-developing G (Southern Stand). D.Bennett played alright that day too at CHF.

I also Loved Flower, Lyon, Tingay, Yeats, I too had a massive love for riggers

Brett Lovett - was just so tough and reliable with a great football brain

Mine: - R.Flower, B.Lovett, G.Lyon, S.Tingay, loved Yeats too, Viney for his in and under work (honourable mention to his snap at goal in the Elim Final v Nth Melb '87 - started the momentum), Stynesy, Ox, NEITA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Flower and Alan Johnson

Stynes, Lyon, Viney.

Nowadays it is Bucks, Sylvia and Flash.

Warren Dean could have been anything, except for injury.

Thought Mouse was great.

But over the last 20 years, and accepting the others named were sensational. My presonal favourite was Andrew Obst. Not overly gifted, but always had a crack.

P.S. wished we had not let K Dyson go either.

ALLEN JAKOVICH

ALLEN JAKOVICH

ALLEN JAKOVICH

ALLEN JAKOVICH

ALLEN JAKOVICH

Stinga Tingay was my favourite.

My favourite line was;

Flower, Fowler, Flower