Lou Richards

[WonnaJurah 5]

After watching the GF breaky,why isnt this man in legend hall of fame.Without him wouldnt have The Footy Shows.Love to see him in before he passes away.

[Still Waiting 94]

Yeah,agree totally. He looks pretty tired these days and seemed to be barely taking it all in. Has given us all some great entertainment over the years. Captain Blood is waiting for him upstairs! Thanks Louie.

[Tatu 416]

Gary Abblet snr & Wayne Carey should be included before Richards.

[WonnaJurah 5]

Gary Abblet snr & Wayne Carey should be included before Richards.

No way

[Hannabal 4]

Because media careers aren't included in the criteria which award Legend status. I loved watching Richards as a Kid on Sunday's World of Sport on channel 7, but he should not be a Legend in the AFL's Hall of Fame unless they change the criteria. His playing career doesn't warrant Legend status. He's a worthy Hall of Famer. Leave it there.

[Gorgoroth 12,966]

I love the bloke but he is not a legend in the sense of on field achivements.

I actually wish he embraced the concept the AFL put to him.

[The O 39]

No way

Ablett and Carey are miles ahead of Lou Richards in any discussion when considering admitting Richards in the Legend status. Whilst Lou's done an enormous amount to promote the game via his media work, the Legend Status is reserved for those actions on the field or with an AFL Club. Unfortunately there is no way Lou fits the requirements over other such candidates.

If you're seriously going to consider Richards, why not throw up names such as Ron Casey, Rex Hunt as they have also contributed significantly to "promoting the AFL" in many supporters eyes.

Edited September 26, 2009 by The O

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Because media careers aren't included in the criteria which award Legend status. I loved watching Richards as a Kid on Sunday's World of Sport on channel 7, but he should not be a Legend in the AFL's Hall of Fame unless they change the criteria. His playing career doesn't warrant Legend status. He's a worthy Hall of Famer. Leave it there.

100% correct. The media covered this a couple of months ago.

The criteria is weighted to on-field stuff... and coaching I believe. If that's what it's for, then Lou isn't up there. In fact, if it's awarded to fan-favourites... even fan-favourites who are universally adored and have done as much off field as Lou have... then it dilutes the award.

No insult to the great man, but you can't make exceptions for this.

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

Lou was an average Tough Footballer. His Media Work was Brilliant.

But the Award is given on the basis of what was done ON FIELD.

Lou wasn't That Good.

[e25 5]

Lou should be inducted to the media hall of fame if anything.

Football legend he is not... unless you ask him, of course.

[Still Waiting 94]

Some good points being made. Perhaps he is not actually a legend of the game.

I reckon he should have some form of big time recognition, maybe not legend of the game, but how many years has he spruked/played AFL/VFL?

Could the powers invoke some sort of award like AFL Platinum Lifetime Servant or similar and only give it to those who have over 50 years or more of continuous footy invovement?

This guy has given his heart and soul to footy for over 60 years!

[Swampfox 190]

After watching the GF breaky,why isnt this man in legend hall of fame.Without him wouldnt have The Footy Shows.Love to see him in before he passes away.

Richards was a good player but a legend of the game he is not and will never be

His massive media contribution to the game is what is driving this crazy notion of him being inducted as a legend

You do realise that adding Richards to the current legends list makes him the 23rd best player to ever play the game ?

Thats better than Carey , Ablett , Flower , Hart , Williams , Mckenna , Doull , Murray and the other 100 i could name

Brainwashed Tokenism at its best

[Still Waiting 94]

Brainless, thoughtless post, Enforcer25. Even if you think its humorous.

Richards might never be a Legend of the game but to make a statement like that says a lot about you!

Really hope I misread what you are trying to say.

If not, then get off this forum!

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

100% correct. The media covered this a couple of months ago.

The criteria is weighted to on-field stuff... and coaching I believe. If that's what it's for, then Lou isn't up there. In fact, if it's awarded to fan-favourites... even fan-favourites who are universally adored and have done as much off field as Lou have... then it dilutes the award.

No insult to the great man, but you can't make exceptions for this.

I'd seriously consider adding an exceptional circumstances criterion to get Lou over the line.

[Tatu 416]

Ablett and Carey are miles ahead of Lou Richards in any discussion when considering admitting Richards in the Legend status. Whilst Lou's done an enormous amount to promote the game via his media work, the Legend Status is reserved for those actions on the field or with an AFL Club. Unfortunately there is no way Lou fits the requirements over other such candidates.

If you're seriously going to consider Richards, why not throw up names such as Ron Casey, Rex Hunt as they have also contributed significantly to "promoting the AFL" in many supporters eyes.

Andy Mahar should be in the AFL legends hall of fame

[WonnaJurah 5]

I'd seriously consider adding an exceptional circumstances criterion to get Lou over the line.

same here , that would add Casey in as well and maybe Beitzel

[Sir Why You Little 37,046]

same here , that would add Casey in as well and maybe Beitzel

But it is not a MEDIA AWARD. It is for deeds done on the Park by Player or coach.

That is the Criteria. If you change the Rules, it becomes a different award.

Lou is a Giant of Football but does not fit the Criteria for this particuliar award. QED

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

I'd seriously consider adding an exceptional circumstances criterion to get Lou over the line.

It's a noble thought, to be sure. But it opens the floodgates. As soon as you say Lou is in for his media work, then EVERYONE will start arguing their favourite's place there. For example, I'd love to see Flower in there, and legend of the game he is in many circumstances, but the fact he never won a flag keeps him out. I'd rather he NOT be a legend, so that when Watts/Scully etc make it it's all the more meaningful. If you DO allow Lou in the numbers will double, and then they'll have to create an all-time legends or something to elevate the better 24 again. It can't happen, the ramifications, sooner or later, will be that the award loses its significance. If it's attention and accolades he wants, give him as many as you can muster, but give them correctly. I feel as though this is an emotional response to seeing footage of him looking a bit poorly during the grand final. I'd love to see him honoured in his lifetime. Even naming a media award after him. But not this.

The other aspect of this is that there are a LOT of players who were never acknowledged... usually because they supported a more fancied team-mate, or were VERY quiet, or because they didn't embrace the fans, media etc etc. Riccuito is a good example of this. I always found him quiet (though that could have been because he was in Adelaide), unassuming... but a champion nonetheless. Better than Buckley if I'm being honest, and we all know HE gets a lot of attention.

Andy Mahar should be in the AFL legends hall of fame

:D :D :D

That'd be Blllllllloody Brilliant for the Bllllloke!

Edited September 27, 2009 by Dappa Dan

[At Least I Saw a Flag 5,249]

Did someone say Rex Hunt? "Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding through the glen ....... "

Andrew Maher, Andrew Maher!!! I royly loyke the woy he spoyks. And fair dinkum, the way he twiddles his pen is legendary!!

[torpedo 33]

I hope all the pro-Lou brigade will be happy in 30 years when Eddie McGuire gets awarded into the AFL Hall of Fame.

Still Waiting, not sure what your problem is with Enforcer's post, Lou is full of it, always has been & I am sure Lou would be the first to agree with that! Yes, its part of his charm, that doesn't make him any less full of it though! I think part of the reason people want him inducted is because Lou's been talking himself up for so many decades they've forgotten its all bs...

A lot of the Lou Richards spruiking has been coming from his two most recent employers, Ch 9 & the Scum. What a win it would be for them to be able to pump the media's contribution to footy.

Perhaps after Lou & Eddie they could give a Hall of Fame award to Salary Cap concessions & Twilight matches?

[Still Waiting 94]

Torpedo, maybe you didn't read the post that was removed! Pretty ordinary.