In my time, Flash Davey trumps all

Craig Turley.

Oh hang on - wrong thread.

What about Newton in the first 10 minutes of that North game last season.

David Schwarz (before he was the Ox ) was the most exciting player I can remember in red and blue. Tassie Johnson just because every time he kicked out the centre circle was in danger. Jim Stynes because he played the game from a different perspective.

I was too young to see Barassi at his best but there was still an aura around him every time he went out. Stan Alves evasive skills were something to watch.

Davey at his peak and hopefully Jurrah

I have come up with a list of the most exciting players to represent the MFC. This list is not necessarily our best ever players but ones who were capable of dazzling, creative footy that could turn a game in minutes. The solid, hard working guys don't come under consideration in this case. Those below are not listed in any particular order but just so exciting to watch.

Don Williams, Ron Barassi, Geoff Tunbridge, Laurie Mithen, Jeff Farmer, Bob McKenzie, Robert Flower, Stephen Tingay, Adem Yze, Travis Johnstone, Frank Adams, Stan Alves, Todd Viney, Aaron Davey, Sean Wight, Alan Johnson, Peter Vardy, Glen Lovett, Gary Lyon, Gary Hardeman, David Neitz, David Schwarz, Hassa Mann, Jim Stynes, Russell Robertson, Steven Stretch, Big Bob Johnson and Allen Jakovich.

Who have I left out that should be there? Please feel free to contribute your thoughts.

What about Rodney Grinter for his toughness and Carl Ditterich - if only for the trail of destruction in his last game against Collingwood. Let's not forget Mark Jackson while we're at it - no, on second thoughts let's forget all about him.

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Robbie Flower's the most exciting Demon I've seen . By a street .

Back in the day most of our games weren't "On the replay" so many of Robbie's great exploits weren't captured . We were sometimes the "3rd" game televised and we were often confined to "The late replay" . Many times with with the "electrifying" commentary of Bill Twomey !

Cheers

Edited March 29, 201213 yr by Macca

I'm going to add two future excitement machines ( disclaimer - they have to grow and build on the glimpses they have provided)

Sam Blease - I think he has done it maybe 5 times in his brief career - those flat out after jets on runs bouncing the ball. Got my pulse racing. When Jetta of the swans does it too.

Jeremy Howe - will take mark of the year in his career - enough said

We have left one out of the list of current excitement machines - how quickly we have forgotten and how I yearn for those days. Flash in his first 3 years grabbing the ball and taking off - didnt need to dispose because he knew no one could catch him.

Flash is on my original list.

LJ is the one that I have most anticipated watching when turning up on game day. Makes me sad. Old skool Davey was pretty good too

robbo would have to have the best highlight reel of the lot though

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Andy Moir took some great marks. Great leap and sticky hands (not much else though)

Barry Vagg, Warren Dean, "Doc" Roet, Stuart Spencer, Ian Ridley, John Lord, Laurie Fowler, Frank Davis, John Beckwith and Tony Sullivan to name a few more. I like defenders.

all the players I would have suggested have been mentioned but I don't think I have seen Brad Green mentioned. He has kicked some amazing goals over the years.

all the players I would have suggested have been mentioned but I don't think I have seen Brad Green mentioned. He has kicked some amazing goals over the years.

Very true. Like this one:

Barry Vagg, Warren Dean, "Doc" Roet, Stuart Spencer, Ian Ridley, John Lord, Laurie Fowler, Frank Davis, John Beckwith and Tony Sullivan to name a few more. I like defenders.

What a half back line that was - Sullivan, Hardeman, Davis. Couldnt win a game but what a half back line !

Very true. Like this one:

Very true. Like this one:

I watched this clip the other day. it was such an amazing goal.

I remember in that infamous game against the Pies - where he kicked 10 and we beat them - pure wizardry.

But you are touching on a very good point - One thing I think we have done very poorly in the past is "sell" our players.

MFC players biggest critics are sadly MFC "supporters" and I use the term "supporters" very loosely.

Imagine if we could some how conjure up the ability to supporter our boys thru thick & thin ... maybe, just maybe the more kids in the school yards would want to be like them. You only have to go to any MFC game and listen to how the people in red & blue refer to their own. Its embarrassing to take your kids & their friends.

I strongly disagree. Almost 50 years without a premiership, probably level with St Kilda and Fitzroy as the worst team of the last 50 years, almost killed by poor administration a couple of times, poor selection of coaches, pathetic facilities, poorly managed finances, and still have 35,000 members pay up each year when there is little chance of a successful onfield season. If that is not thought thick and thin I don't know what is. I don't believe that there is a club in the AFL with more loyal supporters than Melbourne.

Collingwood and Richmond come to mind....

What about Rodney Grinter for his toughness and Carl Ditterich - if only for the trail of destruction in his last game against Collingwood. Let's not forget Mark Jackson while we're at it - no, on second thoughts let's forget all about him.

Add Crosswell. Some exciting games.. But for absolute thuggery Big Carl was the man. Many years after he played for Melbourne I worked with him and took the opportunity to ask him about some " moments " during his footy career at Melb. He had forgotten many of them until reminded. I guess when you flatten that many blokes it all becomes a daze.

I strongly disagree. Almost 50 years without a premiership, probably level with St Kilda and Fitzroy as the worst team of the last 50 years, almost killed by poor administration a couple of times, poor selection of coaches, pathetic facilities, poorly managed finances, and still have 35,000 members pay up each year when there is little chance of a successful onfield season. If that is not thought thick and thin I don't know what is. I don't believe that there is a club in the AFL with more loyal supporters than Melbourne.

I've always said that its easy to support a club thats at the top of the table.

It shows character to endure what we have IMO.

And it's also been shown that we have the lowest turnover of members from year to year.

Very true. Like this one:

OOOOO MY GOOOOOIIIDDD! I remember this so well, whatta friggin game. I went ballistic when he kicked that and it wasn't even goal of the year. Oh some gr8 dees memories at the footy, i just love this club!

The Aaron Davey of 2004-2006 and parts of 07 were the ultimate highlights reel. Robbo was a freak and great to watch at his best. TRUE SHOWMAN. Yze was the classiest guy in the league, everything he did just looked good. Neitz was good to watch cos of his sheer brutality in regards to playing his role as the full forward. Jeff White was the best ruckman for a fair while. So smooth. Oh if only some traits are brunng through with this crop of blokes. Jurrah is the most likely candidate!