Robbo's Top 50 players

[Wiseblood 24,637]

I won't link to the article right now as it's behind the HUN paywall, but he's certainly made some interesting calls with it.

The only Melbourne player on the list is... Jesse Hogan, who is at #46.  Got in ahead of Jones (who he listed as unlucky) and Vince, who didn't get a mention at all.

His Top 10 was:

Ablett, Fyfe, Dangerfield, Mitchell, Franklin, Goldstein, J. Kennedy (Eagles), Hodge, Pendlebury, Stringer.

The other thing I found interesting was that, behind Hawthorn, who had 8 players, Richmond were the next best with 5 players named.  

I'll try and post the rest of the list later today unless someone else does it before me.

Edit - And yes, I know it's just a list, and I know Robbo is a bit of a [censored], but it's worth the discussion.  

Edited March 19, 2016 by Wiseblood

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

Tomorrows toilet paper

The thoughts of someone who has trouble putting 3 words together...

[Wiseblood 24,637]

Just now, Sir Why You Little said:

Tomorrows toilet paper

The thoughts of someone who has trouble putting 3 words together...

Show us your Top 50 then SWYL.  

[McQueen 17,865]

Franklin doesn't deserve top 10 based on output if that's the main kpi.

He's slipped considerably in my opinion and would be around the 25 to 30 range.

[Maple Demon 449]

I've looked at the Top 50 every year out of curiosity.  Based on the order some years I have to ask whether the rankings are based upon a career's reputation, the past year's stats, or what they think the player's acievements and impact will be in the upcoming season.

*I haven't perused this year's Top 50

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

7 minutes ago, Wiseblood said:

Show us your Top 50 then SWYL.  

Far too busy to spend all day doing that rubbish

the sun is out

"Winter is Coming"...

[olisik 4,060]

Stringer in top 10 is a big call. Also agree about Franklin, he has dropped. 

[Copuchas 763]

Who are the 5 Tigers?  Cotchin, Deledio, Rance, Riewoldt, Martin presumably..  I have to confess to a major blind spot when it comes to RFC....maybe it's because we regularly beat them.  But for mine Cotchin's failures in big games and regular ability to butcher the ball under pressure rule him out of something like a top 50.   Dusty's lack of discipline at critical junctures has cost them dearly over the journey.  Rance I can live with but the "Rance moments" weren't that far back in his career so I'll be watching him closely this year.   Riewoldt's much lauded move up the ground last year may have seen a more team oriented approach but the fact is his output was down on prior seasons.  Deledio...probably the pick of the 5 and worthy....

[Little Richard 6,265]

35 minutes ago, olisik said:

Stringer in top 10 is a big call. Also agree about Franklin, he has dropped. 

The media absolutely love 'The Package'. Good player in the making but by no means deserving of a place in the top 10. Jones and Vince very stiff.

After this season, Viney will be top 30.

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

29 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Who are the 5 Tigers?  Cotchin, Deledio, Rance, Riewoldt, Martin presumably..  I have to confess to a major blind spot when it comes to RFC....maybe it's because we regularly beat them.  But for mine Cotchin's failures in big games and regular ability to butcher the ball under pressure rule him out of something like a top 50.   Dusty's lack of discipline at critical junctures has cost them dearly over the journey.  Rance I can live with but the "Rance moments" weren't that far back in his career so I'll be watching him closely this year.   Riewoldt's much lauded move up the ground last year may have seen a more team oriented approach but the fact is his output was down on prior seasons.  Deledio...probably the pick of the 5 and worthy....

Classic Slobbo....

[Wiseblood 24,637]

39 minutes ago, olisik said:

Stringer in top 10 is a big call. Also agree about Franklin, he has dropped. 

Agree on both.  I think Stringer is Top 50, but not in the Top 10.  Lots of players with consistent runs on the board that were overlooked for him.  

Buddy is the same.  Top 50 for sure, but not that high.  Who knows if he'll be the same player?

[Cheesy D. Pun 1,765]

40 minutes ago, Copuchas said:

Who are the 5 Tigers?  Cotchin, Deledio, Rance, Riewoldt, Martin presumably..  I have to confess to a major blind spot when it comes to RFC....maybe it's because we regularly beat them.  But for mine Cotchin's failures in big games and regular ability to butcher the ball under pressure rule him out of something like a top 50.   Dusty's lack of discipline at critical junctures has cost them dearly over the journey.  Rance I can live with but the "Rance moments" weren't that far back in his career so I'll be watching him closely this year.   Riewoldt's much lauded move up the ground last year may have seen a more team oriented approach but the fact is his output was down on prior seasons.  Deledio...probably the pick of the 5 and worthy....

I think those five tigers are worthy of top 50 status. It's depth that has always hurt the tiges. Nathan Jones is very stiff not to make it, even with the slightly down year he had.

[Gator 17,383]

It's a "prediction" not a current rating.

[Delusional demon 82 1,197]

Thought he would be more knowledgeable to comment on the top 10 pub crawls in Melbourne 

[faultydet 7,612]

2 minutes ago, ProDee said:

It's a "prediction" not a current rating.

So none of the banned drug cheats made the list?

[Wells 11 5,406]

Its hard to care what Robbo thinks. 

[faultydet 7,612]

3 minutes ago, Delusional demon 82 said:

Thought he would be more knowledgeable to comment on the top 10 pub crawls in Melbourne 

He doesn't need to go to pubs.

He has a goon sack hidden in the toilet systern.

[Gator 17,383]

3 minutes ago, faultydet said:

So none of the banned drug cheats made the list?

I assume you've just made a point.  I have no idea what it is.

And I haven't seen the list or read the article.

[wrecka45 92]

If you want to have a laugh, have a look at the Top 50 from that clown on the west coast, Karl Langdon, seriously how do some people retain their media jobs.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2016-karl-langdons-top-50/news-story/b57c34e55cf397a9c36fa7998d06ee30 

[Gator 17,383]

23 minutes ago, wrecka45 said:

If you want to have a laugh, have a look at the Top 50 from that clown on the west coast, Karl Langdon, seriously how do some people retain their media jobs.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2016-karl-langdons-top-50/news-story/b57c34e55cf397a9c36fa7998d06ee30 

I have no problem with there being no Dees, but that list has some extraordinary inclusions.

[daisycutter 29,622]

what's the fuss? i'd only be surprised if slobbo actually made a decent fist of it

[Sir Why You Little 37,052]

20 minutes ago, ProDee said:

I have no problem with there being no Dees, but that list has some extraordinary inclusions.

Good Slapstick Humour

Luke Bruest at 50 is better than at least 30% of those above him. 

[wrecka45 92]

21 minutes ago, ProDee said:

I have no problem with there being no Dees, but that list has some extraordinary inclusions.

My thoughts exactly.

[The Hallowed Turf 95]

3 hours ago, faultydet said:

So none of the banned drug cheats made the list?

I must admit the first thing I looked for was where he had placed any (playing) Bombers players. I was surprised to not see any there. Thought he might have snuck a Goddard or Daniher in there somewhere.   

[P-man 13,366]

3 hours ago, wrecka45 said:

If you want to have a laugh, have a look at the Top 50 from that clown on the west coast, Karl Langdon, seriously how do some people retain their media jobs.

http://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/afl-2016-karl-langdons-top-50/news-story/b57c34e55cf397a9c36fa7998d06ee30 

That list is laugh out loud funny

Montagna at 17 and Goddard still playing for St Kilda. Someone needs to tell Karl what year it is.