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GAME 17: Demonland's Best/Favourite Demon 1988-2020 - Lyon vs Green

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The first match up of Round 2 sees Garry Lyon take on Brad Green.

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Garry Lyon:
226 Games
426 Goals
2 x Keith Bluey Truscott Trophy
2 x MFC Leading Goalkicker
3 x All Australian
1994 Victorian Captain
MFC Captain 1991-1997
MFC Team of the Century
MFC Hall of Fame

Brad Green:
254 Games
350 Goals
2010 MFC Leading Goalkicker
2010 Keith Bluey Truscott
MFC Captain 2010
Australian International Rules Captain 2011

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With some apologies but I always thought Brad was our Corey Mckernan, was capable of so much, and had some truly stellar moments, but when I look at the whole of his career I wanted more. That said a good servant of the club, and I’m not worthy to tie his shoelaces.

 

It’s not getting any easier !!

Somehow it seems unfair that Greeny is pitted against Gary Lyon who was one of our greats as Gary could have been even greater if he didn't carry a debilitating back.This cost him his best football in his twilight.  

However Brad Green was no slouch as a player as he was classy enough. Could play up the ground but was more effective near the goals. Unfortunately captaining a hack side  didn't help his reputation. Kicked 55 goals in 2010 and was stiff not to make all Australian.

Gary for mine.

 


Garry scored more goals, more all aussies, hall of fame and team of the century. He was a dynamic and courageous leader who could be potent in several positions.

Brad was a champion, durable and dynamic at times but never rose to the levels of Garry.

Lyon for me.

 

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