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Top 10 Dees of the 21st Century

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10. Jeff White (2000-2008)

1 x best and fairest (2004)
1 x All-Australian (2004)
192 games, 20.8 hitouts per game

 

9. Adem Yze (2000-2008)

1 x best and fairest (2001)
1 x All-Australian (2002)
177 games, 196 goals, 1.1 goals per game, 20.4 disposals per game, 71 Brownlow votes, 0.4 votes per game

 

8. Bayley Fritsch (2018-present)

4 x leading goalkicker (2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023)
1 x premiership player (2021)
126 games, 211 goals, 1.7 goals per game

 

7. James McDonald (2000-2010)

2 x best and fairest (2006 and 2007)
1 x All-Australian (2006)
210 games, 19.2 disposals per game, 4.45 tackles per game

 

6. Russell Robertson (2000-2009)

1 x best and fairest (2003)
4 x leading goalkicker (2001, 2005, 2007 and 2009)
196 games, 397 goals, 2.02 goals per game

 

5. Nathan Jones (2006-2021)

3 x best and fairest (2012, 2013 and 2014)
302 games, 22.4 disposals per game, 81 Brownlow votes, 0.3 votes per game

 

4. David Neitz (2000-2008)

1 x Coleman Medal (2002)
1 x best and fairest (2002)
4 x leading goalkicker (2002, 2003, 2004 and 2006)
1 x All-Australian (2002)
169 games, 414 goals, 2.4 goals per game

 

3. Max Gawn (2010-present)

2 x best and fairest (2018 and 2019)
6 x All-Australian (2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022)
1 x premiership player (2021)
203 games, 33 hitouts per game, 108 Brownlow votes, 0.5 votes per game

 

2. Clayton Oliver (2016-present)

4 x best and fairest (2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022)
3 x All-Australian (2018, 2021 and 2022)
1 x premiership player (2021)
162 games, 29.2 disposals per game, 116 Brownlow votes, 0.7 votes per game

 

1. Christian Petracca (2015-present)

1 x Norm Smith Medal (2021)
2 x best and fairest (2020 and 2023)
1 x leading goalkicker (2019)
4 x All-Australian (2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023)
1 x premiership player (2021)
176 games, 23.3 disposals per game, 170 goals, 0.97 goals per game, 98 Brownlow votes, 0.55 votes per game

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I wouldn't reject any of those but feel like Steven May is a bit stiff. I guess he suffers from having played for the Suns for eight years. As would anyone. Surely also considered; Green (who I would have instead of Fritsch for now but I expect Fritsch's career will climb), Bruce, and  Jack Viney.

I have a suspicion Angus Brayshaw may yet push up into the list as well because (touch wood) I honestly anticipate his late career will be his best period. Similar to Brad Green if Green hadn't then been Neelded. Green kicked 17 goals in his final seven games and was only 31.

But the real fun is the thought that we have a few still very young players in our current team who might earn a place on this kind of list.

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Fritsch might very well be a worthy addition to this list by the end of his career, but I think I'd have Brad Green or Cameron Bruce in his place.

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Probably seen as blasphemy by some but I rate big game performance highly Ns robbo was never convincing to me. Fritsch ahead of him imo.

And Steven May absolutely stiff. But who goes out. But apart from neither in early years not a single defender which say something about the period.

Think Rance Scarlett Taylor .

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4 hours ago, Demon Jack said:

Fritsch might very well be a worthy addition to this list by the end of his career, but I think I'd have Brad Green or Cameron Bruce in his place.

Yes, Green (and Alves) could justify a best-10 nomination, as could Shawtah. Impossible to name such a  listing, in reality. 

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38 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Yes, Green (and Alves) could justify a best-10 nomination, as could Shawtah. Impossible to name such a  listing, in reality. 

It’s this  century Alvesvplsyed in the 70,s not sure of the Ox’s games in the 2000’s. 

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40 minutes ago, Deemania since 56 said:

Yes, Green (and Alves) could justify a best-10 nomination, as could Shawtah. Impossible to name such a  listing, in reality. 

I’d have Fritta now ahead if Green Bruce and even Yze I think. His 6 goals clinches the deal in the GF. 

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2 hours ago, La Dee-vina Comedia said:

The list is clearly influenced by statistics and awards. Hence, just like the Brownlow medal, defenders don't get a look in. I'd seriously contemplate including Tom McDonald in this list ahead of Fritsch. (Steven May and Jake Lever are better players, but have not played in red and blue long enough). 

Are May and Lever better defenders than say Robbie or Fritta or Green Yze etc. 

I think May deserves a spot for his 4 years especially his last 3. And Jake probably also. Try doing a from 2000 team then compare the players. And vote for the best 10. 

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It may be the stubborn optimist in me, but I reckon The Cherub, Clarry, is primed for a year where he finds yet another level or aspect to his play that has him rated as our best ever… 
 

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1 hour ago, PaulRB said:

It may be the stubborn optimist in me, but I reckon The Cherub, Clarry, is primed for a year where he finds yet another level or aspect to his play that has him rated as our best ever… 
 

If that happens our chances go up about 25% for Ginals and flag. 

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It may be the stubborn optimist in me, but I reckon The Cherub, Clarry, is primed for a year where he finds yet another level or aspect to his play that has him rated as our best ever… 
 

 

 

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