A little late for this thread but being an old fart I can't separate Barass and Robbie Flower.
Both dynamic in their own ways and each provided inspiration and leadership in every game they played.
When I saw Barass, (Lord tap to Barass, bump, handball to Bluey Adams etc) I always thought he was playing for the memory of his lost father; he was stamping the ground and was taking no prisoners.
Robbie on the other hand played through pure skill, balance and talent rarely equalled.
The point is, sometimes grit and determination can equal god's given gifts.
Dead heat in the Melbourne Championship Stakes.