Six posts about our best ever #3 and no mention of Deledio.
Not a huge fan, but that speaks volumes.
Not a huge fan, but that speaks volumes.
Six posts about our best ever #3 and no mention of Deledio.
Not a huge fan, but that speaks volumes.
In terms of number 4s there is Royce and Dusty but there was also a pretty handy type in Geoff Raines as well wearing that number. Not quite in that company but not far off !!
Yes, before my time. Not sure why he played only a few years, maybe he went home.A West Aussie called Dave Cuzens wore it with distinction before any of these guys. Played 69 games from 1957 to 1961 and won 2 best and fairests, playing mainly fullback and back pocket. Also played 4 games for Victoria.
So was I when he departed.Yes, before my time. Not sure why he played only a few years, maybe he went home.
I also loved Craig Lambert as a footballer. Great hands and creativity, terrific stoppage player.I was really disappointed when he left
Yes, before my time. Not sure why he played only a few years, maybe he went home.
I also loved Craig Lambert as a footballer. Great hands and creativity, terrific stoppage player.I was really disappointed when he left
It will always be a tough debate. But looking at 2017, Dusty had the best season of any player ever when it comes to the accolades and rewards he received. Even Leigh Matthews, one of the games greatest, declared Dusty to have had the best individual season ever.
Along the lines of the heading, how about the best number 3 , Flea an Prestia best two I’ve seen , though Kellaway is one of my all time faves , no doubt the older generation will put a case forward for Dean
But still tough.
Royce was something else.
Not old enough to see him when he first started and memory fading at the end.
Seen Dusty from the start.
Different eras . Hard.
Royce for mine. Just.
Agree
But won’t it be a great thing one day to have Dusty so far out in front of Royce’s record that the question doesn’t even need to be asked.
No. 3 is about the only number I can remember not having a dud or whipping boy wear it since I followed the club.Along the lines of the heading, how about the best number 3 , Flea an Prestia best two I’ve seen , though Kellaway is one of my all time faves , no doubt the older generation will put a case forward for Dean
Me too - have seen both play and I would agree with this.I have had the pleasure of seeing both play. Clearly both truely magnificent Tigers, but if I had to pick I’d go Dusty every time.
Royce would beat Dusty in the air but in all other respects, left foot apart, Dusty has him covered.
I only saw the end of Royce, but I’ve read stories and heard my Dad talk about Royce (I think he was his favourite Tiger, although he said Stewart was the best player he’d ever seen), but I agree with Fiten. They’re both guns and have multiple flags.Me too - have seen both play and I would agree with this.
I think the better comparison is Dusty and KB. Both are/were outstanding midfielders and forwards.The conversation has to begin. Not only the best No. 4. Who's better? You probably have to be over 55 to meaningfully discuss. But Dusty is being compared alongside Leigh Matthews and Gary Snr as GOAT. I don't rate Carey, because Royce was better: the greatest CHF. Dusty has now serious claims. Not only is he the best player of his generation, but is he the best player of the televised era?