Brownlow

[Bulluss]

What are peoples thoughts about the Brownlow.

Shaun Burgoyne has had a great year, he is classy and stands out. At $41 he may be a value bet.

Who does everyone else think is a certainty or a smoky for the Brownlow?

[Fishfinger]

I think Daniel Kerr. Simon Goodwin 2nd.
Smokey - Scott West.

[mightytiges]

Went the opposite to FF with my 1st and 2nd. I think Judd might take votes off Kerr.

1. Goodwin
2. Kerr
3. West

Smokey: Travis Johnstone

[tiga]

I think Kane Cornes has also had a great year so he should be thereabouts.

[mightytiges]

I think Kane Cornes has also had a great year so he should be thereabouts.

Shaun Burgoyne would be another smokey from Port.

[Moi]

Glen Archer's thoughts on the Brownlow on SEN this morning - might cause a bit of controversy lol

To paraphrase, because not sure if i've got the quote quite right, but he said:

"If you rubbed off the Brownlow name and looked at it as just an umpires award, you’d throw it in the bin wouldn’t you?"

I probably agree with him, except that it is a tradition that's part of this game.  There's been so many farces to do with the award - like Geoff Raines not polling a vote in a year he won the B&F and we won a flag - to question the worthiness of the winner.  The whole night is something to look forward to.  I reckon everyone on here would have watched it since they were kids, so it has some importance as an "event".  Probably an award that was voted for by the players themselves would be more prestigious to many players, but they don't get to see each game as the umps do.

Do think Glen has insulted some worthy winners of the award though by taking some gloss off it.

[julzqld]

I hear the AFL are wanting all players attending this year to wear black tie, as opposed to what some people have worn in previous years.  Does that mean that Tanya Buckley can no longer get around looking like she's a madam from a brothel?

[mightytiges]

Glen Archer's thoughts on the Brownlow on SEN this morning - might cause a bit of controversy lol

To paraphrase, because not sure if i've got the quote quite right, but he said:

"If you rubbed off the Brownlow name and looked at it as just an umpires award, you’d throw it in the bin wouldn’t you?"

I probably agree with him, except that it is a tradition that's part of this game.  There's been so many farces to do with the award - like Geoff Raines not polling a vote in a year he won the B&F and we won a flag - to question the worthiness of the winner.  The whole night is something to look forward to.  I reckon everyone on here would have watched it since they were kids, so it has some importance as an "event".  Probably an award that was voted for by the players themselves would be more prestigious to many players, but they don't get to see each game as the umps do.

Do think Glen has insulted some worthy winners of the award though by taking some gloss off it.

Arch has never been up there on the umpires' Christmas card has he lol. He's probably still sulking over McKernan missing out. The umps despite their flaws (blind, deaf and dumb  ) get it right most of the time. Judd, Cousins, Goodes, Riccuito, Black, etc aren't exactly hacks  .

If a Tiger won it we'd all go nuts  . It's been a while  .

[one-eyed]

bump.

Which Tiger will get the most votes?

[PuntRdRoar]

Glen Archer's thoughts on the Brownlow on SEN this morning - might cause a bit of controversy lol

To paraphrase, because not sure if i've got the quote quite right, but he said:

"If you rubbed off the Brownlow name and looked at it as just an umpires award, you’d throw it in the bin wouldn’t you?"

I probably agree with him, except that it is a tradition that's part of this game.  There's been so many farces to do with the award - like Geoff Raines not polling a vote in a year he won the B&F and we won a flag - to question the worthiness of the winner.  The whole night is something to look forward to.  I reckon everyone on here would have watched it since they were kids, so it has some importance as an "event".  Probably an award that was voted for by the players themselves would be more prestigious to many players, but they don't get to see each game as the umps do.

Do think Glen has insulted some worthy winners of the award though by taking some gloss off it.

Arch has never been up there on the umpires' Christmas card has he lol. He's probably still sulking over McKernan missing out. The umps despite their flaws (blind, deaf and dumb  ) get it right most of the time. Judd, Cousins, Goodes, Riccuito, Black, etc aren't exactly hacks  .

If a Tiger won it we'd all go nuts  . It's been a while  .

I always thought blokes like Peter Czerkaski, Michael Laffy, Athas Hrysoulakis and afew others were stiff not to pick up brownlows during there time at Punt Rd

[mightytiges]

Which Tiger will get the most votes?

Still think Richo will finish on top for us. When he polls he normally scores the 3 votes .

[Mr Magic]

Glen Archer's thoughts on the Brownlow on SEN this morning - might cause a bit of controversy lol

To paraphrase, because not sure if i've got the quote quite right, but he said:

"If you rubbed off the Brownlow name and looked at it as just an umpires award, you’d throw it in the bin wouldn’t you?"

LMAO. Agree with Archer entirely.
It's a joke of an award.
I believe Joel Bowden also didn't poll a vote last year or was it the year before, despite winning our B&F. WTF??????
It's also an award heavily favoured by onballers.
Once ruckmen & forwards used to be able to win it but these days it's become the "onballers medal".
The umpires have NFI who the most effective player of the match was.
Personally I'd keep the name but get the coaches from each side to vote at the end of the game.

I think they would have more idea than anyone as to who had the most influence on a result.

Tradition? Blah, the award should go to the years best player. The maggots haven't got a clue and most years it ends up a lottery.

Re this years Brownlow

1. Goodes
2. Kerr
3. Goodwin

West & Judd will be thereabouts.

[Jackstar]

I hear the AFL are wanting all players attending this year to wear black tie, as opposed to what some people have worn in previous years.  Does that mean that Tanya Buckley can no longer get around looking like she's a madam from a brothel?

Mrs Buckley is preganant isnt she ??

Anyway back to the brownlow.  My opinion should be highly regarded , lol
I think from what I have seen is that Brad Johnson should poll well

[mightytiges]

I believe Joel Bowden also didn't poll a vote last year or was it the year before, despite winning our B&F. WTF??????
It's also an award heavily favoured by onballers.

I'd reckon Joel and Paddy are dead cert to get the 3 and 2 for the Adelaide game. The benefits of playing kick to kick with your brother across the backline lol.

Normally the umps get it right with the winner(s) but there are the shockers such as Geoff Raines not getting a vote despite being the B&F in a premiership side that won 16 1/2 games. Cambo was another who hardly got a vote.

[mightytiges]

I think from what I have seen is that Brad Johnson should poll well

I take it by the  you've put some $ on Johnson lol.