Our most important players

Lenny = legend · Sun 06 Sep 2009 11:31pm

I'm sure there have been threads on this at some stage but with the MVP awards tomorrow who do you think are our 5 most valuable/important players?

In order, mine are:
1. Roo
2. Lenny
3. Kozi
4. Goddard
5. Jones

Based on difficulty to replace and impact on a game. Unlucky to miss out were Gilbo, Joey, Dal,mini & Chips (all class too)

Bernard Shakey · Sun 06 Sep 2009 11:40pm

There is only one that cannot be replaced, Roo.

python · Post: # 813207Post **python** » Sun 06 Sep 2009 11:41pm

the way lenny played today i would think he is irreplaceable as well. Both of them were absolutely incredible today.

Goose is king · Sun 06 Sep 2009 11:42pm

I remember last year people on here saying you can't win a premiership with guys like Jones.

I remember saying you can't win a premiership without guys like Jones.

Roo is clearly our most important player.

And the title of our barometer must go to Kosi as when he plays well we smash the opposition

coolingbaba · Mon 07 Sep 2009 5:25am

Obviously Riewoldt and Hayes are a class above.
But Gilbert is so unnoticed it's strange.
IMO he is our Most Valuable Defender.

Against bombers and roos he had a poor game...surprise surprise we lose them.

Flag could depend on his game in Grand Final, where he'll shut down Stevie J.

supercoach · Post: # 813423Post **supercoach** » Mon 07 Sep 2009 7:53am

hayes=legend, that sounds alot like gilbert=legend to me, or did u get the idea from them

but yea, i fully agree, Roo is a champion and hayes is a star every week

bigred · Post: # 813424Post **bigred** » Mon 07 Sep 2009 8:22am

Lendog Hayes was just brilliant.

Hard as nails. So good with his disposal.

True general. He is most definately our midfield marshall and one of the most underrated mids in the comp.

Roo was brilliant....Lenny was sublime.

skeptic · Post: # 813444Post **skeptic** » Mon 07 Sep 2009 9:13am

Hayes was our best by a long way (taking nothing away from Roo)

bergholt · Post: # 813472Post **bergholt** » Mon 07 Sep 2009 9:57am

I think it has to be:

1: Riewoldt

Structurally he is irreplaceable - the gameplan is built around him - and from a leadership perspective both on and off the field he is invaluable.

2: Hayes

The midfield is where the game is won in tough games, and against class sides there needs to be someone who stands up in the midfield and forces the team forward - Hayes is supreme at this.

3: Jones

The role that he plays can't be underestimated in importance. Winning the midfield wins you a game, and Jones invariably destroys an opposition gun midfielder.

4: Gilbert

His flexibility and rebound are really important back there. As the Max/Zac debate shows, we have quite a few good defensive backs, but Gilbo is the best rebounding back, playing on a tall or small. (Apologies to S Fisher, but Gilbo's been better this year.)

5: Gardiner

A big, angry, hard-working ruckman with presence and marking ability is worth its weight in gold. He might pop up in the forward line or take a mark in defence, or just scare the opposition at stoppages - it's part of obtaining midfield dominance.

spert · Post: # 813487Post **spert** » Mon 07 Sep 2009 10:14am

No doubt in finals you need leaders to stand up and lead by example- and Roo is the most inspirational leader in the comp. We won because we had winners in the backline, middle and forwardline -Gilbert and Fisher stood out in the backline, Hayes and CJ in the middle, Roo and McQualter in the forward line..all stood out.