by wristwatcher » Fri Sep 10, 2010 9:44 am
I dont know Turns but have had a bit to do with Joey and Scott. Both great footballers and humble guys. Yes i was shocked that Lealy was one of the winners but speaking to a couple of the Broadview guys they believed he was a real chance and lets face it they would see him play from a fairly similar perspective to that of the umps. Be it up close and on a weekly basis. Perhaps he was not Broadies best player this year and may finish behind Horny, Newbs and even Stevo in their clubs B+F. But if we look quickly at the Brownlow since 2000. When Voss was the Lions standout Aka and Black won. Ablett was clearly Geelongs best when Bartel got the medal and would we be too suprised if Swan doesnt get his just deserts this year.
I reckon all 3 winners should be applauded for their efforts as they have something most of us would never dream of having and i have no doubt that the Umpire votes in Div 1 are fair. It is well and truly established that on ballers will almost always win these awards.
If you want to complain about umpire votes id suggest the div 7 res thread should be your next stop.
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