Brownlow Medal 2011

[Dissident]

I don't think he played badly, I just think there was a peanut in a black and white guernsey, with an armful of tattoos, that played a little bit better.

That's a "view of the season". Based on a feeling and interpretation on the season as a whole.

Which, isn't the Brownlow.

[Dissident]

Never subscribed to the "stealing of votes"

If you're the best player on the ground, you're the best player on the ground.
Occasionally, maybe you get 2 rather than 3 if it's close with another dominant player.



Flawed anyway. 42 players on a field, and only 3 get votes.

[Hefty]

Surely this year the umpiring fraternity will be making sure that Golden Boy Judd truly earns every vote he gets to avoid criticism and the inevitable calls of favouritism. Much like them not giving Ablett the votes in i think it was 08 and he was a smoking hot $1.somethin fave and didnt poll well but in 09 a clearly inferior year for him he sh#t it in I expect to see something similar for Swanny as they compensate for last years farce and i wont be suprised to see him poll as many if not more than last year despite a clearly inferior season . In the last 10 years i have had good $$$ on 2 winners. Simon Black ($12,s) and the Coon Dog ($16,s). My point is....if you like a dabble, shop amongst the $10-$20 range and you might be pleasently suprised.

Yep agree with the $10 - $20 range options. Had $50 on Bartel when he won @ 10/1 (which I backed on the day) and I had $20 on Judd last year @ 26/1 when Swan was a short-priced fav.....

[Turbo]

I don't think he played badly, I just think there was a peanut in a black and white guernsey, with an armful of tattoos, that played a little bit better.

Hhmmm. I can't comment. I didn't see all of collingwoods games. Maybe he did but Judd is in a calibre of his own. Anyone who says otherwise has no idea

Crap.

regards,

REB

Maybe about the no idea, but Judd's win was well deserved

[Media Park]

I don't think anybody doubts Judd is a once-in-a-generation talent, and this year it will be a disgrace if he does not win.

2010 however, he was not a pimple on the arse of Dane Swan.

[JK]

I don't think anybody doubts Judd is a once-in-a-generation talent, and this year it will be a disgrace if he does not win.

2010 however, he was not a pimple on the arse of Dane Swan.

Probably depends on how people (inc umpires) view it bud .. Dont think there's much doubt that Swan was the most effective player in 2010 - He's not the type that regularly dazzles with skill as say an Ablett, Judd, Goodes, Pendelbury etc does though (IMHO).

If the umps stick stringently to the award's criteria of "most brilliant" it makes it tough for the workmenlike blokes that continually deliver.

[LMA]

Judd's a deadset superstar he deserved the brownlow last year and again this year if he happens to prevail. Umpires don't have the beauty of watching full coverage, replays and stats of the game like we do and umpires are also football fans and the way he smashes in and picks up his side when needed is very eyecatching and appealing to the common fan and I can see why he get's the votes over someone who may have had 40 odd seagull possessions.

And besides nothing new here, it's been happening since the under 11's, some players just stand out more than others and will continue to for another 100 years, when we'll see the 32nd AFL franchise The Christmas Island Fugee's enter the competition

[CK]

Judd no certainty to pick up votes today, despite already having 30+ disposals. Gibbs and Murphy very damaging, plus 3 frees against (none for) for Judd so far, while Betts already has six goals.

[CoverKing]

Judd no certainty to pick up votes today, despite already having 30+ disposals. Gibbs and Murphy very damaging, plus 3 frees against (none for) for Judd so far, while Betts already has six goals.

Agree. Wasnt in the best 3 on the field IMO

[Turbo]

Judd no certainty to pick up votes today, despite already having 30+ disposals. Gibbs and Murphy very damaging, plus 3 frees against (none for) for Judd so far, while Betts already has six goals.

Agree. Wasnt in the best 3 on the field IMO

Reckon he'll be in the votes again today

[Media Park]

Of course you do Turbo...

[Turbo]

Of course you do Turbo...

Ha ha. Yeah good one champ. May not get the 3, but will certainly get a vote or 2

[Baron Greenback]

After Rd 21:

30 Chris JUDD
21 Sam MITCHELL
19 Dane SWAN
18 Matt PRIDDIS
17 Marc MURPHY
17 Matthew BOYD
16 Adam GOODES
16 Dean COX
15 Simon BLACK
15 Scott PENDLEBURY
15 Nick DAL SANTO

[CoverKing]

BG I'm assuming you didn't watch the Carlton game?

[Johno6]

judd definately deserves the brownlow this year... (not saying he didnt his previous to)

but i will be backing swan each way just in case they wanna make up for last year haha

[the joker]

Chris Judd could possibly get up near 35 to 40 votes

[wristwatcher]

I saw Juddy touch the ball friday night, perhaps just the 2 votes though v Hawthorn ....Every one on this thread seems convinced that the Brownlow is a foregone conclusion. I honestly believe the martians will leave you all scratching your heads when the brownlow is won by either Swan, Pendles, Cox, Del Santo, Priddis or most likely Goodes . I have followed the brownlow very closely for years and one consistent theme has reigned true, the deserved winner is rarely rewarded. Last year Judd love really cost me a lot of $ and i think he really will have to work hard for his votes this year.
I,ll be chucking a couple of loose red notes on Goodes. Another much loved umpire fave. Not trying to disrespect either footballer as they are both beyond brilliant but their name and rep has at times gained them votes when others have perhaps played better. If you can get double figure odds on the Goodes train, back it in as he doesnt have eye catching, vote stealing team mates .

[Jim05]

Chris Judd could possibly get up near 35 to 40 votes

Be interesting to see if he gets a vote for his 15 touches against the Hawks

Did see that Thompson had 51 touches today against the Suns, ill keep an eye out to see if he gets the votes or if the umps saw something differant

[wristwatcher]

JUDD MIGHT GET THE 3 VOTES FOR THE CROWS v SUNS GAME

[fish]

JUDD MIGHT GET THE 3 VOTES FOR THE CROWS v SUNS GAME

That is totally ridiculous...

...Thompson will get the three and Judd the two!