All Time Fantasy Draft: Clubs

[BratPack]

Going to stick with my team needs rather than best player available here. Robert Flower and Garry Lyon

[Ringo]

I select Todd Viney.

A Sturt recruit, Viney was mostly a wingman and on-baller for Melbourne. He finished equal fifth in the 1998 Brownlow Medal and twice won Melbourne's Best and fairest. Viney captained the Demons in 1998 and 1999 and earned All Australian selection that year. He announced his retirement before the end of the 1999 season due to nerve and hamstring related injuries. Viney is named in Melbourne’s Team of the Century, and is a member of the Club’s Hall of Fame. 

Career Highlights:
    Keith 'Bluey' Truscott Medal 1993, 1998
    Melbourne captain 1998â€"1999
    Melbourne Team of the Century
    All-Australian Team 1998


Team Structure:
FB: Gary Ayres; Kelvin Moore;  ___
HB: Dick Grigg  ______ Nathan Buckley
C: Todd Viney: Michael Voss ___
HF: Allan Ruthven; Alex Jesaulenko; Gary Ablett Snr
FF: ___ Norm Smith; Peter Daicos
R:Simon Madden  ___ ___
I/C: Robert Walls; Tim Watson ___

[AFEV]

Cannot believe he made it to me, but I'm not going to complain. ;D

Jack Mueller.

[Boomz]

Albert Chadwick.

[DazBurg]

well last pick for the Dee's i'll go
Fred Fanning (can always find a spot for a guy who can kick 18 goals in one game lol )

Fred Fanning had a comparatively brief league career but managed one feat that will take some beating. During his final season with Melbourne in 1947 he kicked an all time VFL record tally of 18 goals against St Kilda. He ended the season with a league ladder-topping 97 goals, his best ever return, but the following year he accepted the post of playing-coach at Victorian country team Hamilton, which had offered him nearly three times as much money per match as he was getting in the VFL. Thus, at the age of just twenty-five, his league football career was over (see footnote 1).

That career had begun in 1940 when, in a handful of senior appearances, which included the winning grand final against Richmond, he showed signs of developing into an admirable foil for full forward Norm Smith. At 193cm and 102kg, Fanning was something of a man mountain, and once he had set his sights on the ball there were few opposition players capable of impeding him. He was surprisingly quick over the ground, possessed huge hands which gripped the ball like a vice, and had a gravity-defying leap that enabled him to get sufficiently high in the air as to, in effect, add a good metre to his height.

Unfortunately for Melbourne and Fanning, however, cartilage problems prevented his resuming in 1941, and when he did return the following year he took time to re-discover his touch. Nevertheless, with 37 goals he topped the Redlegs' list for the first of five occasions, and in 1943 he did even better, kicking 62 goals to finish just one adrift of the league's leading goal kicker, Dick Harris of Richmond.

Fanning went on to top the league list himself on three occasions, with 87 goals in 1944, 67 in 1945 and, as noted above, 97 in his final season. He spent much of the 1946 season away from the goal front, but still managed 56 goals for the year.

Fred Fanning's 104 VFL games yielded a total of 411 goals, but his contribution to the club cause went much further than that. In 1945, for example, he won Melbourne's best and fairest award, and far from being 'goal hungry', his fundamental approach to the game was classically team-orientated, with his robust and sturdy frame frequently being brought to bear in the self-sacrificial service of team mates.

He might not have been pretty to watch, but he was demonstrably and consistently effective, and his premature departure left the league football scene the poorer.
Footnotes

    It should not be inferred that this was in any way an uncommon occurrence. The VFL of the 1940s was emphatically not the equivalent of today's AFL, which has rightly been compared, in terms of the quality of the players to which it is home, to the apex of a pyramid. In days gone by, however, many elite footballers used the VFL (or SANFL, or WANFL) as a stepping stone to a more lucrative football career elsewhere. Return to Main Text

[Boomz]

Wayne Carey.

[AFEV]

Keith Greig.

[Ringo]

To complete my back line I choose David Dench

One of the best performed and most popular players ever to wear the royal blue and white, David Dench was recruited from West Coburg, and spent his entire football career at Arden Street. Independent judges have no difficulty in placing him among the greatest full-backs ever to pull on a boot. Rival full-forwards rarely did well on him, but he wasn't just a defensive player; he was actually the springbroard for North's attacks. At 20 he was appointed North's captain, one of the youngest to have such an honour in League ranks. That was in 1972, and yet, when North in their restructuring, decided to give the captaincy to Barry Davis, David Dench took it with good grace. As things turned out, his attitude was amply rewarded because like Davis before him, he won the privilege of holding aloft the 1977 VFL Premiership Cup on grand final day, because serious injury prevented the regular captain, Keith Greig from taking part.

He was North's Syd Barker Medallist in no less than four seasons, equalling the club record - 1971, 1976, 1977 and 1981. He represented Victoria on four occasions, and is the proud holder of the life membership. When his playing days were over, he was North's assistant coach in 1985.

Between 1969 and 1984, David Dench played 276 games and scored 26 goals.

Team Structure:
FB: Gary Ayres; David Dench; Kelvin Moore;
HB: Dick Grigg  ______ Nathan Buckley
C: Todd Viney: Michael Voss ___
HF: Allan Ruthven; Alex Jesaulenko; Gary Ablett Snr
FF: ___ Norm Smith; Peter Daicos
R:Simon Madden  ___ ___
I/C: Robert Walls; Tim Watson ___

[BratPack]

Once again playing for a little positional need I shall take Ross Glendinning

[DazBurg]

for my 2 i pick first off
Malcom Blight very happy to see him slip to me :D

During its comparatively fleeting involvement in the SANFL it is doubtful if the Woodville Football Club produced a more prodigious all round talent than Malcolm Jack Blight. In two separate stints at Oval Avenue Blight played a total of 163 games, won the 1972 Magarey Medal, was twice named Woodville's best and fairest player, made 7 appearances for South Australia earning All Australian selection on two occasions separated by thirteen years, and, for good measure, topped the SANFL goalkicking in 1985, his final league season, with 126 goals.

In between he spent a decade with North Melbourne where he became arguably the most celebrated South Australian to transfer to the VFL up to that point. His record while in Melbourne is worth summarising:

member of premiership sides in 1975 and 1977

member of North's 1980 night premiership team

1978 Brownlow Medallist

7 interstate appearances for the VFL including 2 as captain

4 times club leading goalkicker

Coleman Medallist in 1982

Played 180 club games including 22 consecutive finals appearances The bare facts reveal nothing of the artistry, power and genius of Blight's play, however. Thankfully, his career coincided with the onset of the video age, and so a fair number of his more memorable feats have been recorded for posterity.

If Malcolm Blight the player was among the greatest to have adorned the game, Malcolm Blight the coach was no slouch either. After proving himself the most successful coach in Woodville's brief and predominantly ignominious history, he steered a hitherto under-achieving Geelong side to three grand finals, before returning home to South Australia and masterminding the first two premierships in the history of the Adelaide Crows. A brief stint at St Kilda was less successful, but his achievements with the Crows would doubtless have been sufficient to earn him the keys to the city of Adelaide for life



    All-Australian team 1972, 1985
    Magarey Medal 1972
    Woodville Best & Fairest 1972, 1985
    North Melbourne premiership player 1975, 1977
    North Melbourne leading goalkicker 1978, 1979, 1981, 1982
    Brownlow Medal 1978
    Syd Barker Medal 1978
    Coleman Medal 1982
    Woodville captain-coach 1983-85
    Ken Farmer Medal 1985
    Woodville Football Club Life Member 1987
    Adelaide premiership coach 1997, 1998
    SANFL Team of the Century (forward pocket)
    Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 1996
    South Australian Football Hall of Fame inductee 2002
    Woodville-West Torrens Life Member
    Woodville-West Torrens Life Governor


and for the 2nd i pick

Brent Harvey (get some midfield/ forward work so bit of utility for me)

Drafted by the Kangaroos in the third round of the 1995 AFL Draft, Brent "Boomer" Harvey found himself in a North Melbourne premiership side in 1999, following an E. J. Whitten Medal victory playing for Victoria in the State of Origin series. He won the Syd Barker Medal in 2003, as well as the Jim Stynes Medal in the International rules series, captaining the Australian team in the 2008 International Rules Series.[1] A highlight of his 2003 season was against Carlton at the Telstra Dome in Round 22. Playing in his 150th game, Harvey kicked three goals in the Roos record-breaking 124 point victory, Carlton's worst ever defeat.[2] He is the only North Melbourne player to have played every game at Manuka Oval during North Melbourne's nine-year stint at the venue. In 2007 Harvey polled 22 votes in the Brownlow Medal, finishing equal second and in 2008 Harvey polled 17 votes to finish in eighth place despite being one of the favourites to win the award in both years.[3] In 2010, the week after a career-low five possession game against St Kilda, Harvey led North Melbourne to a 25-point win over West Coast Eagles with a career-best 44 disposals, along with 11 marks, six goal scoring assists and one goal. Harvey also almost kicked a candidate for goal of the year, taking seven bounces of the ball in a run from defence before hitting the post with his shot at goal.[4] In 2011, playing his 312th game, he broke Glenn Archer's all-time club record for games played. His grandfather, Bill Harvey played two games for North Melbourne in 1948, and his brother Shane Harvey played 14 games for Essendon and North Melbourne between 2002 and 2004. In 2012, Harvey is the only remaining player from North Melbourne's 1999 premiership winning team still playing, following Cameron Mooney's retirement at the end of 2011.


    North Melbourne reserves premiership side 1996
    North Melbourne night premiership side 1998
    North Melbourne grand final side 1998
    North Melbourne premiership side 1999
    North Melbourne night grand final side 2000
    E. J. Whitten Medal 1999
    All-Australian 2000, 2005, 2007, 2008
    International Rules 2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2008
    International Rules captain 2008
    Jim Stynes Medal 2005
    Syd Barker Medal 2003, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2010 (tied with Brady Rawlings)
    Brownlow Medal runner up 2007
    Lou Richards Medal 2007, 2008
    Herald Sun player of the year 2008
    Archer-Hird Medal 2009
    Archer-Hird Medal 2011

[BratPack]

Barry Cable

[Ringo]

As Barry Cable did not slip I will now select Wayne Schimmelbusch.  Will probably be on the interchange bench initially.

Career: 1973-1987
Games: 306
Goals: 354
Brownlow Medal: 68 career votes
Guernsey numbers: 20
Height: 179cm
Weight: 74kg
DOB: 19 January 1953 (Debut: 20y 78d, last game: 34y 132d)

One of North's favourite sons, Wayne was recruited from former VFA club, Brunswick, where he had won the Field Medal. He was capable of holding down several positions on the field but over his long career North got the most from him on the wing or on the half-forward flank. Though not spectacular, he was relentless, more correctly courageous, and these qualities were captued by a superb photo taken of him being greeted by his jubilant coach John Kennedy. He is absolutely exhausted, having given his all to lead his players to a stunning victory over the more fancied Carlton in the Elimination Final at VFL Park in 1985. Under his dedicated captaincy, the Kangaroos, who had been trailing at three quarter-time by 17 points, kicked eight goals in the final term to run out winners by 19 points, and keep their premiership hopes alive.

He was a prolific goal kicker, and a truly committed team player. Given his many and attributes and his having been acting vice-captain of the 1977 premiership team, it is not surprising that he was made captain in 1979, and that he held that post for a record term of 10 years during which the club played in six finals series'. In 1980 Wayne had the delight of holding aloft the Escort Cup after North's controversial victory in the night series final over Collingwood. Sadly, his playing career ended with a serious knee injury against the Swans at the SCG; that was only weeks after he had captained Victoria against South Australian in Adelaide, his 11th time in the State colours. He never played again.

'Schimma' was an integral part of North's two premiership victories, and he holds the club record for the most VFL finals appearances. He appeared in the September action on 29 occasions, and he always did the club proud. Despite his playing career being cut short, he still holds the record for the most games played for the Kangaroos. On no less than 306 occasions he pulled on his boots for North, and amassed a staggering goal aggregate of 355, between 1973 and 1987.

Team Structure:
FB: Gary Ayres; David Dench; Kelvin Moore;
HB: Dick Grigg  ______ Nathan Buckley
C: Todd Viney: Michael Voss ___
HF: Allan Ruthven; Alex Jesaulenko; Gary Ablett Snr
FF: ___ Norm Smith; Peter Daicos
R:Simon Madden  ___ ___
I/C: Robert Walls; Tim Watson: Wayne Schimmelbusch.

[AFEV]

Going to round out my back 6 with Glenn Archer.



B: Glelnn Archer, Geoff Southby, Reg Hickey
HB: Keith Greig, Albert Collier, Bruce Doull
C: _______, Jack Clarke, Robert DiPierdomenico
HF: _______, Bernie Quinlan, Jack Mueller
F: Jack Moriarty, Gordon Coventry, Doug Wade
R: _______, Dick Reynolds, Ron Barassi

INT: Michael Tuck, _______, _______, _______

[nostradamus]

To complete my back line I choose David Dench

One of the best performed and most popular players ever to wear the royal blue and white, David Dench was recruited from West Coburg, and spent his entire football career at Arden Street. Independent judges have no difficulty in placing him among the greatest full-backs ever to pull on a boot. Rival full-forwards rarely did well on him, but he wasn't just a defensive player; he was actually the springbroard for North's attacks. At 20 he was appointed North's captain, one of the youngest to have such an honour in League ranks. That was in 1972, and yet, when North in their restructuring, decided to give the captaincy to Barry Davis, David Dench took it with good grace. As things turned out, his attitude was amply rewarded because like Davis before him, he won the privilege of holding aloft the 1977 VFL Premiership Cup on grand final day, because serious injury prevented the regular captain, Keith Greig from taking part.

He was North's Syd Barker Medallist in no less than four seasons, equalling the club record - 1971, 1976, 1977 and 1981. He represented Victoria on four occasions, and is the proud holder of the life membership. When his playing days were over, he was North's assistant coach in 1985.

Between 1969 and 1984, David Dench played 276 games and scored 26 goals.

Team Structure:
FB: Gary Ayres; David Dench; Kelvin Moore;
HB: Dick Grigg  ______ Nathan Buckley
C: Todd Viney: Michael Voss ___
HF: Allan Ruthven; Alex Jesaulenko; Gary Ablett Snr
FF: ___ Norm Smith; Peter Daicos
R:Simon Madden  ___ ___
I/C: Robert Walls; Tim Watson ___

and if your team is ever short of funds......l'm sure he'd be able to do some creative accounting for you too  ::)

[BratPack]

So is Sid back up now with Richmond?