ossie85's Top 50 players of 2013

[ossie85]

My fourth instalment of my top 50 players of the year will be released after the Grand Final - what makes me so special? Nothing. This is just one person's opinion, and everyone is free to do there own. Feel free to tear it apart when it is released! :/ These are hard things to do.

My old lists:

My 2012 List

My 2011 List

My 2010 List


2013

Rank (Last Year)

1 (1). Gary Ablett jnr (Impossible to move from his #1 spot)

2 (30). Joel Selwood (A new level for the Cats skipper, captaining the Cats to another successful year)

3 (45). Jarryd Roughead (The dominant forward in the competition this year, the Hawks built there year around him)

4 (26). Scott Pendlebury (Coaches award, and continues to all class, all the time)

5 (NR). Will Minson (Big Will! Never thought this would happen, clearly the best ruckman this year)

6 (NR). Ryan Griffen (Another Bulldog who went up a level, I think now an elite midfielder)

7 (NR). Harry Taylor (Huge fan of big Harry, and the CHB of the All-Aus team will always feature high in this list!)

8 (NR). Scott D Thompson (As per usual, the best full back in the comp will also always feature high in this list! Consistent for the Roos for a long time).

9 (NR). Nat Fyfe (Could not believe he wasn't in the All-Aus side, as this guy is a star. Will be cursing his first quarter in the GF though).

10 (42). Steve Johnson (Another player I could not believe was not in the All-Aus side, I think his best year ever, despite missing 6 weeks through suspension).

11 (NR). Jarrad McVeigh (The Swans co-captain was terrific and inspirational off half-back).

12 (5). Patrick Dangerfield (Just a superstar in a tough year for the Crows)

13 (33). Kieran Jack (Love how this kid plays, as he took up his game to another level as Swans Co-Captain).

14 (NR). Travis Cloke (Would have pushed for #1 if he could kick straight, best mark in the comp)

15 (29). Dane Swan (His stats demand selection every time)

16 (NR). Todd Goldstein (The Roos big-man proved himself against all doubters).

17 (2). Jobe Watson (Injury, controversy, team decline could not stop him from continuing to be a true star).

18 (NR). Michael Barlow (Part of the Freo big 3 in the midfield)

19 (NR). Luke Hodge (Now a premiership captain, and was masterful across back)

20 (NR). David Mundy (Him, Barlow and Fyfe amazing all year)

21 (16). Sam Mitchell (Another huge year for the dual premiership star).

22 (NR). Michael Johnson (Did the job all year in the best defensive unit in the comp).

23 (NR). Travis Boak (Captained Port Adelaide to a fairytale year)

24 (NR). Pearce Hanley (Ireland deliver another star)

25 (NR). Chris Mayne (A key reason for Freo's shot at the flag)

26 (NR). Andrew Walker (Stepped up a gear for the Navy blues, a crime wasn't nominated for All-Aus)

27 (NR). Alex Rance (The Tiger's big-man took apart many big name forwards each week)

28 (NR). Nick Malceski (Backed up last year's Grand Final heroics)

29 (NR). Robert Murphy (Everyone loves Bob)

30 (NR). Dan Hannebery (Only consistency stopped him from being higher)

31 (22). Josh Gibson (3 years and counting in this list, does the small and tall job each week)

32 (NR). Josh J Kennedy (Faded away towards the end of the year, but was one of the most dangerous forwards in the league)

33 (NR). Tom Rockliff (His last half of the year was sensational)

34 (24). Grant Birchall (Struggled with the tag at times, but still an amazing year)

35 (NR). Nick Riewoldt (The old-fella had a huge year for his struggling Saints)

36 (32). Corey Enright (Mr. Dependable)

37 (NR). Chad Wingard (Can't overlook 40 goals from this future superstar)

38 (NR). Ryan Crowley (*shudders* but was clearly the best tagger going around).

39 (7). Dean Cox (the forgotten ruck man was still huge in 2013)

40 (NR). Richard Douglas (One of the most improved the comp)

41 (NR). Justin Westhoff (The Hoff took Port Adelaide forward)

42 (3). Trent Cotchin (Still great numbers, but down on last year's break through)

43 (NR). Michael Hibberd (Another of the league's great improvers)

44 (NR). Kade Simpson (the beard gets him in this list)

45 (NR). Joel Patfull (A couple of years of consistency down back often goes unnoticed)

46 (NR). Jack Gunston (A terrific finals series should have the Hawks feeling ok if they lose Buddy)

47 (NR). Drew Petrie (Another solid year)

48 (NR). Michael Walters (Great year from the small forward)

49 (NR). Jack Steven (The Saints have found a gem)

50 (NR). Tom Liberatore (The son-of-a-gun is now a gun).


Out from last year:
Matthew Pavlich   4
Tom Hawkins   6
Dayne Beams   8
Luke McPharlin   9
Lance Franklin   10
Ted Richards   11
Cyril Rioli   12
Sam Jacobs   13
Darren Glass   14
Ivan Maric   15
Josh P Kennedy   17
Scott Thompson (Ade)   18
Beau Waters   19
Nic Naitanui   20
Ryan O'Keefe   21
Taylor Walker   23
Brett Deledio   25
Brent Reilly   27
Jack Riewoldt   28
Stephen Milne   31
Sean Dempster   34
Lewis Jetta   35
Eddie Betts   36
Lenny Hayes   37
Andrew Swallow   38
Shane Tuck   39
Brad Sewell   40
Matthew Boyd   41
Callan Ward   43
Brad Ebert   44
Brock McLean   46
Scott Selwood   47
Shaun Burgoyne   48
Harley Bennell   49
Nathan Jones   50


Apologies
Montagna   Leigh
Sloane   Rory
Bartel   Jimmy
Kennedy   Josh P
Goddard   Brendon
Deledio   Brett
Harvey   Brent
Cornes   Kane
Sidebottom   Steele
Selwood   Scott
Swallow   Andrew
Priddis   Matt
Martin   Dustin
O'Keefe   Ryan
Maric   Ivan
Ebert   Bradley
Redden   Jack
Ward   Callan
Stokes   Matthew
Kreuzer   Matthew
Lewis   Jordan
Wells   Daniel
Gibbs   Bryce
Shaw   Heath
McEvoy   Ben
Jackson   Daniel
Houli   Bachar
Adcock   Jed
O'Meara   Jaeger
Jones   Nathan
Monfries   Angus
Rioli   Cyril
McKenzie   Trent
Franklin   Lance
O'Brien   Harry
Burgoyne   Shaun
Hill   Stephen
Pyke   Mike
Mackie   Andrew
Hale   David
Henderson   Lachlan
Riewoldt   Jack
Motlop   Steven
Guerra   Brent
Duffield   Paul
Garland   Colin
Lake   Brian
Black   Aaron
Garlett   Jeff
Carlisle   Jake
Cameron   Jeremy
McPharlin   Luke
Thomas   Lindsay
Richards   Ted
Thompson   Rory
MacKenzie   Eric
Glass   Darren
Carlile   Alipate
Morris   Steven

By team:

7 Dockers: Fyfe, Barlow, Mundy, Johnson, Mayne, Crowley, Walters
6 Hawks: Roughead, Hodge, Mitchell, Gibson, Birchall, Gunston
4 Cats: Selwood, Taylor, Johnson, Enright
4 Dogs: Minson, Griffen, Murphy, Liberatore
4 Swans: McVeigh, Jack, Malceski, Hannebery
3 Kangaroos: Thompson, Goldstein, Petrie
3 Lions: Hanley, Rockliff, Patfull
3 Power: Boak, Wingard, Westhoff
3 Magpies: Pendlebury, Cloke, Swan
2 Bombers: Watson, Hibberd
2 Blues: Walker, Simpson
2 Crows: Dangerfield, Douglas
2 Eagles: Kennedy, Cox
2 Saints: Riewoldt, Steven
2 Tigers: Rance, Cotchin
1 Sun: Ablett
0 Demons
0 Giants

[Jroo]

Looking forward to it Ossie, I've been planning my one and will release it after the GF too.

[specky92]

Z. Tuohy. That is all

[Holz]

more roos than just andrew swallow ;)

interested to see where the bomb lands.

[Kellogscrunchynut]

Doubtful of seeing many Tigers in the list.

[ossie85]

Doubtful of seeing many Tigers in the list.

It will have more than the All-Aus team! Last year's 50 list had 5 players in it!

[SydneyRox]

Must have at least 6 swans.

Jack, JPK, McVeigh, Malceski, Hanners, ROK, Parker, Mitchell, Pyke is your basket!

[ADEZ]

Quite difficult, here's come who would have to be considered IMO:

Adelaide: Dangerfield, Douglas
Brisbane: Hanley, Leuenberger, Patfull, Rocky
Carlton: Simpson, Walker
Collingwood: Swan, Pendles, Cloke,
Essendon: Watson, Goddard, HIBBERD, Carlisle
Fremantle: Johnson, Fyfe, Barlow, Mundy, Walters, Mayne
Geelong: Selwood, Johnson, Motlop, Taylor, Enright, Mackie
Gold Coast: Ablett, O'Meara, Thompson
GWS: Cameron
Hawks: Roughead, Mitchell, Hodge, Gibson
North Melbourne: Thomas, Goldstein, Wells, Thompson
Melbourne:..............................
Port: Boak, Wingard, HOFF  ;), Ebert
Richmond: Rance, MORRIS!
Sydney: Jack, Hannebery, McVeigh, Malceski, PYKE, Kennedy
St Kilda: Reiwaldt, Montagna, Steven
West Coast: Cox, JJK, Priddis, Mackenzie
Western Bulldogs: Griffen, Minson

[SydneyRox]

Not sure the Bomb can be counted in the top 50 in his first year. Was a good debut, but really?

[Torpedo10]

Must have at least 6 swans.

Jack, JPK, McVeigh, Malceski, Hanners, ROK, Parker, Mitchell, Pyke is your basket!

How can Titch be likely and not the Bomb? Bomb>Titch.

[Holz]

Not sure the Bomb can be counted in the top 50 in his first year. Was a good debut, but really?

he was really good, i wouldnt be supirsed to see him rated maybee just outside the 50.

45-60 would be about my range.

[LF]

Quite difficult, here's come who would have to be considered IMO:

Adelaide: Dangerfield, Douglas
Brisbane: Hanley, Leuenberger, Patfull, Rocky
Carlton: Simpson, Walker
Collingwood: Swan, Pendles, Cloke,
Essendon: Watson, Goddard, HIBBERD, Carlisle
Fremantle: Johnson, Fyfe, Barlow, Mundy, Walters, Mayne
Geelong: Selwood, Johnson, Motlop, Taylor, Enright, Mackie
Gold Coast: Ablett, O'Meara, Thompson
GWS: Cameron
Hawks: Roughead, Mitchell, Hodge, Gibson
North Melbourne: Thomas, Goldstein, Wells, Thompson
Melbourne:..............................
Port: Boak, Wingard, HOFF  ;), Ebert
Richmond: Rance, MORRIS!
Sydney: Jack, Hannebery, McVeigh, Malceski, PYKE, Kennedy
St Kilda: Reiwaldt, Montagna, Steven
West Coast: Cox, JJK, Priddis, Mackenzie
Western Bulldogs: Griffen, Minson

Pretty sure your missing Scooter from that list

[SydneyRox]

Not sure the Bomb can be counted in the top 50 in his first year. Was a good debut, but really?

he was really good, i wouldnt be supirsed to see him rated maybee just outside the 50.

45-60 would be about my range.

Yeah, he has been good, but he isnt in the same class as most of the others yet. Once you start writing these lists, reckon he falls a bit further. In the 70-90 bracket

[Scrads]

Lash out Os and give us a top 100 ;)

[Toga]

 Nice Oz, look forwards to reading it 8)