Murray MiddletonIndigenous All Star Team 2008
July 15th 2008 12:10
There are currently 73 indigenous players on AFL lists, including the most exciting player in the competition: Lance 'Buddy' Franklin. Never before have numbers been higher. Considering the importance that is being placed on pace and athleticism, these numbers will increase significantly in the coming seasons. In recent weeks there has been much talk about teams representing the Gold Coast, Western Sydney and Tasmania. Imagine if a team was based in Darwin. Imagine if this team enticed the best indigenous players in the competition to join forces...
It is always good fun selecting such a team. How would they fare in the competition? They would move the ball with breakneck speed down the flanks. Franklin, O’Laughlin and Motlop would provide marking options up forward, both in the air and on a lead. With the likes of Stokes and Leon Davis at their feet, the opposition defence would certainly have their hands full. The midfield brigade would be equally as exciting. The likes of Davey, Bateman, Wells and the Burgoyne brothers are quick and skilled. The only weakness is that the team would lack tall defenders. But there is still no shortage of talent. Could the following team beat the caucasians?
INDIGENOUS ALL STARS 2008
B: David Wirrpunda, Patrick Ryder, Roger Hayden
HB: Graham Johncock, Jason Roe, Andrew McLeod (c)
C: Chance Bateman, Peter Burgoyne, Aaron Davey
HF: Leon Davis, Lance Franklin, Matthew Stokes
F: Mark Williams, Daniel Motlop, Michael O'Laughlin
FOLL: Adam Goodes, Shaun Burgoyne, Daniel Wells
INT: Andrew Lovett, Xavier Clarke, Jeff Farmer, Des Headland
It is always good fun selecting such a team. How would they fare in the competition? They would move the ball with breakneck speed down the flanks. Franklin, O’Laughlin and Motlop would provide marking options up forward, both in the air and on a lead. With the likes of Stokes and Leon Davis at their feet, the opposition defence would certainly have their hands full. The midfield brigade would be equally as exciting. The likes of Davey, Bateman, Wells and the Burgoyne brothers are quick and skilled. The only weakness is that the team would lack tall defenders. But there is still no shortage of talent. Could the following team beat the caucasians?
INDIGENOUS ALL STARS 2008
B: David Wirrpunda, Patrick Ryder, Roger Hayden
HB: Graham Johncock, Jason Roe, Andrew McLeod (c)
C: Chance Bateman, Peter Burgoyne, Aaron Davey
HF: Leon Davis, Lance Franklin, Matthew Stokes
F: Mark Williams, Daniel Motlop, Michael O'Laughlin
FOLL: Adam Goodes, Shaun Burgoyne, Daniel Wells
INT: Andrew Lovett, Xavier Clarke, Jeff Farmer, Des Headland
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P.S. Thanks for the feedback, Jeffrey. Enjoy your stay at the shitfish.