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Date Posted: 17:55:16 04/09/00 Sun
Author: Joel
Subject: Re: Define 'Champion' Please
In reply to: Jimbo 's message, "Define 'Champion' Please" on 12:43:00 04/09/00 Sun

Honestly, even though I am a Collingwood supporter I still believe Buckley hasn't had the chance to show his true champion potential throught a finals series.


> 'Champion' is a commonly used word these days, and as
> a result is being devalued by some people.
> A true 'champion' is that sort of player who can turn
> and win games for their side, who is down, but cat
> turn it around - who produces in big games -
> consistently.
> Only the elite are 'champions' - I honestly dont think
> Buckley has had the opportunity to prove himself as a
> 'champion' - he has only played in one final! He is a
> great player, no doubt - I never said otherwise -
> however I dont think he is a carey, hird, harvey or
> crawford, and I stand by that!
> There is a big difference between great and champion -
> not many players are 'champions', but the way the
> media rabbles on, half the AFL are 'champions'!
> Players Like Kernahan, Brereton, Lockett, Ablett etc
> are true champions - dont put Buckley in that
> category, yet!

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  • Re: Define 'Champion' Please -- hurricane, 12:19:01 07/08/00 Sat
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