O'TOTC

[Ruck'n'Roll]

We all remember the Team of the Century ~ a collection of 22 out and out Red&White champions and a coach. The out and out best of the best. A recent thread was considering amendments after our grand-final triumph.

I wish to devote this thread to remembering those players that certainly aren't part of the TOTC . . . . . but whose style, efforts, antics, dress sense or ability have made supporting the Swans while they were between premierships, just a little bit less painfull.

In short I seek nominations for the Other Team Of The Century

I'd like to start the ball rolling by nominating several players for the O'TOTC . . . .

Warwick Capper.
For both his high marking, bad hair, tight shorts and for being possibly the dumbest Swan of all time.

David Rhys-Jones.
For his incredibly short fuse and the frequency of his visits to the tribunal.

Leo Barry.
For his death defying aerials and his helter skelter runs from defence.

And a joint nomination of Barry Round & Dean McRae.
The former for decking his coach and the latter for kissing his.

Any other suggestions?

[ScottH]

Troy Luff.
Strong Mark, Loved a Goal, and blonde Mullet.

Dereck Kickett.
Always exciting to watch. And a Mop of Curly hair.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Originally posted by ScottH
Dereck Kickett.
Always exciting to watch. And a Mop of Curly hair.

Possibly also in the running for the covetted "best beergut ever seen on a Swan" award.

[Legs Akimbo]

Wade Chapman for allegedly turning @@@@ into strawberry jam

[S.U.D]

"Pistons" Filandia. it was just fun watching him run

[ScottH]

That reminds me.

Jamie Lawson, tearing all over the park like a dog chasing a ball.

John Stevens, the day he leather poisoning at The 'G against Melbourne. (19 Marks)

[Lucky Knickers]

Jason "where's the" Love

[ihamilto]

A swans player many have forgotten but his guts and courage were what this club is all about the famous no 5 Ian Roberts.

[Ruck'n'Roll]

Speaking of tearing thru packs,, anyone remember Greg Smith?

[ihamilto]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Speaking of tearing thru packs,, anyone remember Greg Smith?

Sure do he was a riverina lad and went on to become a more than handy midfielder ruck rover type then came back to play for East Wagga Kooringal in the local league.
cheers Ian

[ItsAllGoodes]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Speaking of tearing thru packs,, anyone remember Greg Smith?

But can he ever be forgiven for transferring to Collingwood?

[stellation]

Nick Davis: for being far and away the most talented player to ever play for the Swans.

[Thunder Shaker]

Adam Heuskes for his dress sense.

[Benevolent Ert]

O'Team of the Century

and here's me thinking this thread was about the O'Team of the Century - that is, the Team of the Century for players whose names begin with O

Ah well - here's my attempt anyway:

B: Mark Orchard (1997-98) Terry O'Neill (1975-80) Jack O'Connell (1922-24)
HB: W.J. O'Brien (1928-30) Ryan O'Connor (1999-2000) E.O'Meara (1924-26)
C: F. O'Hara (1897-1901) J.A. O'Hara (1897-1900) James "Brum" O'Meara (1933-36)*
HF Richard Osborne (1993) Brett O'Farrell (1998) Ryan O'Keefe (2000-)*
F: Michael O'Loughlin (1995-)* Max Oaten (1956-62) Craig O'Brien (1996-2000)
R: Tom O'Halloran (1918-21)* Jack O'Keefe (1947) Jack Oatey (1944)
INT: N. Jack O'Brien (1928-30) Stephen Officer (1971-73) Michael Oaten (1980-82) Leo O'Halloran (1953)
EMG: Ricky O'Loughlin (2002) Chris Obst (2002) Tad Obudzinski (1973)
Coach: Jack Oatey

A lot of the early players I know little about - so some of the positions might be fudged a little

Obudzinski gets a gig purely because a name like that demanded inclusion

Oatey never coached the Swans, and in fact only played 5 games for South, but his record in South Australia cannot be ignored

* = Premiership player

[cressakel]

Originally posted by Ruckman
Speaking of tearing thru packs,, anyone remember Greg Smith?

Yeppo, number 8 circa 1980-85. Nucknamed the "Bionic Man" for his incredible courage to play through horendous injuries. Good player cut down in his prime.......Is that the one ?!