Who is Amateurs leagues greatest ever players

[club man]

Brian Sneddon best midfield 'GENERAL' in the SAASL

[on the side]

Anton - boot stay at the back, boot again

bit harsh! Andon marshalled his defence better than anyone..
conceding three goals in one season says he wasnt a bad sweeper regardless of how he went about his job.

As I said previously, he was usually a key player in what were usually very strong Inter sides.
Having Tissy Simeoni, Dino Gallina, Jimmy Townley and Stu Tyerman in defence would have helped in only conceding 3 goals. Not forgetting how strong Gerry Petitt was on having a solid defence.

Swansong do you know if any other team has conceded only or less then 3 goals in one season?

[mightyreds]

Terry Hayes when he was playing at the Cove...

[ausball99]

i am supprised not to see george reeves in the inter photo also a name not mentioned
some more are scotty mcinarlin (captained state team for many years) john mann also in inter defence, george reeves

[Jay Walking]

I would throw in Peter King but he has played to many Fed games.

From what I have seen in the last few years, Bert Fuda would definately be up there. Chris Nicholls from the Vale, Aitken from East, Eggers from West, Billy K from Pontians, Russell Hunt from USC Lion and Chris Ennis from Ingle Farm. I've only seen Div 1 in the last 3 years though. What about Arthur Dalkeis (?) from Inter.

[swannsong]

Any suggestions ?

But not to include players with over 50 games Fed/NSL etc experience.

A few have them may have played >50 Federation games such as Peter King, Billy Karapetis, Russell Hunt, Bert Fuda was at Elizabeth City for a few years

[swannsong]

swannsong do you know if any other team has conceded only or less then 3 goals in one season?

Ingle Farm Reserves in 2004, conceded only 2 goals, I think Richard Bales was the goalkeeper...over to you Jay, Robbo ?
MA Hawks Reserves in 2003 conceded only 3 goals with Michael Georgines in goal I think.

[grouse n' ice]

Longbomb, Longbomb and Longbomb

Il postino will return.

[Jay Walking]

swannsong do you know if any other team has conceded only or less then 3 goals in one season?

Ingle Farm Reserves in 2004, conceded only 2 goals, I think Richard Bales was the goalkeeper...over to you Jay, Robbo ?
MA Hawks Reserves in 2003 conceded only 3 goals with Michael Georgines in goal I think.

Yeah in that season is was actually Colin Smith who was the Keeper. Richard took the first team job off of him. David Howell was the Sweeper and the cause of both goals which I remind him of constantly. A young Paul Townsend even played a few games in that B's side. I think Steve Patterson was our leading goal scorer. The real reason for the success though was the brilliance of the captain that yeah. Inspirational by all accounts. Went on to lead the team to the double in 2006

[swannsong]

Ingle Farm Reserves in 2004, conceded only 2 goals, I think Richard Bales was the goalkeeper...over to you Jay, Robbo ?
MA Hawks Reserves in 2003 conceded only 3 goals with Michael Georgines in goal I think.

Yeah in that season is was actually Colin Smith who was the Keeper. Richard took the first team job off of him. David Howell was the Sweeper and the cause of both goals which I remind him of constantly. A young Paul Townsend even played a few games in that B's side. I think Steve Patterson was our leading goal scorer. The real reason for the success though was the brilliance of the captain that yeah. Inspirational by all accounts. Went on to lead the team to the double in 2006

Good old Colin Smith, must have learnt well watching me whilst he was at the Downs.....

[KEANO16]

Did Steve Patterson play last year Jay? Remember hanging out with him and Sam McMillan down the Farm years ago!

[nugget66]

Very hard with so many quality players that have played Amateurs, but definatley Ray Coull would have to be up at the pointy end....

[a1079978]

I cant believe none of you guys have mentioned Tony Scalzi. He is a true champion. In 2005 he won Sunday div 1 best and fairest and in 06 after missing 1/3 of the season away at the world cup in Germany he came second only missing out by a couple of votes on a second and consecutive B&F. He also has state team amatuer caps to his name and believe he has been carving it up the last couple of years in the Saturday leagues after A.Villa swaped to the Saturday divisions. He has been a key to Adelaide Villas success and has definately been one of the modern day greats.

[swannsong]

I cant believe none of you guys have mentioned Tony Scalzi. He is a true champion. In 2005 he won Sunday div 1 best and fairest and in 06 after missing 1/3 of the season away at the world cup in Germany he came second only missing out by a couple of votes on a second and consecutive B&F. He also has state team amatuer caps to his name and believe he has been carving it up the last couple of years in the Saturday leagues after A.Villa swaped to the Saturday divisions. He has been a key to Adelaide Villas success and has definately been one of the modern day greats.

Played quite a bit of Feds beforehand didn't he, the original post says less than 50 Fed games.

[Redders]

David Eggers springs to mind

[a1079978]

oh sorry missed that. alright then, but he is still worth a mention

[Hawkesy]

oh sorry missed that. alright then, but he is still worth a mention

I agree/ I nominate Gazza, I mean he never played a single SAASL game but he is still worth a mention.

[Left Right Out]

Define the best?? What position? What Year??

Frankie Day, Dino Galina, Anton Antonoff, Larry Moore, Jimmy Townley, Gerry Pettit, Scotty McNarlin, Roger Nicholls, Earl Pudler, Robbie Winter as you can tell I watched alot of Inters games as a youngster.

Then in my timeframe: Bert Fuda, Daniel Nicholls, Chris Nichols, Matt Blackwood, Jurek Kozicki, Chris Ennis, Eric Ainsworth,

The list could go on

[mushrow]

Jason Cottee

[pork belly]

What about Alan Royhouse. From memory he made the Australian Amateur side. As a 17 year old playing next to him was a great learning experience

[robinfriday10]

gary aitken also made all aussie and years of state football. also boothy, archie and paul smith worth a mention from phe 3 in a row 92-94

[Left Right Out]

gary aitken also made all aussie and years of state football. also boothy, archie and paul smith worth a mention from phe 3 in a row 92-94

Yes your right Brad, Gary has been around for ages! Paul Smith was a great player mind you so was Archie. Im sure there were a couple more from that period at PHE.

[tickets4cheese]

David Eggers springs to mind

how much did he pay u to say that. good player but u must be havin a laugh!

[tickets4cheese]

the v-dogga, Dane Vidakovic

[Jay Walking]

Define the best?? What position? What Year??

Frankie Day, Dino Galina, Anton Antonoff, Larry Moore, Jimmy Townley, Gerry Pettit, Scotty McNarlin, Roger Nicholls, Earl Pudler, Robbie Winter as you can tell I watched alot of Inters games as a youngster.

Then in my timeframe: Bert Fuda, Daniel Nicholls, Chris Nichols, Matt Blackwood, Jurek Kozicki, Chris Ennis, Eric Ainsworth,

The list could go on

Bert, Danny, Chris, Matty and Chris all would of played to many Fed games to qualify. Not sure about Eric or Jurek.

I wouldn't put Jurek up there simply because he doesn't play enough of a season due to injury. Certainly had the potential to be a great player.

[Left Right Out]

Define the best?? What position? What Year??

Frankie Day, Dino Galina, Anton Antonoff, Larry Moore, Jimmy Townley, Gerry Pettit, Scotty McNarlin, Roger Nicholls, Earl Pudler, Robbie Winter as you can tell I watched alot of Inters games as a youngster.

Then in my timeframe: Bert Fuda, Daniel Nicholls, Chris Nichols, Matt Blackwood, Jurek Kozicki, Chris Ennis, Eric Ainsworth,

The list could go on

Bert, Danny, Chris, Matty and Chris all would of played to many Fed games to qualify. Not sure about Eric or Jurek.

I wouldn't put Jurek up there simply because he doesn't play enough of a season due to injury. Certainly had the potential to be a great player.

Jurek would be one of those players who COULD be one of the best players I agree. He plays alot of his games without getting out of second gear and still manages to win his position BUT can I say he also cleans up and fixes alot of Golders mistakes at Gardens!!!

[Jay Walking]

Define the best?? What position? What Year??

Frankie Day, Dino Galina, Anton Antonoff, Larry Moore, Jimmy Townley, Gerry Pettit, Scotty McNarlin, Roger Nicholls, Earl Pudler, Robbie Winter as you can tell I watched alot of Inters games as a youngster.

Then in my timeframe: Bert Fuda, Daniel Nicholls, Chris Nichols, Matt Blackwood, Jurek Kozicki, Chris Ennis, Eric Ainsworth,

The list could go on

Bert, Danny, Chris, Matty and Chris all would of played to many Fed games to qualify. Not sure about Eric or Jurek.

I wouldn't put Jurek up there simply because he doesn't play enough of a season due to injury. Certainly had the potential to be a great player.

Jurek would be one of those players who COULD be one of the best players I agree. He plays alot of his games without getting out of second gear and still manages to win his position BUT can I say he also cleans up and fixes alot of Golders mistakes at Gardens!!!

Very true, I'll give him an extra point for having to play next to Golder

[Redders]

David Eggers springs to mind

how much did he pay u to say that. good player but u must be havin a laugh!

i'm daves biggest fan!

[stobbo]

Tyson Vickery for SPOC

[Jay Walking]

David Eggers springs to mind

how much did he pay u to say that. good player but u must be havin a laugh!

He has won a few club B&F's plus the league B&F. Not a bad record but would of played to many Fed games to qualify also.