The fact he actually improved as a player when he moved north his first four years at the Suns, numerically, were the finest of his career to join an expansion club that was always going to start slowly is a testament to his drive, professionalism and talent. Courageous, humble and dedicated. Judd 4. But the major honours soon flowed in after he joined Bayern Munich, winning the league and cup double three times, while he claimed the Premier League crown with Chelsea in 2010. If you havent, do yourself a favour. They also had to have played at least one game at . He earned legend status over 11 years at the Bernabeu and remains the foreigner with the most appearances for the club. We want to see it. The dual Brownlow medalist has been the star of the Dockers for some time, transforming into the league's best contested possession player of the past decade. AFL: Best 22 of the Brisbane, Geelong, Hawthorn and Richmond dynasties, Mark Robinson | Herald Sun afl tigers - blues - 17/03 Fri 1:40AM cats - magpies - 17/03 Fri 7:45PM kangaroos - Eagles - 17/03 Fri 10:35PM power - lions - 18/03 Sat 1:25AM demons - bulldogs - 18/03 Sat 2:00AM suns - swans - 18/03 Sat 7:10PM giants - crows - 18/03 Sat 9:20PM 2010 - Collingwood vs St. Kilda. The Bombers all-time leading goal-kicker won his club's goal scoring tally in nine of the opening 10 season to start the decade and would end his career at the end of 2009 after 270 games and 926 goals. He's still the only player to score in four FA Cup finals and he practically won Chelsea their first Champions League on his todd. Thank you for reading 5 articles this month* Join now for unlimited access, Enjoy your first month for just 1 / $1 / 1, *Read 5 free articles per month without a subscription, Current page: Sachin Tendulkar (cricket) 17. He was a fast skilful, accurate, hungry and strong onballer for both the Cats and Suns, proving he can lead a team of stars and one with next-to none. Buffon broke the world record for a goalkeeper back in 2001, and as of 2022, he is still playing, in a career that has seen him make over 1,000 appearances for clubs and country. There were devastating patches of brilliance. Naming the 10 best AFL players of all-time is a thankless task when you consider the talent the competition has had in its long history. His character and prowess was unmatched within the league, with Goodes ending his career after a club record 372 games in 2015, having spent 17 seasons in the AFL. The eight-time All-Australian has lead his club's goal kicking tally across 11 separate seasons, six with the Hawks and five with the Swans, becoming the undisputed, greatest forward of his time. Haselby himself could hold his head high though with the former No. . And there's no doubt about it. You must provide an email address to create a Roar account, When using Facebook to create or log in to an account, you need to grant The Roar permission to see your email address, By joining The Roar you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. Provides a lot of energy. There were seasons in which Didier Drogba didn't live up to his humongous hype but that big game record alone is reason to see him as one of the greatest African players of all time. The Civil Rights Movement displayed how the African Americans fought against the tremendous alienation that they had faced for centuries. Inducted in 1987: Rod McGregor - 1905-1920 One of the brightest stars of his era, Rod McGregor was a four-time Premiership player for the Navy Blues in a 236-game career that stood as a club record for more than half a century. Many would argue that Cech is the greatest Premier League goalkeeper ever, and there are good reasons why. Get everything you need, from team lists, fixtures, statistics and a profile on every single player in the competition in our 2023 AFL Season Guide. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Pies recruits sizzle in pre-season clash with Hawthorn. These players have all played at some point throughout 21st century, however based on their entire career. Buckleys 2003 campaign was arguably the finest of his career. 4. Mahendra Singh Dhoni. Franklins sensational switch to Sydney, after two flags with the Hawks, was bold on many fronts. The wingers scorching pace, mind-bending trickery and ability to win games single-handedly make him a joy to watch, and a future Ballon dOr seems all-but inevitable already. At the age of 36, McCulloch scored 17 goals in the 2013-14 season to bring Rangers back into the Scottish Premiership. Player Sponsorship . That's 22.5% of the greatest sluggers of this century, even with testing in place for 17 of the 21 seasons. The most experienced millennium at the end of 2020 was Western Bulldogs Bailey Smith, who had played 41 games and starred in his 42nd game in the season opener against Collingwood, followed by Carltons Sam Walsh (39) and Gold Coasts Jack Lukosius (38). Hes played with some of the best midfielder of any generation Xavi, Iniesta and Yaya Toure, to name a few and while his contributions may be less eye-catching, theres a reason he has spent more than a decade at the heart of Barcelonas midfield. LANCE FRANKLIN (HAWTHORN/SYDNEY SWANS), 2000-2020 stats: 300 games, 944 goals, 170 Brownlow votes, averaged 15.5 disposals, 2000-2020 CV: Two-time premiership Hawk, eight-time All-Australian (one as captain), one best and fairest, four-time Coleman medallist, 11-time club leading goalkicker. 548 games, 303 goals and 57 assists record Radamel Falcao Garca in the twentieth century from the shirts of River Plate, Porto . Stream them all for free on 7plus >>. Powerful yet graceful, explosive yet incredibly footy smart, Buckley at his best was the perfect midfielder. After spending a few seasons on Richmonds list Polo finally broke through for his debut match in the famous Dreamtime at the G clash against the Bombers during the 2006 season. The Brownlows, All-Australians, best and fairests and flags flowed, even after he sensationally walked away from the Cats at the end of 2010 to become new club Gold Coasts marquee player. The Manchester United legend ranks among the greatest English midfielders of all time, and has earned praise from illustrious quarters. Sun Sign: Cancer. New customers only. The Pole with the goals has gone from strength to strength, with an outrageous late career peak. Pictures: Getty Images Defining the greats of any sporting era is a tough ask - but with the AFL on hiatus for. At Madrid, he has scored one of the greatest goals in Clasico history a winner during the 2014 Copa del Rey final as well as one of the greatest goals in a Champions League final one of three Champions League final goals hes nabbed, while totting up four winners medals. He was probably stiff not to win Buckleys 2002 Norm Smith Medal too. Ive got Scott Pendlebury at 5. Nat Fyfe deserves his position in our best AFL players of the modern era list, with the dual Brownlow Medallist still among the absolute top echelon of stars in 2020. A two-time premiership player with Geelong, Ablett had notched up close to 200 games for Geelong before leaving for the Gold Coast, winning a Brownlow Medal, four All-Australian selections, two best and fairests, three AFLCA Player of the Year awards and three Leigh Matthews trophies before 2011. Channel 7 AFL commentators Luke Hodge and Shaun Burgoyne are also Hawthorn icons and teammates of Mitchell. With his technical ability and intelligence, he would still slot into elite teams in the modern game, many years after he left his six-Premier League title-winning career behind him. San Iker still holds the clean sheet record in the Champions League and racked up over 1,000 professional matches in a two-decade career. Its remarkable to reflect on what Mbappe has already achieved in his short career so far - and consider what might still be to come. From the moment he graced an AFL field wearing a No. Menzel, who played 80 AFL games across stints with both Geelong and Sydney in a career spanning a decade, ranked the leaders based on who hed want to follow into the field. LISTEN TO THE LATEST EPISODE OF THE DEBATE DAVID KING, DERMOTT BRERETON AND TOM MORRIS ON WHETHER CUTTING LIST SIZES WILL BE GOOD OR BAD FOR FOOTY, IF YOURE ON A MOBILE, TAP HERE TO LISTEN, 15. The level of talent in this tournament -- especially among the top few teams -- is unprecedented. While. Gary Ablett was arguably an even better player at the Suns. Sit back and relax, as we take a look at the greatest, the best, the most iconic, the most memorable, the most spectacular and the most sensational . While most AFL fans will remember Ben Truck Rutten for his All-Australian defensive days his debut match in 2003 was something quite the opposite. This devalues names like Robert Harvey, Scott West and Stephen Silvagni. Heres how it works. Since breaking into Bara team at the age of 20, he has never made fewer than 40 appearances a season, he has been the rock on which Messi and co.s cathedral was built throughout the 2010s. Thank you for signing up to Four Four Two. Players whose careers began prior to the year 2000 . 1 picks, dating back to 2000, and rank them as players from worst to best. Iker Casillas burst into the Real Madrid side as a kid, putting in a masterclass as a 19-year-old in a Champions League final. CB, CM, CF. Get the best features, fun and footballing frolics straight to your inbox every week. Hawthorn 400-game champion Michael Tuck recently made a bold call, telling Channel 7 he thinks the Hawks can play finals despite having one of the youngest playing lists in the competition. Between 2001 and 2003, Voss won two AFLPA MVP awards, two best and fairests, three best captain titles and All-Australian honours on three occasions (including twice as the captain). His progression from left-back to to one of Europes most feared forwards at Spurs landed him the PFA Player of the Year, PFA Young Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2012/13 (a feat only matched by Cristiano Ronaldo), as well as an 85m move to Real Madrid. He only won the AFLPAs best captain award once which is surprising, back in 2013. He captained Geelong to the one premiership, played in four but only captained one which is probably what held him back from giving him the number one or two title.. 245 games as captain, the most games as captain, the most wins as captain. Europes biggest prize, the Champions League, still eludes De Bruyne and his club-mates, but for how long? Then again, Buddy is no ordinary player or footy figure. Since then, the Swans have made two Grand Finals but havent won a flag. Or why not treat yourself? Franklin 3. It just seemed he wasnt as dynamic at Carlton compared to his West Coast days, while his ability to hit the scoreboard declined. In the back-end of 2000, he went on a ridiculous six-game streak where he averaged 31.2 disposals and polled Brownlow votes in five of the matches. Chris Judd, Adam Goodes and Nat Fyfe are all among the AFL's best since 2000. 2000-2020 stats: 346 games, 437 goals, 266 Brownlow votes, averaged 25.3 disposals, 2000-2020 CV: Two-time premiership Cat, two-time Brownlow Medallist, five-time AFLPA MVP, eight-time All-Australian (one as captain), six-time best and fairest, three-time club leading goalkicker. Eight current AFL players, including Andrew McLeod and Adam Goodes, have been included in the league's indigenous team of the century, announced today. There was a problem. It's ironic that Kroos running riot against the Selecao has become the defining image of his career: he's far more restrained, usually. No one will ever forget the exhaustion and disappointment of the players as the final siren rang and neither team could claim victory. Western Bulldogs acknowledge that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. And boy was this a tough job! Picture: Ian Cugley, Michael Voss led his Lions to three straight premierships. Haselbys high possession style of play was a feature of his game throughout his Rising Star award-winning season, and he continued it for 208 games in purple before hanging the boots up in 2010. Luis Gonzalez Matt Kemp Jason Kendall Mike Lowell Hideki Matsui Brandon Phillips Gary Sheffield Grady Sizemore Jason Varitek Vernon Wells Pitchers Bronson Arroyo A.J. Hes a player you just wanted to play for. August 1, 2005. He is PSGs all-time top assist provider, while at Real Madrid his ability to morph into a central midfielder under Carlo Ancelotti helped the club win La Decima - their long-awaited 10th Champions League title. 38 Hawthorn jumper for all the trivia buffs playing along at home the Buddy nickname stuck. They put him in there because they knew he was a cool head, a calm head and could get the best out of his team and I think he is a massive reason as to why Geelong has had sustained success for such a massive period of time.. A powerhouse of the 21st century that hauled in four premierships in the Alastair Clarkson era (including three in a row from 2013-2015), the Hawks last played finals in 2018. His 2016 campaign will go down as one of the greatest seasons in recent history, collecting a then-record 35 Brownlow votes, both AFLPA and AFLCA awards and a Carji Greeves medal to cap off a record breaking debut season with Geelong. Alonsos debut season at Liverpool couldnt have ended any better, as the Spaniard scored the equaliser in the 3-3 Miracle of Istanbul Champions League final against AC Milan before the Reds eventual penalty shoot-out victory. Plus tips on how to play better and interviews with the biggest names. Dalziell held the disposals record for less than two years before another mature-aged player stole his thunder. The Colombians football odyssey has taken him to seven different countries, with his most successful spells coming at Porto, Atletico Madrid and Monaco. Buddy 3. But not all former Hawks are in agreement with the doom-and-gloom forecast. (Mackenzie) is a great kid. Welcome. AFL's biggest question 'everyone's talking . View All Partners A subscription makes a thoughtful gift for both family and friends. He won the 2002 World Cup winner with Brazil, earning a place in the All-Star team with his performances, and his 21st-century trophy haul also includes two Champions League and three La Liga titles with Real Madrid. Along with Hodge and Burgoyne, Richmond legend Matthew Richardson, AFLW trailblazer Daisy Pearce, former Geelong captain Cameron Ling, and 7NEWS football reporter Ryan Daniels also believe that the Hawks are on track to break a 58-year wooden-spoon drought. He was also a dangerous goalkicker, punctuated by his 36-goal season in 2002 and a seven-goal haul against Adelaide in early 2004. The four-time premiership Hawk added three All-Australian selections and two Best and Fairests during his 18-year, 346-game career with the Hawks and Lions. FourFourTwo is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. He shows real poise and is able to scan and find targets, Hawthorn assistant coach Chris Newman said. The long-legged Ivorian mastered the role of the box-to-box midfielder, capable of causing damage in the final third and winning the ball while protecting his defence. He was acrobatic, dramatic and exciting to watch. The Magpies selected the best team in their history, comprising 21 players (with three on the interchange bench in accordance with the AFL's interchange rules at the time it was named) and coach Jock McHale. Espaol. Lance Franklins famous match-winning goal against Adelaide in 2007 elimination final. Mine are Gary Ablett Junior Buddy Juddy Dusty Unlucky Hodge Selwood Menzel played under Cameron Ling and Joel Selwood at the Cats, while the Swans were led by Josh Kennedy, Dane Rampe and Luke Parker in his time at the club. Franais. Come the turn of the century, his standing in the game grew as he inspired the Magpies to a genuine premiership tilt. I think that holds a lot of weight, if your players and your peers vote you as the best captain it shows what they think about you. Smith, Kelly, Hird, Fyfe, Mitchell and Bedford may take the AFL trophy this century and Coleman, Young, Carroll and Rowell may be leading goal-kickers and what supporter would not want another Rioli, King, Stephens, Weightman, West, Neale, Walsh, Hamill, Serong, Clark or Evans playing again? Nedved was already a decade into his playing career by the turn of the millennium, but he saved some of his best form for the 21st century. Among those to depart were Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell (to Collingwood), gun mid Jaeger OMeara (to Fremantle) and star forward Jack Gunston (to Brisbane). Lionel Messi. The 2023 AFL Season is just around the corner and the Zero Hanger Season Guide is back! See who made it into Hawthorn's team of the 20th century. A two-time Golden Boot winner, Salah holds the record for the most goals scored in a Premier League season with 32 and has been astonishingly prolific at Anfield, notching more than 20 goals in each of his five seasons. Hawks great Dermott Brereton, who wore the same No. Every now and then, you get caught on YouTube watching freakish Judd highlights from the mid-2000s. The Galacticos needed a goalkeeper as blockbuster to match. Sydneys Tom McCartin despite already playing 48 games and scoring 28 goals is ineligible as he was born two days before the calendar ticked over to the year 2000 as is Jordan Butts being born on New Years Eve 1999. Premier League and Champions League victories have been the reward, while at international level the winger captained Egypt to their first World Cup in 28 years in 2018 and runners-up finishes in two Africa Cup of Nations. Brian Taylor makes outrageous Nick Daicos call for 2023 AFL season, AFL star heartbroken after losing best friend in freak accident, Indore pitch rated poor with excessive and uneven bounce after Aussies win, Shane Warnes children remember cricket legend on first anniversary of his death, UFC champion Valentina Shevchenko reveals unique training camp, Penrith Panthers teammates involved in heated argument after shock loss, Knights star fuming after being dragged from the field: Im literally fine, practice match against Collingwood in Tasmania on Thursday. Alasdair Mackenzie is a freelance journalist based in Rome, and a FourFourTwo contributor since 2015. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 100-81 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 80-61 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 60-41 The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 40-26 The . Share 2 pick recording 30 touches against Geelong way back at the start of the 2000 season. The 21st century has provided a stage for new evolutions in the game of basketball. In fact he probably became a wiser and more-rounded player at the Blues. Youll never tire of watching them. Patrick Dangerfield (Adelaide/Geelong). Dirk Nowitzki (basketball) 19. The former Groningen, Celtic and Saints stoppers importance to those achievements didnt go unnoticed, as he won the UEFA Mens Player of the Year award for 2018/19 - the only defender to have done so - and finished as the Ballon dOr runner-up in 2019. Picture: Annette Dew, There are few better sights in footy than Lance Franklin in full flight. Michael Barlow looked composed beyond his years against the Crows to start 2010 as he effortlessly chalked up 33 touches, becoming a Freo fan favourite from day one. Francesco Totti retired with 307 goals in 786 Roma appearances. Cristiano Ronaldo named best player of the 21st century at Globe Soccer Awards | Marca Globe Soccer Awards Beat out Messi, Ronaldinho and Salah Cristiano Ronaldo named best player of the. Alastair Clarkson told a female reporter "your . That's why the likes of Wayne Carey and Robert . The outstanding performer for Germany in Brazil in 2014; the steady metronome during Real Madrid's Threepeat. A key figure in the side's maiden AFL premiership success, Cornes is the club's only 300-game AFL player, won four best and fairests in seven years and was named in two All-Australian sides. The high-flying forward who was taken second overall had to wait until Round 5 to make his AFL debut, but he wasted no time playing a pivotal role in the Blues second win of the season. A World Cup winner and 10-time Serie A winner, his three times on the losing side of a Champions League final feel thoroughly undeserving of a player who has become the godfather of modern goalkeeping. Playing Career: 1982, 1984-96 (Haw 1982, Geel 1984-96) Games: 248. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. A star midfielder, an unstoppable forward and overall legend for the Bombers. Pryor is of course known as one of the best running quarterbacks in OSU history, but check out his passing stats in 2010: 2,772 passing yards, a crisp completion percentage of 65.0, and 27 . With the NRL season shut down and no footy to . Few footballers have been this influential and even fewer have been quite so adored. Picture: Phil Hillyard. Hodge's consistency in both midfield and defensive roles were vital to his side's prolonged successes between 2008 and 2015, with Hodge a key name in every contest. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 40-26. Luke Hodge is as hard as they come, as much of a leader you want to play for out of anyone and I found it hard not to put him at no.1. In 2000, Rio Ferdinand became the most expensive defender in the world and the most expensive British footballer ever when he moved to Leeds for 18m. Judd's record stands by itself, and this year first player i believe to poll more then 20 brownlow votes in 5 seasons. Please refresh the page and try again. Note that players must have played at least five seasons in the 21st century to meet the criteria and their body of work during the century is also key. Two Crows but which Hawks icon missed the cut? Hawthorn have won 11 wooden spoons in their history but the last time they ended up on the bottom of the ladder was in 1965. Adelaide has 16 and the other cellar dweller (North Melbourne) has 14. Our criteria was that players had to have played at least five seasons in the 21st century. Lloyd started the 21st century like no other, having two 100+ goal seasons in 2000 and 2001 and added a third Coleman Medal in 2003. Originally a striker, Roberto Carlos bombing runs, fierce shot and bending free-kicks made him possibly the most entertaining left-back the game has ever seen. Hird lived for the big games, winning Norm Smith honours in the club's 2000 Premiership victory as Captain as well as three ANZAC Day Medals. The four selectors picked their separate teams, from which the final team was named. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Share, or vent, your thoughts on Facebook or tweet us @FOXFOOTY. Griezmann won the Golden Boot and player of the tournament at Euro 2016 as France reached the final, only to succumb to Portugal, but he made amends two years later by leading Les Bleus to their first World Cup victory in 20 years, winning man of the match in the final victory over Croatia. Personally, the late, long-range snap goal from a stoppage in the 2007 preliminary final against Collingwood stands out. Over the past few days, foxfooty.com.au has been counting down the Top 20 of the Past 20. Champions League and La Liga titles with barcelona are also on his honours list, while he captained the Ivory Coast to long-awaited Africa Cup of Nations glory in 2015 after twice finishing as a runner-up. Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. Toni Kroos can do both. Since that year it has been a freefall down the ladder. He kicked 113.88 which included nine bags of six goals or more in a stunning solo campaign. It will be an interesting exercise to look back at these players careers when another decade has passed. Cechs individual records stack up high: he has the most clean sheets ever in the Premier League with 202, as well as the most in a single season, 24, while hes a four-time Golden Glove winner and has gone longer than any other keeper without conceding, 1,025 minutes in 2004/05. Please refresh the page and try again. The Cats start kick-off our list as a deserving candidate with a stelar record to his name. 0. Sam Mitchell talks to the team during the AFL practice match between Hawthorn and Collingwood in Tasmania. Four Brownlow Medallists and the fifth deserves one, Four game-changing freaks and a controversial legend, The 12 AFL legends brutally snubbed from top-20 list. AFL Club Essendon Other Teams Coburg Lions, All Boston sides Dec 19, 2022 #352 1. These players have all played at some point throughout 21st century, however based on their entire . Greatest player of the 21st Century (so far)" thread, where we could all share some of our favourite stories of the great man. Debate about the best players of the 21st Century goes . 0. Its hard to make a case against Barlows game as the best AFL debut since the start of the century and he didnt slow up recording 34 disposals the very next week against Essendon. A powerhouse of the 21st century that hauled in four premierships in the Alastair Clarkson era (including three in a row from 2013-2015), the Hawks last played finals in 2018. Commentators also will have fun with pronouncing or making fun of Mosquito, Tsapatolis, Lukosius, Oea, Bosenavulagi and Uosis. It was the first major honour of his career, but far from the last. He may well be the Ballon d'Or's greatest miss, too. Because Judds explosive best during a four-year period at West Coast (2004 to 2007) was better than any players optimum output on this 20-man list. Champion Geelong ruckman Graham "Polly" Farmer was today named as captain of the indigenous team of the century. The 100 best players of the 21st Century: 60-41. Pic: Getty. Its no coincidence that in his three years at an increasingly galactic Real Madrid, he picked up two La Liga titles and a Champions League, while the club had to wait another four years to lift another domestic title and 11 years to lift a European title once he left for Chelsea. Toure won four consecutive African Player of the Year awards between 2011 and 2014, his first four seasons with Manchester City, and he played a pivotal role in the Citizens first title of the Premier League era in 2011/12. As if scoring that goal wouldn't endear himself to the Manchester City faithful, the Argentinian became the all-time overseas Premier League hitman, the club's record scorer and one of the greatest forwards of all time. Judd won another Brownlow in 2010 having averaged close to 27 disposals, 14-contested touches, 5.25 tackles and 6.50 clearances a game and would end his career after 279 games, winning six All-Australian selections and five Best and Fairests.
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