To start this thread let me just say that I'm a HUGE Collingwood supporter, so there is no bias although I love the game of footy as much as anyone.
I've been lucky enough to see quite a few of Hawthorns games last year and both matches this year (and currently watching them against the Kangas as I write this) and I have to say that Grant Birchall is by far the best Full Back/Centre Half Back in the competition, he is NEVER beaten, he is FAIR, he is FAST, he is a great MARK and SPOIL, his LINK RUNNING is unsurpassed (well equaled with Kenelley and Montagna) and his disposal is BRILLIANT, this guy can come play at Collingwood any time, I'd have to say this guy is my favourite footballer to watch going round at the moment. If you havn't had the chance to watch him play do yourself a favour and check this guy out, I can't speak more highly of him and I've been watchin our great game for almost 30 years.
Cal
I've been lucky enough to see quite a few of Hawthorns games last year and both matches this year (and currently watching them against the Kangas as I write this) and I have to say that Grant Birchall is by far the best Full Back/Centre Half Back in the competition, he is NEVER beaten, he is FAIR, he is FAST, he is a great MARK and SPOIL, his LINK RUNNING is unsurpassed (well equaled with Kenelley and Montagna) and his disposal is BRILLIANT, this guy can come play at Collingwood any time, I'd have to say this guy is my favourite footballer to watch going round at the moment. If you havn't had the chance to watch him play do yourself a favour and check this guy out, I can't speak more highly of him and I've been watchin our great game for almost 30 years.
Cal