Dan Hannebery - Bold prediction

[ernie koala]

No disrespect to Hanners, but he's one of the last I'd have given it to....

I just think some players relish the pressure, some don't.
It's not always the best kicks that kick the clutch goals.
Cressa is a classic example, I saw him miss many easy shots at goal in the middle of games.
I also saw him kick some absolute clutch goals when it mattered. ie SCG after the siren against North. Time on( or during extra time) 4th quarter against Bombers 96 prelim. etc
I reckon Hanners is that sought of player.

[Big Al]

Hah got it. Hawthorns Alan Martello. According to WIKI. The Ben Hart stat may be newer.

Al Martello played his 50th @ 19y 228d (200 @ 25y 359d)

You mean Big Footy got it wrong. I'm shocked.

[Jewels]

You are a darling Aardie, thank you for your most interesting information

[aardvark]

Hah got it. Hawthorns Alan Martello. According to WIKI. The Ben Hart stat may be newer.

Al Martello played his 50th @ 19y 228d (200 @ 25y 359d)

[Big Al]

Apparently there are 455 players who have 200 or more games. Finding how old they were when they played their 200th may be a bit tricky.

Ben Hart was the youngest at 26y 14d.

Youngest player to reach 200 games? [Archive] - BigFooty

[aardvark]

Apparently there are 455 players who have 200 or more games. Finding how old they were when they played their 200th may be a bit tricky.

I found this...

Fastest to 250 games ? Adam Goodes, Sydney Swans. Adam is due to play his 250th game this week and will become the second-fastest person in history to reach this milestone, coming 10 years and 140 days after his debut. The fastest players to 250 games in history are Wayne Schimmelbusch (10 years, 113 days), Ben Hart (11 years, seven days), Brad Johnson (11 years, seven days), Craig Bradley (11 years, 27 days) and Andrew McLeod (11 years, 28 days).

[aardvark]

Thanks for that info Aardie, any chance you could find a list of how old players were when they played 200 games?

Apparently there are 455 players who have 200 or more games. Finding how old they were when they played their 200th may be a bit tricky.

[Jewels]

Youngest debutants
Qualification:15 years of age

Rank Age Player Club Year 1 15 years
287 days Keith Bromage Collingwood 1953 2 15 years
297 days Albert Collier Collingwood 1925 3 15 years
305 days Tim Watson Essendon 1977 4 15 years
315 days Wels Eicke St Kilda 1909 5 15 years
328 days Mick Maguire Richmond 1910 6 15 years
349 days Len Fitzgerald Collingwood 1945 Source: Official statistical history of the AFL (book). Last updated: 2007.

Collier played 207 games with Collingwood and Fitzroy between 1925 and 1942 but Tim probably got to 200 quicker.

Thanks for that info Aardie, any chance you could find a list of how old players were when they played 200 games?

[aardvark]

Youngest debutants
Qualification:15 years of age

Rank Age Player Club Year 1 15 years
287 days Keith Bromage Collingwood 1953 2 15 years
297 days Albert Collier Collingwood 1925 3 15 years
305 days Tim Watson Essendon 1977 4 15 years
315 days Wels Eicke St Kilda 1909 5 15 years
328 days Mick Maguire Richmond 1910 6 15 years
349 days Len Fitzgerald Collingwood 1945 Source: Official statistical history of the AFL (book). Last updated: 2007.

Collier played 207 games with Collingwood and Fitzroy between 1925 and 1942 but Tim probably got to 200 quicker.

[wolftone57]

Hanners - 50 games, wow that's amazing!!!!
Anyone know who and how old the youngest player was to hit 200?
Whoever it was, surely Hanners (if he keeps going like he is) will give that record a mighty big shove!

I think it was Tim Watson at the Dons. He played his first game at 15 & 305 days

[RogueSwan]

... but that sort of effort could easily have lead to serious damage, Lonergan or Richards style internal injuries...

or a busted spleen(?) ala Leapin'.

[Triple B]

Didn't Tim Watson start playing when he was 16?

Actually 15 and some amount of days. It's mind-boggling...

[Bloody Hell]

Hanners - 50 games, wow that's amazing!!!!
Anyone know who and how old the youngest player was to hit 200?
Whoever it was, surely Hanners (if he keeps going like he is) will give that record a mighty big shove!

Didn't Tim Watson start playing when he was 16?

[giant]

Hanners - 50 games, wow that's amazing!!!!
Anyone know who and how old the youngest player was to hit 200?
Whoever it was, surely Hanners (if he keeps going like he is) will give that record a mighty big shove!

Well, not if he keeps doing dumbass things like running back into packs like last weekend. Sure, I get it, he's bizarrely brave, but that sort of effort could easily have lead to serious damage, Lonergan or Richards style internal injuries.

Pick your moments Hanners! That said, it was breath-taking to watch and then to see him play an outstanding last qr, well the kid is pretty damn special.

[Jewels]

Hanners - 50 games, wow that's amazing!!!!
Anyone know who and how old the youngest player was to hit 200?
Whoever it was, surely Hanners (if he keeps going like he is) will give that record a mighty big shove!