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I just heard the news, that old Bob Davis, one of the best players of the Geelong Football club has just died. He was also a great stalwart and still active in the club. He played in grand finals in the 1950’s, and coached Geelong to victory in the 1963 grand final. It’s a very sad day from the old GFC.

But it had me thinking, because there has been a lot of talk around the town about the top 20 players and the local newspaper is trying to compile its list of players. Now I have not seen there selections, but decided to put together my own. You can make comments and tell me who should be included, or taken out!!! So don’t be afraid to feed back on this one! Here is my list!

1. Garry Ablett Snr

2. Garry Ablett Jnr

3. Polly Farmer

4. John Scarlet

5. Mathew Scarlet

6. Paul Couch

7. Peter Pianto

8. Doug Wade

9. Jim Bartel

10. Bob Davis

11. Bill Goggin

12. Ian Nankervis

13. Fred Flanagan

14. Jack Hawkins

15. Alistair Lord

16. Sam Newman

17. Paul Sarah

18. Scratcher Neil

19. Mark Boss

20. Joel Selwood

Fastest Player: David Wojinski

Toughest Player: Mad dog Max Rooke

Funniest, most entertaining: Mark Jackson (handstands in the goal square after kicking a goal!)

Here’s a photo I took of Bob Davis, Fred Flanagan and the 2007 AFL premiership cup at the Gala Day parade in Geelong 2007.