This week’s match ups are arguably the most difficult we have asked fans to consider so far. On one wing we have Chris Heffernan and Shane heard doing battle and on the other Blake Caracella goes head-to-head with Merv Neagle. The battle in the centre will be a ripper with Joe Misiti taking on Leon Baker.
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“Both Wellman and Vander Haar were absolute stars but I'd have to give the biscuits to Vander Haar here because of his overhead marking. I doubt he'd keep up with Wellman after a sixpack and a pack of fags at half time but they were different times! A professionally prepared Vander Haar would have been an absolute unit. Daniher easily over Wallis - far better player and would easily match him in the toughness stakes. Solomon over Duckworth - Duckworth was a solid player but his main strength, intimidation, would have been lost on Solly. Solomon would have been a sensational player in the eighties - wouldn't have spent nearly as much time on the sidelines with suspension or coughed up as many cheap frees,” Andrew Blain.
“Vander is a dead-set champ and awesome to watch, but Wellman is the guy you want in your team. Wally has a heart as big as Phar lap but very few players ever are gonna beat TD. Billy v Solly, there'd probably be bones broken and blood shed. Neither would go down easy. Billy on points,” Glenn Carter.
“Sean Wellman was more consistent but Vander was the quintessential big game player. On GF day I would take Vander. TD over Wally, no contest, and in a tough one Solly over Billy Duckworth simply because, at his best, Solly had better skills. Kills me to leave out Welly and Billy, though!” Stephen McMahon.
“Paul Vander Haar was excitement personified and he was such a pleasure to watch and although Sean Wellman was a very creative player he could not turn a game on it's haed like the flying dutchman. Vander Haar would win this one hands down. Terry Daniher was a great contributor for the Bombers over his whole career and as tough as nails. Dean Wallis on the other hand only produced his best football in the twilight of his career and did give away a lot of silly freekicks. Bill Duckworth and Dean Solomon would sure be an interesting dual and would give the fans more than its share of tough clashes. However I think Billy with his cunning would nudge out Solomon,” Leonard Clark.
“Sean Wellman was a terrific player but you can't ignore the talent of the ""flying dutchman"". Terry Daniher was a player of rare ilk and likewise can't be denied. Solomon and Duckworth are both tough guys so maybe Solomon slightly the tougher, only slightly,” Greg Sloan.
