@harrygoldsmith7551, yes you experienced what most of us can now only read about and enjoy moments captured in photos. The era he played in is associated with the “halo effect” he created in much the same way that Bradman is associated during his era.
Neil Roberts (Brownlow Medalist) made two telling observations at the time 1. Coleman's ability/ talent was so far in advance of his contemporaries that he moved the evolution of the game along substantially. 2. Roberts also was quoted as saying that he and others around at the time declared Coleman to not only be the best full forward to grace a playing field but the best player ... that's ever been. Strong words from someone who would know better than me.
I was fascinated to see Billy Hutchison ( two Brownlow medals) running towards the play, in the first photo.And then there is his coach, Dick Reynolds (three Brownlow medals) and you say Neil Roberts, a Brownlow medalist said, John Coleman was the best ever.
They gave Bill Hutchison a well deserved third Brownlow posthumously when they abolished the "countback" system used when players tied for the medal. Coleman provided some of the most spectacular action consistently throughout his relatively short career that is as relevant and skillful now as it was then. Even multiple Brownlow medalists stood in awe.
@@Robert-673 Wow.John Coleman and two triple Brownlow medalists all in the same team.I know Coleman played less than 100 games .Never the less, he had some quality company.The Bombers, from 1941 to 1951, only missed playing in the 1944 and 1945 grand finals.And we were told the 1985 squad was the best side to ever play the game.And later, The 2000 squad was said to be the best ever.I wonder.Even though Dick Reynolds said the '84/'85 sides would have crushed the teams he played in, I think the Reynolds era would easily be the clubs greatest period.
Reynolds may well be correct however it is fanciful as it is pointless to compare players/ teams against those of other eras. You could speculate that with modern training techniques, tactics, diet, style of game that those players of former eras would be better again. I think that one of the reasons that Coleman has been elevated above all other full forwards (annual goal kicking award named after him and full forward in the vfl/ afl team of the Century) above and beyond his stats is that his type of skill and artistry transcends the eras as recorded by the available photos of him in action and anecdotes of those who bore witness to his brilliance. I made another (unfortunately crude) video of him which details the thoughts of those players, spectators and journalists of the time painstakingly researched and captured in the two of the books written about him. You can view it at - th-cam.com/video/nveGgtryVfc/w-d-xo.html
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What a champion and such a privilege to have been able to see him play.
@harrygoldsmith7551, yes you experienced what most of us can now only read about and enjoy moments captured in photos. The era he played in is associated with the “halo effect” he created in much the same way that Bradman is associated during his era.
You cant help but wonder just how great this player was, both as a man and footballer. Not many better than this bloke.
Neil Roberts (Brownlow Medalist) made two telling observations at the time
1. Coleman's ability/ talent was so far in advance of his contemporaries that he moved the evolution of the game along substantially.
2. Roberts also was quoted as saying that he and others around at the time declared Coleman to not only be the best full forward to grace a playing field but the best player ... that's ever been.
Strong words from someone who would know better than me.
I was fascinated to see Billy Hutchison ( two Brownlow medals) running towards the play, in the first photo.And then there is his coach, Dick Reynolds (three Brownlow medals) and you say Neil Roberts, a Brownlow medalist said, John Coleman was the best ever.
They gave Bill Hutchison a well deserved third Brownlow posthumously when they abolished the "countback" system used when players tied for the medal.
Coleman provided some of the most spectacular action consistently throughout his relatively short career that is as relevant and skillful now as it was then.
Even multiple Brownlow medalists stood in awe.
@@Robert-673 Wow.John Coleman and two triple Brownlow medalists all in the same team.I know Coleman played less than 100 games .Never the less, he had some quality company.The Bombers, from 1941 to 1951, only missed playing in the 1944 and 1945 grand finals.And we were told the 1985 squad was the best side to ever play the game.And later, The 2000 squad was said to be the best ever.I wonder.Even though Dick Reynolds said the '84/'85 sides would have crushed the teams he played in, I think the Reynolds era would easily be the clubs greatest period.
Reynolds may well be correct however it is fanciful as it is pointless to compare players/ teams against those of other eras. You could speculate that with modern training techniques, tactics, diet, style of game that those players of former eras would be better again.
I think that one of the reasons that Coleman has been elevated above all other full forwards (annual goal kicking award named after him and full forward in the vfl/ afl team of the Century) above and beyond his stats is that his type of skill and artistry transcends the eras as recorded by the available photos of him in action and anecdotes of those who bore witness to his brilliance.
I made another (unfortunately crude) video of him which details the thoughts of those players, spectators and journalists of the time painstakingly researched and captured in the two of the books written about him.
You can view it at - th-cam.com/video/nveGgtryVfc/w-d-xo.html