this forum can be his champion-vote for barks

[stinger]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/p ... 5875246966


"Which brings us to the matter of the greats of yesteryear still awaiting formal recognition.

There are dozens of them, all needing someone to champion their cause.

I sat on the selection panel from its inception until this year and left disappointed that four or five remain out in the cold.

They are Geoff Raines, Wayne Johnston, Gary Buckenara, Alastair Lynch and Trevor Barker."


.."Trevor Barker's elevation to the Hall of Fame would be football's ultimate feel-good story.

He was a hero in life and death, taken by cancer in his 40th year.

Barker deserves the accolade. He was incredibly brave and talented and exciting, and his loyalty to St Kilda was inspirational, if costly to himself.

There won't be a dry eye in the house when Barker's time comes, as it surely must."




...there is a spot on line where you can vote.....

[ThePunter]

Nice of Mike to champion his cause - I voted earlier this morning.

[markp]

Darren Millane is winning...

It's not the tunnel of fame.

[Stillwaiting]

Well I voted to, but it is dissapointing to see Milane ahead

[Moods]

This may sound disrespectful - to Millane, and I don't mean it to be. But seriously one died in disgrace, the other died with dignity and courage. If Barks had died at 26yrs of age at the peak of his powers his standing would probably be elevated even further in the game as well. It's almost insulting that Collingwood supporters feel the need to jump online in masses to glorify this bloke.

[Dr Spaceman]

This may sound disrespectful - to Millane, and I don't mean it to be. But seriously one died in disgrace, the other died with dignity and courage. If Barks had died at 26yrs of age at the peak of his powers his standing would probably be elevated even further in the game as well. It's almost insulting that Collingwood supporters feel the need to jump online in masses to glorify this bloke.

Agree Moods,

I also don’t want to sound disrespectful however Millane’s profile has been, IMO, exaggerated by the fact he played for the filth, the fact he had the ball in his hands when they finally won that drought breaking flag and by the infamy of his death.

Much like Jimmy Dean who, from all accounts, became a greater actor following his infamous motor vehicle death.

We all vote for our own and Collingwood have the most supporters so the polling really comes as no surprise. But really, Millane ahead of Barker? C’mon!!!

I suppose if the Collingwood option was James Manson then Jimbo would be heading to the hall of Fame as we speak.

[mich13]

Well I voted to, but it is dissapointing to see Milane ahead

He's not anymore

As at 12:55pm
Trevor Barker (StK) 21.4% (141 votes)
Gary Buckenara (Haw) 8.04% (53 votes)
Brent Crosswell (Carl/NM/Melb) 2.73% (18 votes)
Chris Grant (WB) 8.8% (58 votes)
Wayne Johnston (Carl 8.19% (54 votes)
Alastair Lynch (Fitz/Bris) 10.17% (67 votes)
Darren Millane (Coll) 18.97% (125 votes)
Geoff Raines (Rich/Coll/Ess/Bris) 3.19% (21 votes)
Mark Thompson (Ess) 12.14% (80 votes)
Nicky Winmar (St K/WB) 6.37% (42 votes)
Total votes: 659

[saintbrat]

This may sound disrespectful - to Millane, and I don't mean it to be. But seriously one died in disgrace, the other died with dignity and courage. If Barks had died at 26yrs of age at the peak of his powers his standing would probably be elevated even further in the game as well. It's almost insulting that Collingwood supporters feel the need to jump online in masses to glorify this bloke.

thought that as I read it.....

bit like the Pies pushing for Lou to be made a legend
the rules have always been that a Legend must be a player or coach- not a journalist or administrator from what I can gather
Lou is already a hall of famer but does not qualify.

[Milan Faletic]

I have to confess, I voted for Nicky Winmar.

[DJKCR]

I'm confused I just voted for Trevor but it still showed 141 votes??

[Ralphy]

I'm confused I just voted for Trevor but it still showed 141 votes??

Voted for trevor, Kinda hope winmar goes alright to
but go trev, we all love ya

[Saintsfan]

Darren Millane is winning...

It's not the tunnel of fame.

Despite being a hard man on the field he is more famous for getting drunk and meeting a truck.

[ThePunter]

Barker's in the lead now.

[NoMore]

Just voted for Barks

I know this is ignorant of me but is Jack still alive

Would be lovely of the AFL to recognise his son as a member of the Hall of Fame before he dies.

I only met barks once when i was only about 8 or 9 but have met jack a couple of times when playing cricket around the area.

He is truely a lovely man and i imagine nothing would make him prouder

[Sainternist]

A good call to arms from Stinger has perhaps provoked a good response in putting Moorabbin's favourite son of the late 70's and 80's in top poll position.

[Ape_Man]

I hate seeing WB next to Winmar's name

[Saint Bev]

I hate seeing WB next to Winmar's name

Don't worry about that to much, Nicky doesn't consider himself a dog.

Where do you vote?

[stinger]

I hate seeing WB next to Winmar's name

Don't worry about that to much, Nicky doesn't consider himself a dog.

Where do you vote?

click on the article.....then scroll down a bit...its's on the left.........

[bendigo bob]

I just voted for Barks. He is clearly in front by about 6%. C'mon sainters surely we can do better than this!!!!!!! Lets not leave anyone in doubt about who should be in next year.

[stinger]

I just voted for Barks. He is clearly in front by about 6%. C'mon sainters surely we can do better than this!!!!!!! Lets not leave anyone in doubt about who should be in next year.

i amended the topic heading....hoping to attract more members to vote.....

[sendmehomehappy]

The great man just got my vote.

Mind you being at the top of the list will help his cause too...will capture plenty of C'wood donkey votes no doubt.

[Badlands]

The great man just got my vote.

And mine...

Although I have to confess, he's made an absolute mess of me when we've played drinking games to the 'Miracle Marks' DVD on Grand Final day.

[The Sainter]

Sorry i put in my own about Barker and Neil Roberts. I must have missed this one Crosswell's name is interesting. Is he the only player to ever play in winning premierships twice with two different teams? He was a superb player in finals which i'm sure Trevor would have been also if in a good team.

[Stillwaiting]

Who hoo voted again and Barks in now in front

[dals_da_bomb]

BUMP..

i voted for Barker as well
345 votes currently.

Thanks for the links Stinger.