I pick Fulton. His career straddles the 50 year cut-off which makes it closer but even discounting his remarkable achievements before 1970 - such as youngest ever grand final captain - his deeds put him in a league of his own. The only issue is 5/8 or centre. Definitely more of an individual brilliance player than an organising half and that's a fair argument for picking him at centre.
But this is a vote for 5/8 and he's in the field so I'll pick him! Though his forte wasn't organising supports he nevertheless had a huge effect on each team he played for just by his presence. Martin was a tremendous player but Fulton wasn't moved to centre because Martin was a better 5/8 than him, it was just that he was too good to leave out and Fulton could be equally effective at centre.
I totally understand the votes for Cliffy, probably my favourite ever Manly player and a unique talent who could do things others could not. However it took him a fair while to 'get it all together' and reach his peak so for continued excellence... Bozo prevails.
(Don't worry I'll vote for Bozo in the centre category too!)
But this is a vote for 5/8 and he's in the field so I'll pick him! Though his forte wasn't organising supports he nevertheless had a huge effect on each team he played for just by his presence. Martin was a tremendous player but Fulton wasn't moved to centre because Martin was a better 5/8 than him, it was just that he was too good to leave out and Fulton could be equally effective at centre.
I totally understand the votes for Cliffy, probably my favourite ever Manly player and a unique talent who could do things others could not. However it took him a fair while to 'get it all together' and reach his peak so for continued excellence... Bozo prevails.
(Don't worry I'll vote for Bozo in the centre category too!)
