I was inspired by the feedback and comments received on my original articles on the AFL top 100 nicknames to go back into the record books to compile lists for each club of their top nicknames. Once again, it involved a lot of research (compliments of free time donated by COVID-19) and I discovered a […]
In this edition of top 100 nicknames, we look at some of the legends of the game – and a few who remain better known by their nicknames. 30. “The Kid”. When Des Meagher was coaching Hawthorn Under 19s he berated a player and said he would replace him with “the kid over there”. The […]