Has Mark Harvey lost his marbles? He claims Peter Bell is as good as Leigh Matthews! Do you agree?

Question

Last night, on the sports news, Harvey made the claim that Fremantle Dockers rover Peter Bell is on a par & is as good as Leigh Matthews was.

It's OK to build up your players confidence for whatever reason - but making such statements is bordering on the ridiculous.

Leigh Matthews was voted, by his peers, as the player of the 20th century. He was a goal kicker, a knuckle man, a hard ball getter, ....in actual fact an all-round footballer - hence the award accredited to him.

Peter Bell rarely kicks more than one goal a game; hardly ever gets a hard ball (not for a few years now, anyway) & stats prove he picks up most of his stats in the backline receiving uncontested possessions. He may be a good footballer - but who rates him with Leigh Matthews?

Answer 1

What was he smoking before the press conference, instead of the players being drug tested they need to test the coaches as well.

Answer 2

Yes. If he really believes that statement then I do think he has lost his marbles!

If I was picking a team today, to play for my life, I think I'd select Matthews ahead of Bell - even with their age difference!!

Answer 3

Comparing the Best player ever to not even the 100th best player ever.... ?? WTF?? Does he think himself to be a better coach than Sheedy?? He'd probably say 'YES'...!!!

Answer 4

Yep, he's lost them alright. That, or otherwise they are rolling loosely about in his head.

Next he'll be saying Chris Tarrant is a better forward than Peter Hudson ever was!

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

If Harvey said this, he hasn't lost his marbles, the bloke obviously never had any to start, is that fair dinkum or what.

It's so stupid there is nothing left to say.

Answer 7

no where near as good as Matthews,

Answer 8

Don't agree