The AFL stalled on putting Ablett in the hall of fame because of what he did after his career.

The AFL also refuse to consider what Lou Richards has done after his career.

They love contradiction don't they?

There are different criteria for HoF and Legend status. Character and work off the field is taken into account to get into the HoF, but to be elevated to Legend it's purely for their contribution to football as a player (according to Caro on FC last night).

Lou is already in the HoF based on his football and post football career.

What Hutchy is doing is demeaning the status of HOF. As if it isnt enough of a reward for Lou Richards. HOF is the ultimate reward. Legend status places 1 person a year into football immortality. It shouldn't detract from HOF status. Maybe they shouldn't announce the Legend at the same time.

Happy 76 birthday champ.

There are few names that draw the child out
from the old man he's become
few names when uttered tingle the spine
cause old hands to imagine the touch of leather again.

All of us who saw him leap and prowl and tackle and run
became him in speccie practise
across suburban backyards and ovals
leaping onto the backs of a thousand Jerka Jenkins.

For me Jezza
is my childhood, my dreaming, the name
that captures the love for this club
and this game – Jesaulenko you beauty!

There are few names that draw the child out
from the old man he's become
few names when uttered tingle the spine
cause old hands to imagine the touch of leather again.

All of us who saw him leap and prowl and tackle and run
became him in speccie practise
across suburban backyards and ovals
leaping onto the backs of a thousand Jerka Jenkins.

For me Jezza
is my childhood, my dreaming, the name
that captures the love for this club
and this game – Jesaulenko you beauty!

There are few names that draw the child out
from the old man he's become
few names when uttered tingle the spine
cause old hands to imagine the touch of leather again.

All of us who saw him leap and prowl and tackle and run
became him in speccie practise
across suburban backyards and ovals
leaping onto the backs of a thousand Jerka Jenkins.

For me Jezza
is my childhood, my dreaming, the name
that captures the love for this club
and this game – Jesaulenko you beauty!

There are few names that draw the child out
from the old man he's become
few names when uttered tingle the spine
cause old hands to imagine the touch of leather again.

All of us who saw him leap and prowl and tackle and run
became him in speccie practise
across suburban backyards and ovals
leaping onto the backs of a thousand Jerka Jenkins.

For me Jezza
is my childhood, my dreaming, the name
that captures the love for this club
and this game – Jesaulenko you beauty!

You old boys are so lucky watching him play!!