John Sattler - Going Senile

[Rooster_6]

I was reading a few articles online tonight and stumbled across his one, an article about how John Sattler doesn't think Artie was that great. In fact he was overrated. Here's the link; http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1227035011743

Reading through the article it seemed to be de ja vu, where have I read this crap before? Oh that's right; http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/...45bdef154043b9

I'm literally still in stitches, what an absolutely classless bellend.

[Rooster_6]

Sattler on Artie:

“He would do great stuff in patches, he had wonderful ball-sense and hands, but a lot of other players did the hard work for him.

“I didn’t think Artie was in the same league as Bob McCarthy, John Raper or Ron Coote. There were more consistent team players.

“His nickname was ‘Half-a-game Artie’ and that was a pretty fair summation. A lot of people rated him very highly and by no means was he a bad player, but in his earlier days he didn’t deserve the wraps.

Sattler on SBW:

"He doesn't get involved enough, he hangs around and every so often he will make a great run, but he has no work-rate.

"His first half the other night was woeful, in grand finals your first half is crucial so he really played half-a-game.

"Sonny Bill wouldn't hold a candle to Coote or McCarthy. There's no doubt he has plenty of ability but in my opinion he just doesn't do enough work."

[bondi paul]

I was reading a few articles online tonight and stumbled across his one, an article about how John Sattler doesn't think Artie was that great. In fact he was overrated. Here's the link; http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1227035011743

Reading through the article it seemed to be de ja vu, where have I read this crap before? Oh that's right; http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/...45bdef154043b9

I'm literally still in stitches, what an absolutely classless bellend.

Totally no class what so ever and the epitome of a bad sport. I saw Sattler play and he was the greatest cheap shot in his day and that comes from players I know who played against him. He obviously is a cry for help as too his comments after last years GF about SBW whilst the irony of his book cover is done in colour.

[Tommy Smith]

I've heard he was a bog average player.

And a miserable old **** to boot.

[Johnny.]

Another reason why old footballers should retire from public life with quiet dignity and grace and only be dragged out for Anzac ceremonies or solicitous goodbyes to other players.

[Guest]

Glad u dug up SBW article because that was first thing popped into my mind too... Anything to sell a book... Publicity and all..

[Hawkeye]

if he wants overrated, he need not look outside his own family.

His son has built a career on just one tackle ...albeit a pretty good one, but I shudder every time I hear Scott mentioned as a legend !

John Sattler built his 'legend' status on playing a GF with a broken jaw, me thinks he's a little bitter now that a skinny, rakey centre did the same last year and actually went one better by scoring a crucial try with that broken jaw

[Tom Verlaine's Ghost]

The stupid old bastard.

[roosterproud]

I wonder if he is still looking for his gf jumper that was stolen from the souffs leagues club years ago

[easts4eva]

Someone should show SBW that article. Usually anyone who calls a great player 'overrated' more often than not ends up with egg all over their face.

[Guest]

lol @ souffs, their only glory glory is the ancient past which is exactly where Sattler belongs.

This Sattler shit belongs up their with literary master pieces such as "Faster than the speed of love" by Brian Griffin.

Chook.

[Guest]

Played 1 game with a broken jaw and goes down in history.

Even SKD has done that, Johnny.

The stupid old **** will be a rent-a-quote until he keels over in his cardinal and myrtle dressing gown. Let's hope it sooner rather than later too...

[Guest]

SKD is waaaaaay tougher than Abe Simpso..i mean Sattler..

[bondi paul]

sattler was sent off 15 times - fmd

[Andrew Walker]

He is an imbecile Not sure if he is just plain thick or has copped too many knocks to the head