A legend with or without the tag

Anyone over the age of 40 will recall that Lou Richards was the perhaps the biggest name in football through the 70s and 80s. If all you've ever seen of Lou is the banal tosh they've had him doing on Channel Nein for the last decade, then you'll have to take my word for it. Lou is, and will always be, a legend of the game, whether he has the tag or not.

The only footy 'personalities' who could give Lou a run for his money were Ted Whitten — Mr. Football — and Ron Barassi — affectionately dubbed Mrs. Football by Ted.

I think Lou and his family have made a mistake in waiving a Lifetime Achievement Award. Not only would it be the first, but it would also be richly deserved.

I think it only a matter of time before the Hall of Fame criteria are revised to include media. It may not happen before Lou leaves us, but I think you can bank on it.

After Lou is made a legend (eventually), the next media Legend should be Lou, Jack and Bob's League Teams.