OK, so we had a bit of a laugh at Kouta's Souvlaki Hut, but here are some higlights from Kouta's stellar career, as reported by our Middle-East correspondent, Charlie:1995
Grand Final – Carlton v Geelong
The Blues dominated the 1995 season like few other teams in AFL history. The Blues dropped just two matches for the season and were rarely threatened by the Cats in a one-sided Grand Final. Koutoufides had 19 possessions at half-time. Voted second-best afield behind Norm Smith Medallist Greg Williams, the 22-year-old finished the grand final with 31 possessions and eight marks. ED: Kouta shows what he can do to Pussies!
1996
Round five – Carlton v West Coast
Carlton and West Coast played a classic match at Princes Park with the Blues prevailing by one point thanks to one of the greatest individual efforts of all time. Koutoufides finished the game with 35 possessions and 18 marks, none more important than his desperate grab right at the end, deep in the Eagles’ forward line.
Round five – Carlton v West Coast
Carlton and West Coast played a classic match at Princes Park with the Blues prevailing by one point thanks to one of the greatest individual efforts of all time. Koutoufides finished the game with 35 possessions and 18 marks, none more important than his desperate grab right at the end, deep in the Eagles’ forward line.
His performance prompted Blues coach David Parkin to say, “I think we would have had awful trouble winning the game without him”. ED : Proof that Greek athleticism will conquer drugs everytime!
1999
Round 17 – Carlton v Collingwood
“When I was playing my best football, I was playing in the midfield and basically staying there all day.” Well the Blues selectors took Kouta’s advice and played him in the middle against the Pies. Although Simon Beaumont stole the headlines kicking eight goals before half-time, the key battle was waged between Kouta and Nathan Buckley. Neither player claimed outright dominance – Koutoufides had 34 possessions and Buckley 31 – but it did reiterate that Kouta’s best position was in the midfield. ED: The great Melbourne suburban war : The Bogens vs. The Wogs.
Round 17 – Carlton v Collingwood
“When I was playing my best football, I was playing in the midfield and basically staying there all day.” Well the Blues selectors took Kouta’s advice and played him in the middle against the Pies. Although Simon Beaumont stole the headlines kicking eight goals before half-time, the key battle was waged between Kouta and Nathan Buckley. Neither player claimed outright dominance – Koutoufides had 34 possessions and Buckley 31 – but it did reiterate that Kouta’s best position was in the midfield. ED: The great Melbourne suburban war : The Bogens vs. The Wogs.
1999
Preliminary final – Carlton v Essendon
Blues supporters love to remind Bombers fans about 1999's second-last Saturday in September. Odds-on flag favourite Essendon was beaten by the narrowest of margins following an inspirational final quarter from Kouta. The midfielder was everywhere, booting two goals and dragging down match-defining marks. He took a big grab in the forward 50m and converted midway through the term and bobbed up moments later to put the Blues in front by seven points. Match commentator Gerard Healy summed it up best: “They’ve got to match up Kouta here. He could rip their hearts out”. ED: IT's always fantastic to do it 'Greek style' with a waterlogged Sherrin to the Bummers!
Preliminary final – Carlton v Essendon
Blues supporters love to remind Bombers fans about 1999's second-last Saturday in September. Odds-on flag favourite Essendon was beaten by the narrowest of margins following an inspirational final quarter from Kouta. The midfielder was everywhere, booting two goals and dragging down match-defining marks. He took a big grab in the forward 50m and converted midway through the term and bobbed up moments later to put the Blues in front by seven points. Match commentator Gerard Healy summed it up best: “They’ve got to match up Kouta here. He could rip their hearts out”. ED: IT's always fantastic to do it 'Greek style' with a waterlogged Sherrin to the Bummers!
2000
Round 11 – Carlton v Kangaroos
In round eight in 2000, against the Swans, Kouta notched up a career-high 39 possessions. But it was his explosive third quarter which caught the eye. He collected 14 disposals and seven marks for the term which helped turn a 12-point half-time lead into a 50-point margin at the final change. His most celebrated performance for the season, however, was in round 11 when he went one-on-one with Wayne Carey. Kouta won the duel, kicking five goals and gathered 38 possessions. TV commentator Kevin Bartlett said during the match “How many Koutoufides’ are playing today?” ED: Carey was still on a high after fucking his best mate's wife, and not quite fancying Kouta's
Round 11 – Carlton v Kangaroos
In round eight in 2000, against the Swans, Kouta notched up a career-high 39 possessions. But it was his explosive third quarter which caught the eye. He collected 14 disposals and seven marks for the term which helped turn a 12-point half-time lead into a 50-point margin at the final change. His most celebrated performance for the season, however, was in round 11 when he went one-on-one with Wayne Carey. Kouta won the duel, kicking five goals and gathered 38 possessions. TV commentator Kevin Bartlett said during the match “How many Koutoufides’ are playing today?” ED: Carey was still on a high after fucking his best mate's wife, and not quite fancying Kouta's
2001
Round eight – Carlton v Brisbane
One of the main reasons why 2001 premiers Brisbane lost this match was because of Koutoufides’ dominance. The Carlton champion had another “triple double” match with 17 kicks, 19 handballs and 11 marks to his name. Playing in the midfield, Kouta’s opponents included gifted onballers Michael Voss and Chris Scott. ED: Unfortunately that was the last time we beat the Bears :(
Round eight – Carlton v Brisbane
One of the main reasons why 2001 premiers Brisbane lost this match was because of Koutoufides’ dominance. The Carlton champion had another “triple double” match with 17 kicks, 19 handballs and 11 marks to his name. Playing in the midfield, Kouta’s opponents included gifted onballers Michael Voss and Chris Scott. ED: Unfortunately that was the last time we beat the Bears :(
2003
Round 20 – Carlton v St Kilda
In 2003, Koutoufides played every match of the season and finished second in the Blues' best-and-fairest count. The round 20 match was his best match in terms of possessions - 19 kicks and 15 handballs. Yet his most important contribution in 2003 was his 31 possessions against Richmond, which helped the Blues secure a narrow
victory and avoid the dreaded wooden-spoon. ED: Well someone had to do it, coz Pagan defintely couldn't!
Round 20 – Carlton v St Kilda
In 2003, Koutoufides played every match of the season and finished second in the Blues' best-and-fairest count. The round 20 match was his best match in terms of possessions - 19 kicks and 15 handballs. Yet his most important contribution in 2003 was his 31 possessions against Richmond, which helped the Blues secure a narrow
victory and avoid the dreaded wooden-spoon. ED: Well someone had to do it, coz Pagan defintely couldn't!
2004
Round 22 – Carlton v Collingwood
Although his posession total was low – 22 – his performance showed glimpses of his former magic. A pack mark early in the match was reminiscent of his commanding marks in the final quarter of the 1999 preliminary final. He also kicked a long, booming goal that matched the feats of his career-best season of 2000. ED: Every time you beat Collingwood, 1000 starving children are saved in Africa, and Greenhouse emissions are cut by 27 mega-tonnes.
And in the words of rabid fan, Athos Mousoulakis 'KOUTAMAN YOUR A LEGEND!'
KOUTA at his one-handed best. The gretest Greek-god-of-footy of all-time!
Round 22 – Carlton v Collingwood
Although his posession total was low – 22 – his performance showed glimpses of his former magic. A pack mark early in the match was reminiscent of his commanding marks in the final quarter of the 1999 preliminary final. He also kicked a long, booming goal that matched the feats of his career-best season of 2000. ED: Every time you beat Collingwood, 1000 starving children are saved in Africa, and Greenhouse emissions are cut by 27 mega-tonnes.
And in the words of rabid fan, Athos Mousoulakis 'KOUTAMAN YOUR A LEGEND!'
KOUTA at his one-handed best. The gretest Greek-god-of-footy of all-time!
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