Just a thread to honour the fallen!
First up...
Graham "Stiffy" Johncock
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/487454_262432200544448_1195109654_n.jpg)
Clubs: Buenos Aires Armadillos (2012-2013)
Senior Games: 10 (7 defender, 1 forward, 2 interchange) at an average of 62.30
Reserves Games: 7 at an average of 57.29
Team of the Week: 0
Jim Stynes Votes: 0
Other Highlights: Played 3 finals in 2012 (Qualifying Final, Semi Final, Prelim Final)
Hate to do this to Stiffy, but wasn't Marty Mattner the first? ???
Quote from: NigeyS on July 01, 2013, 07:30:54 PM
Hate to do this to Stiffy, but wasn't Marty Mattner the first? ???
True!
Martin Mattner
(http://mm.afl.com.au/Portals/0/Syd_MattnerSun_246.jpg)
Clubs: Mexico City Suns (2012), New Delhi Tigers (2013)
Senior Games: 13 (9 defender, 1 midfielder, 1 ruck, 2 interchange) at an average of 53.92. 6 for Mexico City, 7 for New Delhi.
Reserves Games: 14 at an average of 62.29 - All for Mexico City Suns
Team of the Week: 0
Jim Stynes Votes: 0
Other Highlights: 2012 BOG Reserves Grand Final, 2012 Reserves Mexico City Suns Premiership Player
Mattner was instrumental in our reserves flag last year. We pay respect to his career :)
Sounds like a great idea to honour the retirees!
Chad Cornes
(http://mm.afl.com.au/portals/0/images/afl/afl%20p-t/chad_cornes_r908_a.jpg)
Clubs: Buenos Aires Armadillos (2012-13)
Senior Games: 15 (13 forward, 2 interchange) at an average of 86.87.
Reserves Games: 0
Team of the Week: 1
Jim Stynes Votes: 1
Other Highlights: Played 2 Finals in 2012 (Qualifying Final, Semi Final)
Nice one, Oz!
Might as well put Dean Brogan on the list as well. :P ::)
Ben Johnson
(http://images.theage.com.au/2010/09/23/1945263/johnson_main-420x0.jpg)
Clubs: Toronto Wolves (2012-13)
Senior Games: 0
Reserves Games: 6 at 56.50
Team of the Week: 0
Jim Stynes Votes: 0
Other Highlights: Not much for the injury plagued Collingwood Premiership Star
Was disappointing that BJ could never quite get his body right after being drafted by the Wolves, but his presence around the club will be sorely missed.
Mitch Morton is retiring. (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2013-08-02/morton-calls-time-on-his-afl-career) :(
Quote from: NigeyS on August 02, 2013, 03:39:25 PM
Mitch Morton is retiring. (http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2013-08-02/morton-calls-time-on-his-afl-career) :(
R.I.P, great Claremont lad.
I'll give him a write up once he's finished-finished :) Still could play in another flag lol
Quote from: ossie85 on August 02, 2013, 05:39:55 PM
I'll give him a write up once he's finished-finished :) Still could play in another flag lol
Yeah, fair call. Imagine what a fairy tale that would be! :o 8)
Adam Selwood and Mark Nicoski retire. (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-15/selwood-nicoski-retire)
And another two are hanging up the boots.
Nicoski never played a game for us :/
We wish him all the best.
Adam Selwood and Mitch Morton still have the potential to play more WXV games/Rep games, so will wait :)
But....
Mark Nicoski
(http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/Data/Media/00000001/00005473/MarkNicoski.jpg)
Clubs: Mexico City Suns (2012-2013)
Senior Games: 0
Reserves Games: 0
Team of the Week: 0
Jim Stynes Votes: 0
Other Highlights: Nuttin', poor injured old fella, never played a game
Joel Macdonald
(https://si0.twimg.com/profile_images/3726160290/ddcc404bb0524931b4b1c84f86d51bf5.jpeg)
Clubs: London Royals (2012-13)
Senior Games: 9 (8 defender, 1 midfielder) at an average of 71.89
Reserves Games: 3 at an average of 62.33 (2 for London, one for the rebranded Imperial Princes)
Team of the Week: 0
Jim Stynes Votes: 0
Other Highlights: 1 match for QLD/NT in 2012
Aaron Davey has announced his retirement today.
Another Mexican! :P
Bye bye to Aaron Davey and Mark Nicoski, with Mattner also playing for Mexico in 2012.
Quote from: Maca24 on August 20, 2013, 08:31:08 PM
Another Mexican! :P
Is Davey a chance of a debut in the last two weeks ? :p
Quote from: ossie85 on August 21, 2013, 08:06:18 AM
Quote from: Maca24 on August 20, 2013, 08:31:08 PM
Another Mexican! :P
Is Davey a chance of a debut in the last two weeks ? :p
He is currently my F6 with all these injuries.
So I guess it's possible, although unlikely. Haha.
Brett Ebert retired now... http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-21/ebert-calls-it-a-day (http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-08-21/ebert-calls-it-a-day)
Tucky :'( RIP
sorry RB one of your favs is gone :P
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-forward-david-rodan-announces-his-retirement-after-more-than-a-decade-in-the-game/story-fndv8pdq-1226707515921
I think Dean Brogan has retired as well hasn't he? I keep seeing things about his retirement but there's no actual announcements anywhere as far as I can see :-\
Quote from: DazBurg on August 30, 2013, 01:34:25 PM
sorry RB one of your favs is gone :P
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/melbourne-forward-david-rodan-announces-his-retirement-after-more-than-a-decade-in-the-game/story-fndv8pdq-1226707515921
Haha going to have to recruit hard this off season to cover for his loss :P
After picking him up in the draft last year, he served the reserves well, but we wish Ashton Hams all the best in retirement.
So Lukas Markovic got delisted by the Dogs, honestly a bit of a shock, I thought he might just get another year... Not that it matters though, he was kinda expendable.
We've had big Hal "The Beard" Hunter delisted :'(
So much love & team spirit was contained in that beard...
(http://www.essendonfc.com.au/staticfile/AFL%20Tenant/Essendon/Player%20Profiles/2013%20-%20Profiles/HUNTER%20Hal.png)
Had Jacob Gillbee delisted for the Suns along with the retirements of Rodan, Embley and Johnson. Won't delist any from the Wolves just yet, no hurry. All will most likely go though, can't see any of them returning at another club, particularly the older fellas.
Lost Growden, Blake, Dick and Tuck already :/
Quote from: Jukes on September 04, 2013, 02:32:02 PM
Lost Growden, Blake, Dick and Tuck already :/
Because you really cared about the first three. :P
Only lost Weller so far, but I think he will get picked up elsewhere hopefully!
EDIT: Setanta! NOOOOOOOO! 2014 is hopeless
Quote from: Purple 77 on September 04, 2013, 05:20:34 PM
Only lost Weller so far, but I think he will get picked up elsewhere hopefully!
EDIT: Setanta! NOOOOOOOO! 2014 is hopeless
Hahaha! ;D
Quote from: NigeyS on September 04, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
Quote from: Jukes on September 04, 2013, 02:32:02 PM
Lost Growden, Blake, Dick and Tuck already :/
Because you really cared about the first three. :P
Hey there, any player with downstairs in their name deserves respect
Nicoski, Davey and Wilkinson depart the Suns.
No one has left the Pumas yet. Expect a few to be delisted though (Steinberg, Lowden, Yagmoor to name a few)...
How many guys do we have to delist?
Surprisingly there are only like 3 or 4 guys on Tokyos list I'd consider absolutely useless
Don't have to delist any if you don't want to. But then you won't have any picks in the drafts :)
Can it be rookies mate?
If you delist a rookie then you get a pick in the rookie draft. Have to delist senior players to get a pick in the national draft
Ok got it cheers
Bye bye Stephen Milne!
Quote from: CrowsFan on September 06, 2013, 06:28:41 PM
Don't have to delist any if you don't want to. But then you won't have any picks in the drafts :)
unless you do some trades where you lose more than you give.
I have lost 3 players through trades soo far.
just keeps getting worse for you RB
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-has-cut-veteran-ruckman-darren-jolly/story-fndv8g1a-1226715513799
at least GWS can get a ruckman like they wanted :P
Shame.
Chad Cornes was an essential best XV player for the Dillos and our premiership hopes might have ended differently with him in the team. It's sad to see Chadley go, he was a great servant for the club.
Stiffy - you were nice depth, but peace out.
Quote from: DazBurg on September 09, 2013, 10:32:30 PM
just keeps getting worse for you RB
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-has-cut-veteran-ruckman-darren-jolly/story-fndv8g1a-1226715513799
at least GWS can get a ruckman like they wanted :P
flowering Grundy....this one actually hurts my lineup!!
Grundy >:D
http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/former-bbrisbane-lions-gold-coast-utility-jared-brennan-hangs-up-boots-after-173-afl-matches/story-fndv8hfz-1226717704385
Correct me if I miss anyone, but at this stage from the Wolves the following players are gone:
David Rodan (retired)
Ben Johnson (retired)
Andrew Embley (retired)
Darren Jolly (delisted - expecting him to be picked up)
Frazer Dale (delisted)
Jesse Crichton (delisted)
Jacob Gillbee (delisted)
Aaron Joseph (delisted)
Nick Salter (delisted)
Looks like I might have to be pretty active in the draft :P
I'll be starting a more official type delisting thread soon btw!
Guerra gone :'(
Was quite serviceable late in the season!
Just thought I'd make a list here of our retirees/delistings so Q & I can compile an official list of list changes soon. For the Thunder, we've had:
Daniel Kerr (ret)
Brent Guerra (ret)
Hal Hunter (del)*
Patrick Veszpremi (del)*
Ben Speight (del)*
Dean Brogan (ret)
Only one real best XV player, most of the changes will be from our rookie list!