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Re: Essendon

Postby PatowalongaPirate » Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:17 am

Bombers will have a new Captain for season 2023, Dyson Heppell has decided to step down.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Fri Feb 17, 2023 11:26 am

PatowalongaPirate wrote:Bombers will have a new Captain for season 2023, Dyson Heppell has decided to step down.
Was overdue and now hopefully he can be selected on form alone.
Merrett will probably get the gig with Redman in the leadership group
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Re: Essendon

Postby Rik E Boy » Fri Feb 17, 2023 8:33 pm

PatowalongaPirate wrote:Bombers will have a new Captain for season 2023, Dyson Heppell has decided to step down.


@Hambone will be a shattered man. It's his favourite Bomber.

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Re: Essendon

Postby Brodlach » Tue Feb 21, 2023 4:50 pm

Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material
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Re: Essendon

Postby PatowalongaPirate » Tue Feb 21, 2023 5:00 pm

Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material


The right choice I reckon. Well respected and notches up game 200 later this year. McGrath VC and that is it I believe. Looks like Scott is not prepared to have a larger leadership group.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Tue Feb 21, 2023 10:00 pm

Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material
He is probably the best option out of our sorry lot. I’m not convinced he can do it but I guess we will find out soon enough
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Re: Essendon

Postby Lightning McQueen » Wed Feb 22, 2023 10:06 am

PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material


The right choice I reckon. Well respected and notches up game 200 later this year. McGrath VC and that is it I believe. Looks like Scott is not prepared to have a larger leadership group.

It has merit.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Rik E Boy » Wed Feb 22, 2023 12:58 pm

Lightning McQueen wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material


The right choice I reckon. Well respected and notches up game 200 later this year. McGrath VC and that is it I believe. Looks like Scott is not prepared to have a larger leadership group.

It has merit.


Not worth a Zach. Right. We can move on now Stickers. :D

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Re: Essendon

Postby am Bays » Wed Feb 22, 2023 1:06 pm

Rik E Boy wrote:
Lightning McQueen wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material


The right choice I reckon. Well respected and notches up game 200 later this year. McGrath VC and that is it I believe. Looks like Scott is not prepared to have a larger leadership group.

It has merit.


Not worth a Zach. Right. We can move on now Stickers. :D

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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 1:39 pm

Saw some footage of Ryder at training today in a Essendon polo. I’m not aware of him doing any ruck coaching but maybe he has an indigenous welfare role at the club that hasn’t been announced yet
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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Mon Mar 06, 2023 2:54 pm

And the club finally announces it.
Bizarre after the way he left but nothing at this club shocks me anymore

Essendon is thrilled to welcome Patrick Ryder back to the NEC Hangar, with the former Bomber appointed as Indigenous Player Development Manager.

A Noongar man from Geraldton in Western Australia, the 34-year-old will work with the club’s Indigenous and first-to-three-year players through the Jack Jones Academy while also supporting various other community and development programs across the football club.

Having retired from the AFL last year, Ryder’s knowledge and experience will be an invaluable asset to the Bombers’ program, providing guidance and support to the players as they enter the AFL system.

Ryder played 281 games across his three clubs, including 170 in the red and black between 2006 to 2014.

His accolades include winning the 2009 Anzac Day Medal, All Australian selection in 2017 and claiming Port Adelaide’s Best and Fairest in the same year.

Essendon CEO Craig Vozzo welcomed Ryder back to the Bombers.

“We are thrilled to have Paddy back at the club as our Indigenous Player Development Manager. Paddy is a quality person, and it will be fantastic to have him back in the red and black to assist in both our football and community programs,” Vozzo said.

“He has extensive experience as a player and understands the rigours of AFL football. It will be extremely beneficial for our Indigenous and younger players to have someone like Paddy around the club.”

Ryder will commence his role at Essendon ahead of round one.

Ryder said he was excited to work with the Bombers’ Indigenous players and to give back to the club that first gave him an opportunity at AFL level.

“I spent a big chunk of my career here and it’s always been a big part of me so I always knew one day I’d end up back here in some capacity,” Ryder said.

“To come back to help out our young Indigenous boys is something I’m really excited for and am really hoping to come in and make a big difference.

“I really love the direction that the club is heading in and it’s super exciting for our players and members. I want to play my role in bringing these young boys through and giving them the best chance of playing AFL footy.

“We’ve got a proud history and to come in to keep driving that for us is something I will take very seriously. I can’t wait to give back to the club that gave me my first opportunity and I’m really looking forward to that.”

The appointment of Ryder further enhances the club’s renewed focus on enhancing Essendon’s connection with Indigenous Australians across the country.
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Re: Essendon

Postby PatowalongaPirate » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:45 am

2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Brodlach » Fri Mar 17, 2023 8:46 am

PatowalongaPirate wrote:2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.

He’s been a good pick up for you
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Re: Essendon

Postby Vamos » Fri Mar 17, 2023 9:22 am

Jim05 wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material
He is probably the best option out of our sorry lot. I’m not convinced he can do it but I guess we will find out soon enough


Do you think it will effect his output, in terms of amassing possessions? Thinking Supercoach here mate.
Whoops, there goes another year. Whoops, there goes another pint of beer.
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Re: Essendon

Postby PatowalongaPirate » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:11 am

Vamos wrote:
Jim05 wrote:
Brodlach wrote:Merritt named captain, thoughts Pat and Jim?


Very good player but not sure he is captain material
He is probably the best option out of our sorry lot. I’m not convinced he can do it but I guess we will find out soon enough


Do you think it will effect his output, in terms of amassing possessions? Thinking Supercoach here mate.

I have no doubt Mitchell will have plans to "negate" him on Sunday.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Brodlach » Fri Mar 17, 2023 10:52 am

PatowalongaPirate wrote:2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.


Just left training with a shoulder injury
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Re: Essendon

Postby PatowalongaPirate » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:02 pm

Brodlach wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.


Just left training with a shoulder injury

Dislocated shoulder.
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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 1:18 pm

PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.


Just left training with a shoulder injury

Dislocated shoulder.
Oh no, we will finish 17th now instead of 16th
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Re: Essendon

Postby Brodlach » Fri Mar 17, 2023 2:18 pm

Jim05 wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.


Just left training with a shoulder injury

Dislocated shoulder.
Oh no, we will finish 17th now instead of 16th

Who finishes below you Jim?
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Re: Essendon

Postby Jim05 » Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:32 pm

Brodlach wrote:
Jim05 wrote:
PatowalongaPirate wrote:
Brodlach wrote:[quote="PatowalongaPirate"]2M Peter extends his contract to the end of 2027.


Just left training with a shoulder injury

Dislocated shoulder.
Oh no, we will finish 17th now instead of 16th

Who finishes below you Jim?[/quote]North, Hawks, West Coast and Essendon are your bottom 4 this year. Just depends on who tanks the most. Essendon are that incompetent we will fail at tanking and jag a win in the last round to move off bottom when we could get pick 1&2
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