Essendon

[Jim05]

Brent Stanton to announce his retirement today.

[MW]

Brent Stanton to announce his retirement today.

He went downhill quickly didn't he...

[Booney]

The year off certainly impacted differently on some. Ryder and Hibberd have come back in ripping form ( might have a bit to do with the change of environment too ) while Stanton and Heppell, again, for differing reasons, appear to be two who have struggled since returning.

[Jim05]

Brent Stanton to announce his retirement today.

He went downhill quickly didn't he...

31 yo with a year out of the game, was never going to return to his best. Not a great career but a solid enough career and a very likeable bloke. Didn't quite get the best out of himself and I wonder if his lifestyle had a bit to do with it

[MW]

Go on...

[Jim05]

Go on...

What?

[Brodlach]

I think MW is asking the issues with his lifestyle

[Jim05]

He is a real knock around bloke and has always enjoyed a few beers and ciggies. It's well known that he was a pack a day smoker for most of his career yet his endurance and GPS numbers were always solid. Still enjoys a beer after the game and often pops out for a dart after the game

[MW]

pack a day as an AFL midfielder...crazy
makes me wonder what % of players are regular smokers. Jesse Hogan likes a dart too doesn't he?

[Brodlach]

Well there you go, would never have guessed that

[Jim05]

David Zaharakis re-signs for 4 more years

[Booney]

David Zaharakis re-signs for 4 more years

Who is his manager?

[Brodlach]

I rate Zaharakis

[amber_fluid]

I thought he was about 30 years old but upon checking he's only 27.
4 years is a big contract at 27 but probably worth the risk.

[Jim05]

David Zaharakis re-signs for 4 more years

Who is his manager?

Scott Lucas

[Jim05]

I thought he was about 30 years old but upon checking he's only 27.
4 years is a big contract at 27 but probably worth the risk.

I thought 3 would of been about right but he was due to become a UFA this year and had several offers from other clubs so we were pretty much in a no win situation. The length of the contract had been the sticking point

[amber_fluid]

I thought he was about 30 years old but upon checking he's only 27.
4 years is a big contract at 27 but probably worth the risk.

I thought 3 would of been about right but he was due to become a UFA this year and had several offers from other clubs so we were pretty much in a no win situation. The length of the contract had been the sticking point

What sort of coin was it?

[Jim05]

I thought he was about 30 years old but upon checking he's only 27.
4 years is a big contract at 27 but probably worth the risk.

I thought 3 would of been about right but he was due to become a UFA this year and had several offers from other clubs so we were pretty much in a no win situation. The length of the contract had been the sticking point

What sort of coin was it?

Around $600k x4

[Jim05]

In a remarkable turnaround the club is set to announce a $4m profit for the year and is aiming to be completely debt free within 18 months

[Jim05]

Congratulations to Andy McGrath for winning the Rising Star