Retired #11: David Zaharakis - Survivin'

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2021
Last Game Played: Round 19, 2021 (omit)
Injury Status: n/a

 

[Nuggs Bunny]

Solid player and better bloke. Thanks for the memories Zaka

 

[rumply]

Be a bit sad to see him different colours but if he can slot in somewhere for a year or 2, good luck to him, thanks & all the best Zacha!

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Thanks David. Enjoyed watching you play.

 

[Ati Tude]

A true champion. Classy finisher and gave his all to the club. Will be missed.

 

[Mootsy]

This feels like yesterday!
Gumby
Time flies mangs, and womangs.

 

[windyhill]

Folklore for that one kick. Standing room was never the same after that. Scenes.

 

[the PILL]

Will always love this cat, He gave me one of the best EFC experiences I've ever had at a rural preseason game where i was granted access to the inner groups rooms (twice) and no word of a lie he treated me like I was a personal friend. He was injured at the time with a Quad.

i got to hear Hurls talk about his childhood mischiefs, have a kick with Leroy Jetta

Leroy Jetta

Age

35

Ht

180cm

Wt

78kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

13.0

3star

K

7.2

3star

HB

5.8

4star

M

2.4

3star

T

3.3

5star

G

0.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

7.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

3.4

3star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

G

0.6

3star

and Alwyn Davey

Multiple players found. Use birthday to differentiate. eg [PLAYERCARD="23/11/1962"]Joe Smith[/PLAYERCARD]

and even hear Fletch tell a few bumpkin stories about his early days with Sheeds and being in school.

Hirdy was a bit high strung because of certain stories breaking at the time but still right their amonst it, all thanks to Zakka treating me like we were friends for no real reason except to make someones day.

I even have a training Sherrin with an official EFC stamp on it thanks to Zakka I'll take a pic of one day when i get it out of it's box...



All the best Zakka... Thanks for all the memories!

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

Still the best experience I’ve had at the footy when he kicked that goal on ANZAC Day, as close as you’ll get to bringing the house down at the G.

 

[Blind Turn]

Thanks Zaka. An Essendon immortal. Your deeds will be remembered long after you’re gone, in folklore.

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Still the best experience I’ve had at the footy when he kicked that goal on ANZAC Day, as close as you’ll get to bringing the house down at the G.

True story this. Only ever left the footy early once. We were sitting down near the fence and the rain had settled in. My 4 year old started crying and towards the end he was in a full tantrum. No good for us, no good for the kid, and certainly no good for the people around us. We left with about 10 minutes to go. We were on the bridge heading back towards Fed square (with a lot of other Ess supporters) when everyone's phones started going off. People were high fiving, hugging and going nuts out of the ground. Singing the club song to!

 

[DERO]

Maybe a year or two on the GC perhaps?

 

[The Donners]

Great to watch in his prime. Did a lot of things very well. Unlucky to be at the club during one of its most unsuccessful eras. Would’ve been top 10 players at the club for majority of his career.

 

[JT_the_Man]

If I had to pick one moment outside the obvious that I’ll remember him for, it’s round 2 2016.

No hope. No chance. Zaka was one of the key players to step up, and he delivered a ripping handball to Parish who of course kicked the sealer.

 

[11kgm]

Well loved wouldn't use those words

Guess thank you for 1 good year and 1 great game

 

[Summer Nights]

This feels like yesterday!
Gumby
Time flies mangs, and womangs.

I was at this taping

 

[Albertross]

If I had to pick one moment outside the obvious that I’ll remember him for, it’s round 2 2016.

No hope. No chance. Zaka was one of the key players to step up, and he delivered a ripping handball to Parish who of course kicked the sealer.

That wasn't supposed to be like this Gerard...It wasn't supposed to be like this...

Love it! One of our worst years, yet the wins meant more than any other year. Go Don's!!!

 

[Duckworth]

Be a bit sad to see him different colours but if he can slot in somewhere for a year or 2, good luck to him, thanks & all the best Zacha!

Good luck to him, but I'm not worried about seeing him in other colours. I feel that he kind of petered out this year, and much like the end of Goddard's career Zacka is finding it hard to call it over.
I didn't mean for this post to be overly negative. I agree with all the good clubmen sentiments expressed previously, and wish him all the best for what path he may follow next. I'm thinking it will be in the media.

 

['51 Bewick]

Gave everything he had for the EFC. Very happy for him to get another shot elsewhere.

 

[Foxx]

Well done on a fine career. Gave his all.

 

[TDay]

Great bloke. Always had time for fans. Will fondly remember chatting away about his hat collecting hobby in Boulder Colorado while my speechless sister tried to find her ability to speak again lol. Considering the saga had just dropped he had an very upbeat and positive attitude and clearly loved all aspects of his job

 

[naraku]

Thank you Zaka!

 

[Bjchan13]

Big thanks and wish him all the best. 226 games for us and a lot of them were quality. Helped lead the club through some dark times. Can understand he feels like he's still got footy left to play but the time is definitely right to move on from us now.

 

[fairbump_playon]

My wife is definitely not watching the footy now. D Zaharakis was the only carrot I could use to get her to tune in. Farewell sweet prince. May you forever finish running goals from just inside 50

 

[IHurley]

Love you Zaka. Great clubman and seemingly great bloke.

 

[Davo63]

Well loved wouldn't use those words

Guess thank you for 1 good year and 1 great game

Here’s a list of players that didn’t win as many Brownlow votes doing their best for the bombers - Misiti, Foulds, McVeigh, Thompson, Harvey, O’Donnell, daisy Williams, list goes on.