Delisted # 8: Martin Gleeson - Not offered a contract, finishes his Essendon career on 97 AFL games

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Not offered another contract in 2022
Last Game Played: Elimination Final, 2021
Injury Status: n/a

 

[Tassieboy]

shock selection for me - unsure of his role.

I suggest as sub. Merrett has been good as sub this season, but he really deserves to play the entire game

 

[Vander18]

shock selection for me - unsure of his role.

Straightforward in my view - if he's fit, he's best 22. Finding a role not an issue as can play back, mid and forward.

Perfect sub first up.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

shock selection for me - unsure of his role.

If you're a good player, and are fit, you get selected - simple.

 

[Kong]

 

[yaco55]

If you're a good player, and are fit, you get selected - simple.

You may say that but Gleeson's last two games in the AFL were awful.

 

[Yoda_]

You may say that but Gleeson's last two games in the AFL were awful.

Players improve, players go past others. Look at Trav Colye, Orazio Fantasia to a lesser extent. I fully expect a host of other youngsters to do the same next year.

 

[yaco55]

Players improve, players go past others. Look at Trav Colye, Orazio Fantasia to a lesser extent. I fully expect a host of other youngsters to do the same next year.

Making the point that Gleeson missed 10 weeks,played two games in the VFL,and was rushed backed into the AFL team - I thought it was a surprising selection.

 

[Yoda_]

Making the point that Gleeson missed 10 weeks,played two games in the VFL,and was rushed backed into the AFL team - I thought it was a surprising selection.

I was thinking pre game why have players like Melksham who have generally been poor at AFL level been 'gifted' games ahead of upside players like EKav and NOB, because players like Gleeson and Fantasia have better all round games than those aforementioned names.

 

[daffo]

Like him in the side and think he should be a lock for the 22 when fit but wonder if he should get a game this week. I have concerns over his body maturity and his ability to run out games. It's a final and we are playing a heavily contested team. We need mature bodies. I wouldn't be against dropping him for someone like a Melksham for this week.

If he is fit then we pick him for round 1 next year.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Like him in the side and think he should be a lock for the 22 when fit but wonder if he should get a game this week. I have concerns over his body maturity and his ability to run out games. It's a final and we are playing a heavily contested team. We need mature bodies. I wouldn't be against dropping him for someone like a Melksham for this week.

If he is fit then we pick him for round 1 next year.

You forget he is not human, size is not measured on the same scale for cyborgs.

 

[Essendonia]

Like him in the side and think he should be a lock for the 22 when fit but wonder if he should get a game this week. I have concerns over his body maturity and his ability to run out games. It's a final and we are playing a heavily contested team. We need mature bodies. I wouldn't be against dropping him for someone like a Melksham for this week.

If he is fit then we pick him for round 1 next year.

My head agrees with you, but my heart belongs to Gleeson.

 

[threeleggedgoat]

You forget he is not human, size is not measured on the same scale for cyborgs.

186cm of living tissue over a metal endoskeleton might as well be 200cm and 120kg for all it matters to opposition players

 

[FedEXFalls]

Did I see him pull out of a contest whilst running back with the flight of the ball tonight, around the 3rd quarter? Was running back to mark, lifted his head and saw a North player and immediately flinched/pulled out. Luckily Hocking put his body on the line about 7 seconds later to make up for it (part of the reason why it all stuck in my head was because I was wrapped that Hocking lead by example straight after the incident). I mean I don't expect the kid to break his neck for the team but I found it very interesting.

(I'm not trying to shame the kid, nor will I be pissed off if it was the case... Just asking if what I saw was correct)

Looked pretty lost and out of his depth overall tonight. A real shame. Ah well, come back harder next near Marty.

 

[quotemokc]

His body is too frail and skinny at this stage for the bash and crash of finals

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Did I see him pull out of a contest whilst running back with the flight of the ball tonight, around the 3rd quarter? Was running back to mark, lifted his head and saw a North player and immediately flinched/pulled out. Luckily Hocking put his body on the line about 7 seconds later to make up for it (part of the reason why it all stuck in my head was because I was wrapped that Hocking lead by example straight after the incident). I mean I don't expect the kid to break his neck for the team but I found it very interesting.

(I'm not trying to shame the kid, nor will I be pissed off if it was the case... Just asking if what I saw was correct)

Looked pretty lost and out of his depth overall tonight. A real shame. Ah well, come back harder next near Marty.

I saw it too. I was very disappointed, but young players will learn from that. Hopefully Hirdy shows him that footage and he never does it again. Still think he will be a gun.

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo]

No I don't take anything out of him pulling out of the contest. The kid is a talent and at the end of the day it's that he's still a kid. He'll learn from it for sure

 

[ghostdog]

His body is too frail and skinny at this stage for the bash and crash of finals

...and it was quite obvious on at least two occasions. Needs a couple of preseasons. Was out of his depth. When he puts a bit of beef on though. I keep thinking:
Z. Merrett D. Myers M. Gleeson
D. Zaharakis. P. Ryder D. Heppell

 

[Ben the Gooner]

This game isn't indicative of what Marty will become, and frankly the best thing for it is to forget he played.

 

[Vander18]

Did I see him pull out of a contest whilst running back with the flight of the ball tonight, around the 3rd quarter?

Yep, he squibbed it...as has every single person who has ever played the game. It's not part of his game, will be a very good player...thought he was actually Ok in first half.

 

[windyhill]

Rag-dolled.
Poor bastard. Interesting selection Thompson

 

[Sealz]

Shows how highly rated he is that he was put straight back into the side after he returned from injury.. Hope he becomes a regular next year, pace will be a real asset

 

[eth-dog]

Shows how highly rated he is that he was put straight back into the side after he returned from injury.. Hope he becomes a regular next year, pace will be a real asset

Played 3 VFL games before he came into the seniors

 

[Sealz]

I didn't know that tbh, still the coaching staff obviously have a high opinion of the kid..

 

[BomberFan355]

Should have started squating and dead lifting the minute he was subbed.

 

[Doss]

Should have been sub at best.

He was out of his depth last night.