Past James Polkinghorne (2007-2014)

[Billy Puller]

Does he even have any trade value? Can't see who would want him. Maybe rookie listed by Melbourne

 

[iBeng]

Does he even have any trade value? Can't see who would want him. Maybe rookie listed by Melbourne

Ah, the Banfield-Route.

 

[Fatcat08]

Does he even have any trade value? Can't see who would want him. Maybe rookie listed by Melbourne

Unlikely to have much value. The most likely trade would be for a nothing pick way back in the draft in order to help him get somewhere if he gets an offer, rather than having to go through the PSD.

 

[Davemonkey]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/leader/...don-vfl-signings/story-fngnvog3-1227124686980

Former Brisbane midfielder James Polkinghorne headlines Essendon VFL signings
A FORMER Brisbane Lion and VFL stalwart will add experience to Essendon’s youthful VFL squad in 2015.

The Bombers have secured ex-Brisbane livewire James Polkinghorne, who played 94 AFL games for the Lions, along with dual VFL team of the year midfielder Marcus Marigliani.

Polkinglink

 

[iBeng]

I wouldnt put Livewire in the sentence used to describe Polks...

 

[Davemonkey]

I wouldnt put Livewire in the sentence used to describe Polks...

Yeah they were talking him up a little. Advantage of having played in Qld I guess.

 

[lionshine]

I wouldnt put Livewire in the sentence used to describe Polks...

He could be a bit of a live wire in the VFL though with some exciting grabs and goals.

 

[Viceregal]

Does being in Essendon's VFL team in any way allow you to play in their AFL team if they say had issues with team numbers etc?

 

[Fatcat08]

Looks like James is going to extraordinary lengths to get another crack at AFL football, even willing to change his name! Its no whiskas though

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s-team-look-like/story-fni5f6kv-1227214692912

The plan is believed to include top-up players from minor leagues or interstate, but the Bombers could field quite a competitive starting 18 from players on the 2015 list not tarnished by the supplements saga.

Assuming all players are fit to play, only two top-up players would be needed to fill the last spots on the bench — and there are several players with AFL experience on Essendon’s VFL list including ex-Lion Jarrod Polkinghorne and delisted Cat Jordan Schroder

 

[Davemonkey]

Looks like James is going to extraordinary lengths to get another crack at AFL football, even willing to change his name! Its no whiskas though

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...s-team-look-like/story-fni5f6kv-1227214692912

Fair's fair there are a lot of Jarrods, Jaydens, Jaidens and Jareds about these days. A poor old James doesn't get a look in.

Or he might just be embarrassed he might have to play for Essendon AFL and changed his name.

 

[eth-dog]

Won the Essendon VFL B+F overnight, just to let you guys know.

 

[iBeng]

Always struck me as a good VFL, limited AFL style player. And we've seen/still got plenty of them. Well done to him though!

 

[POBT]

Won the Essendon VFL B+F overnight, just to let you guys know.

Really pleased for Polks.

Will you guys pick him up, do you think?

 

[eth-dog]

Really pleased for Polks.

Will you guys pick him up, do you think?

No, too old for us. If he were 23 instead of 26 (27 at the start of next season) maybe.

 

[3KZ is Football]

Essendon signs Polikinghorne as a top up player for 2016 season. Clearly mowing Worsfold's lawn has paid off. I hope he has a good year.

 

[Ray Button]

Polkinghorne to reach his 100-game milestone this weekend!

Perhaps a most unlikely achievement, but you have to give it to him for hanging in there. Congratulations!

 

[danielcan]

Good second chance for him while Bradd Dalziell didn't fare as well.

 

[BL_dobsmob]

When Polking's mowing service took that mark 70m out on the siren, I was hoping he would go for a torp

 

[lionshine]