News Matty White to Port

[nugget_12]

Matt Arnott also pops his head in!

 

[Grockadoc]

Port have officially lodged paperwork for White. Offered a 3 year deal. Expect an announcement by the club later today or early Monday.

 

[living_in_syd]

yep officially gonski. such a shame and will prob show us up next year given his opportunities.

 

[3rdManUp]

Retitle thread: Good luck Whitey, all the best!

Sad to see him go but I wish him all the best at Port. As much as he is a Tiger at heart he made the right decision for his family and future

 

[Spagman]

Is Matty from South Australia? Usually players want to get away from their teams, not go there

 

[Grockadoc]

He has said he will always be a tiger at heart. He has been a fantastic clubman and is the perfect example of someone who has deficiencies in their game, but understands that and plays within his limitations. He also has a fantastic attitude and commitment to the club and his endeavor is something a few of our players could learn from. Port may not be getting he most skilled bloke, but they are getting a good bloke and a great clubman which clubs can not have too many of.

I thank Matty for his time at the Tigers and his contribution to the club and wish him well at the Power. Thanks for everything champ.

 

[tigs2010]

Dusty wishing he left now seems players that leave get love.

Or is it just because white is a spud so no one cares?

 

[3rdManUp]

Good to see we got him over the 100 game mark this year as well.

Start up that baby factory Matty!!

 

[rammbo]

Well done Matty and well done to his manager for securing such a good retirement deal.

 

[Papa G]

Is Matty from South Australia? Usually players want to get away from their teams, not go there

They generally want to get away from the Crows.

 

[deliberate!!]

Served us well. Was a trier. Now he's gone.
Hope he never gets another kick!


Oh, and 2 dormant hamstrings waiting to twang again, is now Port's problem.

 

[Damo80]

They generally want to get away from the Crows.

Spoken like a true Port supporter...

 

[UpTheGuts]

Hope he does well.
It would have been irresponsible for us to match that offer. Have to cop it and move on.
Had some terrific moments for us along the way. Will be remembered affectionately as a bloke and he did try his guts out.

 

[hectic]

Any compensation on the cards? Have heard that we aren't eligible because he is unrestricted?

 

[I Rock]

Any compensation on the cards? Have heard that we aren't eligible because he is unrestricted?

Think the club will still get compo (based on the Free Agency outs and in this year plus what White qualifies for) just not able to match the offer to make him stay.

 

[Tigermick17]

For a Richmond supporter as a kid and someone who is just starting to finally play good footy, this news surprises me. If Richmond couldn't match Ports offer then what this tells me is that he wasn't prepared to work hard enough to keep his spot in our team. Good luck Matt, you're going to need it to break into that Port side. I'm guessing you'll be a top up fringe player at best over there.
Anyway thanks for your efforts at Richmond and we hope you find what you're looking for in Adelaide.

 

[Top_4_Tiger]

Wish him well!

Hamstrings won't be an issue, they've only been small ones, which I assume are due to his high percentage if fast twitch fibres - but port have the best in the business for managing players and he will lighten White's load sufficiently to minimise hamstring damage.

Plus, judging by the interview at the b+f, White overtrained himself out of anger this year after being sub repeatedly. Self-inflicted and we didn't stop him probably because we knew his career was on the line and he needed the extra training.

My prediction: White does very little at Port. He's passionate, pacey, and has kicked a few emotional goals this year but those are the same reasons why he's very overrated.

But he leaves without any resentment from fans whatsoever. That's pretty rare with free agency right now. So good on him and best wishes.

 

[Googstar]

All the best Matty. Offer too good to refuse. Best of wishes except against us of course.

 

[3rdManUp]

For a Richmond supporter as a kid and someone who is just starting to finally play good footy, this news surprises me. If Richmond couldn't match Ports offer then what this tells me is that he wasn't prepared to work hard enough to keep his spot in our team. Good luck Matt, you're going to need it to break into that Port side. I'm guessing you'll be a top up fringe player at best over there.
Anyway thanks for your efforts at Richmond and we hope you find what you're looking for in Adelaide.

You can't really blame him and he'll have to work hard either way

$$$-security-hard work > hard work

 

[deliberate!!]

Wish him well!

Hamstrings won't be an issue, they've only been small ones, which I assume are due to his high percentage if fast twitch fibres - but port have the best in the business for managing players and he will lighten White's load sufficiently to minimise hamstring damage.

Plus, judging by the interview at the b+f, White overtrained himself out of anger this year after being sub repeatedly. Self-inflicted and we didn't stop him probably because we knew his career was on the line and he needed the extra training.

My prediction: White does very little at Port. He's passionate, pacey, and has kicked a few emotional goals this year but those are the same reasons why he's very overrated.

But he leaves without any resentment from fans whatsoever. That's pretty rare with free agency right now. So good on him and best wishes.

Let's wait and see...

 

[Blinger]

Good luck Matty, thanks for your service to the Tigers.

 

[Tigermick17]

You can't really blame him and he'll have to work hard either way

$$$-security-hard work > hard work

Oh I'm not blaming him for pursuing other opportunities at all. Just seemed strange that he decided now. I would have been less surprised 2-3 years ago.

 

[cairo tiger]

good luck whitey- you secured a deal for your family- just miss those goals against us

 

[Bird Man]

 

[Ralll]

The coaching staff used him well this season, will be interesting to see how Port use him and if he can secure a spot in their firsts.

Not a big loss imo, I wish him the best.