Past #30: Jarrad Waite - will retire at end 2018 - 60 NM games/120+ NM goals - Shinboner - thanks W80

[KillaKanga]

Understands football that one. Did you play 100 games for North?

Sadly no, but would give my left nut for my boys to play for North.

7yo only got 2 votes on Saturday so probs not.

 

[Kimbo]

He can do some damage this year but with the AC joint injury, I'm really concerned he might limit himself in the contests making his impacts less effective. Playing after surgery can really mess with the player's mentality going forward.

You were saying?

And this is why Waitey never comes back in via the seconds.

Currently deeestroying the number 1 team after a long lay off. Best value for money recruit in North's recent history.

Next clown in here that even vaguely bags him.......just.......no.

I was tempted to cite the many posts bagging him, but that would detract from the joy of simply focusing on W80 and what he brings, which is heaps, every single game he plays for us.

What a special talent. Has been unbelievable for us when he's been on the park.

Don't you know 'special' is a word reserved for 'special' players? So, yep, good call!!

Absolutely fantastic pick up. I knew those doubting this FA pick up were barking up the wrong tree, and thought he'd be of great value, but he's exceeded my expectations. Absolutely love the big fella!

His contested marking, his confident and accurate goal kicking, his competitiveness, his defensive pressure and tackling, his synergy with the other forwards, his leadership and maturity, his inspiration and support to the younger brigade, his embracing of the club (says and means 'we'), helping to maintain and enhance the Shinboner culture, and being a good bloke to boot.

What a shame we got him so late in his career, for his sake and ours. I hope his body allows him to continue past this year, or even longer. Special!

I think he'll see himself as North (for the experience he's had with us) and Carlton (for the longevity and family ties) and won't see this as an issue, nor should he. I'm content he'll have a soft spot for us.

 

[Kimbo]

He's the Iggy Pop or Alice Cooper of our team - old but loved by the young punks! I am still haunted by the thread I initiated a couple of years ago questioning why we'd ever want him. He's quintessential North at this stage. He changes us from beige to flashing RED! Overkill, I know, but I really like what Waite brings to the table.

Good call calling yourself out there Caracas.

Savour the enjoyment I say.

 

[amaz199]

You were saying?

Lol. Waite just never fails to surprise us. Going by his age and how often injury can be a factor in a player's career, I made the assumption that his performances would decline.

I was wrong. Really wrong lol.

Hopefully he plays out the rest of this season and avoids the niggles along the way.

When Waite is on, he is unstoppable.

 

[shniko11]

Who comes in for Waite and where is Daw at?

 

[Horizons_00]

Who comes in for Waite and where is Daw at?

Daws injured

 

[NarniMagic]

Who comes in for Waite and where is Daw at?

Bring Preuss back in? Either that or Simpkin.

 

[astrovic]

Bring Preuss back in? Either that or Simpkin.

Garner.

 

[boncer34]

Probably the softest sling tackle suspension I've seen.

Fully support the ones where they dump a bloke head first with no protection but what more could Waite have possibly done?

 

[Caracas]

Bring Preuss back in? Either that or Simpkin.

Lol. Talk about chalk and cheese. It would be a bit like "bring McKernan in or Harvey". I know where you're coming from, though. I say "bring them both in."


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[shniko11]

Bring Preuss back in? Either that or Simpkin.

Yeah i'd go Preuss or Garner can't find a spot for Sympkin right now after the way the team played.

 

[NarniMagic]

Garner.

I would've thought Garner is already coming back in for Wagner. Probably should have clarified that lol

 

[Heaps of fun]

Probably the softest sling tackle suspension I've seen.

Fully support the ones where they dump a bloke head first with no protection but what more could Waite have possibly done?

Not tackled and conceded a goal. Or used some sort of time travel device to eat less protein in the past and not be as strong as he is.

 

[astrovic]

I would've thought Garner is already coming back in for Wagner. Probably should have clarified that lol

Why can't he do both?

 

[ferball]

Who comes in for Waite and where is Daw at?

Bring me in with a chainsaw and I'll show the league some unduly rough conduct.

What a ****en rort.

 

[tommy_g]

Such a bullshit suspension:
1 arm free.
Player was about to kick ball for goal.
Wasn't a full rotation ta ckle.
Pretty sure he won a free kick for the tackle for holding the football.
You wouldn't have looked twice at the tackle if Thompson hadn't been concussed. It wouldn't have even been reviewed.

Do we challenge it and risk 2 weeks?

 

[archereleven]

Such a bullshit suspension:
1 arm free.
Player was about to kick ball for goal.
Wasn't a full rotation ta ckle.
Pretty sure he won a free kick for the tackle for holding the football.
You wouldn't have looked twice at the tackle if Thompson hadn't been concussed. It wouldn't have even been reviewed.

Do we challenge it and risk 2 weeks?

We flipping well better! Enough is enough.

 

[Royal Flush]

Do we challenge it and risk 2 weeks?

I wonder what the latest history is of challenging the MRP? I also wonder what the most recent successful appeal was?
If Waite had an injury where he needed to be managed then it maybe worth it for principal.


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[amaz199]

2 weeks for that? Harsh!

 

[Arthur Cloke]

I am furious over this MRP crap. Ive got like 78 mates, and every one of them agrees Waite has been bent over and violated unceremoniously.
I haven't been this upset since Jeff Gillooly knee-capped Tania Harding. It was the same day Leigh Harding kicked 2.8 vs Melb at the MCG. The irony of it all.

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

This is one of the times I'd support the club going to court ala Andrew Dunkley.

Lynch gets concussed if he puts a hat on with too much force.

 

[Johnny99]

Bring in Durdin to play back.

Hansen goes forward.

 

[Saintly2]

Yeah i'd go Preuss or Garner can't find a spot for Sympkin right now after the way the team played.

I'd like;

Simpkin in for Wagner.

Waite replaced by Garner.

Wood to play Waite's role, Garner to Wood's and Simpkin to Wagner's.

 

[shniko11]

I'd like;

Simpkin in for Wagner.

Waite replaced by Garner.

Wood to play Waite's role, Garner to Woods and Simpkin to Wagner's.

Yeah makes sense i forgot about Wags, wouldn't mind giving Preuss a game and perhaps rest Goldy.

 

[astrovic]

Yeah makes sense i forgot about Wags, wouldn't mind giving Preuss a game and perhaps rest Goldy.

Rest Goldy? He strikes me as starting to get some continuity into his game. He needs more matches, not less IMO.