Retired #11: David Zaharakis - Survivin'

[Beerfish]

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

 

[daffo]

I love Zaka and I want him to stay BUT I wouldn't be shattered if he left chasing $$$. He is a pure outside player

 

[essendon]

Has been offered 1 yr Brisbane has offered 3 yrs

 

[Capt Hindsight]

Has been offered 1 yr Brisbane has offered 3 yrs

I highly doubt that Essendon would only offer Zaharakis a 1 year deal.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Has been offered 1 yr Brisbane has offered 3 yrs

I doubt it Essendon offering 2 and Brisbane with 3 makes more sense imo.

 

[essendon]

Wish i was........i agree should be offered 2

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Wish i was........i agree should be offered 2

No disrespect to your sources but I find it hard to believe that we only offered him 1 would be a massive slap to Zaka's face.

 

[essendon]

I find it hard to believe too.....

 

[eth-dog]

There is no way he was offered 1 year.

 

[yaco55]

My understanding the offer is from the GC and it's four years - Doubt the Zaka style of player is suited to the current GC squad - Think it says more about the GC.

 

[DERO]

I have heard he was only offered 1 year and wants three. I reckon that sounds too crazy to be true but it is definitely what I have heard also. I am sure it will work itself out.

 

[Sammymoite]

I heard about 5 weeks ago that he's leaving according to his mates themselves.... however I'd say it's 100% BS but just sign a contract pls David

 

[daffo]

Why would we only offer one year? It doesn't make any sense.

 

[Highly Evolved]

One year is flat out insulting. I seriously hope that isn't the case.

 

[Towno78]

I find it hard to believe too.....

Then why post it? Sometimes, when something sounds like complete bs, it's because it is complete bs. This is one of those times.

 

[mike14]

His play in the 2nd half has warranted more than a 1 year offer, but if we are chasing big names on big coin maybe he's the guy we have to sacrifice, and anything more than 1 year would have an effect on our cap down the track?

 

[Summer Nights]

Why offer him more than one? He's too unreliable. It's the second year in a row where his best footy has contrasted immensely with his worst footy.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Why offer him more than one? He's too unreliable. It's the second year in a row where his best footy has contrasted immensely with his worst footy.

Will then go to another team and kill it and we will be sitting here cursing that we let him go.

 

[Highly Evolved]

I really hope Essendon back him in. As I've said before, the inconsistency is probably mental and it can be overcome. He is a super hard worker and Essendon through-and-through. I'd be very disappointed if we lost him.

 

[zahoorahkis]

Getting back to Zaka, everyone has their weakness. For whatever reason Zaka's is the lack of consistency in the roll over defense. He is not the first bloke I have had a shot at it for. Stants was very much the same. Zack Merritt is not great at it either and the issue is unless you are Judd / Ablett in prime form you can not hide it in a team game.

That's what Zaka has been in the back half of this year

 

[pepsi]

Certainly didn't do his value any harm tonight, outstanding with his link up and disposal tonight.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

And people want to trade him lols

 

[daffo]

Deserves a 2 yr deal.

 

[resurrector]

why wouldn't we offer him a front loaded 3 year deal to keep him? midfield class and burst is hardly something we're swimming in. he turns 28 next year....3 years is fine.

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

why wouldn't we offer him a front loaded 3 year deal to keep him? midfield class and burst is hardly something we're swimming in. he turns 28 next year....3 years is fine.

I suspect he'll want 2, because that gets him to FA right?

 

[Lance Uppercut]

Length isn't everything.

can they add girth to a contract?