Retired #11: David Zaharakis - Survivin'

[Beerfish]

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

 

[Zach Package]

11 score involvements, 15 inside 50s.

Absolutely ****ing critical

 

[resurrector]

can they add girth to a contract?

money talks

 

[ant555]

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

Yep and he will get a 5 year $1,000,000 deal as well

Credit where it is due, he was bloody good last night. Game would have been a lot tighter if he was not in the side.

 

[ant555]

Has been offered 1 yr Brisbane has offered 3 yrs

Not true. Think you will find Essendons current offer is 2 years. However contract length is not the issue. The issue is both parties getting to the dollar value that suits.

 

[Skipper_]

Anyone still want to trade him?

 

[ant555]

Anyone still want to trade him?

For a good deal yes but would have to be good.
For example Round 1 pick and Zaka to GWS for Kelly (not that I am saying this would happen).

 

[Summer Nights]

Anyone still want to trade him?

Like ant, yep I'd trade him for the right deal. I'll change my mind if he stands up to tough pressure in a final.

Loved his game last night.

 

[Yoda_]

Would be vying for the Chricton at years end such has his form been the last twelve weeks.

The game on the weekend is one of his most complete in his career. An astonishng turnaround for a player on the cusp of being dropped earlier in the year.


His value is only increasing with every good game he plays, would have no hesitation giving him the contract he is after such is his importance to our structure and his current output.


Would love to see him give the All Australian squad of 40 a nudge but the guys in his position (outside goal kicker) have been pretty bloody awesome (see Chad Wingard, Robbie Gray etc).

Still, should he be an outside chance for the 40, would cap a remarkable year for one of our most crucial players.

 

[Unfazed]

Not surprised he is back in top form. By his own admission he took a while to settle after the forced changes last year and then re-adapting his game when the players returned. Now he's settled into a pattern he's flying. Some players take longer to adjust to changes than others. Essendon would be mad to use him as trade bait. His football is outstanding and he is a Bomber through and through.

 

[Mercurial89]

Apparently knocked on John's door and since we were playing him as an outside winger, he thought his best role was inside. John said they would trial it and he hasn't looked back.

That is from Matthew Lloyd on the AFL website.

 

[Whispering_Jack]

Not worried, he will sign for the right price for both parties IMO. No rush.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

I think the club will only let go of Zaka if we can get some one like Josh Kelly in saying that he'll be re-signing with us.

 

[Lore]

Stats and stuff, yo

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Not true. Think you will find Essendons current offer is 2 years. However contract length is not the issue. The issue is both parties getting to the dollar value that suits.

Offering a 27 year old a 2 year deal?? Doesn't make sense

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

Offering a 27 year old a 2 year deal?? Doesn't make sense

2 years probably suits him as well, because it gets him to UFA?

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

2 years probably suits him as well, because it gets him to UFA?

But this is his 9th season. If I was his agent I'd be looking at min. 4 year deal.

 

[Lore]

Given his consistency it might be reasonable to look at a shorter deal, with trigger clauses to keep him motivated. Better money compared to a long term deal as the sweetener.

 

[Alfred E Neuman]

But this is his 9th season. If I was his agent I'd be looking at min. 4 year deal.

You're right, I thought this was his 8th.

 

[Bombers36]

Has to be on the radar of at least 4 or 5 clubs you'd think given his current form and free agent status.....hopefully we can keep him....

 

[VelvetSledge]

He'll sign.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

He'll sign.

For who?

 

[VelvetSledge]

For who?

His accountant.

Nah I have no doubt he'll sign for us soon. Arguably our most "Essendon" player.

 

[Lore]

Named on the wing in the team of the week... or 'team of the work', according to the Essendon website.

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2017-08-22/rd-22-team-of-the-work

 

[Killer_Mike]

Sensible. Concentrate on finals and then worry about contracts.

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2017-08-22/zaharakis-contract-update

"David Zaharakis is likely to make a decision on his future at the end of Essendon’s 2017 season, according to his Player Manager and Essendon champion, Scott Lucas."

 

[Runk]

can they add girth to a contract?

Here we go again with you and your two dicks...