Retired #18: Michael Hurley 🐻 - Staying on in a coaching and player welfare role! - 3/10

[Lore]

Contract Status: Retired
Last Game Played: Currently in the side
Injury Status: Comes back from injury to play his final game for the club this weekend - 18/8

Spoiler

2022
He's back! Playing a half in the VFL this weekend - 15/7
Joins main training in the next couple of weeks! - 15/6
Had a calf setback, now running again - 28/4
Wants to play a half in the VFL in the next couple of weeks - 30/3
Joined main training? - 3/3
Ahead of schedule, doing some big running loads - 16/2
Progressing well, R1 'too soon' to return, no time frame - 11/1
On track for playing return around Round 6 - 12/3

2021
Ahead of schedule, running soon - 15/12
Hip replacement surgery - 10/10
Placed on the inactive list, will not play in 2021 - 31/5
Hopes to play the last 6 weeks of the season if not sooner - 26/4
At the club daily doing 1-2 hours of exercise for recovery - 23/3
On the mend - 19/3
Apparently using the hot/cold pools at the club, progress? - 5/3
Limping on crutches with an IV at the preseason game - 25/2
Discharged, recuperating at home... again. No time frame on return - 17/2
Apparently back in hospital - 15/2
Discharged from hospital, recuperating at home. No timeframe - 9/2
In hospital with an infected leg - 4/2

My Boy Draft 2022: Claim here

 

[eDPS]

He misses a lot of spoils and his spoiling technique failing might have a lot to do with his wrists

 

[yodellinhank]

Hmmm got a touch up tonight but Kennedy is an absolute workhorse and strong as a bull.

No need to throw the toys from the cot yet as his form over the past 4-5 has been solid

That's funny. Because Ambrose is a workhorse and strong as a bull. Go figure.

 

[mad_monkey_j]

Had an absolute mare, not often you could say that.

 

[yaco55]

Outclassed tonight - It happens from time to time.

 

[JayJ20]

He’s probably a player I rate less than other Essendon fans. He’s had a good month prior to last night, but he shouldn’t be making the mistakes he makes at this stage of his career. Loses too many defensive contests to be in the top end of the competition.

We need him to reach his AA heights by winning more defensive contests and making better decisions when kicking in our defensive half. Could learn a lot from Ambrose and Hooker.

Also, be more desperate on the goal line!!!

 

[Howard Moon]

Kennedy just beat him with pure fwd craft

the double leads, the push offs, the little things that expose Hurley's agility and pace

 

[yodellinhank]

Kennedy just beat him with pure fwd craft

the double leads, the push offs, the little things that expose Hurley's agility and pace

Like a baby in a pram

 

[Runk]

Considering the amount of time it spent in our defence (and it was there forever), not mention how it was coming in, he and the rest of our defence were always in for a massive night. For mine, whilst he didn't have a great game he certainly didn't let himself down.

Kennedy was just excellent last night. His jump at the ball, ability to mark in packs and speed are very hard to counter. A very smart forward and perhaps underrated by a few in here.

 

[Loonerty]

Considering the amount of time it spent in our defence (and it was there forever), not mention how it was coming in, he and the rest of our defence were always in for a massive night. For mine, whilst he didn't have a great game he certainly didn't let himself down.

Kennedy was just excellent last night. His jump at the ball, ability to mark in packs and speed are very hard to counter. A very smart forward and perhaps underrated by a few in here.

He was noticeably much quieter as soon as Ambrose went to him though.

 

[boncer34]

Considering the amount of time it spent in our defence (and it was there forever), not mention how it was coming in, he and the rest of our defence were always in for a massive night. For mine, whilst he didn't have a great game he certainly didn't let himself down.

Kennedy was just excellent last night. His jump at the ball, ability to mark in packs and speed are very hard to counter. A very smart forward and perhaps underrated by a few in here.

Kennedy's supply doesn't excuse Hurley for being all at sea against him.

Was shithouse last night.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

His brain fade on the goal line two weeks in a row is un ******* forgivable. It was in the first quarter and we were actually pretty competitive at that stage and to let a shitty goal go through is just a complete letdown.

Instead of going into quarter time with a few goal lead and putting scoreboard pressure we continue to cough up schoolboy s**t form our senior leaders.

Every week, same s**t.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

His brain fade on the goal line two weeks in a row is un ******* forgivable. It was in the first quarter and we were actually pretty competitive at that stage and to let a ****ty goal go through is just a complete letdown.

Instead of going into quarter time with a few goal lead and putting scoreboard pressure we continue to cough up schoolboy **** form our senior leaders.

Every week, same ****.

Big deal. Will be a 3x All Australian end of the year. We’d be in a world of trouble without him.

 

[Doss]

Big deal. Will be a 3x All Australian end of the year. We’d be in a world of trouble without him.

Kelvin decided Hurley was surplus to requirements (I know, right?) last year, and so you will only ever see him pop up with digs at him from now on, just accept it for what it is.

 

[eth-dog]

Doubt he's AA right now. Only bloke in contention would be Saad

 

[Vander18]

Bad match up - Kennedy has Hurley for height, reach and spring. Factor in the supply he was getting and Hurls was on a hiding to nothing.

He is much more effective on DeGoey types than the real gorillas like Kennedy or Hawkins.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Doubt he's AA right now. Only bloke in contention would be Saad

A cert

 

[blitzer]

Geez people are harsh on Hurley after 1 bad game. Yes he did get well beaten on the night but firstly he was up against an absolute gun in Kennedy who is probably only behind Franklin as the best forward of the last decade. Secondly our whole side was getting well beaten and the delivery into Kennedy was very good plus Kennedy was in rare marking touch. Yes Hurley had a shocker as well but in fairness to him he's been excellent the last 4-5 games with at least 2-3 games in our best 5 players.

I also don't understand getting angry at players missing balls that bounce through on the goal line. Its not like they do it on purpose or just aren't trying. Sometimes the ball just takes a surprising bounce. Its really the least of our issues. The real problem is why the hell is ball going in our inside 50 so many times to begin with.

 

[Rezzzz]

Needs a stint in the 2s. I know I will cop crap for this however. He cannot mark, he cannot kick, he cannot tackle, he cannot run, he cannot for god sakes put his arms up to man the mark whilst opposition is shooting for goal. He lacks desperation on the goal line and shys away from all contact altogether. His performance is glossed over by cheap uncontested 98/111 marks and sideways kicks. All he is good for is booting the ball as far as possible and making it somebody else’s problem. Not to mention 6 tackles for the year. We gave him an overpriced long term deal and this is the end result. Rant over.

 

[Doss]

Nope.

 

[JayJ20]

A cert

Nah. I doubt it. You can’t objectively say he is the best player in the competition in his position. Saad the only one in contention for a spot.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Nah. I doubt it. You can’t objectively say he is the best player in the competition in his position. Saad the only one in contention for a spot.

I suppose nothing’s a cert but he’d one of the best three tall defenders? Big chance surely.

 

[eth-dog]

I suppose nothing’s a cert but he’d one of the best three tall defenders? Big chance surely.

I think all of Andrews, Moore, Weitering, Keath, and Blicavs have been better than him.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

I think all of Andrews, Moore, Weitering, Keath, and Blicavs have been better than him.

Well ahead of Weitering and Keath’s last month has put him behind. Very close to the others. In fact Hooker’s been better than most of them.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Big deal. Will be a 3x All Australian end of the year. We’d be in a world of trouble without him.

lol. All Australian. He's been pretty average all year apart from about 2-3 games. If that qualifies as AA then * me.

We ALREADY are in a world of trouble with him in the side apparently playing AA football. The comedy keeps on giving. If you want to see our defence fall apart just move Hooker out of there and watch how everyone is all at sea when the high ball comes in.

Do people really think he's been playing AA football. Whats next? Zaharakis to make the squad of 40? Langford as a potential high half forward. According to Dodo.. McNeice has been playing really well so is he a sneaky chance for back pocket?

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

He's been pretty average all year apart from about 2-3 games.

You really are clueless. Keep away from opposition boards please