Retired #11: David Zaharakis - Survivin'

[Beerfish]

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

 

[Old Campaigner]

I think he's still a damaging player but not the type of player to turn matches on his own, and his natural style isn't to be all crash and bash like a Selwood.

 

[Doss]

His two blunders in quick succession in the third quarter - burning Walla and then stuffing what should have been a simple pass to (I think) Brown - were absolute killers for momentum and in fact were basically the last yelps we gave before Port steamed clear.

 

[MiguelM]

I think he's still a damaging player but not the type of player to turn matches on his own, and his natural style isn't to be all crash and bash like a Selwood.

Agree, but is still a downhill skier

 

[Red Black and Blue]

His two blunders in quick succession in the third quarter - burning Walla and then stuffing what should have been a simple pass to (I think) Brown - were absolute killers for momentum and in fact were basically the last yelps we gave before Port steamed clear.

Both were absolute gimme goals if he executed from memory.

 

[Doss]

Both were absolute gimme goals if he executed from memory.

The Brown one would have been a set shot from 45 out, the sort he gobbles up. And the Walla one was a certain goal.

 

[The Camel]

I think he's still a damaging player but not the type of player to turn matches on his own, and his natural style isn't to be all crash and bash like a Selwood.

Hmmm... that's on extreme end of expectations of him. I don't think anybody is asking that. I also see no evidence of him being "damaging". He burns possession more often than not. I look at someone like Shane Edwards as what he SHOULD be (or could have been).

Zaharakis' football career mirrors his work in the media... Occasionally looks good but offers nothing of substance.

Does anyone know his contract status?

 

[Burzum]

Does anyone know his contract status?

Contracted until the end of 2021.

 

[The Camel]

Contracted until the end of 2021.

Bad business. Going to be hard to move him on... assuming he's on a hefty contract. Hopefully it was front ended.

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Myers and Bags have been phased out successfully this year, next year hopefully this bloke and bellchambers.

 

[eth-dog]

Can we trade him somewhere and pay part of his salary? Is there a place that would take a soft half forward (which really is his best position, let's not kid ourselves) who's lost their pace?

 

[Beerfish]

Can we trade him somewhere and pay part of his salary? Is there a place that would take a soft half forward (which really is his best position, let's not kid ourselves) who's lost their pace?

Freo? They take anything don't they?

 

[eth-dog]

Freo? They take anything don't they?

Sounds good to me.

 

[Schnitzengruben]

He's someone I hope we can ship off to GC. Even for free; just to alleviate cap space.

Zaka is one of the main reasons I'd like player salaries to be public.

 

[table tennis]

Question. When zaka pulls the pin, who will be remembered as the better player, Stanton or Zaka? For me, is Stanton by the length of Flemington straight.

But it outlines our supporters who gave it to Stanton and Zaka has gone through relatively unscathed.

 

[Rednblak]

Question. When zaka pulls the pin, who will be remembered as the better player, Stanton or Zaka? For me, is Stanton by the length of Flemington straight.

But it outlines our supporters who gave it to Stanton and Zaka has gone through relatively unscathed.

zaharakis has stagnated since 2011

 

[Madison Twatter]

Zaka will be remembered more fondly due to what he did on Anzac Day but Stanton the better player and far more consistent.

 

[VelvetSledge]

He just finds ways to have ripper performances every now and then. Tonight would be a good time to do so.

 

[Colonelmot]

Our most experienced player with 13 possessions. Where is he playing? Defence? Is he completely out of form or being misused or just a peaheart? He's been in losing teams for so many years now.

 

[DapperDon]

Package him with our 3rd, see if anyone is willing to part with a 2nd

 

[RearNaked]

Playing out of position looks like he’s had enough of it

 

[eDPS]

Playing out of position looks like he’s had enough of it

Playing out of position? Has always been a wingman and has spent a fair chunk there this year, has been moved back occasionally when we are desperate or he isn’t getting a kick on the wing which was the case tonight

 

[RearNaked]

Playing out of position? Has always been a wingman and has spent a fair chunk there this year, has been moved back occasionally when we are desperate or he isn’t getting a kick on the wing which was the case tonight

Been played down back the majority of the time I’ve seen him

 

[table tennis]

Been played down back the majority of the time I’ve seen him

Nah, that's just because the ball is down there!

 

[lenny2013]

We can't carry high paid senior players that pick and choose when they have a crack.

 

[table tennis]

We can't carry high paid senior players that pick and choose when they have a crack.

Then this statement is applicable to 21 of the players tonight.