AFL Player #21: Dyson Heppell aka Farnsy

[Lore]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2024
My Boy Draft 2024: Pick 27, Highly Evolved

 

[Proper Gander]

And you can almost hear everyone else whisper, "who cares?"

I care. TBH I hated the look, but not enough to make how he chooses to wear his hair my business or draw conclusions about his professionalism or ability on the basis of it.

I think it’s great what he did. He raised a shitload of money at a time when everyone felt so helpless about what to do. And by picking a haircut pledge he injected some fun into the event which more than a few people needed. It was an awesome thing to do, and I love him for it. I hope he feels proud.

 

[eth-dog]

I care. TBH I hated the look, but not enough to make how he chooses to wear his hair my business or draw conclusions about his professionalism or ability on the basis of it.

I think it’s great what he did. He raised a shitload of money at a time when everyone felt so helpless about what to do. And by picking a haircut pledge he injected some fun into the event which more than a few people needed. It was an awesome thing to do, and I love him for it. I hope he feels proud.

Obviously I didn't mean that I didn't care about the charity, I meant I didn't care whether or not his hair was long.

 

[Proper Gander]

Obviously I didn't mean that I didn't care about the charity, I meant I didn't care whether or not his hair was long.

I know

 

[PressureCooker]

Proper Gander can you just give that poor creature his beer already!?

 

[Beerfish]

I love the fact that VelvetSledge has clearly gone for the hairiest photo of the skipper he can find.

 

[VelvetSledge]

I love the fact that VelvetSledge has clearly gone for the hairiest photo of the skipper he can find.

SOAK IT IN WHILE YOU CAN

 

[Pweter]

I'd rather they leave the big V out of it and make it Rampage v Flyers if that's the case.

As a non-Vic it's hard to get excited about SOO when my home state isn't represented. I felt the same about the one off they had a decade ago too. There's no history to the Allies concept. I reckon the players would feel it too.

 

[yodellinhank]

As a non-Vic it's hard to get excited about SOO when my home state isn't represented. I felt the same about the one off they had a decade ago too. There's no history to the Allies concept. I reckon the players would feel it too.

100% agree the allies/all stars concept isn't interesting to me either. But how would you feel about an SA side that was made up by quotas, rather than the best players who've made themselves available?

The Big V, to me, was always reserved for the very best to stick their hands up. Always thought it's really cool how other Vic rep sides (vafa/vfl/metro & country etc) only use variations. That someone will have "Victorian representative" on their CV for being a club nominated player just doesn't sit right.

 

[yaco55]

For most of history, up to the introduction of the State of Origin, Victorian representative teams have imposed a quota - Especially when players missed a week of the Home and Away season.

 

[yodellinhank]

For most of history, up to the introduction of the State of Origin, Victorian representative teams have imposed a quota - Especially when players missed a week of the Home and Away season.

Did they, what were the quotas?

 

[yaco55]

Did they, what were the quotas?

Two players from the top 8 teams and one player from the bottom four teams.

 

[yodellinhank]

Two players from the top 8 teams and one player from the bottom four teams.

Wow, did not know that

 

[yaco55]

Wow, did not know that

It's like people complaining about an unequal fixture, yet between 1925 and 1968 in an 18 round season, you never played each team twice.

 

[DapperJong]

 

[Lore]

Running freely after off-season surgery on the unfused growth plate in his foot.

“(Dyson) had a slow build into his rehab, but he’s now running freely and we’re introducing some agility work with him.”

Injury update: Stars on track for return

A number of important Bombers are on track to hit the ground running in the 2020 season.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[fishardansin]

If Essendon was a premiership side Dyson would not be playing midfield. He would be a general across half back and wing

 

[owen87]

If Essendon was a premiership side Dyson would not be playing midfield. He would be a general across half back and wing

I wonder if we'll see that more if McGrath and Parish are both slated for increased time through the midfield. Shiel & Merrett can't really work the half-back line nor are they strong enough in the air whereas Heppell can probably play that sweeping role we used Goddard for.

 

[rumply]

 

[Milanista28]

Training watchers on BB think he's had a setback, nothing official just internet guessing.

 

[somo84]

Anyone have any idea on how our beloved captain's holding up?

 

[VelvetSledge]

Anyone have any idea on how our beloved captain's holding up?

Confirmed he'll miss Round 1. Wouldn't be surprised for him to miss a few after that, too.

Heppell to miss season opener

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has ruled himself out of the Bombers' season opener against Fremantle.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Essendon captain Dyson Heppell has confirmed he'll miss the Bombers' season opener against Fremantle next week.
The 27-year-old will miss the Marvel Stadium clash as he continues to manage a foot injury.
“It’s good to make the call (to miss) now. It’s a long season and I’m continuing to manage the rehab around the foot,” Heppell said at the annual AFL Captain's Day on Tuesday.
“It’s probably progressing a bit slower than we’d like, but I’m working closely with the medical team, so we’ll take the conservative approach for round one and go from there.”
Speaking at the 2020 Powercor Country Festival launch before Monday's Marsh Community Series win over Geelong, utility Cale Hooker praised his captain and said he wanted Heppell back to his best.
“He (Heppell) has probably been a bit slower than expected (in his recovery). He was really brave playing injured for us last year, helping us get into finals and having a crack at it,” Hooker said.
“We just want him back to his best, however long that takes, even if that is a few weeks.”

 

[Falcon27]

Does anyone know what the actual issue is? Is it just a slow recovery from the off season surgery, re-occurrence or new injury?

 

[VelvetSledge]

Seems to elude to it being an abnormally slow-healing injury post-surgery.

The fact it's in his foot is concerning, but I'm glad they aren't rushing it.

 

[quotemokc]

I think the club is waiting for his hair to grow back.

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Does anyone know what the actual issue is? Is it just a slow recovery from the off season surgery, re-occurrence or new injury?

Had a screw put in and they had to unexpectedly take it out recently.

Heppell says screw removal wasn't part of plan

Dyson Heppell concedes his recovery from foot surgery last September hasn’t gone to plan and that there is no timeframe on when the Essendon captain will play again.

www.theage.com.au