Past #10: Ben Cunnington - will retire from the AFL after * game - 238 games/95+ goals/2x Syd Barker Medalist/Shinboner - thanks for everything Cunners

[RossHenshaw]

the hair treatment really didn't take, huh

 

[giantroo]

Meanwhile, Ben Cunnington

10

Ben Cunnington

Age

32

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

12.4

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

17.7

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

11.7

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

15.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

9.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

3.0

5star

is expected to resume running later this week as he makes steady progress in his comeback following the detection of a secondary cancer.

North Melbourne has always considered any Cunnington return to action this year as a bonus after the midfielder underwent a nine-week course chemotherapy in the off-season.

The dual best and fairest winner has taken part in stationary drills and spent time on the indoor bike in recent weeks.

Thomas facing weeks on the sidelines after desperate smother attempt

The emerging star was kicked in the ribs on Sunday when playing the Eagles.

www.sen.com.au

 

[Twinkletoes]

Meanwhile, Ben Cunnington

10

Ben Cunnington

Age

32

Ht

185cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

21.4

5star

K

9.0

3star

HB

12.4

5star

M

2.9

3star

T

4.7

5star

CL

5.6

5star

D

17.7

4star

K

6.0

2star

HB

11.7

5star

M

2.0

2star

T

4.0

5star

CL

4.0

5star

D

15.8

4star

K

6.4

3star

HB

9.4

5star

M

2.4

3star

T

6.2

5star

CL

3.0

5star

is expected to resume running later this week as he makes steady progress in his comeback following the detection of a secondary cancer.

North Melbourne has always considered any Cunnington return to action this year as a bonus after the midfielder underwent a nine-week course chemotherapy in the off-season.

The dual best and fairest winner has taken part in stationary drills and spent time on the indoor bike in recent weeks.

Thomas facing weeks on the sidelines after desperate smother attempt

The emerging star was kicked in the ribs on Sunday when playing the Eagles.

www.sen.com.au

This is great news.

I hope to see a Majak style welcome for Cunners on his return to the track.

 

[leighlee13]

This is great news.

I hope to see a Majak style welcome for Cunners on his return to the track.

Whenever this is, I will be there with bells on and I know most of you will be also. It will be a great day for Ben, his family and our club.

 

[Shermanator]

This guy not playing and coordinating our engine room is massive for us.

I reckon it’s the same impact Carlton faced when Judd neared retirement, I don’t have time to do the win/loss stats but I feel it would be very similar.

Cunners will never receive the accolades Judd‘s explosiveness did, but Cunners impact on our team is just as important as Judd’s was to Carlton.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

<3 Cunners

 

[kangatragic]

Gee we miss the great man. Irreplaceable.

 

[Ligma]

We miss you sm

 

[Engimal v3]

Looking alright

Is there any timeline for him to return? In Feb he was only taking part in stationary drills, so it seems a while off.

 

[giantroo]

Corr on Cunners: "Back at training full time, back in the leadership meetings, even running the handball drills at training today"

 

[FootySmartSimpson]

Corr on Cunners: "Back at training full time, back in the leadership meetings, even running the handball drills at training today"

By Christ, we need the help!

 

[Val Keating]

Corr on Cunners: "Back at training full time, back in the leadership meetings, even running the handball drills at training today"

Superhuman

 

[shintemaster]

Corr on Cunners: "Back at training full time, back in the leadership meetings, even running the handball drills at training today"

Imagine him back and close to fully fit this season. Massive for us and him.

 

[giantroo]

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[Le Grille]

Imagine him back and close to fully fit this season. Massive for us and him.

Is he in remission?

 

[Ether]

Corr on Cunners: "Back at training full time, back in the leadership meetings, even running the handball drills at training today"

Running advanced classes in how to stop time and handball through wormholes.

 

[giantroo]

 

[Marksup]

On a day like today, I really miss this man.

Forget the titles such as captain, he IS the leader of this football club. When we started to turn a corner last year a lot of it was with him leading the way.

We are missing his guidance through a seriously dark period.

His health is the number one priority, but from a purely selfish perspective, I hope he’s well enough soon to don that jumper.

 

[amaz199]

Would make the likes of LDU and JHF running through the middle look like a million dollars.

The impossible amount of potential... it would be so good to see him back this year. Go Cunners!

 

[Roosurgence]

This bloke would be better than the majority of spuds on our list even if he was out there with a walking frame.

 

[Billy Not Really]

Miss this legend like you wouldn’t believe.

We won’t get many more games with the great man, so I hope he can recover swiftly so we can get back to enjoying him do his work in the centre square, I can handle a loss a bit better knowing he gives his all.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

So good to see him looking like himself. He is looking a million bucks compared to during his treatment (obviously). He also hasn’t actually lost that much muscle mass which is equally amazing.

Whether it’s for one last game or another hundred I’m going to appreciate every second this bloke puts on a north jumper.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Cunners is the beating heart of our club and presuming he does return I hope this layoff helps extend his career. Geez we miss him!

 

[archereleven]

Cunners is the beating heart of our club and presuming he does return I hope this layoff helps extend his career. Geez we miss him!

Being that his game doesn't revolve around speed at all and he can kick goals when forward, he should be a lock for another couple at least.

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[SMaturin]

I have zero idea about this stuff.

Is Ben essentially all about re-conditioning now?

Can we reasonably expect to see him playing again?