Player Watch #7: Zane Duursma - staying at North in 2026

[Chip Scab1]

Brayden George. 2 knees. 2 shoulders. Came back about 12% body fat or under. Injury isn't an excuse, and IMO that applies to more than just Zane.

Come on TMB, I (think) you understand the difference between leg and shoulder injury. Of course one's upper body is bigger than the other.

(Not withstanding BG is clearly more mature and professional), that can't be denied.

Ah yes, FW FH, Vegan-Chad ... the real enemies of state.
You really are a twat, a twit and tw*t.

I have no idea what you're trying to say here.

Just call me a campaigner, at least I agree and we can move on to organising sex changes for our toddlers (because that's more important).

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Good response, mature... certainly better than I deserved. Noted.

 

[Blightys Barrel]

Do the Chinese have a year of the sausage? Well if they don’t, then they better get one for 2026. Feeling this is the year BG makes and cements his way into the team.

香肠之年

 

[zoomba23]

He's a 20 year old kid, he's been fit (ish) for 4 months of the 2 years we've had him.

What's more concerning for you (seriously) is that you're on team FW FH, Vegan-Chad and the other genius' side. Have you thought about this, they are public employees (probably) - They don't appreciate talent or those with it, certainly don't like it, because they themselves are not talented and have to work incredibly hard for their money (standing in life). As a result of this they don't appear to appreciate talent.

They long for mediocre and no talent as long as we're vortex-bound (7-10). They long to be mediocre and almost good. They're used to that.

Talking out of arse. Chad is on Team Duursma-out-of-club-because-my-ego-can't-handle-being-wrong-about-something. I'm on Team Duursma-needs-to-get-his-****ing-shit-together-and-stop-coasting-on-his-talent-because-this-isn't-juniors-anymore. Now, an overuse injury would suggest he has started to address this. But seeing BGZ this, BGZ that in this sodding thread when he's achieved... absolutely nothing... and shown... absolutely none... of the dedication of his similarly aged counterparts, is nauseating. The campaigner doesn't deserve any praise or tyre pump-ups on here until he shows some respect towards the absolutely privileged position he's in

 

[shinboner magic]

Duursma is great

 

[the big lebowski]

I like Dursma

 

[Themanbun]

Come on TMB, I (think) you understand the difference between leg and shoulder injury. Of course one's upper body is bigger than the other.

Brayden was in a sling until September 2025. Slings are for shoulders.

It's not the muscle size I'm concerned about.

 

[Passmore]

Anyone know how he presented after his off season? No guessing, factual?

 

[shinboner magic]

Anyone know how he presented after his off season? No guessing, factual?

Nice short Back n sides.

Uniform was impeccably pressed

 

[spicerFanClub]

Anyone know how he presented after his off season? No guessing, factual?

Believe the only "factual" news is his dad saying he hired a PT and is feeling really fit.

Bit of inside word on here saying repetitive stress injury in his knee but severity tbc.

 

[perplexed]

Anyone know how he presented after his off season? No guessing, factual?

The BF facts are as follows.

• Zane wasn't fit enough so needed to work his arse off
• Working his arse off has injured his knee
• This wouldn't have happened if I was in charge

 

[Chip Scab1]

Talking out of arse. Chad is on Team Duursma-out-of-club-because-my-ego-can't-handle-being-wrong-about-something. I'm on Team Duursma-needs-to-get-his-****ing-shit-together-and-stop-coasting-on-his-talent-because-this-isn't-juniors-anymore. Now, an overuse injury would suggest he has started to address this. But seeing BGZ this, BGZ that in this sodding thread when he's achieved... absolutely nothing... and shown... absolutely none... of the dedication of his similarly aged counterparts, is nauseating. The campaigner doesn't deserve any praise or tyre pump-ups on here until he shows some respect towards the absolutely privileged position he's in

Zane does this to people. My Dad hates him....Reckons he's pathetic.

Calls him Dylan Smith II

 

[Passmore]

Zane does this to people. My Dad hates him....Reckons he's pathetic.

Calls him Dylan Smith II

Does your Dad post on here?

There seems to be a general consensus of "I don't like him so...."

 

[Chip Scab1]

Does your Dad post on here?

There seems to be a general consensus of "I don't like him so...."

I doubt he even knows this joint exists. But you're spot on, it's become a sport to hang shit on Zane, I don't lub it. We have 10-15 other would-be targets for the faithful's "knitting needles". Personally, I'll be starting with the cats, it's not as if we're short of hateful.

 

[FlyHigh18]

Crap odds but thought I’d give it a crack

 

[justroyal]

Zane does this to people. My Dad hates him....Reckons he's pathetic.

Calls him Dylan Smith II

Ha, so does mine.
I’m holding on though

 

[Chip Scab1]

Crap odds but thought I’d give it a crack

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I'd multi it into;

Jy Simpkins 5 effective disposals @ $3

Larkey double back to pick up a cheapie @ $1.92

LDU stream into F50 and poo the bed @ $2.25

Caleb Daniels opponent being used as the go to @ $1.88

McDonalds having not only that stupid grin, but the look of a man who wants to be seen as "trying hard" @ $1.69


So... $250 @ $8.82 = $2205 x $5
I'm already spending the money, I'm so confident.

 

[FlyHigh18]

I'd multi it into;

Jy Simpkins 5 effective disposals @ $3

Larkey double back to pick up a cheapie @ $1.92

LDU stream into F50 and poo the bed @ $2.25

Caleb Daniels opponent being used as the go to @ $1.88

McDonalds having not only that stupid grin, but the look of a man who wants to be seen as "trying hard" @ $1.69


So... $250 @ $8.82 = $2205.
I'm already spending the money, I'm so confident.

hahaha the LDU poo the bed one is so real

 

[Dinkers]

Anyone know how he presented after his off season? No guessing, factual?

According to old mate, better but not great. Has further work to do

 

[DuckYeah]

Crap odds but thought I’d give it a crack

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You probably rate Jy. Throwing shade at Zane who can actually play footy is a weird take

 

[FlyHigh18]

You probably rate Jy. Throwing shade at Zane who can actually play footy is a weird take

Damn, I honestly thought we were all past the denial phase.

 

[Chip Scab1]

Damn, I honestly thought we were all past the denial phase.

You consistently throwing your arms and support around a scrubber-turncoat shows that de-nial, isn't just a river in Egypt.

That you rate Simpkin, Stephen, Daniel and others because you don't understand talent (not actually your fault as I'm positive you have very little).

Zane needs to play. He has more talent than scrubber-turncoat in his anus.

 

[FlyHigh18]

You consistently throwing your arms and support around a scrubber-turncoat shows that de-nial, isn't just a river in Egypt.

That you rate Simpkin, Stephen, Daniel and others because you don't understand talent (not actually your fault as I'm positive you have very little).

Zane needs to play. He has more talent than scrubber-turncoat in his anus.

is the AFL talent in the room with us right now? or are you getting confused with under 18s?

 

[King Corey]

Crap odds but thought I’d give it a crack

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Is that for his whole career?

 

[TennisPlayerAndy]

Is that for his whole career?

Also including his underage career.

 

[kanga kanga kanga]

Some people are going to look real dumb when this kid makes it