Retired #43: Anthony "Walla" McDonald-Tipungwuti - Will play his last game this weekend - 24/8

[Lore]

Contract Status: Unrestricted Free Agent 2023
My Boy Draft 2023: Pick 5, citizen-erased

 

[Runk]

Heaps of media work last week and then a poor game. Coincidence?

 

[pepsi]

Heaps of media work last week and then a poor game. Coincidence?

Nope. Think the build up and what the game represented got to him. All good though probably his only sub par performance of the season.

 

[rumply]

Wondered during the game if he wasnt injured, went down too easily after a fend off late in the game, looked hurt.

 

[Runk]

Nope. Think the build up and what the game represented got to him. All good though probably his only sub par performance of the season.

Yeah I reckon the build up could be considered to be included in the media work.

 

[quotemokc]

Any theories on his form?

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

Any decent forward that can run can dominate midfield with VFL teams like Coburg and Ballarat. Put Hurls in the VFL mid and he'd dominate. Do we make him a mid? All decent half forwards would.

We need a third tallish forward and Langford is it

 

[YEMOC NAYR]

Any decent forward that can run can dominate midfield with VFL teams like Coburg and Ballarat. Put Hurls in the VFL mid and he'd dominate. Do we make him a mid? All decent half forwards would.

We need a third tallish forward and Langford is it

What a ridiculous comparison. 1 is a 20 year old 3rd year player, and the other is a AA quality full back 10 years into his career.

I'm actually so confused at how you can make that comparison

 

[TheGreatBarryB]

What a ridiculous comparison. 1 is a 20 year old 3rd year player, and the other is a AA quality full back 10 years into his career.

I'm actually so confused at how you can make that comparison

No it's the argument of someone plays well in VFL mid they may have a different role in the seniors. I also said most decent half forwards (which includes other 20 year olds) could also play well in the VFL mid. Not comparing Hurls with Langford.

 

[yodellinhank]

Any decent forward that can run can dominate midfield with VFL teams like Coburg and Ballarat. Put Hurls in the VFL mid and he'd dominate. Do we make him a mid? All decent half forwards would.

We need a third tallish forward and Langford is it

See: Leroy Jetta

 

[yaco55]

Small forward is a hard role to play,especially if you play three small forwards - Rare that you get all three small forwards playing well in one game, so one or two may be excellent,while the third one struggles to have an impact - Tippa last two weeks have been quieter with little impact, but even the best players like Dangerfield and Martin have had 2 or 3 quiet type games in 2017.

 

[windyhill]

Any theories on his form?

Teams putting more work into him. Way more.

 

[blitzer]

He got going in that last quarter. Plus I don't think you can be too upset with the goals from our 3 small forwards as a combination.
Tippa 2, Fanta 2 and Green 3. I think most teams would be satisfied with that.

I do kind of wonder if he has a very minor physical ailment because I reckon he's not quite running as fast as normal - hence not quite getting there for those game changing tackles that he was regularly making a few weeks ago.

Anyway its only a week before the bye and he's still contributing. He'll be fine.

 

[Yoda_]

He got going in that last quarter. Plus I don't think you can be too upset with the goals from our 3 small forwards as a combination.
Tippa 2, Fanta 2 and Green 3. I think most teams would be satisfied with that.

I do kind of wonder if he has a very minor physical ailment because I reckon he's not quite running as fast as normal - hence not quite getting there for those game changing tackles that he was regularly making a few weeks ago.

Anyway its only a week before the bye and he's still contributing. He'll be fine.

Agree with this

He has set such a high bar for himself as a small forward that we expect that every week. Maybe those early games were above par for he and these last couple of weeks are the norm (which id be ok with ).

As long as he impacts the scoreboard, im happy with his impact

 

[Wahooti Fandango]

A few down weeks. Nothing to worry about. We all have them.

 

[windyhill]

He plays such a high octane type of football. No-one could keep that type of footy going.

 

[Doss]

Teams putting more work into him. Way more.

Yep. Very noticeable to me.

 

[TheBrightSide]

Nearly took mark of the year tonight.
Didn't even know he had a hanger in him.

 

[bacon buster]

What's wrong with his boots? Fell over twice tonight and it's happened a few times previously?

He was very good tonight. Few little mistakes, but he's a massive weapon for us, as long as he can maintain that pressure on the rebound 50

 

[Whispering_Jack]

So, I come in here today and there are just two new posts about this guy after a great game. I guess that's a sign of the consistency of his performances these days (even though he had a couple of quiet weeks) that his great games are almost just expected now.

 

[Mootsy]

Nearly took mark of the year tonight.
Didn't even know he had a hanger in him.

nearly takes mark of the year, then proceeds to kick the goal of the year, twice...

 

[Shane Hird]

Blesssed be He who chases down the enemy with supreme effort and aggression and stands on the shoulders of the weak.

Our Lord Tippa.

 

[Rack Watts]

I want to say he looks so comfortable kicking on his non-preferred, but I think that would be an insult, as he looks completely ambidextrous.

I don't even know which his non-preferred is. He's even more dual-footed than Hurley.

 

[2one2]

What's wrong with his boots? Fell over twice tonight and it's happened a few times previously?

He was very good tonight. Few little mistakes, but he's a massive weapon for us, as long as he can maintain that pressure on the rebound 50

More like Slipungwuti amirite

 

[Stopher]

Who'd have guessed that arguably the most popular player in the league is wearing an Essendon jumper after the s**t we've endured recently? It speaks volumes about not only his performances but his journey to the big league.

 

[bacon buster]

one of the more exciting players for us, since another number 43 on our list - Dean Rioli.