Toast #186 Nic Naitanui (2009 - 2023)

[pantskyle]

No update this week as I'm extremely sad.

 

[pantskyle]

Big Boy Naitanuivoy had a quiet first half against the Giants, at half time Michael Jordan gave him some Michael's Secret Stuff and then Nic became Beastanui and had a brilliant second half where he even took a speccy so high that God himself was in awe.

 

[pantskyle]

Nic Naitanui has had to return to his home planet.

Sad reacts only. Now what will I do?

 

[kane249]

Post baby pics?

 

[pantskyle]

Post baby pics?

Only accessible tho those that have exclusive rights to me outside of here.

 

[kane249]

Only accessible tho those that have exclusive rights to me outside of here.

Yeah fair call, she is a cutie though

 

[FKASC]

Just want to hit a fast forward button so I can see him at his peak now.

 

[MaxHunt]

Killing me

 

[pantskyle]

Didn't play this week, small chance to return in the derby.

 

[Matera92]

https://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/n...a/news-story/88e893887c90480b9fca3dbd43b29083


Global Superstar, stud.

 

[Matera92]

Fijian Ninja Warrior!

 

[pantskyle]

Classic Matera92, always eating my leftovers.

 

[Matera92]

https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-c...s8JzJhTfmMjM94mch-2Mtkdi8nrrynu3K6QsvSS0wiMek

 

[Matera92]

https://7news.com.au/sport/afl/nait...heat-up-c-92348.amp?__twitter_impression=true

 

[Matera92]

https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/...0Fs24dXT6MmrLIgKJXUcCn8oQyqpIKI41nLumsGB8cS3M

Get him out there already damnit.

 

[Matera92]

The Hype is back.

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/naitanui-set-for-mcg-return-against-hawthorn-ng-b881233561z

https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/we...anui-locked-in-for-wafl-return-ng-b881233354z

https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/a...naitanui-ready-for-wafl-return-ng-b881233427z

NicNats new theme song.






GET EXCITED campaignerS!

 

[Matera92]

Welcome return from the Flying Fijian yesterday against my old team, the Sharks (sorry gaiz, love ya's but WCE are my first love)

Nic Nat super impressive in WAFL, primed for AFL return

Star Eagle makes encouraging return to the WAFL after second knee reco

www.afl.com.au

He finished with 10 disposals, 25 hitouts, four tackles, three marks, three clearances and a rushed snap for a behind before being pulled early in the final quarter after playing eight-minute bursts.

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Depending on how he pulls up, the big fella could be lining up at the centre bounce V the Hawks this week.

Get excited campaigners, the sleeping giant has awoken.

 

[Matera92]

Stealing this HoneyBadger35
#sorrynotsorry

 

[BigVic]

An Eagle for life. Best news this weekend apart from his WAFL return. I cannot wait to see him back

 

[Matera92]

Done deal! Nic Nat locks in Eagles extension

How’s this for a good weekend? A footy return one day, and inking a new multi-year contract extension the next.

thewest.com.au

Never in doubt.

 

[Matera92]

 

[Matera92]

Nic Nat set for finals return: Simmo

Eagles coach Adam Simpson has declared Nic Naitanui is on pace to return for West Coast’s finals opener in a fortnight’s time after the star ruckman returned to jumping at training this week.

www.perthnow.com.au

Because our players are so piss weak they require a player with two bad knees to drag them over the line.

 

[Matera92]

Nic Nat finds his finals fire - AFL.com.au

Nic Naitanui was prolific in West Coast's elimination final win over Essendon

www.afl.com.au

How good is it having the big fella back?!

'I'll react the same way': Naitanui issues 'dreadful' warning to rivals

Nic Naitanui has warned AFL rivals to pull his dreadlocked hair at their own risk as the star ruckman shapes as the matchwinner in Friday night's semi-final against Geelong.

www.theage.com.au

Don't touch his hair flogs.

 

[Matera92]

Well, the big fella tried, but clearly the interrupted year has done him no favours.

Big pre season, lose some weight so we can get his TOG up around the 70 -75% mark will make us a much better team next year.

 

[Matera92]

Would love to see him come back in this sort of nick (Pun intended). Needs to find a better balance of strength/agility to preserve his knees.

RD Opponent Result K H D M HO FF FA T G B AF

15	Hawthorn	W 71 - 77	5	1	6	0	42	3	1	4	0	1	76
16	Fremantle	W 31 - 122	8	6	14	1	23	1	1	0	0	0	60
17	Collingwood	L 77 - 78	8	6	14	1	28	2	1	4	0	0	82

FW1	Essendon	W 116 - 61	7	7	14	2	24	2	2	4	0	0	77
SF	Geelong Cats	L 88 - 68	9	5	14	3	29	0	0	5	0	1	96

Only got 5 games out of the big fella but you can see how much impact he has from limited TOG.

Be great to see a proper season from Nic and with the addition of Tim Kelly, it's pretty exciting stuff for season 2020!