shintemaster
Brownlow Medallist
Like a hit in the guts this one. I remember meeting him as a bushy eyed lad in his first or second season. He'd know that every single one of us is behind him.
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This may be an unpopular opinion but I wouldn’t begrudge him if he, at the end of 2022 or at anytime between now and then, decided to pull the pin.
I don’t think he’ll play footy after 2022 but I bloody hope I’m wrong. He loves this group and loves this club. May be good for him
He'll just go live the farm lifeAnd if he does decide to the hang up the boots, it would be fantastic from the club to offer him a coaching role at some capacity, provided he is in right headspace and is healthy. He would be a mastermind during clearance/stoppage drills.
And will want to be out fishing everydayHe'll just go live the farm life
I was just thinking today about the hole that will be left when Cunnington retires. With his future unknown, there is every chance he might not play again - of course, his health is a priority and I don't mean to distract from that, but I cant help but think about what a North side looks without him.
He doesn't do anything flashy, he is just a hard as nails and an elite decision maker and executor, not to mention throwing around 90kg+ opposition at will to make space for himself. He is more than the engine of the midfield - I can't quite find the right words to describe it, but I am sure all North fans who watch him week in week out understand and appreciate the unique impact he has on a game and the nuances of his skills that sets him apart from the many other star midfielders of the game.
He has got more appreciation/recognition externally over the last few years - but I truly don't think 90% of opposition fans really understand how good this guy is at football.
So I am just feeling sad over the fact that his time remaining in the game is quite limited if not potentially over (god forbid). Being 26, I really only have seen us play since the early-mid 2000's - the only other time I felt we would be left which a hole like this was when Boomer was walked out (F U Scott). Players like this are few and far between. We have had other great players in my time watching...Archer, Stevens, Simpson, Swallow, Goldstein....but their impending retirements never evoked this same feeling like it did with Harvey and now Cunnington.
Just wanted to share that.
I was rewatching the win over Carlton (don’t judge me) since the latest news, and thinking “we’ll be ok, the other younger mids are really stepping up here even though Cunners is playing”, just before the commentators mentioned that he had more possessions than anyone else on the ground. It doesn’t have to be flashy (although it often is), he is just at the heart of everything with his body and his brilliant hands and mind.I was just thinking today about the hole that will be left when Cunnington retires. With his future unknown, there is every chance he might not play again - of course, his health is a priority and I don't mean to distract from that, but I cant help but think about what a North side looks without him.
He doesn't do anything flashy, he is just a hard as nails and an elite decision maker and executor, not to mention throwing around 90kg+ opposition at will to make space for himself. He is more than the engine of the midfield - I can't quite find the right words to describe it, but I am sure all North fans who watch him week in week out understand and appreciate the unique impact he has on a game and the nuances of his skills that sets him apart from the many other star midfielders of the game.
He has got more appreciation/recognition externally over the last few years - but I truly don't think 90% of opposition fans really understand how good this guy is at football.
So I am just feeling sad over the fact that his time remaining in the game is quite limited if not potentially over (god forbid). Being 26, I really only have seen us play since the early-mid 2000's - the only other time I felt we would be left which a hole like this was when Boomer was walked out (F U Scott). Players like this are few and far between. We have had other great players in my time watching...Archer, Stevens, Simpson, Swallow, Goldstein....but their impending retirements never evoked this same feeling like it did with Harvey and now Cunnington.
Just wanted to share that.
I was just thinking today about the hole that will be left when Cunnington retires. With his future unknown, there is every chance he might not play again - of course, his health is a priority and I don't mean to distract from that, but I cant help but think about what a North side looks without him.
He doesn't do anything flashy, he is just a hard as nails and an elite decision maker and executor, not to mention throwing around 90kg+ opposition at will to make space for himself. He is more than the engine of the midfield - I can't quite find the right words to describe it, but I am sure all North fans who watch him week in week out understand and appreciate the unique impact he has on a game and the nuances of his skills that sets him apart from the many other star midfielders of the game.
He has got more appreciation/recognition externally over the last few years - but I truly don't think 90% of opposition fans really understand how good this guy is at football.
So I am just feeling sad over the fact that his time remaining in the game is quite limited if not potentially over (god forbid). Being 26, I really only have seen us play since the early-mid 2000's - the only other time I felt we would be left which a hole like this was when Boomer was walked out (F U Scott). Players like this are few and far between. We have had other great players in my time watching...Archer, Stevens, Simpson, Swallow, Goldstein....but their impending retirements never evoked this same feeling like it did with Harvey and now Cunnington.
Just wanted to share that.
I was rewatching the win over Carlton (don’t judge me) since the latest news, and thinking “we’ll be ok, the other younger mids are really stepping up here even though Cunners is playing”, just before the commentators mentioned that he had more possessions than anyone else on the ground. It doesn’t have to be flashy (although it often is), he is just at the heart of everything with his body and his brilliant hands and mind.
I was rewatching the win over Carlton (don’t judge me) since the latest news, and thinking “we’ll be ok, the other younger mids are really stepping up here even though Cunners is playing”, just before the commentators mentioned that he had more possessions than anyone else on the ground. It doesn’t have to be flashy (although it often is), he is just at the heart of everything with his body and his brilliant hands and mind.
He often has most gravity, and everything just moves around him. Its weird.
That goal celebration when Sleevo dry humped Cunners was just about the highlight of the year.The goal against the Eagles, after LDU danced around a few, found Slevo, straight to cunners ....goal....that was flashy, and rare celbration from him....Special.
Nobody wants to ******* tackle him.
And if he does decide to the hang up the boots, it would be fantastic from the club to offer him a coaching role at some capacity, provided he is in right headspace and is healthy. He would be a mastermind during clearance/stoppage drills.
I could see Cunners as a Roy Kent (Ted Lasso) type of coach.
Best wishes & get well great man.
I was just thinking today about the hole that will be left when Cunnington retires. With his future unknown, there is every chance he might not play again - of course, his health is a priority and I don't mean to distract from that, but I cant help but think about what a North side looks without him.
He doesn't do anything flashy, he is just a hard as nails and an elite decision maker and executor, not to mention throwing around 90kg+ opposition at will to make space for himself. He is more than the engine of the midfield - I can't quite find the right words to describe it, but I am sure all North fans who watch him week in week out understand and appreciate the unique impact he has on a game and the nuances of his skills that sets him apart from the many other star midfielders of the game.
He has got more appreciation/recognition externally over the last few years - but I truly don't think 90% of opposition fans really understand how good this guy is at football.
So I am just feeling sad over the fact that his time remaining in the game is quite limited if not potentially over (god forbid). Being 26, I really only have seen us play since the early-mid 2000's - the only other time I felt we would be left which a hole like this was when Boomer was walked out (F U Scott). Players like this are few and far between. We have had other great players in my time watching...Archer, Stevens, Simpson, Swallow, Goldstein....but their impending retirements never evoked this same feeling like it did with Harvey and now Cunnington.
Just wanted to share that.
How does he make his sun glasses just vanish?