Player Watch #11: David Zaharakis - Deep cut to his knee, infected, may miss Good Friday - 16/4

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ant555

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That's what Zaka has been in the back half of this year :)
Yep and he will get a 5 year $1,000,000 deal as well :)

Credit where it is due, he was bloody good last night. Game would have been a lot tighter if he was not in the side.
 

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Would be vying for the Chricton at years end such has his form been the last twelve weeks.

The game on the weekend is one of his most complete in his career. An astonishng turnaround for a player on the cusp of being dropped earlier in the year.


His value is only increasing with every good game he plays, would have no hesitation giving him the contract he is after such is his importance to our structure and his current output.


Would love to see him give the All Australian squad of 40 a nudge but the guys in his position (outside goal kicker) have been pretty bloody awesome (see Chad Wingard, Robbie Gray etc).

Still, should he be an outside chance for the 40, would cap a remarkable year for one of our most crucial players.
 

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Not surprised he is back in top form. By his own admission he took a while to settle after the forced changes last year and then re-adapting his game when the players returned. Now he's settled into a pattern he's flying. Some players take longer to adjust to changes than others. Essendon would be mad to use him as trade bait. His football is outstanding and he is a Bomber through and through.
 

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Given his consistency it might be reasonable to look at a shorter deal, with trigger clauses to keep him motivated. Better money compared to a long term deal as the sweetener.
 

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