Player Watch #30: Brandon Zerk-Thatcher

[DERO]

Why not?

Good point, well made.

 

[DERO]

I can actually see it now!

 

[the PILL]

Impressive first game and I really liked the fact he was under Hurls wing getting directed systematically.

Should of debuted a long time ago in a perfect world but yeah, McNiece, structures, matchups n stuff!

 

[TheGrizz]

Really solid debut, and only looked vulnerable late in 1v1 wrestles which is to be expected for a young KPD.

Otherwise his disposal, positioning and ability to mop up at ground level was promising.

Hopefully Justin Crow's replacement isnt afraid to put some kg's on his frame in the offseason.

 

[eth-dog]

Impressive first game and I really liked the fact he was under Hurls wing getting directed systematically.

Should of debuted a long time ago in a perfect world but yeah, McNiece, structures, matchups n stuff!

Um, one's 195 cm, the other's 177. He debuted at the right time, he had a slow start to the year but has built a solid formline over the past 2 months.

 

[Yoda_]

Um, one's 195 cm, the other's 177. He debuted at the right time, he had a slow start to the year but has built a solid formline over the past 2 months.

don't worry mate, just a cheeky, sad dig at a fellow Essendon player.

 

[the PILL]

thanks for coming Ben

A poor mans Baguley, that's saying something

I can take Eths miserable high road stuff because he is naturally condescending to a lot of casuals around here who are just sometimes trying to learn something or have an opinion vs his die-hard love for the club and vast knowledge of all things Essendon.

But you sir are a hypocrite...

 

[Admiral Motti]

I was very impressed with his neck.

 

[threeleggedgoat]

I know his name's Brandon, but I keep calling him Basil Zerk-Thatcher for some reason

Even if BZT were to completely turn into a pumpkin overnight and never play another game of AFL again, he still wouldn't deserve being compared to the other Basil Z.

 

[yodellinhank]

I know his name's Brandon, but I keep calling him Basil Zerk-Thatcher for some reason

He's been called worse

 

[Yoda_]

I can take Eths miserable high road stuff because he is naturally condescending to a lot of casuals around here who are just sometimes trying to learn something or have an opinion vs his die-hard love for the club and vast knowledge of all things Essendon.

But you sir are a hypocrite...

how so?


and why is this in BZT's thread?

 

[Lore]

This is a really nice video actually. Thought it'd be your standard puff piece but he's actually pretty humble and genuine, not saying lines or anything. His mum was over the moon haha.

BTV: Zerk-Thatcher's debut - essendonfc.com.au

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher made his AFL debut against the Dockers in round 22. We spoke to his mother, Karen, as well as the debutant himself.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[FlyingV]

This is a really nice video actually. Thought it'd be your standard puff piece but he's actually pretty humble and genuine, not saying lines or anything. His mum was over the moon haha.

BTV: Zerk-Thatcher's debut - essendonfc.com.au

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher made his AFL debut against the Dockers in round 22. We spoke to his mother, Karen, as well as the debutant himself.

www.essendonfc.com.au

Agree, he seems really level headed. Can see the care between players, fam and club as a whole come through in this. Love it

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Bit strange he didn’t come in for Hooker?

Thought he debuted really well and just thought he’d hold his spot given the late change.

 

[HirdyLannister]

Bit strange he didn’t come in for Hooker?

Thought he debuted really well and just thought he’d hold his spot given the late change.

I thought so too for Hooker but the pies run a smaller/quick forwardline which probably suits Hartley better.

 

[JuniorWatch]

This is a really nice video actually. Thought it'd be your standard puff piece but he's actually pretty humble and genuine, not saying lines or anything. His mum was over the moon haha.

BTV: Zerk-Thatcher's debut - essendonfc.com.au

Brandon Zerk-Thatcher made his AFL debut against the Dockers in round 22. We spoke to his mother, Karen, as well as the debutant himself.

www.essendonfc.com.au

I love the leading questions in these vids
How proud are you of your son?
Could you have asked for a better way to start your AFL career?
Did it help having Michael Hurley next to you?
Lolz

 

[Lore]

I love the leading questions in these vids
How proud of you of your son?
Could you have asked for a better way to start your AFL career?
Did it help having Michael Hurley next to you?
Lolz

Yeah they all have that. Even the injury update videos have leading questions lol

 

[staaation]

Really hope we pull the trigger on this kid and play him at FB round 1. He's gonna make mistakes but we need to be ready for life without Hooker/Hurley and it looks like he'll be able to take up the mantle if we develop him properly.

 

[Knox Harrington]

Really hope we pull the trigger on this kid and play him at FB round 1. He's gonna make mistakes but we need to be ready for life without Hooker/Hurley and it looks like he'll be able to take up the mantle if we develop him properly.

Agree.
Zerk on the talls with hooker up forward

 

[Howard Moon]

when i see him i cant get the image of Danny Jacobs out of my head, they have the same languid style and sticky mitts

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Didn’t expect pythons on the boy for another preseason.

 

[eth-dog]

Oof.

 

[TheGrizz]

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Didn’t expect pythons on the boy for another preseason.

He is 21 now and 22 next year.

He will naturally start filling out at a quicker rate now. We need him to to after losing Hartley.

 

[fairbump_playon]

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Didn’t expect pythons on the boy for another preseason.

Total zerk off material

 

[Yoda_]

Looking forward to seeing what BZT can do in 2020. Will obviously start in the VFL but with the added size, more experience under his wing he should be looking to push for more game senior games sooner rather than later.


Two exceptionally good KPD ahead of him, can they all co - exist in the AFL line up with Francis & Gleeson in the 22 as well or is he waiting for injury to garner an opportunity?