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

 

[BOMBERROB2000]

can someone tell me the real reason why he retired??

 

[eth-dog]

can someone tell me the real reason why he retired??

Sure, read the article.

 

[windyhill]

This club has given me much joy over the years and yes it’s a team sport, but few have come close to the way Tippa lifted the whole stadium. Very rare footballer. The league is so much poorer for his retirement, not just Essendon.

 

[Aphrodite]

Wishing Walla all the best.

Always a joy watching him play (except against my Blues).

Will be missed.

 

[Corn Cobbers]

This club has given me much joy over the years and yes it’s a team sport, but few have come close to the way Tippa lifted the whole stadium. Very rare footballer. The league is so much poorer for his retirement, not just Essendon.

Agreed, I'll miss him! Tiwi players are the best

 

[ghostdog]

Love you Walla. You were a joy to watch. How good is it that in 60 000 years of Aboriginal habitation of this corner of the world, I got to be alive to see you bamboozle the opposition. You're a special! Best wishes!

 

[Wangawuti]

So much love, respect and admiration for Anthony. One of the best pure footballers I've ever seen.

 

[BOMBERROB2000]

Sure, read the article.

where do I read that?

 

[Cold Sober]

Black Magic, excitement machine, great to watch, we'll all miss you.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

The talent he has is nothing compared to the work ethic and will required to get him to the top.

A rare combination.

Sad he didn't have it in him to get back there but clearly it took all he had.

I'm going to miss watching him play so much, but want nothing but happiness for him in his life going forward.

 

[84859300]

Wanga, Dean Rioli

Dean Rioli

Age

45

Ht

180cm

Wt

99kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.3

4star

K

9.8

4star

HB

4.5

3star

M

4.3

4star

T

1.9

4star

No current season stats available

D

18.4

5star

K

12.6

5star

HB

5.8

4star

M

5.2

5star

T

2.0

4star

, Lovett-Murray, Tippa, Longy

We've been blessed with some great first nationers talent at our club

His play wil be greatly missed - could win a game off of his own boot

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

This reminds me, I need to stop buying player socks. I got Daniher socks, he left, McKenna socks, he left now Walla.

Sorry everyone

Adrian Dodorro has a new line of jackets you may be interested in...it will be pretty cold at the G on Saturday night I highly recommend recommend you get one

 

[eth-dog]

where do I read that?

McDonald-Tipungwuti bids farewell to the game

Beloved Bomber Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti calls time on his outstanding career.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[thylacine60]

your loss is the game's loss - what a player.........go well, tippa...........

 

[Atavistic]

This reminds me, I need to stop buying player socks. I got Daniher socks, he left, McKenna socks, he left now Walla.

Sorry everyone

I'm scared to ask, but what other socks did you buy?

 

[Sporno 4 Pyros]

 

[ScrappyCoCo]

Tippa's highlight reel would be up there with anyone that has played this game. Thank you for the memories. My kids and family loved what you gave to us. All the best Walla.

 

[bennyg12]

Sad to see him go , good luck in the future

 

[Andyy]

Well this is a damned shame.

I have no idea what his personal issues are.

Would love to see a bloke like this in yellow & black!

 

[Mercurial89]

Happy that I got the privilege to watch him play.

His story is something that should be held up and shown to people from all walks of life.

Can tell how much he meant to me as a supporter by how flat I was and still am after reading this news.

You were an absolute artist and I don't think we see another that can do what you could on the field.

Thanks for the memories mate.

 

[JT_the_Man]

Shattering.

Thanks Tippa, gonna miss watching you run around in the red and black. It was a privilege.

 

[Bunk Moreland]

Interesting timing.

I'd say he'd made the decision but was holding out hope of a Dreamtime farewell game.

Not to be.

 

[the PILL]

Nothing quite like the in-breath of the crowd when ever he went near the ball...

All the best young man and thank you...

 

[ant555]

Sad way for it to end. Great player who brought joy to us all.

 

[DapperDon]

I'm scared to ask, but what other socks did you buy?

None, so we should be good for a flag next year!