Retired #49: Matt Dea - calls it a day, retiring at season's end - 2/9

[The Donners]

Good get and pretty much for free - aside from their salaries!

 

[windyhill]

Go Matty, thx shitmond.

 

[kelvin_sheedy]

Don't really rate him but his performances this year deserver another look in a better side next year.

Doesn't say a lot about our other half back options though.

 

[The Donners]

Don't really rate him but his performances this year deserver another look in a better side next year.

Doesn't say a lot about our other half back options though.

Every side needs depth, it also creates competition.

 

[Snake Charmer]

Don't really rate him but his performances this year deserver another look in a better side next year.

Doesn't say a lot about our other half back options though.

Meh. Ashby should of been the one to step up this year but he was s**t. Dea stepped up and performed very well. Dea's more than handy depth next year and young enough still to play alot of footy. Plus he weighs more than 80kgs

 

[Doss]

Considering what he was contending with this year, Dea did more than adequately, in fact he did very well in the circumstances.

Not every player can be a star.

Completely logical decision to keep him on.

 

[Lore]

They interviewed Rob Kerr for Dea's season review, thought it was more interesting than they usually are:

“The recruiting team was always quite positive about Matt and even considered taking him through the rookie draft last year.

“Through difficult circumstances we had the opportunity to watch him up close, train and his approach was really professional.”

“He’s a tough player and really well respected by his teammates,” Kerr said.

“At the start of the year when we were trying to work out what the team would look like there was a strong push from players that Matt be selected in the 22 at the start of the season.

“Over the course of the season the coaches felt his disposal and decision making improved and they’ve seen enough to think he’s got a lot to offer down the track.”

http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-10-05/season-review-matt-dea

They posted season reviews for both Kelly and Dea right after the 'back in' announcement.

 

[Darealrath]

Good on him. Deserves to be on a list. Think he might be in and out of the side next season, but very solid depth at least.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Would have looked real nice along side Rance.

Thanks Ninthmond.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Don't really rate him but his performances this year deserver another look in a better side next year.

Doesn't say a lot about our other half back options though.

Replacement for Hibberd.

 

[DERO]

Replacement for Hibberd.

Ready-made I reckon.

 

[Donakebab]

Don't really rate him but his performances this year deserver another look in a better side next year.

Doesn't say a lot about our other half back options though.

If you don't rate him then he must be a gun.

 

[Wallaby]

Seriously - quite pleased. At Richmond, we were never quite sure if he was good enough, but no one doubted his effort or commitment.

Glad to see his persistence paying off.

Good player to have at a club.

 

[rumply]

Great news, from the outside looking in it appeared Matty did everything he could to resurrect his career, so it's good to see him rewarded.

 

[Harlequin]

 

[CourtzMajora]

He's a good egg.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Grabbed that 2nd chance and has not let go of it good on ya Matty.

 

[Summer Nights]

I like the guy. He is not above AFL average, but he can meet the role expectations.

 

[Vindicater]

I like the guy. He is not above AFL average, but he can meet the role expectations.

He is good enough to play in a good AFL team.

Solid roleplayer I think. Will enjoy not having the ball enter his zone as much next year.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Hooray for getting some use out of the 2009 ND.

 

[Doss]

Hooray for getting some use out of the 2009 ND.

Travis Colyer dislikes this.

 

[Zach Package]

Travis Colyer dislikes this.

As does Ben Howlett, and in a roundabout sort of way Aaron Francis and Zach Merrett.

 

[Doss]

As does Ben Howlett, and in a roundabout sort of way Aaron Francis and Zach Merrett.

That's the biggest roundabout in history, mate.

Howlett wasn't strictly ND. Rookie draft.

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Travis Colyer dislikes this.

oh yeah whoops forgot we had 2 2nd rounders

 

[Zach Package]

That's the biggest roundabout in history, mate.

Howlett wasn't strictly ND. Rookie draft.

Semantics...It's the same intake.

We haven't been able to retain all of them but it's actually a fair old draft. Melksham, Carlisle, Colyer, Howlett, Hardingham, Crameri.