Retired #50: James Polkinghorne

[eth-dog]

Height: 184cm
Weight: 87kg
DOB: 21/01/1989
Position: Midfield/Forward

Good signing for us. Played over 90 AFL games. Adds a lot of experience to a young side.

 

[table tennis]

Good get

 

[snooplions]

So this is just the vfl side that he has been signed to? Not actually contracted with the Essendon football club? I have no idea about this stuff.

 

[table tennis]

Yes. On the vfl list

 

[eth-dog]

So this is just the vfl side that he has been signed to? Not actually contracted with the Essendon football club? I have no idea about this stuff.

He's contracted to the Essendon Football Club, but as a VFL player, similar to a Cameron-Reeves for you guys in the NEAFL.

 

[Doss]

I like this.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Used to like him when he was a younger player, then just seemingly fell off the radar. Happy to have him.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

Pretty keen to see how James pans out for us. Was he playing regular afl level at Brisbane?

 

[eth-dog]

Pretty keen to see how James pans out for us. Was he playing regular afl level at Brisbane?

94 games in 7 years. That's 13 games a year on average.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

94 games in 7 years. That's 13 games a year on average.

Oh right bit less than I thought, cheers for that

 

[Ashton Agar]

Oh right bit less than I thought, cheers for that

Was getting regular games in he first part of his career, then just fell off the radar.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

Was getting regular games in he first part of his career, then just fell off the radar.

Ah that's why I knew somewhat of a good reputation!
Hopefully coaches could bring that spark back out of him hey!

 

[Billy Puller]

Ah that's why I knew somewhat of a good reputation!
Hopefully coaches could bring that spark back out of him hey!

Hopefully at his best he was a real handy player. Really stagnated in the last couple of years and was poor in the NEAFL. Hopefully steps it up this year and gets another shot at the AFL in a year or two as I still think he could be something.

 

[eth-dog]

Really like his season so far. He gets the pill at the stoppage while in there, goes forward and kicks goals, been easily the best VFL listed player so far this season.

 

[Mrs Mercuri]

Has had a very solid start to the season and provides that big in and under body we need in the VFL. Got knocked out late on the weekend so hopefully he is ok to play the Cats this week

 

[Doss]

Polkinghorne has been a fantastic pick up for the VFL side this year. Been particularly good in the second half of the year.

 

[eth-dog]

Outside chance for B+F IMO, would be top 3 at least.

 

[Doss]

There are a lot worse players still on an AFL list than this guy.

His third quarter on Sunday was inspirational.

 

[Halftimehero]

Has just won the VFL best and fairest from Coghlan.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

Any chance for a spot on the senior list?

 

[eth-dog]

Outside chance for B+F IMO, would be top 3 at least.

Call me Nostradumbass. Good Polks! Well deserved.

 

[Doss]

He's also signed on for 2016. Very good news indeed.

 

[eth-dog]

With no Hardingham and speculation around Marigliani's future, could be captain next year.

 

[Loonerty]

Confirmed top up:
http://www.essendonfc.com.au/news/2016-01-29/dons-secure-talented-duo

 

[Doss]

James, thank you for pitching in, and welcome!