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He's a long,long way off he would be so unfit and overweight that it will be tough.
Walla has trouble keeping fit and keeping weight off
Walla has trouble keeping fit and keeping weight off
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has to be retired for 18 months to be a free agent, like the hodge trade and Jones. Club can release him though if they choose.We cant trade him cos he's retired.
So there's nothing for us to do, other than not redraft him obviously, but that applies to all clubs
given we'd have released him anyway, we still willhas to be retired for 18 months to be a free agent, like the hodge trade and Jones. Club can release him though if they choose.
Pretty sure in part triggered by Essendon signing Mal Michael
i've read some personal details that got in the way of rehab and dedication to playso im confused why did he take a year out but is now a chance to return?
What I wouldn't give for Tippa to run out in Navy Blue next year to see the all-time melts from Dons fans. Fantastic player too, think he was the best small fwd in the league when he was up and about, will be a good pick up for whoever lands him.
i wasn't ready. so couldn't be happier at the thought of him back in red and blackC’mon Tippa, basically the entire footy world wants you back on the big stage champ. Reckon you’ve got a few years of terrorising oppo defenders in you yet.
If a player retires, the club should still have rights to that players for the length of contract.given we'd have released him anyway, we still will
gives Freo the chance to have him train with them and sign on as SSP next year
precedent could be dangerous though
They get 18 monthsIf a player retires, the club should still have rights to that players for the length of contract.
Like Lobb.Meh. He just wanted to get away from essendon..can't blame him.
You'd be hard pressed to find a true supporter who wouldn't want Tippa out thereagain. Regardless of the jumper colour.What I wouldn't give for Tippa to run out in Navy Blue next year to see the all-time melts from Dons fans. Fantastic player too, think he was the best small fwd in the league when he was up and about, will be a good pick up for whoever lands him.
Walla has left the club in a bit of a pickle with his descion to come out of retirement imoHow can a player quit and then join another team the following year? Makes a mockery of the draft/trade/free agency rules
If he goes we better get a compo pick already been screwed over with not getting anything for McKenna if he comes back
What bs with McKenna if a player decides to come out of retirement that club should get compo regardless of how many years he missedYou'll be compensated if you choose to trade him but looks like you'll delist him.
Mckenna out of the game for longer than 18 months = no compo.
What bs with McKenna if a player decides to come out of retirement that club should get compo regardless of how many years he missed
Not sure how the club is going to deal with Walla my guess is the club is trying for him to re-sign at Essendon give him a 1 year contract
Can you settle on Tippa tearing up other teams that aren’t called Essendon?i wasn't ready. so couldn't be happier at the thought of him back in red and black
I can. I just want Walla playing AFL footy, he's electric and extremely fun to watch.Can you settle on Tippa tearing up other teams that aren’t called Essendon?
He's met with Essendon officials a couple of times, Freo is the other main option as he apparently has family in Perth.So what’s the update here?
Freo keen? Dons also
I’d assume if he is actually considering playing there would be others willing to take a free hit
Barely averages a goal a gameWhat I wouldn't give for Tippa to run out in Navy Blue next year to see the all-time melts from Dons fans. Fantastic player too, think he was the best small fwd in the league when he was up and about, will be a good pick up for whoever lands him.
Take away his first season where he was playing HBF he averages 1.5 goals a game.Barely averages a goal a game
I wish him well but his hype always exceeded his output IMO.What I wouldn't give for Tippa to run out in Navy Blue next year to see the all-time melts from Dons fans. Fantastic player too, think he was the best small fwd in the league when he was up and about, will be a good pick up for whoever lands him.