Retired Daniel Merrett (2002-2016)

[chopperduck]

Might be a good candidate as a coach or mentor in our academy system. Being a converted local player who managed to get the best of himself. Is a big enough name player and will have a very good AFL career behind him by the time he is finished. I'd imagine the kids joining the academy would take a lot from having someone just like them that made it inspiring to learn from.

 

[dlanod]

. QLD players that come through our system and land on our list will likely always stay.

Joel MacDonald says hi...

 

[BigCat2]

Joel MacDonald says hi...

He got the snub first though.

 

[BuntonRules]

Interesting that he is effectively on a 4 year deal and will be about to turn 32 at the end of it. Kind of goes against other negotiations for older players.

If he thinks he can not justify the money, he will walk away,not milk the contract for every cent. It is a testament to his character, and the club's assessment of it, that he has been offered this deal.

His last few contract re-signings have all had the same pattern.

He really is class. Pure, pure class.

Never a truer word spoken.

 

[FlyingBurittoBro]

Culture.

Never in doubt, but good news to kick the year off in style.

"that winning culture"
Mr Merrett never looks comfy in front of the cameras and it makes him even more likeable. The old "tickle in the heart".

 

[patfullfankezz]

Looks like Dan has his own Facebook Fan Page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Daniel-Merrett/163586267132483 for those that want to "Like" and follow it.

 

[Chasing the Dream]

From his facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/DanielMerrett21

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A good little Brisbane Bears man was our Rog!!​

 

[Dom PC]

Who would people take at their best, Mal Michael or Daniel Merrett? Pretty even in most area's... both kings of the spoils. IMO both unlucky not to have an All Australian on their CV's...

 

[Hollow Knight]

Mal was brilliant but I honestly think I would take Rog. More dynamic and is still getting better.

 

[Mr Ripper]

From his facebook page

https://www.facebook.com/DanielMerrett21

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A good little Brisbane Bears man was our Rog!!

Well, if Strawbs handles the kick outs at any stage, at least we know he'll be able to pull a few barrels off the shelf!

 

[Chasing the Dream]

Who would people take at their best, Mal Michael or Daniel Merrett? Pretty even in most area's... both kings of the spoils. IMO both unlucky not to have an All Australian on their CV's...

I know who I would like to have a beer with

 

[Hollow Knight]

I know who I would like to have a beer with

Duncan?

 

[iBeng]

Who would people take at their best, Mal Michael or Daniel Merrett? Pretty even in most area's... both kings of the spoils. IMO both unlucky not to have an All Australian on their CV's...

Mal was brilliant but I honestly think I would take Rog. More dynamic and is still getting better.

Merrett vs Leppitch?

 

[Dom PC]

Merrett vs Leppitch?

Merrett is more red...lol

I'd take Leppa... better skills IMO. At the same time Daniel has improved his skills 10 fold from a few years ago...

 

[weevil]

Crazy to think that Leppa is almost 6 months younger than Dustin Fletcher. Imagine if Leppa was still running around being a really good player for us?

 

[dlanod]

Crazy to think that Leppa is almost 6 months younger than Dustin Fletcher. Imagine if Leppa was still running around being a really good player for us?

That is indeed crazy...

 

[The Flying Belgian]

Crazy to think that Leppa is almost 6 months younger than Dustin Fletcher. Imagine if Leppa was still running around being a really good player for us?

That is indeed crazy...

 

[Dylan12]

Not sure if there is a pic out there of it, but on 'Before the Bounce' Dan showed a very deformed and what looked a somewhat punctured right bicep which looked pretty freaky...don't worry y'all, will be fine for next week.

 

[Haso]

Merrett up there with Rockliff as best on ground for me. Some of his disposal towards the end of the game was poor, but he was forced to be active all day, and I think it is understandable that he was a bit tired.

 

[blynd_freddie]

Merrett up there with Rockliff as best on ground for me. Some of his disposal towards the end of the game was poor, but he was forced to be active all day, and I think it is understandable that he was a bit tired.

And with channel 7 - 2013 Round 1 Player of the Round



Also caught my eye

 

[Grimreepah]

Stop calling for the ball, Freddo!!!

 

[Dylan12]

Adelaide star Patrick Dangerfield leads Adelaide to victory against Brisbane Lions

BRISBANE defender Daniel Merrett best summarised the mood at the Gabba after Adelaide superstar Patrick Dangerfield condemned the Lions to their second-straight loss of 2013 last night.

"We redeemed ourselves a little bit but it sucks not to get the four points," Merrett said after the Crows inflicted a 19-point loss on the Lions.

Merrett - who kept Crows spearhead Taylor Walker to two goals - said the Lions players made a pact not to repeat the effort from the Bulldogs loss which left the group "bitterly disappointed". "It is heartening to think we were close tonight," he said.

 

[Dylan12]

Link

Lions defender Daniel Merrett said the players had vowed to put in a wholehearted effort after their soulless opening at the Etihad Stadium.

“Last week we were bitterly disappointed from the effort we put out,” Merrett said.

“As a playing group we made a pact we won’t let that happen to us again.

“It sucks not to get the four points because we were so close. We still felt late we just needed to get our hands on the footy.

“Obviously they kicked another goal ahead and we were out of it.”

 

[Ceebee]

Did a great job against the mullet.

 

[John]

One of our best last night and one of our best week in week out for a couple of seasons now. A top of the shelf fullback. Lets leave him to play there as well.