Favourite Essendon player

[Kong]

This was done late last year, I believe. However I think this year could see a few changes in people's favourite players.

Personally Monfries has been mine since draft day 2004 (as a succession plan for Hird, although deep down the great man was always going to remain #1 until he retired.) Pears has always been a favourite of mine, however this year he has become my new outright favourite, by far. Even as a defender, I love watching him play (playing in the same position certainly helps) more than anybody else.

Figured it could help promote some positive vibes on our boards. Only one vote per person, so make them count.

N.B. apologies for the poll; 20 is the maximum amount of options.

 

[WinderliciouS]

Mine's probably Winderlich. Lovett and Ryder are close behind, though.

 

[Colin D'Cops]

Jason Winderlich. His speed, skill & goal-kicking attributes are brilliant to watch.

 

[Skeeta Olly]

It's gone from Andrew Welsh to Ricky Dyson (because Welsh is Inj). It'll be great to see him back come Friday (touch wood).

 

[Donakebab]

Jobe Watson has been my favourite since he was drafted. It was always going to happen since Timmy was my favourite as a kid. I even asked my mum why diddn't she marry so I'd be a mini Watty, my folks just laughed at me.

 

[George Washington]

But I want to pick them alll!!!

Lack of Slattery in this pole is blasphemy. Will not be voting until he is added.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Out of Dempsey, Pears and Ryder, probably Dempsey, love his running back with flight.

 

[HULK HOGAN]

Mcveigh for me, like the way he has matured as a player and leader, will be next captain of our great club.

 

[Kong]

Lack of Slattery in this pole is blasphemy. Will not be voting until he is added.

I had to choose 19 (+ "other") based on how people speak of players on here. I'm happy to change options; for example, if Houli fails to poll, he'll be replaced with Slattery (or whoever else is suggested when "other" is voted for).

 

[George Washington]

I had to choose 19 (+ "other") based on how people speak of players on here. I'm happy to change options; for example, if Houli fails to poll, he'll be replaced with Slattery (or whoever else is suggested when "other" is voted for).

You may have underestiamted the Slattery love on this board, being persuaded by the vocal minority. Or it could just be me... I have voted other, but I wonder who the 2 other, 'other' votes were intended for.

 

[shad518]

Watson has been my favourite since he started (beside my all-time hero Hird, of course). I've just always enjoyed his game.
Ryder, Welsh, Fletcher and Winderlich round out my top 5.

 

[sausageroll]

Ryder has been mine for about a year. Rapt that he's playing in the ruck now

Also like Monfries, Lonergan, Pears, Hurley and Laycock but can't really think of anyone at all that I don't like. Also, I'll be very excited when Gumby gets over his injuries and establishes himself

Lucas has been my long-term favourite. Hope he can finish his career in good form

 

[bombersrbest05]

Mine even though injured and can't stay on the park is Gumbleton just can't wait for him to show what he can do on the footy field

 

[fella1]

Watson, because he more than any other player just makes me gasp at some of the things he does with the ball. God-like hands in a pack, that kid.

 

[EFL Boy]

Monfries, Zaharakis, Stanton, Hurley, Reimers, Lonergan, Winderlich, Pears and you expect me to choose one?

Monfries for me. just

 

[trix17]

welsh, however, a close equal second would be prett much most of them, neagle, mcveigh, watson, winderlich, hille, hurley, riemers, just love them all, my 2 least favourites (and that does not mean i dont like them) is jetta and slattery

 

[Bomber32]

Jobe Watson with Jason Winderlich and Paddy Ryder not far behind him.

 

[buddy2fernando]

Zaharakiss

 

[King Of The Hille]

stanton is #1
i wanted zaharakis since 07....my patriot

 

[hateitorlovett13]

Lovett. Majestic skill and relentless pace make for an undeniable combination.
Plus he's black, and black's cool.
Otherwise Jobe. Thus far, has made a career with very limited natural ability, and that's something to be noted in such a high paced, finely tuned modern game.

 

[Ben the Gooner]

I am the proud owner of a #37 Essendon jumper.

 

[B-Bomber]

Scotty has been my favorite for a long time and Í'm sticking with him till the end.

Dempsey is second however, I could name a looong list

 

[OzBomber]

It's been between Lloyd and Jason Johnson my whole life. I'll stick with Lloydy till he retired. Then might take on Lovett or Zaka.

 

[Godzke]

Lloyd was my favourite after Hird, but now I think I've moved onto Lovett. Watson closing.

 

[windyhill]

Alwyn ! Love the way he lifts his teammates the crowd and how the opposistion set out each week to hurt him. Apologies to M.Lloyd.