Toast Shadow Man Steps Into The Light (Briefly) for Game 450

[tony]

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450 games. A milestone few reach, and even fewer do so while lurking in the shadows. But here we are, Shadow Man has done it.
Let's be honest, it takes dedication, resilience, and a supernatural ability to lurk in the shadows while accumulating games. While only 51 of those games have been with the Bears, Shadow Man has shown all these qualities and has cemented his place in SFA history. Through consistent performances and an uncanny ability to appear exactly when needed, today we celebrate his quiet but impactful journey in the SFA.

Hyperbolic Praise:
Shadow Man is not just a player, he is the silent guardian of whichever forward line he graces with his presence, the unsung hero who materialises from the darkness to snag a crucial goal, the mythical figure whose presence is felt more than seen.

Every milestone is a story, and Shadow Man's journey has been nothing short of mysteriously effective. For those who have followed his career (those who managed to spot him, anyway), this milestone comes as no surprise. While relatively new to the Bears, he's made his mark at the Bears and across the league, bringing an ethereal presence to the forward line and ruck contests. His contributions, whether visible or cloaked in shadow, have left an indelible mark on the competition.

The Stats Nobody Asked For But We're Sharing Anyway:
Debut: Season 8, Round 9
Games Played: 450 (51 with Bears)
Goals Kicked: 267
8th Overall in the League for Hitouts and in the top 50 for most other stats
Premierships: 3 (Pre-Bears era)
All-SFA Selections: 1
Career Highlights: Kicked the game winning goal in Dingster's 500th game



These numbers tell a story, but they don't capture the true essence of Shadow Man's legacy. The clutch goals, the premiership glory, and the silent dominance in the ruck, these are what really define a career.

Quotes / What People Are Forced to Say About Shadow Man:

"Some say if you listen carefully during a game, you can hear the soft thud of Shadow Man taking another mark." – @RonnieRaven

"I thought I had the clear run at goal, then suddenly - Shadow Man materialised from nowhere." – every opponent Shadow Man has ever played on

"Most reliable teammate you could ask for, assuming you can find him." – @Senor M

"Three premierships don't lie – the bloke knows how to win." – @sausageroll

"You want someone who can make a milestone game special? Shadow Man's your bloke." – @Dingster

Ask any of his teammates (or opponents), and you'll hear stories about Shadow Man. Some will praise his clutch performances, others might still be trying to figure out how he slips away for crucial goals, and most Bears fans will remember that moment he made Dingster's milestone even more memorable with the game winner goal.

Through the highs of premiership glory at his previous clubs, the steady accumulation of hitouts, and the occasional match winning heroics for the Bears, Shadow Man has somehow managed to reach 450 games while barely leaving a footprint. Whether he's been dominating the ruck, sneaking forward for goals, or simply materialising exactly when needed most, he's earned this moment.

Congratulations on reaching 450 games, Shadow Man, here's to many more silent but deadly performances!

Another quality* milestone post brought to you by the "Oh No, Another Milestone" Template.
(*Quality not guaranteed, satisfaction unlikely, refunds not available)

 

[Braklet]

Congratulations on your big old thing, Shadow Man!

Oh, and on your 450th as well...

(Hey tony, how are you holding up? The template working out as well as you hoped?)

 

[tony]

Congratulations on your big old thing, Shadow Man!

Oh, and on your 450th as well...

(Hey tony, how are you holding up? The template working out as well as you hoped?)

I don't see the template making it to the end of the season. I will just have to work the monkeys harder.

 

[MWPP]

Congratulations Shadow Man - 450 is an incredible achievement!
All class

 

[Senor M]

Congratulations Shadowman!

I feel like you’ve followed me throughout my entire SFA journey— first the Furies, then the Bears. Like —— what is that word—- a shadow.

450 games is a big feat!

 

[Yakker]

Congrats SM

 

[Millky95]

Congratulations Shadow Man on 450

 

[Kilroy]

Congratulations Shadow Man

Two-time Baghdad Bombers premiership player - S09 and S14

Must have felt good to win in the first season in Baghdad, but I’ll bet it took a bit finding your way around the place?

 

[Dingster]

Tags inside whatever that was don't work tony but I sensed Shadow Man was on the verge of greatness. Grats on the 450.

 

[Mrs Turbo]

Thats a hell of a lot of qooty.













Deserves a hell of a lot of drinking... Cheers to 450 Shadow Man

 

[I Dont Care]

450? Well done Shadow Man

 

[Matera92]

 

[Tarkyn_24]

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450 games. A milestone few reach, and even fewer do so while lurking in the shadows. But here we are, Shadow Man has done it.
Let's be honest, it takes dedication, resilience, and a supernatural ability to lurk in the shadows while accumulating games. While only 51 of those games have been with the Bears, Shadow Man has shown all these qualities and has cemented his place in SFA history. Through consistent performances and an uncanny ability to appear exactly when needed, today we celebrate his quiet but impactful journey in the SFA.

Hyperbolic Praise:
Shadow Man is not just a player, he is the silent guardian of whichever forward line he graces with his presence, the unsung hero who materialises from the darkness to snag a crucial goal, the mythical figure whose presence is felt more than seen.

Every milestone is a story, and Shadow Man's journey has been nothing short of mysteriously effective. For those who have followed his career (those who managed to spot him, anyway), this milestone comes as no surprise. While relatively new to the Bears, he's made his mark at the Bears and across the league, bringing an ethereal presence to the forward line and ruck contests. His contributions, whether visible or cloaked in shadow, have left an indelible mark on the competition.

The Stats Nobody Asked For But We're Sharing Anyway:
Debut: Season 8, Round 9
Games Played: 450 (51 with Bears)
Goals Kicked: 267
8th Overall in the League for Hitouts and in the top 50 for most other stats
Premierships: 3 (Pre-Bears era)
All-SFA Selections: 1
Career Highlights: Kicked the game winning goal in Dingster's 500th game

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These numbers tell a story, but they don't capture the true essence of Shadow Man's legacy. The clutch goals, the premiership glory, and the silent dominance in the ruck, these are what really define a career.

Quotes / What People Are Forced to Say About Shadow Man:










Ask any of his teammates (or opponents), and you'll hear stories about Shadow Man. Some will praise his clutch performances, others might still be trying to figure out how he slips away for crucial goals, and most Bears fans will remember that moment he made Dingster's milestone even more memorable with the game winner goal.

Through the highs of premiership glory at his previous clubs, the steady accumulation of hitouts, and the occasional match winning heroics for the Bears, Shadow Man has somehow managed to reach 450 games while barely leaving a footprint. Whether he's been dominating the ruck, sneaking forward for goals, or simply materialising exactly when needed most, he's earned this moment.

Congratulations on reaching 450 games, Shadow Man, here's to many more silent but deadly performances!

Another quality* milestone post brought to you by the "Oh No, Another Milestone" Template.
(*Quality not guaranteed, satisfaction unlikely, refunds not available)

You’re kidding me. There’s a corpse we didn’t recruit?