Past #16: Scott Thompson - to retire end of 2019 season - thanks Scott

[benbanjo]

We are f***ed without him back there.

 

[muttley45]

Very sad to see Thommo associated with that embarrassment of a game, and get pretty busted up in the process for the umpteenth time, might miss a week with concussion issues, courtesy of Menegola, but deserves to go out with a victory, and a final sing of the song, look out GoDees

 

[tazaa]

What a massive massive hole he is going to leave

 

[giantroo]

 

[Snake_Baker]

An inch further back and he was in BIG trouble.

 

[Only Forwards]

Mate I know you've called time and all, but please go around again.

 

[SlyCunnington]

Last of the old school going around today.

Couldn't be there for personal reasons I'm not about to disclose to some unknown randoms on an internet forum.

I'm gutted really.

I love him.

Forget about the club, he's a champion of this competition.

Love ya Turbo.

 

[Waynesworld]

Has shown all year that he has more than enough to go around again.

But as with Boomer, Spud et, al. time for the new crew to step up.

 

[tiltraise]

With Thommo hanging up the boots both Durdin and McKay are gunna need to step up next year.

 

[Roosurgence]

Going to miss this bloke big time.

Loved that he got that send off tonight. Totally deserved for a bloke who has given his heart and soul to the club.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Love him!

 

[Billy Not Really]

Geez his kicks tonight were superb, going to be sorely missed with how well he positions himself under the ball and around it.

 

[benbanjo]

Geez his kicks tonight were superb, going to be sorely missed with how well he positions himself under the ball and around it.

Big Big shoes to fill. When he pulls that kick inboard it opens up the whole ground.

 

[Mordecai]

Took over half a season to sort our forwardline out post W80. I think it'll be similar with thommo gone. An absolute legend and I'll miss watching him play for us

 

[Uncle_Leo]

Scotty you have one last job in your last game.

Ensure that prick Jordan Lewis isn’t able to walk off with you.

 

[ferball]

We're gonna miss him.

 

[Hojuman]

Wonder if Alir is good mates with Papley & Shaw ?

Good mates with Maj

 

[Hojuman]

 

[The Y Factor]

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A massive whole and we cant just replace a Thommo. A tweener size that can play tall, small or whatever is needed and a total prick for opposition teams.

After many years of feeling confident having the thommo and Tarrant show - this certainly rocks the fan confidence for me. I've always felt safe with this team in a team.

Having said that I think Thomo leaves with a strong team defence mentality in place as part of his legacy.

I feel like Marley and Pittard in particular have absorbed a lot of Thomo's dour attitude - Tarrant a given.

One thing we do have is good leadership and experience in the back 6 , bolded below.

JMac's reinvention under Shaw is timely and if he continues to flourish in the new simpler game plan as discussed by Snake and Co. he will be critical in settling a new look 6 and teaching BMac and co along with Tarrant.

North has had reasonable success at bring in EVW and Durdin who appear to be decent players with lots of potential to grow and fill this whopping whole! I'm 50/50 confident next year its BMac's time but a little concerned the club may not be as confident - time will tell.

Ahern's emergence as a small rebounding back-man, Daw's return as god knows what, EVW fully fit and Durdin another pre-season all provide opportunities for upside/ X factor and next gen back 6/7/8

No alarm bells for me but i'm bloody sad he's done!

Thommo 193/96 - retired;(
Marley 181/83
Ahern 183/85
Atley 189/86
JMac 188/89
Pittard 186/84
EVW 190/86
Durdin 198/97
Daw 195/97
Tarrant 196/97
BMac 201/95

 

[Snake_Baker]

I'm certainly not confident about Durdin filling the hole he will leave.

I hope EVW hits the ground running, and KEEPS running.

 

[The Y Factor]

I'm certainly not confident about Durdin filling the hole he will leave.

I hope EVW hits the ground running, and KEEPS running.

where's Durdin going to?

 

[Snake_Baker]

where's Durdin going to?

Nowhere, as far as I know.

 

[The Y Factor]

Nowhere, as far as I know.

Oh! Just don't think he has the potential! Got it!

Well - I live in hope! He's not shite but yes, EVW looks great.

 

[Snake_Baker]

Oh! Just don't think he has the potential! Got it!

Well - I live in hope! He's not s**t but yes, EVW looks great.

Doesn't zone off when it's needed, doesn't get the ball enough, doesn't use the ball well, and is a pure one on one negator. The blokes 8.3 disposals gain 99 metres a match.

He's not going to cover Thommos 16 disposals @82%, 5 marks, 5 rebounds and 6 intercepts a game.

He's not even close:

Scott Thompson and Sam Durdin AFL Stats Comparison

Scott Thompson and Sam Durdin AFL Stats Comparison.

www.footywire.com

 

[Horizons_00]

We're gonna miss him.

We don’t have anyone to replace him apart from maybe EVW but we are definitely going to miss him