Past #36: Shannon Watt - drafted at #14 in '97 ND - 155 games - 0 Brownlow votes - original whipping boy

[The Chiefton]

Why is he getting a farewell game? we don't owe him shit! I despised him as a footballer and god knows how he played 150 games/10years... i know he's a good bloke and all but fair dinkum what an absolute hack of a footballer and slowly but surely the deadwood is leaving arden st!

 

[king of the road]

Thanks shannon and congratulations on a great contribution to the club. 11 years and somany games is a great effort.

I've stood and applauded the great work he's done on many occasions. Although not always consistent, he played his role and gave his all for the club.

I'd say those at the club are in a better position to judge the merit of his naming this week than many of the deluded experts taking pot shots from behind key boards far removed from the workings of the club. On those grounds, he deserves it and I hope we enjoy the day with a win.

 

[John Dorian]

Good way to end the road for Watty.
All credit to him, it been fun.

Even though he didn't play the best today, he tried his guts out and gave it his full for our club.

Thanks Buddy.

 

[scottywiper]

Life member, always gave his all, often against the best in the biz.
Great way for him to end, wish him all the best for the future, he looked so excited about the result.
Been a real whipping boy of many, but he can be proud of his efforts for NMFC.

 

[gokangas]

Good luck to Watt. Glad he could go out on such a high note.

 

[telemark]

Good on you Watto

Always wondered how he would have played as a forward. Began his career during the Carey era & then was pinch hitting at full back for far too long. Might have made a solid mobile half forward with his height & speed if luck had served him right.

 

[Scallop Industry Thug]

He always gave his best.

I got some flashbacks when I saw him on Riewoldt for about 30 seconds.

 

[Errol Street]

Yes good luck Watto, for once North gives a respected North cititzen a fine send off.

 

[blackshadow]

Well done Swatt - what a way to go out in Melbourne. All the best for whatever your future holds.

 

[bhoysdontcry67]

Thanks for your efforts Watto, well in mate.

 

[DarkPhoenix]

Great servant of the club. Was glad you got to play a final game, and im glad that it was a huge win to send you off. Dedicated a good chunk of your life to the NMFC and deserved nothing less. Good luck in your future endeavours.

Feel sad we couldnt get up for simmo now

Also gratz to rawlings on 200. Played your socks off

 

[shintemaster]

Best wishes to Shannon. Must have been stoked to have been there for a day like that.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Other than it being in a winning final, that was a perfect sendoff for a life member of the club.

Well done Shannon and thanks for your efforts over the past 11 years

 

[muttley45]

Other than it being in a winning final, that was a perfect sendoff for a life member of the club.

Well done Shannon and thanks for your efforts over the past 11 years

here,here,my fondest memories of shannon were numerous times he towelled up brad "betty" johnston,

 

[brettman135]

Well done Watt. A true workman who has contributed greatly to the club with his effort he put in through his career.

 

[jschwag]

Lets hope the Swatter goes out with a premiership, albeit at VFL level!!

 

[Wells Train]

Lets hope the Swatter goes out with a premiership, albeit at VFL level!!

Ditto

 

[Devil Fish]

Good way to end the road for Watty.
All credit to him, it been fun.

Even though he didn't play the best today, he tried his guts out and gave it his full for our club.

Thanks Buddy.

What a great post.

 

[DJ Dupree]

It's with a tinge of sadness that we say farewell to Shannon Watt because, well f*ck, who do we blame when things go wrong now?

Laidley's gone.

Leigh Brown's gone.

Now Shannon Watt's gone.

And we're 13th with nobody to blame.

 

[NICK_ROOBOY83]

Other than it being in a winning final, that was a perfect sendoff for a life member of the club.

Well done Shannon and thanks for your efforts over the past 11 years

Yep, well said.

 

[Slaja]

It's over

 

[Roobunny]

Yes, thanks Shannon for giving your all for the football club. I'm glad you got a great send off.

 

[Devil Fish]

It's with a tinge of sadness that we say farewell to Shannon Watt because, well f*ck, who do we blame when things go wrong now?

Laidley's gone.

Leigh Brown's gone.

Now Shannon Watt's gone.

And we're 13th with nobody to blame.

But all the aforementioned bled blue & white.

 

[chrome]

All the best to Shannon!

Also, he'll almost definitely equal the record for most AFL games without a Brownlow vote!

 

[Crazy Horse]

He really does seem like a terrific guy. I hope he has a great future in front of him.

Here's some pics from Swatta's farewell game