Retired #45: Anthony Munkara - Leaving the club, returning to Tiwi - 7/9

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2023 (Category B Rookie) - Retired
2023 My Boy Draft: Pick 6, fishardansin

 

[Zach Package]

Let’s just let him enjoy himself and stop overanalysing for the moment.

 

[bombreys]

Too bad they do not show all the lack of defensive efforts , the times he does not go for the footy when he should and how often his opponent is running the other way to link in the play. It is why you should not be seduced by the highlight reels . He is still a very long way back.

It's like his 8th VFL game ever. And he's coming from a long way back. I'd say the instruction would almost just be to go out there and try and enjoy his footy. If he's having the same issues in the middle of his 3rd season of VFL, I'd worry about it then.

 

[ant555]

Just calling it how it is . I know he is a long term project.

 

[Lore]

Let’s just let him enjoy himself and stop overanalysing for the moment.

As long as people aren't seriously calling for him to be the sub and then getting all melty when it doesn't happen

 

[Lore]

Anthony Munkara​

Seven disposals, five marks, two goals

Anthony got on the board again with two really nice goals, showing what a beautiful kick of the footy he is. He’s starting to show some good signs with his leading patterns and finding space in attacking positions, which has been really promising also.

VFL player review: Rd 20 v Southport

10 AFL-listed Dons suited up against the Sharks.

www.essendonfc.com.au

 

[ant555]

I will be happy when he starts to attack the footy and not taking the soft option . He is very selective about when he goes and what contact he wants to be involved in. He is certainly no Walla .

 

[nesko_25]

Cal Twomey today said on Getable that he'll be gone from the club, any ideas as to why? Has the talent and is a longterm prospect.

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[faible]

Cal Twomey today said on Getable that he'll be gone from the club, any ideas as to why? Has the talent and is a longterm prospect.

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I assume personal decision to leave given we'd have known it was a multi-year project when we drafted him.

 

[ant555]

Cal Twomey today said on Getable that he'll be gone from the club, any ideas as to why? Has the talent and is a longterm prospect.

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I assume personal decision to leave given we'd have known it was a multi-year project when we drafted him.

Simply not up to and showed no improvement as far as attacking the contest and getting involved in the game on a consistent basis. No tank and does not like body contact.

 

[andleanback]

I assume personal decision to leave given we'd have known it was a multi-year project when we drafted him.

Cat b a year by year contract

Was always going to be a long shot that he made it

 

[Vindicater]

Cal Twomey today said on Getable that he'll be gone from the club, any ideas as to why? Has the talent and is a longterm prospect.

On SM-G998B using BigFooty.com mobile app

Basically just did not want it enough. That is fine. He was a cat b rookie so was always a long shot.

 

[JT_the_Man]

I really wanted this one to work out.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

I thought he made decent progression, averaged about 3 touches more in the second half of the year.

Was a long shot but a real kick in the guts as we have so few players with high level attributes.

 

[ant555]

I thought he made decent progression, averaged about 3 touches more in the second half of the year.

Was still very outside and selective about when he went for the footy. He simply doesn't like body contact.

 

[Red Black and Blue]

Was still very outside and selective about when he went for the footy. He simply doesn't like body contact.

I agree but I think sometimes thats a confidence issue. We really dont need him to scrap in packs, just tackle and to get seperation and lay the odd bump. I think it can also be associated with fitness, given how taxing wrestling is and he was always coming from a low base in that regard. Its a seaaon premature if its from our end.

 

[MiguelM]

We need to target players that are ready.

 

[Vander18]

Simply not up to and showed no improvement as far as attacking the contest and getting involved in the game on a consistent basis. No tank and does not like body contact.

Other than all that….give me one good reason!

 

[andleanback]

We need to target players that are ready.

Cat bs aren’t ready that’s the whole point of that list spot. They’re project players

 

[Mercurial89]

If that's it, I wish the young man all the best.
Well done for taking a shot.

 

[MiguelM]

Cat bs aren’t ready that’s the whole point of that list spot. They’re project players

Just a little bit readier then!!

 

[MarkJohnson#1]

I agree but I think sometimes thats a confidence issue. We really dont need him to scrap in packs, just tackle and to get seperation and lay the odd bump. I think it can also be associated with fitness, given how taxing wrestling is and he was always coming from a low base in that regard. Its a seaaon premature if its from our end.

You’ve either got it or you don’t IMO.

 

[DERO]

Has anyone checked on fishardansin?

 

[Old Campaigner]

Not surprising but a shame nonetheless.

If he was a decent shot at making it he'd have gone far earlier in the draft with his attributes

 

[windyhill]

I think Tex is on shaky grounds as well.

 

[Yoda_]

Echo the sentiments that its certainly disappointing but not surprised.