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Title: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: one-eyed on September 12, 2011, 08:22:14 PM
At this time of the year each year we normally discuss the future of players on the fringe. First up is Thursty.

Will just completed his 7th season at Punt Rd with 77 games under his belt. After we couldn't find a trade for him last year and starting 2011 at Coburg, he finished off the season working his way back into the seniors and playing in the last 9 matches.


           Games    Disp.   Marks   Tackles   R50   CP   UP   1%ers
2005:      6         9.5       2.5       0.8
2006:      1         2.0       0.0       3.0
2007:     15        9.3       3.3       1.3
2008:     18        9.6       3.3       1.2
2009:     13        7.4       2.3       1.2
2010:     14        9.9       3.1       1.7
2011:     10      10.1       3.8       2.3       1.9    3.5  6.7    6.2

http://finalsiren.com/PlayerStats.asp?PlayerID=1594&SeasonID=ALL
http://www.pro-stats.com.au/psw/web/player_profile?pid=2005097
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Phil Mrakov on September 12, 2011, 08:50:25 PM
Hes been ok.. Id give him one more year.

Delist Mcshit
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 12, 2011, 08:57:59 PM
I reckon they will try and trade if they can't do that they'll keep

Extremely disappointing year from Will
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Coach on September 12, 2011, 08:59:35 PM
Thought he was solid apart from a few games. Better than McGuane at least. Trade.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Mr Magic on September 12, 2011, 09:35:03 PM
Can't stand him as a player. Wouldn't be on any other list in the comp. Delist already.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: matrightyeh on September 12, 2011, 09:47:34 PM
get rid of him (https://imageshackau.com/sports/131/b/happy.gif)(https://imageshackau.com/sports/133/b/happy.gif)
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Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on September 12, 2011, 09:51:37 PM
Would rather get rid of McBunion rings
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: gerkin greg on September 12, 2011, 10:18:24 PM
(http://www.footycards.com.au/cartimages/2008_afl_herald_sun_rising_star_RS-22_will_thursfield.jpg)

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Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: tony_montana on September 12, 2011, 11:59:36 PM
im going BF style

solid afl footballer>>>>>>>>thursty>>>>>>>>mcgone
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Coach on September 13, 2011, 12:02:17 AM
(http://www.footycards.com.au/cartimages/2008_afl_herald_sun_rising_star_RS-22_will_thursfield.jpg)

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Thursty used to wear skins? He looked like he was going to be a good player back then. Maybe it is the skins? He needs them to be at his best? ;D

I am Owl.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Judge Roughneck on September 13, 2011, 12:36:07 AM
Yeh.

Keep. He can do a job like miller did in the forward tall postion being the older back up. Rance. Grimes. AstbUry. Post are very young. Moore might be shot.
I would look to delist. Mcgaune. Taylor. Gourdis. Miller. Westhoff first.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: eliminator on September 13, 2011, 06:55:20 AM
Would keep. Plays well on small forwards. Would delist McGuane first
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WilliamPowell on September 13, 2011, 07:00:59 AM
McGuane wont be delisted becaus ehe has a contract

Will may get delisted because he doesn't

I'd certainly try and trade
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: JVT on September 13, 2011, 09:19:07 AM
Try to trade, if nothing can be done then delist. Mcguane in the same boat next season when his contract is up.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on September 13, 2011, 10:29:19 AM
Delist.
Noone wanted him last year when he wanted a trade and I think the same will occur this year.
Shouldn't be on the list in 2012.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: JVT on September 13, 2011, 10:50:30 AM
Delist.
Noone wanted him last year when he wanted a trade and I think the same will occur this year.
Shouldn't be on the list in 2012.
Fremantle were sniffing last year, trade fell over at the last moment I believe?

They might want him again, would allow Broughton to play more through the middle.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: tigs2011 on September 13, 2011, 11:09:31 AM
I reckon they will try and trade if they can't do that they'll keep

Extremely disappointing year from Will

Agree. Trade or keep. Think Goo and McGuane will be gone next year. Moore may retire this year. Will be a depth player or delisted next year if Goo's kicking improves.  :help
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: 8.8.56 Brother! on September 13, 2011, 01:29:01 PM
Wouldn't be surprised if Will's future depends on the clubs success in trying to ship off McGuane / whether or not Kel Moore recovers from his latest bout of hip surgery.
If Kel doesn't respond well to the latest batch of surgery, forced retirement would seem likely.
Should he retire, I would be looking to keep Will for one more year.  Too many others that need to go before him.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: MADTIGER2010 on September 13, 2011, 07:55:06 PM
I'd keep him. Handy depth player. Moore looks like retiring and Gourdis looks like getting delisted. So that makes Mcguane and Thursfield handy depth players
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: one-eyed on October 13, 2011, 02:08:21 PM
Manager Anthony McConville says Will Thursfield may get squeezed out of the Tigers but they're still working with Richmond.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: one-eyed on October 13, 2011, 02:18:50 PM
Manager Anthony McConville says Will Thursfield may get squeezed out of the Tigers but they're still working with Richmond.
Here's more....


n the same position as Macaffer is Richmond's Will Thursfield, who is also managed by McConville.

The defender has been informed that there won't be a place for him at the Tigers next season unless others are traded.

"It's a similar situation to Brent in that Will's preferred option is to remain at Richmond, but it could be a situation where he might get squeezed out," McConville said.

"At the moment I'm keeping all his options open, speaking to other clubs and seeing what could come available with regards to trades and thereafter.

"We're still working through that with Richmond, and obviously they've got players up for trade at the moment.

"If those come to fruition, hopefully it might give an opportunity for Will to remain at Richmond."

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/125050/default.aspx
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: tigs2011 on October 13, 2011, 02:22:31 PM
Would rather keep Will than Gourdis or McGuane. Hopefully McGuane is traded.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: TigerLand on October 13, 2011, 03:43:18 PM
Would rather keep Will than Gourdis or McGuane. Hopefully McGuane is traded.

Agree, all 3 arent the answer but I'd prefer to see Thursfield than Gourdis and we need McGuane off the list to free up some $.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Rockster on October 13, 2011, 04:28:53 PM
why would we need to free up $$$ when we read we are struggling to pay the min cap required
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: JVT on October 13, 2011, 04:32:41 PM
why would we need to free up $$$ when we read we are struggling to pay the min cap required
Maybe to land a 'big fish' when Free Agency comes in next year? Maybe to heavily front load our stars contracts so we can fit more into the cap in a few years time!  ;)
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Willy on October 13, 2011, 05:00:25 PM
I get the feeling that Hardwick only wants one of them at the club next year.

If Maguane goes to Brisbane, Thursty will stay.
If the Maguane trade falls through, Thursty will get the boot.

Hopefully we can get something for Maguane.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 13, 2011, 05:10:02 PM
Am happy to see McGuane traded out for a pick or Tommy Rockliff or James Polkinghorne
and to keep Thursty as insurance cover.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: gerkin greg on October 13, 2011, 05:34:07 PM
You wont get Rockliff for McGuane LMAO
He won their B&F
He's been made vice captain
And pretty sure he just re-signed to 2014

We had a chance to draft him but took Tom Hislop  :banghead
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: tony_montana on October 13, 2011, 05:36:51 PM
keep  - better than mcguane
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: eliminator on October 13, 2011, 05:55:00 PM
Get rid of McGuane.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 13, 2011, 06:20:05 PM
how on earth would gourdis save his spot
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Hellenic Tiger on October 13, 2011, 06:22:47 PM
You wont get Rockliff for McGuane LMAO
He won their B&F
He's been made vice captain
And pretty sure he just re-signed to 2014

We had a chance to draft him but took Tom Hislop  :banghead

Really, unaware of that. :thumbsup
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 13, 2011, 06:41:06 PM
how on earth would gourdis save
his spot
it is called a contract
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: mightytiges on October 13, 2011, 07:14:17 PM
It's looking like Thursty, Nason and Morton will be delisted if we can't trade them or in Thursty's case someone else (McGuane) out. Thursty will hardly be a significant loss but Goo and McGuane should go before him and they are only being kept on due to their contracts  :scream. Hello two list cloggers in 2012  :scream.
Title: Tommy Walsh
Post by: TIGER ONE on October 13, 2011, 07:25:57 PM
Anybody know much about Tommy Walsh, see article below...If the Dee's pay overs for Mitch Clarke that leaves us and sydney interested in this kid...apparently.

http://www.smh.com.au/afl/afl-news/three-gun-for-saint-tommy-20111012-1ll88.html
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Coach on October 13, 2011, 07:46:54 PM
how on earth would gourdis save
his spot
it is called a contract

Connors, Gourdis, luke Mac, Graham, Jackson, Farmer + a few others I have forgotten are all contracted :lol Yep, doing a great job is Craig Cameron. He really has an eye for talent :thumbsup
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: MintOnLamb on October 13, 2011, 08:24:42 PM
Would rather keep Will than Gourdis or McGuane. Hopefully McGuane is traded.

Agree, all 3 arent the answer but I'd prefer to see Thursfield than Gourdis and we need McGuane off the list to free up some $.

Here is a ponderification. We are in the GF and have to choose between thirsty and mcguane who would play?? For me thirsty easily so keep thirsty 1 more year
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Willy on October 13, 2011, 08:29:37 PM
Quote

Here is a ponderification. We are in the GF and have to choose between thirsty and mcguane who would play?? For me thirsty easily so keep thirsty 1 more year

Geez, MOL. Dont make me chose! 
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 13, 2011, 08:47:17 PM
how on earth would gourdis save
his spot
it is called a contract

Its called RFC gabbage. :banghead
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Penelope on October 13, 2011, 09:18:30 PM
you're good at it jacky, ill give you that much.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: gerkin greg on October 14, 2011, 12:42:58 AM
You wont get Rockliff for McGuane LMAO
He won their B&F
He's been made vice captain
And pretty sure he just re-signed to 2014

We had a chance to draft him but took Tom Hislop  :banghead

Really, unaware of that. :thumbsup

So was I untill recently. Was a huge wrap for him as a junior and was gutted we didn't roll the dice with him late in the draft.

Started slowly and struggled with fitness early doors at Brissy but it started to click for him last year and I knew he'd come back to bite us on the pecker.

He had an even better year this year after being elevated to the leadership group but I was unaware he was made VC – then he won the bloody B&F!!!!

Gun.

Missed a trick again Tiges  :(

Ohhhhhh Tommy Tommy

Tommy Tommy Tommy Tommy Hissssss Slop Slop
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: RonnieB on October 14, 2011, 01:03:01 PM
Can pass on that Hissy will be at Tigerland again in 2012. Mature rookie  :thumbsup
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 14, 2011, 01:12:43 PM
Can pass on that Hissy will be at Tigerland again in 2012. Mature rookie  :thumbsup

 :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol :lol I'm sure we would get better Value out of your 200cm 85 year old frame than we would Hislops :rollin :rollin
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: RonnieB on October 14, 2011, 01:13:38 PM
I am barley 6 foot 3, guy.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 14, 2011, 01:16:33 PM
I am barley 6 foot 3, guy.

You said the other day you were a Ruckman? Must have played in the Midget league.... :lol :lol
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: RonnieB on October 14, 2011, 01:17:27 PM
I am 85. Do you think I rucked recently? Played my last game of senior footy as a 40 year old. How tall was Jack Dyer?
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: gerkin greg on October 14, 2011, 01:18:05 PM
I am barley 6 foot 3, guy.

You said the other day you were a Ruckman? Must have played in the Midget league.... :lol :lol

aka the TFL

effing hobbits
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 14, 2011, 01:21:48 PM
I am barley 6 foot 3, guy.

You said the other day you were a Ruckman? Must have played in the Midget league.... :lol :lol

aka the TFL

effing hobbits

Back off Gerkin or you will e tossed from the bun as well as the Angus Burger.....
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: one-eyed on October 14, 2011, 01:33:47 PM
Snip! Back to the topic ppl!
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WilliamPowell on October 14, 2011, 04:44:11 PM
Its called RFC gabbage. :banghead

Cabbage or garbage or both  ;D
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 14, 2011, 05:23:17 PM
Jackstar has obviously widened his portfolio from inventing stories, to inventing new words  ;)
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Jackstar is back again on October 14, 2011, 08:04:19 PM
garbage
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 14, 2011, 08:13:30 PM
garbage

Corbarge?
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Penelope on October 14, 2011, 08:41:52 PM
 :rollin
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WA Tiger on October 14, 2011, 08:49:18 PM
Well I would be happy to give Will another year if we can't trade him, I think he needs continuity to improve in games, not in one week out the next...he was actually playing good football a couple of years back until personal issues derailed him...

Lets give him another shot, would delist a few more before him.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Chuck17 on October 15, 2011, 01:13:03 PM
Trade if possible, if not keep for depth
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Hard Roar Tiger on October 15, 2011, 01:57:35 PM
What were his personal issues WAT?
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Dubstep Dookie on October 15, 2011, 02:51:15 PM
I'm pretty sure he's battled CFS for a while.....








(crap footballer syndrome)
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Coach on October 15, 2011, 03:51:09 PM
When did he have issues? Wasn't that meant to be Hughes and Gourdis?
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: WA Tiger on October 15, 2011, 08:20:55 PM
Yeah look he did have some personnel issues that obviously affected the way he played, he hasnot been right since..
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: The Big Richo on October 15, 2011, 09:08:15 PM
I like Thursfield and see a future for him at the RFC.

Plenty more evidence in this thread as to why a change is needed in football management.
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Penelope on October 15, 2011, 10:18:30 PM
that personal issue wouldnt be an buggered knee would it?
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Loui Tufga on October 15, 2011, 10:36:16 PM
You didn't lather him up did you WAT :rollin :lol
Title: Re: Yeah or Neah - Will Thursfield?
Post by: Penelope on October 15, 2011, 10:39:46 PM
 :lol