Will Thursfield [merged]

[mat073]

I find this very fustrating.

I always thought the reason former All Australian defenders Gasper and  Andy Kellaway were "tapped on the shoulder" was to "pump" games into players like Will....Now after 67 games -Will wants out.

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.

Hopefully we get a decent trade/pick for Will and this turns out to be a win/win situation.

[tony_montana]

Bottom line is he just couldn't put on the necessary bulk to be a truly valuable FB. Closing speed and ability to spoil are 1st class can keep up with any fwd. But 86kg is just too small for FB, and his ability to rebound is just not good enough to warrant a 3rd Tall position. Add 7-8kgs to that frame and i guarantee he'd still be a tiger. No loss but good luck to him, I liked him.

[wayne]

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.

Stopping starts in the midfield.

St. Kilda are playing in a grand final and their backline has Dawson, Blake and Gwilt (handy but no star) in it.

[Judge Roughneck]

I find this very fustrating.

I always thought the reason former All Australian defenders Gasper and  Andy Kellaway were "tapped on the shoulder" was to "pump" games into players like Will....Now after 67 games -Will wants out.

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.

Hopefully we get a decent trade/pick for Will and this turns out to be a win/win situation.

i remember fev kicking about 9 goals on him at the MCG which was painful.

for a 24 year old kpp he is too light - dustin martinis more kg than thursty

[Danog]

I find this very fustrating.

I always thought the reason former All Australian defenders Gasper and  Andy Kellaway were "tapped on the shoulder" was to "pump" games into players like Will....Now after 67 games -Will wants out.

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.

Hopefully we get a decent trade/pick for Will and this turns out to be a win/win situation.

i remember fev kicking about 9 goals on him at the MCG which was painful.

for a 24 year old kpp he is too light - dustin martinis more kg than thursty

He doesn't seem as manly if you call him dustin martini

[mat073]

Yeah I remember Fev taking him to the cleaners too...Thursty did however keep to one goal this year.

I remember when Dunstall kicked 17.5 on Turner in 1992 and Scotty turned it around in 1995 keeping him to 1 goal in 2 games.

[Chuck17]

Yeah I remember Fev taking him to the cleaners too...Thursty did however keep to one goal this year.

Wasnt that the one where Fev was surely busted.

FEV couldnt have played like that and have been anywhere near fit, could he?

[Tigermonk]

so much for everyone being bonded together and looking forward to playing finals as a group.

been known he wanted out for some time, after Gasper got shafted,  Will's game dropped right off.

If that's true TM (and I'm not doubting you) then that's a sad reflection on Will, to hold a grudge or let something like that affect his performance over such a long period of time.  He's not cut out for senior football if that's his way.

maybe l should have wrote that better Ol Smokey

he never had a grudge.  l have known since August & did throw the bait out,  but you missed my hook  l posted in August.
Anyway he looked upto Gasper as his mentor & was disappointed like other players when they told Darren to retire. Willy seemed to lose his way abit after that.
Of course injuries & bad coaching dont help anyone. Too much has happened down there to some players.  l did say last season some were not happy & the poo would hit the fan with some wanting out. you can search back through my posts & see l have mentioned it.
just to mention players do get peeed off when some 1 year wonders get better contract offers than those who have been loyal & l will leave it there mate. 

[Judge Roughneck]

I find this very fustrating.

I always thought the reason former All Australian defenders Gasper and  Andy Kellaway were "tapped on the shoulder" was to "pump" games into players like Will....Now after 67 games -Will wants out.

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.

Hopefully we get a decent trade/pick for Will and this turns out to be a win/win situation.

i remember fev kicking about 9 goals on him at the MCG which was painful.

for a 24 year old kpp he is too light - dustin martinis more kg than thursty

He doesn't seem as manly if you call him dustin martini

il stick to 'aston martin' 

[Tigermonk]

thats why l always called Thursty - Floppy Jumper  But thats the fault of the development staff & RFC itself for not having the right people to lift him to the next level.

l got no doubt in my mind that he will do well at another club with renewed interest.

[Francois Jackson]

I find this very fustrating.

I always thought the reason former All Australian defenders Gasper and  Andy Kellaway were "tapped on the shoulder" was to "pump" games into players like Will....Now after 67 games -Will wants out.

He may a "one trick pony" but I still think he is the best stopper we have.It also pains me to think of Luke McGuane coughing up goals in 2011.
Hopefully we get a decent trade/pick for Will and this turns out to be a win/win situation.

100% correct

the wrong guy is leaving

[Hellenic Tiger]

If he does not want to be here, then why worry about him.

Let him go would rather someone who wants to play and fight for his possie than someone who would rather

play in a middle range or lower range side for a guaranteed salary where the spotlight is not as bright.

[Dice]

so much for everyone being bonded together and looking forward to playing finals as a group.

been known he wanted out for some time, after Gasper got shafted,  Will's game dropped right off.

Are you serious dude ? That was bloody four years ago !  Maybe he wasn't happy at the time but being that he is a professional AFL footballer I think he would've gotten over the Gaspar thing in say... about 5 minutes

[Francois Jackson]

thats why l always called Thursty - Floppy Jumper  But thats the fault of the development staff & RFC itself for not having the right people to lift him to the next level.

l got no doubt in my mind that he will do well at another club with renewed interest.

so true TM so true

i remember asking Greg Miller why has his body still not developed as it should and the fool replied well his only young give him time. 5 years later Thursfield is still as developed as he was when he first arrived.

We have the worst team in terms of development in the AFL. Even GC and 1st year WC players have bigger bodies than our players.

1 Part time weights coach was it

[Tigermonk]

so much for everyone being bonded together and looking forward to playing finals as a group.

been known he wanted out for some time, after Gasper got shafted,  Will's game dropped right off.

Are you serious dude ? That was bloody four years ago !  Maybe he wasn't happy at the time but being that he is a professional AFL footballer I think he would've gotten over the Gaspar thing in say... about 5 minutes

l hope you read the follow up post