MAL MICHAEL
MAL MICHAEL
Hold on to your hats folks, there is an unconfirmed report that EFC have signed Mal Michael for two years and we will pick him up in the PSD. If this is true, then this is a great get. He will be a tremendous boost for our backline, and I hope this is actually true. With all the junk in the PSD, this is the best possible scenario for our club, and I will applaud them loudly =D>
I just read that on BB. A great get if true. Word is that Brisbane are really pissed off. They can suck eggs as far as I'm concerned. Just us getting some back after we had to give them Carracella. Plus all the players we gave them when they started.
Getting one of the best backmen in the comp for free is great work by Sheedy and co.
Getting one of the best backmen in the comp for free is great work by Sheedy and co.
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Bombers keen on Michael
By Bart Sinclair
November 23, 2006 11:00pm
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BRISBANE'S triple premiership fullback Mal Michael has stunned the Lions by announcing he wants to make a "comeback" to play for Essendon after a retirement of only a few weeks.
Michael, 29, last night admitted he had been approached by a couple of Melbourne-based clubs to continue his career as a player.
"I have just about reached an agreement to join a club in a deal which is going to be friendly to my plan to form a foundation to assist young players in Papua New Guinea," Michael said.
The powerfully built defender joined the Brisbane Lions in 2001 after four seasons at Collingwood.
In the past season Michael has said he was not prepared to devote himself to a full-time training routine but Lions coach Leigh Matthews questioned how a professional AFL player could operate successfully under that option.
"The club will be very disappointed if this (comeback) with another club was to occur," Lions football manager Graeme Allan said.
"We have acted in good faith in delisting Mal on the basis he told us he had retired from senior football.
"We will be speaking to the AFL about this matter."
Earlier this month, Michael said he would continue his football career next season with Ellinbank and District League side Nilma-Darnum Bombers.
By Bart Sinclair
November 23, 2006 11:00pm
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BRISBANE'S triple premiership fullback Mal Michael has stunned the Lions by announcing he wants to make a "comeback" to play for Essendon after a retirement of only a few weeks.
Michael, 29, last night admitted he had been approached by a couple of Melbourne-based clubs to continue his career as a player.
"I have just about reached an agreement to join a club in a deal which is going to be friendly to my plan to form a foundation to assist young players in Papua New Guinea," Michael said.
The powerfully built defender joined the Brisbane Lions in 2001 after four seasons at Collingwood.
In the past season Michael has said he was not prepared to devote himself to a full-time training routine but Lions coach Leigh Matthews questioned how a professional AFL player could operate successfully under that option.
"The club will be very disappointed if this (comeback) with another club was to occur," Lions football manager Graeme Allan said.
"We have acted in good faith in delisting Mal on the basis he told us he had retired from senior football.
"We will be speaking to the AFL about this matter."
Earlier this month, Michael said he would continue his football career next season with Ellinbank and District League side Nilma-Darnum Bombers.
Ah, well, that's great to hear! Looks like Leigh Matthews has some problems with body odour as there has been a large exodus. Too bad, so sad. Already looking forward to the Mal Michael v Jonathon Brown clash (that would be worth the money itself). Come to think of it, perhaps we should pursue Jonathan Brown as well, seeing his old man played for our club.
From the home page at Essendonfc.com.au
Mal Michael to join Bombers
Friday, 24 November 2006
Essendon Football Club today confirmed it had reached agreement on a two-year deal with former Brisbane player Mal Michael and that it would be taking him with its first selection (second overall) in the pre-season draft.
The 29-year-old, three-time Premiership player will commence training with Essendon in mid-December. Michael has played 201 games for Collingwood and Brisbane.
"We believe he has a lot of football still left in him and his move back to Melbourne has caused him to re-think his retirement. We think he can be a very important player for us for at least the next couple of years," Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy said.
"He will provide us with some real strength and experience in defence while we continue to develop some of our younger players for key defensive roles. Physically he is in very good condition and the time away has freshened him up mentally."
Mal Michael to join Bombers
Friday, 24 November 2006
Essendon Football Club today confirmed it had reached agreement on a two-year deal with former Brisbane player Mal Michael and that it would be taking him with its first selection (second overall) in the pre-season draft.
The 29-year-old, three-time Premiership player will commence training with Essendon in mid-December. Michael has played 201 games for Collingwood and Brisbane.
"We believe he has a lot of football still left in him and his move back to Melbourne has caused him to re-think his retirement. We think he can be a very important player for us for at least the next couple of years," Essendon coach Kevin Sheedy said.
"He will provide us with some real strength and experience in defence while we continue to develop some of our younger players for key defensive roles. Physically he is in very good condition and the time away has freshened him up mentally."
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Doctor Fish
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I can't believe this. What a cock-up by Brisbane! It's just too good to be true. Not only getting the big bloke for next to nothing, but shafting the AFL's darlings at the same time... Fletch will be stoked to finally have a bit more support up back.
Hope our lawyers are limbered up and ready to go. She's a going to get messy!
Hope our lawyers are limbered up and ready to go. She's a going to get messy!
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Doctor Fish
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We're talking the PSD here Tom. There's a big difference. We don't lose any players for him.tom9779 wrote:i remember a thread about whether or not we should try and get michael before the trade period.
the majority of BTers I think were actually against it....something about not wanting to get someone who isn't prepared to put everything into footy.....
oh how things change once he is signed...
I don't know who you're referring to there but apparently he's had a rethink and says he's ready to play on both mentally and physically. Maybe the Dons will be a bit more willing to let the guy pursue his charity work at the same time, more so than Bris Vegas would have let him do...
And to all those sooks on the radio (St Kilda fans again...), I'm sure if your club had No.2 pick they'd be on him like a cheap suit...
Perhaps it was before the realisation of the "quality" in the PSD such as Jason Cloke, Cameron Cloke, Troy Makepeace and other rubbish. And there was a strong possibilty of re-signing Henneman. This is GREAT deal considering all other options. What this does, effectively, is allow Lucas to remain forward, while we have a combination of Fletcher and Michael taking big forwards.tom9779 wrote:i remember a thread about whether or not we should try and get michael before the trade period.
the majority of BTers I think were actually against it....something about not wanting to get someone who isn't prepared to put everything into footy.....
oh how things change once he is signed...
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