Watts & Jurrah

[stuie 7,374]

Had a quick look through the relative threads and couldn't see anything about it, but just wondering if you blokes have noticed the great spirit, friendship, team mateship, or whatever you want to call it between these two guys? Always the first to get around each other after a goal, encouraging each other etc, they really seem to have developed a special bond. That's the observation part of it, the suggestion part is if anyone has a pal around one of the papers maybe give them a bit of a shoulder tap with the idea that an article/interview featuring the Brighton kid and the Yuendumu tribal elder together could possibly be an interesting one. Both players have a bit of x-factor about them but have come completely different paths and have seemingly become good mates through footy, and gee we could do with a positive story about race relations through AFL right now!

Thoughts? Anyone connected? Anyone know more?

[Flemo56 396]

Great idea........not conn.......come and have another crack WONNA......

[Pitchy 196]

Good idea for an article. Though I notice that Liam is often the first to congratulate anyone who kicks a goal and he always shows genuine joy for the player (and the team) when doing so. It's a leaders quality, selfless and open-hearted. Having said that, there does seem to be a special bond between him and Watts.

It may be that for elite talent, up in the stratosphere like those two are, there are very few genuine peers. It's as though despite the huge cultural divide they recognize each others prowess and are reveling in it's emergence. It is so exciting to see that relationship develop.

[Waltham33 475]

Was evident from Jurrahs first game when they started the game sitting next to each other on the bench.

They had a similar introduction AFL football, both tall slight forwards on a bad team getting knocked around. Similar experiences tend to build respect.

On a general note, the team spirit is great at the moment.

Edited June 27, 2011 by Waltham33

[mordja 187]

Girlfriend picked this up when we watched the replay the other day. Agreed, they seem to be close.

[Kento80 83]

Very true stuie. And If they were to do an article like that, I would really love to read it. Would be a great, positive interest story.

[Guest Gotzy15]

Had a quick look through the relative threads and couldn't see anything about it, but just wondering if you blokes have noticed the great spirit, friendship, team mateship, or whatever you want to call it between these two guys? Always the first to get around each other after a goal, encouraging each other etc, they really seem to have developed a special bond. That's the observation part of it, the suggestion part is if anyone has a pal around one of the papers maybe give them a bit of a shoulder tap with the idea that an article/interview featuring the Brighton kid and the Yuendumu tribal elder together could possibly be an interesting one. Both players have a bit of x-factor about them but have come completely different paths and have seemingly become good mates through footy, and gee we could do with a positive story about race relations through AFL right now!

Thoughts? Anyone connected? Anyone know more?

great post stuie.I agree that it would be a great read if they did an article on how footy has brought these two together. Both terrific footballers and even better blokes to go with it.

[Striker475 696]

Someone send an email to Martin Flanagan? Great post Stuie

[Longsufferingnomore 1,631]

I noted in another post that it has been especially evident during the last two weeks how well these two get on. This is just what we want all the boys to have. This special relationship which will develop whilst they do the same. I think Geelong had the same thing during their years of premierships. THe team had rebuilt and grown together. It is rather special to watch the two of them together. When Liam kicked the goal in the last minutes on Saturday and went to the ground everyone went over to him concerned that he had hurt himself. To me that shows that a team that sticks together will fight together.

[Dappa Dan 2,188]

Had a quick look through the relative threads and couldn't see anything about it, but just wondering if you blokes have noticed the great spirit, friendship, team mateship, or whatever you want to call it between these two guys? Always the first to get around each other after a goal, encouraging each other etc, they really seem to have developed a special bond. That's the observation part of it, the suggestion part is if anyone has a pal around one of the papers maybe give them a bit of a shoulder tap with the idea that an article/interview featuring the Brighton kid and the Yuendumu tribal elder together could possibly be an interesting one. Both players have a bit of x-factor about them but have come completely different paths and have seemingly become good mates through footy, and gee we could do with a positive story about race relations through AFL right now!

Thoughts? Anyone connected? Anyone know more?

Don't know if there's anything that's been written, if it's a close friendship off the ground, or just on... But I've noticed it. I think with the departure of Wonna, we might all be hoping for this kind of camaraderie. But they're certainly friends on-field. They celebrate heartily together, have little in jokes.

[Nasher 33,616]

Someone send an email to Martin Flanagan? Great post Stuie

I'd have suggested Matt Burgan as he's the official club writer. He'd have ready access to the players and whatnot as well.

I haven't noticed a chemistry between them per se, but I hope it's there. It's really exciting seeing two players who clearly understand each other. I think as our forward line settles and each player grows in confidence this relationship will continue to blossom.

Definitely has a bit of an odd couple feel to it too, you'd think guys from such completely different backgrounds would never meet and never have the opportunity to bond if it wasn't for footy. Great stuff. Reminds me of the article I read about how strong a working bond Nathan Carroll and Ben Holland had while at the club - the privileged private school kid from SA and the kid from WA who did it tough and dropped out of school as a teenager. I guess that all probably ended when Chopper punched Dutchy in the head in a drunken rage.

[Akum 2,660]

I noted in another post that it has been especially evident during the last two weeks how well these two get on. This is just what we want all the boys to have. This special relationship which will develop whilst they do the same. I think Geelong had the same thing during their years of premierships. THe team had rebuilt and grown together. It is rather special to watch the two of them together. When Liam kicked the goal in the last minutes on Saturday and went to the ground everyone went over to him concerned that he had hurt himself. To me that shows that a team that sticks together will fight together.

Something else I'd like to see on You Tube was Liam's second goal (I think it was). The ball came high to the top of the square & he stayed down while Jack flew against both their opponents. Jack didn't try to mark it, just got it down to Liam who did the rest. It looked as if they didn't have to talk, they just each seemed to know what had to be done by both of them and had faith that the other would do it. Turned a 50-50 situation into a relatively easy (for Liam) goal.

[Deestroyer 0]

It might have something to do with last year's MOTY - wasn't Watts the step ladder?

[jnrmac 20,063]

They spend a lot of time in the fwd training group together. They are about the same pace and so probably spend a bit of time running together over the summer.

Maybe they just have a lot in common

[Kento80 83]

I'd have suggested Matt Burgan as he's the official club writer. He'd have ready access to the players and whatnot as well.

I haven't noticed a chemistry between them per se, but I hope it's there. It's really exciting seeing two players who clearly understand each other. I think as our forward line settles and each player grows in confidence this relationship will continue to blossom.

Definitely has a bit of an odd couple feel to it too, you'd think guys from such completely different backgrounds would never meet and never have the opportunity to bond if it wasn't for footy. Great stuff. Reminds me of the article I read about how strong a working bond Nathan Carroll and Ben Holland had while at the club - the privileged private school kid from SA and the kid from WA who did it tough and dropped out of school as a teenager. I guess that all probably ended when Chopper punched Dutchy in the head in a drunken rage.

For some reason I thought the official writer was Luke Holmesby Nasher?? I may well be wrong, just thought I read that somewhere recently.

[DeeSpencer 25,701]

For some reason I thought the official writer was Luke Holmesby Nasher?? I may well be wrong, just thought I read that somewhere recently.

My understanding of it is that Burgan works for the club and provides content for our website, and Holmesby works for ALF.com.au and covers Melbourne.

[Deestroy All 14,266]

There's no two bigger smiles when those two get together, makes me warm and fuzzy. Also if Watts starts playing deeper and Jurrah more HF, Wattsy will have some bruised [censored] courtesy of some low trajectory Jurrah bullets.

..speaking of big smiles, anyone notice when Gysberts cops a big hit or if he lays a big tackle, he gets up with a massive smile on his face? Loves it rough.

[PartyTimeJohnny 537]

bruised [censored]

.....hahahahahaha

Edited June 28, 2011 by mephis

[RudeBoy 164]

They are great mates around the club and developed a special bond on the trip to China last year.

There's a great photo of the two of them in my forthcoming book,'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' coming out on Victory books (Melb Uni Press)on 1 August.

[Akum 2,660]

... in my forthcoming book,'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' coming out on Victory books (Melb Uni Press)on 1 August.

Already looking forward to it RudeBoy!

[Jaded No More 68,915]

They are great mates around the club and developed a special bond on the trip to China last year.

There's a great photo of the two of them in my forthcoming book,'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' coming out on Victory books (Melb Uni Press)on 1 August.

Very excited to read this one.

Will it be available for purchasing via the Melbourne store?

[Sir Why You Little 37,035]

They are great mates around the club and developed a special bond on the trip to China last year.

There's a great photo of the two of them in my forthcoming book,'The Liam Jurrah Story: From Yuendumu to the MCG' coming out on Victory books (Melb Uni Press)on 1 August.

Excellent Rudeboy. Will be looking forward to reading that very much.

Let's all hope this year is Liam's first taste of September-You will have to print a revised addition no doubt in a few years!!

[RudeBoy 164]

Very excited to read this one.

Will it be available for purchasing via the Melbourne store?

Too right! The MFC are right behind it and the book features a fabulous long interview with Jimmy Stynes.

[Kento80 83]

My understanding of it is that Burgan works for the club and provides content for our website, and Holmesby works for ALF.com.au and covers Melbourne.

Ah, yes, my bad. That sounds dead right, thanks for the clarification master.

[Bobby McKenzie 2,385]

Already looking forward to it RudeBoy!

Me too! A story to be read and enjoyed. Well done Rude Boy.