The Austin Wonaeamirri Thread

[daisycutter 29,616]

Yep.

but will he turn up?

[rpfc 28,502]

Yep.

He's 'nominated' because everyone is nominated for two years post delisting.

Has he said 'I would like to play AFL footy again'?

Because there is the rub.

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

He's 'nominated' because everyone is nominated for two years post delisting.

Has he said 'I would like to play AFL footy again'?

Because there is the rub.

Thanks for that rpfc. It's something I certainly wasn't aware of.

[Nasher 33,616]

He's 'nominated' because everyone is nominated for two years post delisting..

Are you sure about that? I've never heard that before. Doesn't sound right - what if the player doesn't want to play any more?

[rpfc 28,502]

Are you sure about that? I've never heard that before. Doesn't sound right - what if the player doesn't want to play any more?

You can take your name off the register, but you are automatically on there for two years post deletion.

[Real Demon 232]

Good luck to Wonna, but the absolute right call was made in cutting him loose!

Apart from some early excitement, and brilliance, he hasn't really delivered much, and certainly no consistency.

I can't see this one biting us in the future.

[old dee 23,792]

Good luck to Wonna, but the absolute right call was made in cutting him loose!

Apart from some early excitement, and brilliance, he hasn't really delivered much, and certainly no consistency.

I can't see this one biting us in the future.

Did not get picked and I doubt he will get a rookie spot.

In 2012 you cannot afford a part time attitude

[Chelly 810]

The fact that Aussie missed his appointment with the specialist in Melbourne doesn't mean he's not having his ankle looked at by someone up in the Top End or that he will be deterred from playing football.

In fact, he is expected to resume his NTFL career with the Tiwi Bombers against unbeaten ladder leader Nightcliff on Saturday, 10 December @ 4pm.

Of course, it's a total co-incidence that the Preseason and Rookie Draft is held just 3 days after that!

[Hannibal 5,814]

He's had more than enough chances from the MFC and I hope (and expect) we don't touch him again.

He's overrated by Melbourne supporters.

[monoccular 17,432]

One would have to presume that he has sat down and had "the chat" with the coaching staff (presuming that they could actually contact him; and if they couldn't, end of conversation) and the necessary 100 pc commitment wasn't found, or he wouldn't have been delisted in the first place.

Obvious enormous talent, but commitment underwhelming.

[jnrmac 20,101]

One would have to presume that he has sat down and had "the chat" with the coaching staff (presuming that they could actually contact him; and if they couldn't, end of conversation) and the necessary 100 pc commitment wasn't found, or he wouldn't have been delisted in the first place.

Obvious enormous talent, but commitment underwhelming.

It has been stated that they tried to contact him and couldn't.

No-one else seems to want him either.

Adios Wonna.

[Return to Glory 8,443]

Wonna really didn't show anywhere near enough to indicate that he was good enough to consistently perform for Melbourne. On his day a great crumber but certainly those days were a fair way back and probably not that often. I do wish him the best though as I think we all do.

[dee-luded 2,959]

All I can say on this, is Very disappointing.

[Deeoldfart 8,033]

All I can say on this, is Very disappointing.

That about sums it up for me too dee-luded. I really liked the enthusiasm and glimpses of brilliance that Wanna brought to our line-up, but sadly it seems that the fire no longer burns strongly within him. A regular spot in our forward line beckoned, but he needed the commitment to make it his own.

[rolly 149]

what a waste! such explosive talent, u have to think if we could've nailed him down and got some

discipline into him he could've been our own cyril rioli but with hamstrings not made of tissue paper

[dee-luded 2,959]

That about sums it up for me too dee-luded. I really liked the enthusiasm and glimpses of brilliance that Wanna brought to our line-up, but sadly it seems that the fire no longer burns strongly within him. A regular spot in our forward line beckoned, but he needed the commitment to make it his own.

Yep.

I liked his game and his nature. But am saddened that he couldn't find the taste for the disciplines to go on.

I hope he succeeds in what ever he chooses.

[Whispering_Jack 30,208]

Austin is in line to return for the Tiwi Bombers for their blockbuster clash against Nightcliff tomorrow after he was named on an extended Tiwi bench.- Wonaeamirri back in the Tiwi fold.

Hopefully, our spies in the Top End will keep us informed about how he goes and whether Waylen Manson and Brendan Fevola appear for Waratahs in their game.

I wish Aussie good luck although I reckon he's left his run to the AFL too late if indeed that's where he wants play in the future.

[Redleg 40,946]

Not this year.

[old dee 23,792]

Not this year.

or ever IMO

[Whispering_Jack 30,208]

If there's one thing we've learned this year it's that players can no longer take places on AFL lists for granted. Leon Davis makes All Australian but when he walked out of Collingwood he waved goodbye to his AFL career. Nobody wanted Fevola or Lovett and at the other end of the scale there were some interesting 18 year olds who couldn't get selected.

I fear that if Austin wants a second chance he's going to have to work hard to get it.

[Crompton's the man 659]

Apparently Austin's journey has been conflicted between his obligations to the MFC - which we all understand - and his cultural obligations in the Tiwi Islands following the death of his father (whose name cannot be spoken in that culture ) which most of us do not understand at all.

Austin has stayed in Melbourne with a friend who encouraged him to come to this city and who has spent time in his home environment and understands that Aussie had obligations to go through a mourning process that goes over 12 months and this friend is saying that Aussie wants to find a path back to footy here if he can.

These cultural obligations are every bit as real as the imperatives under which we operate - if not much more so

not saying I have any special knowledge beyond this - for information only

[jumbo returns 6,741]

Apparently Austin's journey has been conflicted between his obligations to the MFC - which we all understand - and his cultural obligations in the Tiwi Islands following the death of his father (whose name cannot be spoken in that culture ) which most of us do not understand at all.

Austin has stayed in Melbourne with a friend who encouraged him to come to this city and who has spent time in his home environment and understands that Aussie had obligations to go through a mourning process that goes over 12 months and this friend is saying that Aussie wants to find a path back to footy here if he can.

These cultural obligations are every bit as real as the imperatives under which we operate - if not much more so

not saying I have any special knowledge beyond this - for information only

Beautifully reported, with all the sensitivity and understanding this boy needs.

Don't write him off yet.

[dee-luded 2,959]

Apparently Austin's journey has been conflicted between his obligations to the MFC - which we all understand - and his cultural obligations in the Tiwi Islands following the death of his father (whose name cannot be spoken in that culture ) which most of us do not understand at all.

Austin has stayed in Melbourne with a friend who encouraged him to come to this city and who has spent time in his home environment and understands that Aussie had obligations to go through a mourning process that goes over 12 months and this friend is saying that Aussie wants to find a path back to footy here if he can.

These cultural obligations are every bit as real as the imperatives under which we operate - if not much more so

not saying I have any special knowledge beyond this - for information only

Well, that I didn't know, & I can well understand now.

Maybe, just maybe,, in a year or 2, IF he keeps himself clean & Keen, then there maybe a backdoor ajar.

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

He was a long shot for selection this year in the AFL. Unless he makes a red hot crack at it over the next 12 months his slim chances at best will be gone.

I doubt he will be back in AFL.

[Arrow 1,257]

He was a long shot for selection this year in the AFL. Unless he makes a red hot crack at it over the next 12 months his slim chances at best will be gone.

I doubt he will be back in AFL.

Sadly have to agree.

Once Austin has gone home there is a close to zero chance I see him putting his mind into footy.

He has made it quite clear in his actions he is more comfortable with going home and settling back into the community.

Absolutely nothing wrong with it; it's been a tough few years and each is able to make their own life decisions but that is how I read the situation.