Robbie57 2,042 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 Saw this good article on Hibbo today. You can see the sentiments he expressed in the article in his actions every time he takes the field. Really hope he sees out this year in style. The stars a Tassie team could target; decision time for Demon; in-demand forward focuses on recovery 4 Quote
beelzebub 23,392 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 He came to us under a cloud and with much supporter reluctance. We all make mistakes... ( as opposed to those that conspired ... ) He certainly embraced the new opportunity. He has earnt his Trident. I wish him well. Hope he still has a very good season. A stalwart down back. Well done 6 Quote
old dee 24,084 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 When he came to us a bomber friend said to me you have picked up a good there. 2 Quote
layzie 34,528 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 One of the true good guys of footy and I'm glad that article praised his game on Monday I thought he was great. Noticed in that article Sam Naismith is doing well at Port Melb, wonder if we have any interest in the mid-season draft as ruck cover. I'm sure teams like Collingwood will be front of queue. 2 Quote
DeeZone 10,599 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 We certainly got a lot more than we expected with Michael Hibberd he has endeared himself with Dee supporters, unassuming even humble but what a great Premiership player he has turned out to be, still can’t get over how good and how tough Hibbo is, would love to see him play his 200th game this year. 9 Quote
mauriesy 7,444 Posted April 27, 2023 Posted April 27, 2023 He'll be a Melbourne premiership player forever. 11 1 2 1 Quote
Little Goffy 14,976 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 Strangely enough, he played his 'best' football for Essendon, but he has played his 'most valuable' football for us. Could easily have retired at the end of any of the last four seasons and nobody would have thought it was too early. He's smart, persistent and role-focused. Those things don't decline with age. 6 1 Quote
The heart beats true 18,201 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 6 minutes ago, WalkingCivilWar said: This is my favourite moment from the grand final celebrations. Hibbo had lost his brother in 2020, and I lost mine that year too. In that moment I felt like he was celebrating for everyone who didn’t make it. He just took the cup and was off! Makes me laugh, and brings a tear to my eye, every time I see it. 7 14 Quote
dl4e 5,851 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 I wonder if he will go on next year. Somehow doubt it. 1 Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 8 minutes ago, The heart beats true said: This is my favourite moment from the grand final celebrations. Hibbo had lost his brother in 2020, and I lost mine that year too. In that moment I felt like he was celebrating for everyone who didn’t make it. He just took the cup and was off! Makes me laugh, and brings a tear to my eye, every time I see it. The spontaneity was the thing I loved about this. You knew you were looking at a man who was charged with emotion, it was almost palpable. THBT, you and I have talked about having lost a brother way too soon, and I too felt that connection at that moment. 💕 As for being funny: how bloody fast did he run?! I reckon he ran faster than most players do during a match, AND while carrying the none too light Premiership Cup! 😁 Related: I absolutely LOVE these threads that randomly pop up where we can laud a particular player, not because he’s playing a milestone game, for example, but simply because we love him. Quote
Kozzie4PM 765 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Little Goffy said: Strangely enough, he played his 'best' football for Essendon, but he has played his 'most valuable' football for us. Could easily have retired at the end of any of the last four seasons and nobody would have thought it was too early. He's smart, persistent and role-focused. Those things don't decline with age. Was an all-Australian at the dees. 6 Quote
chookrat 4,268 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 3 hours ago, old dee said: When he came to us a bomber friend said to me you have picked up a good there. OD I stopped reading this from the point you wrote "bomber friend" 🤪 4 Quote
Little Goffy 14,976 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Kozzie4PM said: Was an all-Australian at the dees. Fair point; Hibberd's 2017 season was a masterclass of the mid-sized defender. Mind you, even that was only an incremental step up from his time at Essendon where he was an extremely promising young player. 4th in Essendon B&F in 2013 and 2014, and 8th in the 2015 team slump (Year 'off' in 2016, of course). Remarkably only 6th in our B&F in his All-Australian season. I should refine my point to say that even when the numbers and the fanfare dropped away dramatically after that first spectacular season with us, he continued to be an immense contributor by doing a difficult job extremely well. I mean, the poor guy has spent years being the go-to match up for Charlie Cameron and I'd argue has done as well as anyone at that. Actually, I looked through some figures and the interesting stat that caught my attention is that CC averages just one mark inside 50 per game against us, and I think that would be substantially the Hibbo effect and the culture of defenders working for each other which Hibberd has so greatly contributed to. 3 Quote
whatwhat say what 23,881 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said: was ecstatic to get him, as opposed to the milkshake acquisition the year before both have favourite memories for different reasons - milkshake for the goal vs hawks in the semi and hibbo for THAT run the way he's playing this year he'll go on next year 1 Quote
Demonstone 23,601 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 Here's another, longer, puff piece on Hibbo from the same author and publication: https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/the-chase-for-200-the-premiership-demon-who-s-cherishing-every-moment-20230427-p5d3pq.html 1 2 1 Quote
radar 1,867 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 49 minutes ago, Little Goffy said: Fair point; Hibberd's 2017 season was a masterclass of the mid-sized defender. Mind you, even that was only an incremental step up from his time at Essendon where he was an extremely promising young player. 4th in Essendon B&F in 2013 and 2014, and 8th in the 2015 team slump (Year 'off' in 2016, of course). Remarkably only 6th in our B&F in his All-Australian season. I should refine my point to say that even when the numbers and the fanfare dropped away dramatically after that first spectacular season with us, he continued to be an immense contributor by doing a difficult job extremely well. I mean, the poor guy has spent years being the go-to match up for Charlie Cameron and I'd argue has done as well as anyone at that. Actually, I looked through some figures and the interesting stat that caught my attention is that CC averages just one mark inside 50 per game against us, and I think that would be substantially the Hibbo effect and the culture of defenders working for each other which Hibberd has so greatly contributed to. ..and Dusty. Believe the media and some other teams referred to it as “Michael Hibberd role” to quell Dusty. Similarly Demon supporters never saw much of the “great” Royce Hart. We had Gary Hardiman. 1 Quote
Demon Dynasty 17,169 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, WalkingCivilWar said: Think that's my fav moment from the post flag celebrations... This nb also... A true professional in every sense of the word from the time he arrived. Even at Casey on occasions his intent, hunt and attack at oppo & the pill is full on. What a great example for those around him down there. Coaches must enjoy having him on board. Very understated fella. No fuss. Gotta love Hibbo. 5 Quote
Demonstone 23,601 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 That photo must be doctored. It appears to show Charlie Spargo smiling. 2 6 Quote
Kozzie4PM 765 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Little Goffy said: Fair point; Hibberd's 2017 season was a masterclass of the mid-sized defender. Mind you, even that was only an incremental step up from his time at Essendon where he was an extremely promising young player. 4th in Essendon B&F in 2013 and 2014, and 8th in the 2015 team slump (Year 'off' in 2016, of course). Remarkably only 6th in our B&F in his All-Australian season. I should refine my point to say that even when the numbers and the fanfare dropped away dramatically after that first spectacular season with us, he continued to be an immense contributor by doing a difficult job extremely well. I mean, the poor guy has spent years being the go-to match up for Charlie Cameron and I'd argue has done as well as anyone at that. Actually, I looked through some figures and the interesting stat that caught my attention is that CC averages just one mark inside 50 per game against us, and I think that would be substantially the Hibbo effect and the culture of defenders working for each other which Hibberd has so greatly contributed to. Also had a very good GF. 1 Quote
rjay 25,428 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 (edited) He's probably still the best lock down defender of small/medium forwards in the game. Must be hard to get a kick on him.... Edited April 28, 2023 by rjay 1 Quote
TRIGON 4,821 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 14 minutes ago, Demonstone said: That photo must be doctored. It appears to show Charlie Spargo smiling. Indeed...was he just messing with us? Quote
Guest Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 3 hours ago, whatwhat say what said: was ecstatic to get him, as opposed to the milkshake acquisition the year before both have favourite memories for different reasons - milkshake for the goal vs hawks in the semi and hibbo for THAT run the way he's playing this year he'll go on next year Also for our win in round 22 vs Carlton last year when we needed two goals with about a minute remaining. Melksy kicked one and was instrumental in the other. That’s also the match where he and Maysie hugged it out in the rooms before singing the song. Quote
old dee 24,084 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 4 hours ago, chookrat said: OD I stopped reading this from the point you wrote "bomber friend" 🤪 Sadly not all friends can be as intelligent as you and I chook! 1 1 1 Quote
Jaded No More 68,976 Posted April 28, 2023 Posted April 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Demonstone said: That photo must be doctored. It appears to show Charlie Spargo smiling. I told you before, Charlie doesn't waste his smiles. Saves it only for special occasions. He also smiled at the final siren. I rewound the tape to confirm. 3 1 1 Quote
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