Trav Johnstone Appreciation Thread

[deestroy08 0]

Just wanted to start this and would prefer if it didn't turn into a 'He was a lazy, inconsistent player who gave us nothing but the occasional glimpse of incredible talent' thread.

That kinda talk isn't welcome in this thread. Please respect that, as I have fallen into a deep state of depression with this news.

I would just like to thank Trav for his time at the MFC. He has been one of my favourite players of all time.

Fond memories from both on and off the field (ie. the Brownlow ).

Perhaps I will grow to love pick 14 just as much as Trav, but nevertheless it will pain me to see him play in the maroon, gold and blue.

Thankyou Trav.

[dees_rule_4eva 22]

I started a similar thread on the main board. I'm sad to see him go, I think the mods will make our threads combined.

[deestroy08 0]

Sorry! Didn't even see it!

I'll delete it or mods can use their power.

[warren dean 193]

Just wanted to start this and would prefer if it didn't turn into a 'He was a lazy, inconsistent player who gave us nothing but the occasional glimpse of incredible talent' thread.

That kinda talk isn't welcome in this thread. Please respect that, as I have fallen into a deep state of depression with this news.

I would just like to thank Trav for his time at the MFC. He has been one of my favourite players of all time.

Fond memories from both on and off the field (ie. the Brownlow ).

Perhaps I will grow to love pick 14 just as much as Trav, but nevertheless it will pain me to see him play in the maroon, gold and blue.

Thankyou Trav.

Spot on!

[Gorgoroth 12,331]

Exactly

Cheers to trapper for everything he gave to the club and i will miss watching him hit neitz on the lead from 40 with the ball staying 3 foot of the deck the whole time.

[Brocky For President 0]

will be sad to see him go:(

[dazzledavey36 48,955]

sad to see him go.. i wanted him to finish his career at melborune. see ya trapper.. thanksfor the memories

[WonnaJurah 5]

he gave it his best, sorry to see him leave but good luck at the lions,i well see you at the gabba for sure ,and maybe around town hopefully:)

[9. David Neitz 0]

I am livid...we will most likely end up with a player like Aaron Rogers.

[Don24 103]

I agree....i am having a beer for travis tonight!

He has been one of the most harshly criticised players ever to play for us. Everyone always thinks because he was the number 1 pick with a lot of talent that he should have dominated every game.....thats just not fair. He has been a magnificent player who has had a lot of bad luck with injury!!

I cant speak for others but i know dozens of time ive woken up and thought i cant be bothered going to the footy today....and its been the thought of getting to watch travis that keeps me coming back. It will be a lot less exciting with him gone. I hope he has an excelent last few years with the lions!

Thanks for the good times travis

[Demon trucker 1,776]

Just wanted to start this and would prefer if it didn't turn into a 'He was a lazy, inconsistent player who gave us nothing but the occasional glimpse of incredible talent' thread.

That kinda talk isn't welcome in this thread. Please respect that, as I have fallen into a deep state of depression with this news.

I would just like to thank Trav for his time at the MFC. He has been one of my favourite players of all time.

Fond memories from both on and off the field (ie. the Brownlow ).

Perhaps I will grow to love pick 14 just as much as Trav, but nevertheless it will pain me to see him play in the maroon, gold and blue.

Thankyou Trav.

[Demon trucker 1,776]

Just wanted to start this and would prefer if it didn't turn into a 'He was a lazy, inconsistent player who gave us nothing but the occasional glimpse of incredible talent' thread.

That kinda talk isn't welcome in this thread. Please respect that, as I have fallen into a deep state of depression with this news.

I would just like to thank Trav for his time at the MFC. He has been one of my favourite players of all time.

Fond memories from both on and off the field (ie. the Brownlow ).

Perhaps I will grow to love pick 14 just as much as Trav, but nevertheless it will pain me to see him play in the maroon, gold and blue.

Thankyou Trav.

[Demon trucker 1,776]

Just wanted to start this and would prefer if it didn't turn into a 'He was a lazy, inconsistent player who gave us nothing but the occasional glimpse of incredible talent' thread.

That kinda talk isn't welcome in this thread. Please respect that, as I have fallen into a deep state of depression with this news.

I would just like to thank Trav for his time at the MFC. He has been one of my favourite players of all time.

Fond memories from both on and off the field (ie. the Brownlow ).

Perhaps I will grow to love pick 14 just as much as Trav, but nevertheless it will pain me to see him play in the maroon, gold and blue.

Thankyou Trav.

TJ will go to the lions he will win the brownlow or he will be a very top player. with black lappin adcock there will be to many good players to tagg tj will be a lot more free to do what he does. but he cant do that at the dees too many outside players but at the lions mattaws knows how to keep the balance. right with inside and outside players. so goodluck TJ thanks for the memores

[Dockmeister 0]

Hear Hear

[deanox 8,701]

good luck trav, thanks for the memories and the excitment. when you had the ball i knew anything could happen. hopefully whoever takes the number 16 will fill your shoes because i still have your number on my back, however im sure they wont have the skill that you do. good luck with the rest of your career, i hope this trade gives you as many opportunities as it gives us.

[Adzman 2,085]

We Talk of "potential" in abundance on these forums. Let it be kow, that Travis had more potential than ANY plyer to ever play at this club. If one day he can stay fit, and get his game right, he will be one of the elite midfielders in the comp. As far as skill and potential go, Travis was a true great.

I would have loved to see him develop further, but his career and the clubs future are in two different directions. I hope Travis can find whatever it is he needs to live up to his potential in Brisbane.

Trapper will be missed.

Thanks for the memories (including the brownlow snog-a-thon!)

[dee-fresh 0]

Truly the most underappreciated (or even unappreciated) footballer our club has known in my lifetime. Unfairly criticised for faults that people see in him but not in others who possess them to a greater extent. A remarkable talent, freakish kick, and devastating player when free from injury. It has truly been a privelege to support trav, and I will always remember his time at the dees fondly. And I thank him for giving us a couple more years than would have been the case if he had opted to take the easy road and make the move to Sydney when he had the chance.

There have been many games that I have dragged myself along to for the sole reason of watching trapper, knowing that it will otherwise be a dismal day.

I can't imagine the dees playing without the sportsperson who I have enjoyed watching more than any other, and this is a devastating day for the dees as far as I'm concerned.

Cheers trapper.