Past #33: Ed Vickers-Willis - delisted at end of 2020 season - won't be offered a new contract - 21 NM games - thanks EVW

[Snake_Baker]

Another harsh call.

Best of luck Ed, you carried yourself immaculately.

 

[Snake_Baker]

I hope Ed returns in an off field manner similar to J-Mac one day.

 

[Merlin007]

This is the first decision we've made this off-season, along with Will Walker

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if he doesn't get a contract, that I completely disagree with. Ed's far too good and far too smart a player to not be on an AFL list. I would have given him another year on the rookie list at the very least, and I would have thought that even that would be harsh on him.

In saying that, I'm also not surprised. I think his papers were stamped when we brought in both Corr and Young given that he would have been competing for a role with those guys.

I like the man too, but the difference between BF and the list management team is that they have access to his athletic testing, which may well show some deterioration post-injury. Same I suspect with Majak

 

[Snojet]

Ed showed so much potential before he was hit by so many weird injuries.
I thought he showed composure and footy smarts when he got a run of games.
In 2020 he never quite got back to where he was but our backline was under constant pressure.
Ed put in so much around the club and his efforts should be greatly appreciated.
Good luck Ed - you deserve some!

 

[AnEmptyChair]

I like the man too, but the difference between BF and the list management team is that they have access to his athletic testing, which may well show some deterioration post-injury. Same I suspect with Majak

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm disappointed because I think he can seriously play and he seems like a genuinely outstanding human being. But I have complete faith in our current list management team and the strategy that they've outlined.

 

[deano28]

Another hard but right call made by the club . We are making great decisions & I love it ... another what would’ve been good career cut short by injury. Best of luck to you Ed .

 

[andana]

Ed should sue AFL, QBE, Sydney. Unsafe work place.

 

[The acurate one]

Surely no one is remotely surprised by this call. will be 25 next year and will have 21 games against his name at seasons start.
Not sure he ever had pace and agility, but we can be sure he doesn't have any now. A great fella without doubt, but won't be missed on field. geebus you'd be nervous at North with a year to go on a contract.

 

[andana]

Surely no one is remotely surprised by this call. will be 25 next year and will have 21 games against his name at seasons start.
Not sure he ever had pace and agility, but we can be sure he doesn't have any now. A great fella without doubt, but won't be missed on field. geebus you'd be nervous at North with a year to go on a contract.

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[bennymate]

Was honestly one of my favourite players, shattered. All the best Ed.

 

[The Filth Wizard]

Surely no one is remotely surprised by this call. will be 25 next year and will have 21 games against his name at seasons start.
Not sure he ever had pace and agility, but we can be sure he doesn't have any now. A great fella without doubt, but won't be missed on field. geebus you'd be nervous at North with a year to go on a contract.

Yeah, he's been definitely cruelled across the last few seasons but this choice was coin flip stuff.

 

[speedy]

Bad luck to Ed, injuries cost him a career (seems to happen often at North).

It makes me think we have a DFA in our sights.

 

[gustev]

This is a pity. This is rare thing these days, but I'm genuinely saddened by this particular delisting.

 

[susurrar]

i think this was a mistake. understandable if it came down to him or ww, but when you look at some of our other contracted players brought in from other clubs, jeez it hurts.

 

[Twinkletoes]

Feel bad for Ed but look forward to him returning to buy the club outright once he surpasses Elon Musk on the rich list.

All the best to ya Ed.

 

[King Corey]

Feel bad for Ed but look forward to him returning to buy the club outright once he surpasses Elon Musk on the rich list.

All the best to ya Ed.

Cashed former players and administrators holding controlling interests in the North Melbourne Football Club.

Trying to recall where I've seen this before..

 

[Heaps of fun]

Would have been an AA squad calibre player if injuries hadn't cruelled his career.

 

[Go_Roos!]

Good luck in your new career as a rocket scientist Ed.

 

[ArchKing Carey]

Another promising career unfortunately cut short by injuries. It reminds me of one Je... Sorry I can't bring up his name.

 

[Kangaroos4eva]

Another promising career unfortunately cut short by injuries. It reminds me of one Je... Sorry I can't bring up his name.

You spelled Tom Curran wrong.

 

[KiwiRoo]

Gee footy's a tough gig. But right call from the club. Sorry it ended this way Ed

Injuries have stuffed us for years so be good to get a bit of luck in the next few years

 

[shinboner magic]

Sad to see Ed go but it’s probably the right call.
We’ve really copped so many injury prone players over the last 20 years.

 

[Horace]

I really feel for Ed. Had a wretched run with injuries. I hope he gets a decent run at it somewhere else.

 

[ChoppyGun]

Never got a good crack at it.

Just unfortunate...........outside that knob who pushed him into the pole and busted his leg (can't remember who)

 

[Engimal v3]

Really liked him when he was able to get on the park. Thought he was going to be a essential part of our backline going forward.