Retired #45: Anthony Munkara - Leaving the club, returning to Tiwi - 7/9

[Beerfish]

Contract Status: Out of contract 2023 (Category B Rookie) - Retired
2023 My Boy Draft: Pick 6, fishardansin

 

[Beerfish]

First up, lets get a game up in the NT going. Would love to move dreamtime to alice or darwin each year.

As if the afl would give up all that MCG cash unless they had to.

Great idea though.

 

[RedmanWasHere]

I'd say welcome but he's been here more than a hot minute.

 

[Lore]

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/1253417/draft-anthony-munkara-highlights?videoId=1253417&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1669781786001

 

[citizen-erased]

https://www.essendonfc.com.au/video/1253417/draft-anthony-munkara-highlights?videoId=1253417&modal=true&type=video&publishFrom=1669781786001

Good bit of power. Love his fend offs and bodying of opposition.
Pressure forward

 

[Razzle Dazzlers]

Honestly could be the best player in this draft when it all washes out. Please teach him everything Walla
So glad he made it to us

 

[citizen-erased]

Honestly could be the best player in this draft when it all washes out. Please teach him everything Walla
So glad he made it to us

I hope the torch passes. Or we even get a year or two of both of them menacing backlines.
Looks like a solid battering ram when he wants to be.

 

[fishardansin]

We should be doing everything possible to get Eddie Betts across. Mentoring the Davey boys already but the other indigenous boys would love him, none more than this boy


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Eddie has a new job this year working with indigenous athletes of shapes and sizes transitioning into professional sports. I'm sure he'd be happy to help. However, we have Rioli already at the club if the Davey boys and Tex Wanganeen get their dad's down a fair bit to support everyone we'll be right as rain anyhow.

 

[fishardansin]

Honestly could be the best player in this draft when it all washes out. Please teach him everything Walla
So glad he made it to us

Absolutely. I see all those tricks and drool. As I said, I've got no idea if he's capable of building the tank for the midfield (some people just can't). If he is I want him as a mid. That strength and passing will be insane.

 

[DonsRule]

Eddie has quit the cats for some other interests. I'd love him onboard as a coach/mentor for our fwds and as part of the tiwi academy/first nations programs.

First up, lets get a game up in the NT going. Would love to move dreamtime to alice or darwin each year.

Think he planned on working more in his foundation creating pathways for indigenous players from what I have seen, so may have an outside rule if asked.

 

[Atavistic]

He's the player on our list I'm most excited about.

 

[Mootsy]

Is that hilights footage CGI?

 

[The Devils Advocate]

God he's a unique player. I don't think I've seen anything like him.

 

[fishardansin]

God he's a unique player. I don't think I've seen anything like him.

 

[Ati Tude]

Great highlights package. Are there any stats available on average disposals and tackles per game for him. Loved seeing the chase and tackle early on from him in the highlights.

 

[Atavistic]

We're going to be fun to watch again with Munkara and the Davey boys on the field. I'm thinking peak Saad/McKenna/Fantasia/Tippa levels of excitement.

 

[Milanista28]

 

[windyhill]

YouTube vids would somehow make me look good. (Very good on the opposite foot) But this lads vid is the best of the lot. Problem with me is, Mozzie looked a million bucks. I just hope everything off field is going well because he will be the steal of the decade.

 

[andleanback]

YouTube vids would somehow make me look good. (Very good on the opposite foot) But this lads vid is the best of the lot. Problem with me is, Mozzie looked a million bucks. I just hope everything off field is going well because he will be the steal of the decade.

There’s a long way to go from a few freakish highlights to become an afl footballer. Lots of work ahead for the kid, hope he’s up for it.

 

[fairbump_playon]

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Can’t help but wish Irving was in this picture

 

[windyhill]

There’s a long way to go from a few freakish highlights to become an afl footballer. Lots of work ahead for the kid, hope he’s up for it.

Mate, as I said, YouTube clips would make me look good.

 

[fishardansin]

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I'm glad to see he's dealt with all the cultural issues.

 

[Razzle Dazzlers]

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Walla going to have a great year if that smile keeps up This is the essendon of old and hope we really support these guys. All have match winning capability

 

[thepokey]

Love Walla's growth. He needed a lot of help and support himself when he was coming into the AFL system and now look at him - embracing a mentorship role for the other younger indigenous lads ... love to see it!

 

[JDC!]

I’ve watched Anthony play for years now. I’ve also played against him and have trained alongside him on and off for the past couple of months up in Darwin.

He is an EXCEPTIONAL talent and his potential is as high as any Northern Territory prospect that has come through in years.

A hybrid forward that can play tall or small – he is quick, skilful and possesses plenty of tricks.

Great get.

 

[Howard Moon]

I’ve watched Anthony play for years now. I’ve also played against him and have trained alongside him on and off for the past couple of months up in Darwin.

He is an EXCEPTIONAL talent and his potential is as high as any Northern Territory prospect that has come through in years.

A hybrid forward that can play tall or small – he is quick, skilful and possesses plenty of tricks.

Great get.

would you see him tracking in a similar fashion you Maurice Rioli jnr at the tigs?