Opinion Joe Daniher - Will he be remembered more as a Bomber or a Lion?

[HirdsTheWord]

It's interesting how he evolved as a player - we didn't see nearly as much of him juking players from 55m and bombing it in. Do wonder if he lost some explosiveness after the groin issues.

Was almost a much more simple, straightforward approach from Joe that was still devastatingly effective.

that's probably true but i'd say that's also because Brisbane is way better run and coached than Essendon.

Our offense is still as haphazard as it was back when joe was with us lol

 

[p4p1]

I can picture him in a 60 series land cruiser.

I'm thinking longreach Falcon Ute

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Lion. He won a flag there after all

 

[JackFlash]

No one will remember he ever played for Essendon...

 

[Melbourne Lion]

Although the vast majority have been very fair , frankly I'm still a little dumbfounded by a couple of the comments.

Sure, these guys are very well paid , in the public eye, but at the end of the day, they are still normal human beings just like rest of us, that just happened to be good at football.

So im not sure if we should hold them to some different, elevated and unreasonable standard that we wouldn't hold ourselves to?

Anyone that has ever worked in job that isn't making them happy ( regardless of your on 80k or 800k) would know that when the rubber hits the road , family, mental health and overall wellbeing etc absolutely has to come first.

I'd think he should be commended not just for his exploits on the field and the entertainment hes provided fans of 2 clubs.
But probably equally, if not more so for making what you could only imagine would be an incrediblely difficult call - to put aside money (and without knowing his situation) , potentially future financial security in the pursuit of happiness .Frankly a call that i wonder if many of us in the same situation ( including me mind you ) may not have the balls to make.

As a passionate Lions man, naturally , I'm shattered that he's gone. He'll be difficult , if not impossible to replace , and yes , his departure will likely effect our chance of going back to back. But hell, thems the breaks ,its just a game and let's face it we wouldn't have got there there in the first place without him.

Flags are few and far between and us old Fitzroy ,Bears, or Brisbane lions supporters ( and undoubtedly most other clubs fans) will attest to , how rare and frustingly hard they are to come by.

He was ice cold and clutch when it counted and played an enormous role in getting us to the top of the mountain. And sheesh, let me tell ya guys , the view from up here, well, its bloody spectacular.

So, he decided it was his time , Good on him. I'll always look back with immense gratitude that he helped get us one. Because frankly, who knows if ill be around to see the next one.

Go well big Joe, and thanks for all the fish.

 

[Mr Meeseeks]

A premiership star for Brisbane AND a famous name who left Essendon after being mismanaged.

Its a cracking story!

He's my favourite player not in Brown and Gold.

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[HirdsTheWord]

No one will remember he ever played for Essendon...

silly post,

of course, everyone will remember it considering he reached over 100 games with us and therefore reaches F/S.

 

[TheEscapeClub]

That club that has 16 premierships to your 1

Can he count his local SANFL ones if you can count your local VFL ones?

 

[Jackie_Moon]

I can picture him in a 60 series land cruiser.

Yes or Maybe a SS Commodore ute, bogans gunna bogan

 

[Jackie_Moon]

No one will remember he ever played for Essendon...

Was at Ess for 8yrs twice as long as his time at Bris

 

[no. 4]

Brisbane first and foremost due to the Premiership but also Essendon due to his surname and the amazing season he had in 2017.

 

[JackFlash]

Was at Ess for 8yrs twice as long as his time at Bris

No one will remember his time at Essendon...

 

[irel]

Joe didn't like being at Essendon because of continuous culture of ordinariness so he left.
Joe didn't like Brisbane's culture of continuous high performance and excellence so he retired.

I think we should have stayed in that middle cultural quagmire of mediocrity.

Joe would still be on our list.

Gees Fages, why did you do it mate? Now I lost my favourite player.

 

[dumb]

as a player - moments of amazing brilliance. gotta respect a player who walks away from footy to retire on their own terms, side-stepping their contract. he'll be feeling satisfied when he's not drunk this off-season.

 

[Satan]

I remember him as

 

[Daniel_Rich]

Was at Ess for 8yrs twice as long as his time at Bris

Yeah, but fairly even in games played with 108 at Essendon and 96 at the Lions.

Scored more goals at the Lions too (204 to 191).

 

[p4p1]

Yeah, but fairly even in games played with 108 at Essendon and 96 at the Lions.

Scored more goals at the Lions too (204 to 191).

Won more finals and more premierships as well.