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OMFGAFL Trades 2022: Fremantle Dockers in the hunt to lure Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti out of retirement
Jackson BarrettThe West Australian
Tue, 4 October 2022 8:38AM
Jackson Barrett
Fremantle is believed to be in the running for Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s signature. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos
Fremantle could be in the mix to lure former Essendon goal-sneak Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti out of a brief retirement to play next season.
The 126-game Bomber reportedly held an informal meeting with Dockers coach Justin Longmuir at Perth’s Trigg Beach last month and could be offered a train-on spot after next month’s draft.
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd flagged McDonald-Tipungwuti, 29, was considering a shock comeback, after the club’s Crichton Medal ceremony on Monday night, which he attended.
Lloyd believes the Dockers and the Bombers would be at the front of the queue, should he decide to return.
“He is contemplating a return back to football to play AFL next year,” he said.
McDonald-Tipungwuti is a chance to join Fremantle next season, according to reports.Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos
“Essendon is very keen for him to re-join Essendon, but leading the race to have Anthony next year are the Fremantle Dockers.
“Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is considering a move to Western Australia to play for Fremantle if he does decide he’s going to put the work in and play AFL football again.
McDonald-Tipungwuti cited personal reasons for his retirement in May, which was revealed during a teary speech to Essendon players mid-season.
He didn’t make an appearance for the Bombers this season, but missed only two games in 2021.
“I have come to the stage where my heart is telling me it is the right decision to make,” he told the players in May
“Even though it is sad I am happy within myself to come to a decision where it is time for me to move on from football.”
[IMG alt="Essendon captain Dyson Heppell and star forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti wearing the indigenous round jumpers they will wear in the Dreamtime match on Saturday night.
Picture Jackson Flindell The West Australian"]https://images.thewest.com.au/publi...1c53794.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3[/IMG]
McDonald-Tipungwuti and Bombers captain Dyson Heppell before the 2021 Dreamtime game at Optus. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian, Jackson Flindell The West Australian
The cult figure first landed at the Bombers in the wake of the club’s crippling supplement saga as a top-up player for the 2016 season.
It is believed he has a close relationship with club captain Dyson Heppell, who shunned other offers to re-sign at the club for next season.
Fremantle already boast a plethora of small forwards, including veteran Michael Walters, top-10 pick Liam Henry and highly rated pressure players Sam Switkowski, Lachie Schultz and Michael Frederick, but will have be looking to fill a wing vacancy left by the departure of Blake Acres.
The deal for Acres to join Carlton, which is likely to be worth a future third-round draft pick, is expected to be completed today.
They are also bracing for a host of expected departures during the ongoing trade period, with list manager David Walls on Monday saying they expect Darcy Tucker and Griffin Logue to land at North Melbourne.
“Both both the Bombers would like him to play and Fremantle leading the race currently.”
Drug issues?OMFG
This could be one of the best or worst trades in Dockers history
One of the best players in modern AFL but has drug issues
Genuinely excited but crapping it at the same time
So Freo
Where has this drug issue talk come from?OMFG
This could be one of the best or worst trades in Dockers history
One of the best players in modern AFL but has drug issues
Genuinely excited but crapping it at the same time
So Freo
Duff???
Yep, he said at the start of today’s Duff and Quarters podcast- taking voluntary redundancy?
If I had to converse with Braden Quartermaine and Mitchell Woodcock on a regular basis I'd be looking forward to some new challenges as well.
Look back at some of the footy talk when he announced his retirement , I can’t pinpoint who or when I just recall hearing and reading it .
No no no no no!!
Kim Hagdorn has been appointed Chief Football Writer at The West.
Source, you're joking right?
This is very exciting...would love to cheer for Anthony in purple!AFL Trades 2022: Fremantle Dockers in the hunt to lure Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti out of retirement
Jackson BarrettThe West Australian
Tue, 4 October 2022 8:38AM
Jackson Barrett
Fremantle is believed to be in the running for Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti’s signature. Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos
Fremantle could be in the mix to lure former Essendon goal-sneak Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti out of a brief retirement to play next season.
The 126-game Bomber reportedly held an informal meeting with Dockers coach Justin Longmuir at Perth’s Trigg Beach last month and could be offered a train-on spot after next month’s draft.
Essendon legend Matthew Lloyd flagged McDonald-Tipungwuti, 29, was considering a shock comeback, after the club’s Crichton Medal ceremony on Monday night, which he attended.
Lloyd believes the Dockers and the Bombers would be at the front of the queue, should he decide to return.
“He is contemplating a return back to football to play AFL next year,” he said.
McDonald-Tipungwuti is a chance to join Fremantle next season, according to reports.Credit: Daniel Carson/AFL Photos
“Essendon is very keen for him to re-join Essendon, but leading the race to have Anthony next year are the Fremantle Dockers.
“Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is considering a move to Western Australia to play for Fremantle if he does decide he’s going to put the work in and play AFL football again.
McDonald-Tipungwuti cited personal reasons for his retirement in May, which was revealed during a teary speech to Essendon players mid-season.
He didn’t make an appearance for the Bombers this season, but missed only two games in 2021.
“I have come to the stage where my heart is telling me it is the right decision to make,” he told the players in May
“Even though it is sad I am happy within myself to come to a decision where it is time for me to move on from football.”
[IMG alt="Essendon captain Dyson Heppell and star forward Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti wearing the indigenous round jumpers they will wear in the Dreamtime match on Saturday night.
Picture Jackson Flindell The West Australian"]https://images.thewest.com.au/publi...1c53794.jpg?imwidth=810&impolicy=wan_v3[/IMG]
McDonald-Tipungwuti and Bombers captain Dyson Heppell before the 2021 Dreamtime game at Optus. Credit: Jackson Flindell/The West Australian, Jackson Flindell The West Australian
The cult figure first landed at the Bombers in the wake of the club’s crippling supplement saga as a top-up player for the 2016 season.
It is believed he has a close relationship with club captain Dyson Heppell, who shunned other offers to re-sign at the club for next season.
Fremantle already boast a plethora of small forwards, including veteran Michael Walters, top-10 pick Liam Henry and highly rated pressure players Sam Switkowski, Lachie Schultz and Michael Frederick, but will have be looking to fill a wing vacancy left by the departure of Blake Acres.
The deal for Acres to join Carlton, which is likely to be worth a future third-round draft pick, is expected to be completed today.
They are also bracing for a host of expected departures during the ongoing trade period, with list manager David Walls on Monday saying they expect Darcy Tucker and Griffin Logue to land at North Melbourne.
“Both both the Bombers would like him to play and Fremantle leading the race currently.”
In 2021 I was at the game at marvel surrounded by flog Essendon fans when he almost single-handedly dismantled us. He was unbelievable that day, every time the ball was in his hands the stadium was on a knife edge, wondering what he was going to produce.
I saw him kick a few against North at Marvel, including the winner. He's a gun.
