SA Footy

Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

Jim05 wrote:Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

was great when he was at sydney... Especially in big games. Big loss imo.

woodublieve12 wrote:

Jim05 wrote:Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

was great when he was at sydney... Especially in big games. Big loss imo.

I liked the way he played and took the game on. He ran himself into trouble often, but it is better than watching a robot turn sideways, and kick it to his mate, and then run backwards to get the ball back again.

Played 222 games, got everything out of his ability. Well done Marty

Bit of a shock re Mattner. Been a good AFL player.

Looking at this week's games, not an overly inspiring list, although Ess v Carl, and Adel v Syd, could be interesting.

GC would probably fancy themselves as half a chance of an upset v North, too.

Friday, June 7
Ess v Carl, MCG, 7.50pm
Saturday, June 8
GWS v Geel, Skoda, 1.40pm
Adel v Syd, AAMI, 4.40pm
GC v NM, Metricon, 7.40pm
Sunday, June 9
StK v WC, Etihad, 4.40pm
Monday, June 10
Melb v Coll, MCG, 3.15pm
Byes: BL, Frem, Haw, PA, Rich, WB

I reckon the winners will be Ess - 21 points; Geelong 108 points; Sydney - 11 points; NM - 19 points; WCE - 4 points; Collingwood - 74 points.

Probably one of my favourite AFL players actually. Mainly because he was different. Carried the ball, broke lines, very old school in a way, perhaps lost in todays game.

Was more than capable of the odd brain fart which made him difficult to watch sometimes but also added to the character of him as a player.

As someone has said previously, got the most out of his ability, and perhaps even more due to work ethic.

I remember watching him pound up and down the outer wing at footy park for Sturt in the 02 GF. Hurt his ankle early in the first quarter but continued to work, provide run, create space and carry the footy against a very classy and hungry bulldogs side.

Probably one of the few players in the AFL that rely on the size of their heart and hunger over their ability and aerobic fitness.

Great career Marty, a very entertaining, unique and perhaps old world footballer you have been. Thank you for keeping footy interesting.

Armytank wrote:Probably one of my favourite AFL players actually. Mainly because he was different. Carried the ball, broke lines, very old school in a way, perhaps lost in todays game.

Was more than capable of the odd brain fart which made him difficult to watch sometimes but also added to the character of him as a player.

As someone has said previously, got the most out of his ability, and perhaps even more due to work ethic.

I remember watching him pound up and down the outer wing at footy park for Sturt in the 02 GF. Hurt his ankle early in the first quarter but continued to work, provide run, create space and carry the footy against a very classy and hungry bulldogs side.

Probably one of the few players in the AFL that rely on the size of their heart and hunger over their ability and aerobic fitness.

Great career Marty, a very entertaining, unique and perhaps old world footballer you have been. Thank you for keeping footy interesting.

very well said mate...
maybe because it's recent, but his tackle on Birchall late in the GF is one of my fave memory's... Brilliant stuff

Jim05 wrote:Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

Seemed to get the most out of his ability, and for that he deserves respect. Swans certainly had the better of that trade. From the bustling highway town of Ki Ki I believe.

saintal wrote:

Jim05 wrote:Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

Seemed to get the most out of his ability, and for that he deserves respect. Swans certainly had the better of that trade. From the bustling highway town of Ki Ki I believe.

Yep
Port got Marlon Motlop and the Crows got Symes

Jim05 wrote:

saintal wrote:

Jim05 wrote:Martin Mattner has retired due to an ongoing hip injury.

Seemed to get the most out of his ability, and for that he deserves respect. Swans certainly had the better of that trade. From the bustling highway town of Ki Ki I believe.

Yep
Port got Marlon Motlop and the Crows got Symes

Heh heh. We got the best Motlop and the best Selwood. Unfortunately, we might not be able to say the same about Menzel.


regards,

REB

Armytank wrote:Probably one of my favourite AFL players actually. Mainly because he was different. Carried the ball, broke lines, very old school in a way, perhaps lost in todays game.

Was more than capable of the odd brain fart which made him difficult to watch sometimes but also added to the character of him as a player.

As someone has said previously, got the most out of his ability, and perhaps even more due to work ethic.

I remember watching him pound up and down the outer wing at footy park for Sturt in the 02 GF. Hurt his ankle early in the first quarter but continued to work, provide run, create space and carry the footy against a very classy and hungry bulldogs side.

Probably one of the few players in the AFL that rely on the size of their heart and hunger over their ability and aerobic fitness.

Great career Marty, a very entertaining, unique and perhaps old world footballer you have been. Thank you for keeping footy interesting.

Very well said AT, I remember the Sturt GF also. He was pivotal in setting up our win!

I was dissapointed he fell out of favour at AFC and we really have lacked that HBF run an carry player. We only have now seen Brodie Smith come in an shown he can do that role.

Would have loved Marty's body to allow him to come back to play for Sturt

Footy Smart wrote:

Armytank wrote:Probably one of my favourite AFL players actually. Mainly because he was different. Carried the ball, broke lines, very old school in a way, perhaps lost in todays game.

Was more than capable of the odd brain fart which made him difficult to watch sometimes but also added to the character of him as a player.

As someone has said previously, got the most out of his ability, and perhaps even more due to work ethic.

I remember watching him pound up and down the outer wing at footy park for Sturt in the 02 GF. Hurt his ankle early in the first quarter but continued to work, provide run, create space and carry the footy against a very classy and hungry bulldogs side.

Probably one of the few players in the AFL that rely on the size of their heart and hunger over their ability and aerobic fitness.

Great career Marty, a very entertaining, unique and perhaps old world footballer you have been. Thank you for keeping footy interesting.

Very well said AT, I remember the Sturt GF also. He was pivotal in setting up our win!

I was dissapointed he fell out of favour at AFC and we really have lacked that HBF run an carry player. We only have now seen Brodie Smith come in an shown he can do that role.

Would have loved Marty's body to allow him to come back to play for Sturt

Maybe he will come back and coach Sturt, cant be any worse than that clown there now

Jim05 wrote:

Footy Smart wrote:

Armytank wrote:Probably one of my favourite AFL players actually. Mainly because he was different. Carried the ball, broke lines, very old school in a way, perhaps lost in todays game.

Was more than capable of the odd brain fart which made him difficult to watch sometimes but also added to the character of him as a player.

As someone has said previously, got the most out of his ability, and perhaps even more due to work ethic.

I remember watching him pound up and down the outer wing at footy park for Sturt in the 02 GF. Hurt his ankle early in the first quarter but continued to work, provide run, create space and carry the footy against a very classy and hungry bulldogs side.

Probably one of the few players in the AFL that rely on the size of their heart and hunger over their ability and aerobic fitness.

Great career Marty, a very entertaining, unique and perhaps old world footballer you have been. Thank you for keeping footy interesting.

Very well said AT, I remember the Sturt GF also. He was pivotal in setting up our win!

I was dissapointed he fell out of favour at AFC and we really have lacked that HBF run an carry player. We only have now seen Brodie Smith come in an shown he can do that role.

Would have loved Marty's body to allow him to come back to play for Sturt

Maybe he will come back and coach Sturt, cant be any worse than that clown there now

Pot and kettle Jimbob

While that would be awesome, id say his roots are now in Sydney although family naturally over here.

But ours is a Premiership Clown FS

Jim05 wrote:But ours is a Premiership Clown FS

cmon im an AFC supporter Bass aint no clown

Also, ours is a premiership player. Probably under rated as a player as well IMO

Still wish Thedgold got to play in that GF

As a Swans supporter I was pumped when he went to Sydney. Best move he ever made!

can't wait to go see the swans play tomorrow. Been a long time since i've seen them live. Jetta's omsission is not good. Shin soreness

woodublieve12 wrote:can't wait to go see the swans play tomorrow. Been a long time since i've seen them live. Jetta's omsission is not good. Shin soreness

Could be just the general with the bye coming up woody.

regards,

REB

Rik E Boy wrote:

woodublieve12 wrote:can't wait to go see the swans play tomorrow. Been a long time since i've seen them live. Jetta's omsission is not good. Shin soreness

Could be just the general with the bye coming up woody.

regards,

REB

yeah good point. But would have been awesome him carving up tomorrow. i just hope know else pulls out because then Tony Armstrong may come into the side

Carlton by 14
Geelong by 87
Sydney by 10
North Melbourne by 13
West Coast by 22
Collingwood by 12

IMO Collingwood aren't that great at the moment and Melbourne will be treating this as their grand final. Will be alot closer than most think.