#21 Dyson "Go jam it” Heppell - 200th game this week (Part 1)

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Essendon star Dyson Heppell says he can’t see Michael Hurley leaving the Bombers

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August 11, 2016 9:41pm
ESSENDON star Dyson Heppell says he can’t see Michael Hurley leaving the Bombers.

Heppell and Hurley have been holidaying overseas with Bomber teammates during their 12 month suspension.

While the pair weren’t together, Heppell said he had spoken to Hurley over the phone and was confident he would remain at the club.

“From my discussions I’ve had with Hurls I haven’t had any inklings from him that would suggest to me that he is leaving,” Heppell said.

“Knowing Mick, he is a pretty laid back kind of character and doesn’t give too much away. It is hard for everyone to know where he is at.

“From my point of view I can’t see him giving away anything that he is leaving.

“Obviously I would love for the man to stay at the footy club. He is a pivotal player for us. I’ll respect any decision that he makes. That is obviously going to happen in the near future.”

Of the 12 banned Bombers, seven have re-signed for next year.


Michael Hurley playing for Essendon before his suspension. Source: Michael Dodge/Getty Images AsiaPac

Hurley is the most high profile player not yet committed. He is already drawing interest from other AFL clubs including St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs.

Heppell said members of the banned 12 had spoken about their playing futures.

“You feed off each other and you do ask questions but you’re all there to support each other,” Heppell said on AFL 360.

“Whatever decision the blokes make you respect that. It’s not as if we are going, ‘what exactly are you doing?’, it is more, we are there to support you either way you go.”

Earlier this week, Brent Stanton became the latest Bomber to commit to next season.

Stanton joins Heppell, Tom Bellchambers, David Myers, Cale Hooker, Travis Colyer and Heath Hocking.

As well as Hurley, Jobe Watson, Michael Hibberd, Tayte Pears and Ben Howlett are the other Bombers yet to sign.

HAHA!! Whatever Heppell, you’ve only spoken directly to the source. You haven’t even bothered with mindless speculation.

MAN I can’t wait to get Hep back out there!!!

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I didn’t see 360 last night. But from reading that from Heppell I feel a lot more confident that Hurley will re-sign.

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I didn't see 360 last night. But from reading that from Heppell I feel a lot more confident that Hurley will re-sign.

He basically said, “I haven’t spoken to him about it, and I really have no idea. But he’s a good bloke, and I hope he stays.”

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I didn't see 360 last night. But from reading that from Heppell I feel a lot more confident that Hurley will re-sign.

He basically said, “I haven’t spoken to him about it, and I really have no idea. But he’s a good bloke, and I hope he stays.”

Which is similar to most of the journos that have said “I haven’t spoken to him about it, and I really have no idea. But he hasn’t signed yet so I think he will leave.”

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I didn't see 360 last night. But from reading that from Heppell I feel a lot more confident that Hurley will re-sign.

He basically said, “I haven’t spoken to him about it, and I really have no idea. But he’s a good bloke, and I hope he stays.”

Which is similar to most of the journos that have said “I haven’t spoken to him about it, and I really have no idea. But he hasn’t signed yet so I think he will leave.”

Which is similar to the communication specialists who say "I never speak to any player about anything, and I struggle to tie my own shoelaces. But he hasn’t signed yet, and I couldn’t give a rats whether he stays or not. But writing that he will leave will generate clicks and exposure and thats what drives me baby. GIVE ME ATTENTION!!!

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Thank god we have Hooker because if Hurley goes we would be stuffed.

Imagine we had to rely on Hartley and Brown yikes.

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Thank god we have Hooker because if Hurley goes we would be stuffed.

Imagine we had to rely on Hartley and Brown yikes.

Hartley and Ambrose could be a decent pair with a bit more experience but yeah, without Hooker the stocks are thin. In saying that a lot of folks predict Hooksy will be forward a lot next year.

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Thank god we have Hooker because if Hurley goes we would be stuffed.

Imagine we had to rely on Hartley and Brown yikes.

Hartley and Ambrose could be a decent pair with a bit more experience but yeah, without Hooker the stocks are thin. In saying that a lot of folks predict Hooksy will be forward a lot next year.

If Hurley goes I cant see Hooker forward we’ll need him down back.

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Don’t want to get ahead of ourselves on that but yeah, agree. Unless, we snag another key back in a trade.

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Thank god we have Hooker because if Hurley goes we would be stuffed.

Imagine we had to rely on Hartley and Brown yikes.

Hartley and Ambrose could be a decent pair with a bit more experience but yeah, without Hooker the stocks are thin. In saying that a lot of folks predict Hooksy will be forward a lot next year.

If Hurley goes I cant see Hooker forward we’ll need him down back.

Was Heppell going over to Cloke to convince him to come and join next year?
We would want him to kick the ball even if he’s 80m+ away.
Forward line fixed.

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Had a quick discussion with Heppell's Mum Sunday and it was pretty inspiring how much the family loves the club. She did mention it's been a very tough year going to games and not seeing her son out there playing but she goes anyway to support.

We are very lucky to have this family as part of our fabric at EFC.

Heppell’s mum CHF!!!

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Had a quick discussion with Heppell's Mum Sunday and it was pretty inspiring how much the family loves the club. She did mention it's been a very tough year going to games and not seeing her son out there playing but she goes anyway to support.

We are very lucky to have this family as part of our fabric at EFC.

Heppell’s mum CHF!!!


If she can kick straight, then it’s a no-brainer selection.
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Not sure who it was but last night one of the comms stated after the cameras showed Hepps in the crowd that “we miss the guy”. Sure, we miss him too and if you lot hadn’t gone so hard after the Bombers maybe, just maybe, he would still have been playing. Wankers.

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Just a passing thought re Cloke. Not saying we should be interested, as he is too old, even if he were still playing good football.
But it seems to me, if he can’t kick, and his confidence is shot, but he is still physically ok, why wouldn’t you give him a go as a key defender playing on the power forwards?
I’d like to see him go body on body with Hawkins.

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erotic

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erotic

Not in my world, but hey, so long as you’re happy.

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Not sure who it was but last night one of the comms stated after the cameras showed Hepps in the crowd that "we miss the guy". Sure, we miss him too and if you lot hadn't gone so hard after the Bombers maybe, just maybe, he would still have been playing. Wankers.

Maybe, just maybe if we governed better, didnt pump our guys with fk knows what, kept records and didnt hire blokes like dank, we wouldn’t have had to worry about anything

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Not sure who it was but last night one of the comms stated after the cameras showed Hepps in the crowd that "we miss the guy". Sure, we miss him too and if you lot hadn't gone so hard after the Bombers maybe, just maybe, he would still have been playing. Wankers.

Maybe, just maybe if we governed better, didnt pump our guys with fk knows what, kept records and didnt hire blokes like dank, we wouldn’t have had to worry about anything

The good news is that it’s probably unlikely that we’re doing all of that now.

Yay?

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erotic

Not in my world, but hey, so long as you’re happy.

mines a sociopsychotic state of bliss

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On 360 discussing the Hurley signing. Wow that tan of his is early 80s Richie Benaud bronze!