Jack on the attack, against his own supporters
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Even the most ardent Fremantle Dockers supporter would be searching to find something encouraging to say about Jack Anthony’s season so far.
Season 2009 was his best, when he was Collingwood’s leading scorer with 50 goals. 2010 saw him fall out of favour and he was eventually picked up by Fremantle through the pre-season draft.
Since then he has mostly played for Fremantle’s WAFL side, occasionally coming into the first side, but never cementing his place with the main group.
This season he found himself back in the side for the fifth time at the expense of Alex Silvagni. Silvagni played well in the loss to the Eagles and many Dockers fans were left to vent their frustration via Twitter.
It wasn’t a decision that ended well. Round 10 will not be one of Jack Anthony’s best memories, as he had the lowest number of possessions of any player on the field except the man who subbed him, Hayden Crozier.
Anthony knew he was having a bad game when the crowd let out a loud ironic cheer when he did finally take a mark on the northern wing, right in front of the members.
The Twitter crowd were highly critical of Anthony, with many comments deriding his ineptitude with the ball and Ross Lyons’ selection of him.
However, Jack Anthony took to Twitter himself to tweet a response from @jackattack2222 well after the game. “I think it’s time supporters of AFL have a good hard look at themselves. Your supporters for a reason.. To support! Not criticise,” he wrote.
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June 4th 2012 @ 8:40am
Mick said | June 4th 2012 @ 8:40am | Report comment
Jack would have had an extra possession if a ‘Falcon’ counted. You know its not happening for you when you set yourself for a straight forward mark and the ball goes straight thru your mitts and crashes into your bonce. Freo was a bad choice for jack, Sydney would have been better.
June 4th 2012 @ 1:11pm
SurlyPie said | June 4th 2012 @ 1:11pm | Report comment
As a Collingwood fan, I’ve always had a bit of a soft spot for poor old Jack, if only because he was that teency bit hapless at times (oh and because he was such an accurate shot at goal in 2010!).
For me, he is a defender playing in the wrong position. He played a few games in defence for the Collingwood VFL side and was very impressive. He really looks like the kind of player who needs to be taken to the ball by an opponent. When he’s the one trying to get the pill, he looks totally lost. Having a simple shut down role on an opposition forward can also do wonders for a bloke’s mental state too. At the moment he looks like the weight of the world is on his shoulders.
June 4th 2012 @ 1:11pm
TomC said | June 4th 2012 @ 1:11pm | Report comment
‘Since then he has mostly played for Fremantle’s WAFL side,’
Fremantle have a WAFL side now?
June 4th 2012 @ 1:43pm
Mark E said | June 4th 2012 @ 1:43pm | Report comment
Apologies, that was not clear. Jack Anthony plays for Subiaco Lions.
June 4th 2012 @ 3:58pm
almad said | June 4th 2012 @ 3:58pm | Report comment
sorry to burst your bubble but jack anthony doesnt have a twitter account its a fake