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i don't give a rats if there is another similar thread......i just love the guy...love hia attitude...his toughness...and that hit on that little criminal diduk was a pleasure to behold...the highlight of the match.....well after bj's mark and lenny's goal...... :wink: :wink: 8-)


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stinger wrote:i don't give a rats if there is another similar thread......i just love the guy...love hia attitude...his toughness...and that hit on that little criminal diduk was a pleasure to behold...the highlight of the match.....well after bj's mark and lenny's goal...... :wink: :wink: 8-)
Hope he does it again.


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Post: # 1003407Post SaintWal »

His attitude against Hall was a pleasure to see and has carried it into the GF wk1

He has gone to the next level IMO

Interestingly it coincided with Walsh getting elevated "IMO again"

Maybe he needs the pressure to perform? Or maybe he just feels that he belongs


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Post: # 1003416Post westy »

He's as tough as nails.


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Post: # 1003423Post DWOODROW »

I thought the sly knee to the head was a nice touch also. :lol:


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stinger wrote:i don't give a rats if there is another similar thread......i just love the guy...love hia attitude...his toughness...and that hit on that little criminal diduk was a pleasure to behold...the highlight of the match.....well after bj's mark and lenny's goal...... :wink: :wink: 8-)
could not agree with you more.....his facial expressions never change no matter what the situation or the criticism.....he is a gun


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Post: # 1003452Post saintnick12 »

I met a guy today in the waiting room at the hospital (my son had surgery today). We were chatting about footy after the Hirdy announcement came up on the TV.

Anyway, this guy was saying that ZAC was a school friend of his son.
Apparently he's really smart and has education behind him - engineering I think he said.

Agree on the ZAC love by the way. He has had an awesome finals series. Hopefully will be the making of him.


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Post: # 1003470Post wasaintsfan »

zacs great lets face it

most people wanted him out week in week out... but it was never about the games throughout the season...

everything lyon has done has been for this.. the finals and grand final


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Post: # 1003550Post Foghorn St.K.F.C »

To see Zac in action against Hall 2wks ago was truly a thing of beauty, he has grown in confidence and stature. Saturday's display was fabulous. I was one of those people who wondered why Zac kept getting picked, especially after his performance against Essendon earlier this year, but credit where it's due, Zac belongs in the 22, i'm off to eat a dirty big slice of humble pie, GO SAINTS!!!


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I'd like to see a pic of him at the start of the year compared to now, I think he is finally putting a bit of bulk back on.


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Post: # 1003596Post Moods »

Since he has come back from his injury he has been fantastic and super important to us.

How good was the backline last week? Fish, Zac, Gwilty, Bakes, - great jobs by all of them. Midfield put some amazing pressure on and the backs did the rest.


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stinger wrote:i don't give a rats if there is another similar thread......i just love the guy...love hia attitude...his toughness...and that hit on that little criminal diduk was a pleasure to behold...the highlight of the match.....well after bj's mark and lenny's goal...... :wink: :wink: 8-)
BEST. THREAD. EVER.

I will admit to doubtint Zac, never bagging him, and always sticking up for him when my mates were getting into him, but I will admit to doubting if he has what it takes.

But bloody oath I loved seeing the way he went about his footy on the weekend, is one of my favourite players now after his very good finals series.

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Post: # 1003710Post Verdun66 »

Thought Zac has been terrific. Big boy, tough, and he's also mobile and quick. Like his raking left-footers as well.

And that hit on Didak was special. If his shoulder was dodgy before, it's well and truly stuffed now. He will be full of painkillers on Saturday.
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Post: # 1003751Post Saint Pup »

Loved his hit on the weekend, he put a hit on like that in the prelim final also.

Like the way Zac has handled himself over the last 2 years. Coming over from the Hawks most people wouldn't have given him much hope. Then having to cop a bit of backlash from Saints fans by pushing Max out of the side.

Also think a lot of credit must be given to SOS, would have taught Zac and a trick or two.


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In many respects I think Zac epitomises our group. He gets shitcanned daily but dusts himself off and gets on with it every time. He's tough in body and mind, quick and agile. He will be a long term servant of our club and if he keeps at it he will be remembered as a very good fullback when his days are done.


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Post: # 1003776Post bigred »

he will be remembered as a very good fullback when his days are done.
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Post: # 1003777Post spert »

I remember people on this forum totally bagging Goddard a few years back, and then Gwilt..some people don't understand the word "development"..Go Zac!


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Post: # 1003780Post St. Luke »

I had my doubts about Zac also, but after having the pleasure of watching him (in person) during the Prelim on Hall, my appreciation for the guy skyrocketed!! Also I felt that game helped break his mental shackles! No longer was he going to be intimidated by his opponent! He grew ten foot tall and near unstoppable that game! I think the beauty about it all is now he is aware of his ability, and it's paying dividends! Go Zac!!


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Post: # 1003788Post TazzieSaintGirl83 »

Count in another one for some Zac love :) I think he is brilliant!!!!


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Post: # 1003791Post gringo »

I always said he was hard done by from our fans. He got blamed for taking Maxy's spot and has paid ever since.

I can honestly say I don't remember seeing a full back ever going through a season with a clean score sheet. But people will watch one passage of play where he got under the ball or left his man and try to use it as evidence of why he has zero talent and isn't up to AFL standard.

No one ever claimed Max was a dud but he had his shockers -I remember at the G when I think it was Nietz kicked a bag on him. No one got on here claiming he was s***.

Finally he is getting some f****** respect.


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Post: # 1003799Post HSVKing »

Love the Zac.

He may make some mistakes, but goddamn the kid tries and has a lot of heart!

Nothing more need to be said!


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Post: # 1003821Post TazzieSaintGirl83 »

Bloody oath he deserves some respect too. Was always going to be hard coming into the wake of such a loved player as Maxie but I think Zac is awesome.


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Post: # 1003840Post n1ck »

Trust in Ross.

Love the Zac!


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Post: # 1003848Post starsign »

I think we all owe a lot of thanks to SOS for the development in our backs and especially Zac

I'm sure he has put a heap of work into him and we are now reaping the rewards

He's done a great job and will be missed!


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Post: # 1004017Post SainterK »

He was struggling at the beginning of the year though, there was a time there when he had returned from injury and available for selection and Ross left him out of the side...

Seemed to lose a bit of confidence, makes it all the more impressive that he has worked hard to turn it around.


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