Zak, where art thou?

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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943387Post SunnyErnie »

st.byron wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:12pm
SunnyErnie wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 5:20pm
Teflon wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:52am
saynta wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:43am
SunnyErnie wrote: Mon 21 Mar 2022 7:00pm Six game suspension for illicit you know what.
f*** me. Where is your proof?
Where has this guy come from ??
Poses lots questions
F’all answers and little facts
Have I made an enemy already?
Ernie, you're on notice. You started out posting that you're a long time lurker, first time poster. Clearly not true.
The forum is operating really well and there's no tolerance for the kind of baiting / trolling post above that is designed to create conflict. This is your only warning. Further similar posts will draw suspensions.
WTF? He says.........."Where has this guy come from ?? Poses lots questions F’all answers and little facts"

That's ok to speak to someone like that is it?

And because I asked have I made an enemy already you give me a warning? Are you serious?


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943388Post The Fireman »

so ernie can you tell us more about your reasons why Zac is sitting out ?


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943390Post st.byron »

SunnyErnie wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:29pm
st.byron wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:12pm
SunnyErnie wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 5:20pm
Teflon wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:52am
saynta wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:43am
SunnyErnie wrote: Mon 21 Mar 2022 7:00pm Six game suspension for illicit you know what.
f*** me. Where is your proof?
Where has this guy come from ??
Poses lots questions
F’all answers and little facts
Have I made an enemy already?
Ernie, you're on notice. You started out posting that you're a long time lurker, first time poster. Clearly not true.
The forum is operating really well and there's no tolerance for the kind of baiting / trolling post above that is designed to create conflict. This is your only warning. Further similar posts will draw suspensions.
WTF? He says.........."Where has this guy come from ?? Poses lots questions F’all answers and little facts"

That's ok to speak to someone like that is it?

And because I asked have I made an enemy already you give me a warning? Are you serious?
Not interested in your Games. You were previously on here as Sunny Ernest - and with other Nics that were banned before that. Youre not a new poster at all. You're a known quantity. Like I said no tolerance for repeat offender baiting / trolling. Simple.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943410Post SunnyErnie »

st.byron wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:49pm
SunnyErnie wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:29pm
st.byron wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:12pm
SunnyErnie wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 5:20pm
Teflon wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:52am
saynta wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 10:43am
SunnyErnie wrote: Mon 21 Mar 2022 7:00pm Six game suspension for illicit you know what.
f*** me. Where is your proof?
Where has this guy come from ??
Poses lots questions
F’all answers and little facts
Have I made an enemy already?
Ernie, you're on notice. You started out posting that you're a long time lurker, first time poster. Clearly not true.
The forum is operating really well and there's no tolerance for the kind of baiting / trolling post above that is designed to create conflict. This is your only warning. Further similar posts will draw suspensions.
WTF? He says.........."Where has this guy come from ?? Poses lots questions F’all answers and little facts"

That's ok to speak to someone like that is it?

And because I asked have I made an enemy already you give me a warning? Are you serious?
Not interested in your Games. You were previously on here as Sunny Ernest - and with other Nics that were banned before that. Youre not a new poster at all. You're a known quantity. Like I said no tolerance for repeat offender baiting / trolling. Simple.
I'm not interested in playing games. I'm here because I'm a passionate St Kilda supporter. But I would like to be treated fairly...


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943414Post The Recruit »

Can someone that knows just say when Jones will be back.
f****** hell

Most AFL players take recreational drugs like most 18-28 year olds do.

I just want to know when he plays again.

If you know give us a number


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943422Post SunnyErnie »

The Fireman wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 6:34pm so ernie can you tell us more about your reasons why Zac is sitting out ?
I don't know anymore other than what I have already posted. Plus I am sure that you have heard the same rumour as well.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943423Post SunnyErnie »

The Recruit wrote: Tue 22 Mar 2022 9:38pm Can someone that knows just say when Jones will be back.
f****** hell

Most AFL players take recreational drugs like most 18-28 year olds do.

I just want to know when he plays again.

If you know give us a number
My understanding is round 5 at the earliest but most probably round 7.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943426Post CQ SAINT »

I'm pretty sure I heard Jon Ralph say he won't be back inside a month, in his post mortem of Saturday nights game.
I felt it was a freudian slip from an in the know, who isn't supposed to know.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943467Post Saintmatt »

Sadly, I fear Zac (and as a result - the rest of our midfield) is in all sorts. It was somewhat sudden and there's been absolute crickets from the club since. Which is completely fine (protect Zac's wellbeing at all costs) - but that to me normally indicates that the Club has told the media that it's a serious and them constantly asking isn't going to help things. Hence - media don't raise it; club doesn't have to talk about it.

His Brother - Nathan's - spot on SEN left me feeling empty. He tried had to say a lot nothing about something. It was a bit awkward to be honest.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943551Post The Recruit »

Shame
He was a player I liked to watch

Hoping the week 7 call is accurate


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

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Zac Jones running laps at training atm!!!


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Scoop wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 9:40am Zac Jones running laps at training atm!!!
That's positive news. Can't be true.


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Scoop wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 9:40am Zac Jones running laps at training atm!!!


BRILLIANT NEWS!!!

…miracle recovery from his “life threatening illness”?


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Scoop wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 9:40am Zac Jones running laps at training atm!!!
8-) 8-) 8-) :wink: :?:


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Post: # 1943625Post Sanctorum »

All this scuttlebut and idle, uninformed, speculation about Zak Jones' leave of absence is pointless - there is not a skerrick of evidence that he was stood down for some serious misdemeanour.

If he does in fact have a mental health issue discussing this on public forums is not on, raising it on Saintsational is not going to assist his recovery. I'm no less disappointed and bewildered than The Linton Street Flash that in this modern age professional sportsmen/women have trouble dealing with the pressures of performance at elite the level, but that's what happens and we have to accept that because none of us walk in their shoes....Ash Barty's sudden decision to retire while she's ranked # 1 in the world is yet another example of young sporting stars opting to step away from the intense glare of blinding spotlights and resume a normal life, and she won't be the last!


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943636Post thackers71 »

People need to back up and stop making up absolute S**t and fairy tales worse than that Bible book about players private lives. Seriously how who you feel if a partner or family member saw this trash. Just grow up, have respect and stop the Keyboard Warrior rumor mongering. Please.


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Post: # 1943638Post saintsRrising »

Sanctorum wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 11:59am All this scuttlebut and idle, uninformed, speculation about Zak Jones' leave of absence is pointless - there is not a skerrick of evidence that he was stood down for some serious misdemeanour.

If he does in fact have a mental health issue discussing this on public forums is not on, raising it on Saintsational is not going to assist his recovery. I'm no less disappointed and bewildered than The Linton Street Flash that in this modern age professional sportsmen/women have trouble dealing with the pressures of performance at elite the level, but that's what happens and we have to accept that because none of us walk in their shoes....Ash Barty's sudden decision to retire while she's ranked # 1 in the world is yet another example of young sporting stars opting to step away from the intense glare of blinding spotlights and resume a normal life, and she won't be the last!


Troubled souls are not new.

Who knows how good say Rod Owens, or Muir, may have had at the Saints if they were better supported?


Plenty of players have walked away from VFL/AFL over the years and/or struggled to realise the potential of obvious talent. While with some it may well have been lack of desire, or other matters, but with others it was no doubt due to matters of the mind. Probably moreso as it was not at all well understood, and with a huge social stigma if admitted to.


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Post: # 1943639Post saynta »

thackers71 wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 12:56pm People need to back up and stop making up absolute S**t and fairy tales worse than that Bible book about players private lives. Seriously how who you feel if a partner or family member saw this trash. Just grow up, have respect and stop the Keyboard Warrior rumor mongering. Please.
Excellent post from a newbie. So f****** spot on.


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Post: # 1943640Post saynta »

Dusty takes break for personal issue.

https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/ric ... 5a7fo.html


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943644Post shanegrambeau »

I wanted to make a personal development section in Saintsational and aired the idea a couple of weeks ago. I was quickly reminded that Saintsational is of itself a giant mental health forum and such a sub-section would be redundant.

So here's to our health!

So let's Have one on Zac, and one for Dusty!

Cheers.

PS.. I think speculation is fine.. We are fans afterall...but I also expect to get whacked ...we are fans afterall.


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The Linton Street Flash wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 10:37am
BRILLIANT NEWS!!!

…miracle recovery from his “life threatening illness”?
Looking at him at training today, he does seem to have lost some weight. However, he seemed to be in good spirits.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943684Post Killa »

Zac’s concerns are an existing medical condition

It has resulted in him losing 5kg and recovery is indefinite

The condition is not life threatening

He is receiving appropriate medical support plus the support of his partner, his family and the Club

As supporters of St Kilda, we should all be wishing him well with his recovery from the physical condition he suffers from (and which is no one’s business but his and his employers given the impact on his employment)


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Killa wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 5:20pm Zac’s concerns are an existing medical condition

It has resulted in him losing 5kg and recovery is indefinite

The condition is not life threatening

He is receiving appropriate medical support plus the support of his partner, his family and the Club

As supporters of St Kilda, we should all be wishing him well with his recovery from the physical condition he suffers from (and which is no one’s business but his and his employers given the impact on his employment)


Not so good news for Zac or us.

Hopefully it is now heading in the right direction for him.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943688Post B.M »

If he has a physical condition

Why was it reported as a mental health concern?

From what I’ve been told, it was an enforced lay off.


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Re: Zak, where art thou?

Post: # 1943692Post bigcarl »

B.M wrote: Thu 24 Mar 2022 5:40pm If he has a physical condition

Why was it reported as a mental health concern?

From what I’ve been told, it was an enforced lay off.
Mental health concerns (depression/anxiety) can also cause weight loss due to no appetite. So who knows. All we can go on is what the club has said


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