Goodbye Will Minson and thank you big fella

[Eastdog]

Re: Goodbye Will Minson and thank you big fella

It's often the way with Ruckmen they really relish the number one role. They can eke away at a club for years until the star leaves or is injured or retires or explodes or something and when they become othe number one ruckman they improve. We had Ian Hampshire for years until Gary Dempsey left for North and Hampshire gets the main job and all of a sudden he's a star.

Mino certainly relished the role when he became the number one ruck man after Ben left who served us very well. We have Roughead and Campbell battling it out for the number one spot now and T Boyd certainly can ruck and do more than play full forward. How do you see the ruck position playing out in 2017?

[Daughter of the West]

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I think the thread title says it all. I teared up at the video from the B&F.

All the best in your future endeavors big Wil (selfishly, I hope it's not in another club's colours)!

[1eyedog]

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It's often the way with Ruckmen they really relish the number one role. They can eke away at a club for years until the star leaves or is injured or retires or explodes or something and when they become othe number one ruckman they improve. We had Ian Hampshire for years until Gary Dempsey left for North and Hampshire gets the main job and all of a sudden he's a star.

Well maybe not a star but certainly a more sought after footy card.

[LostDoggy]

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No doubt Will has been a great Bulldog. Always gave every ounce on the field and did a stack of promotional and community work for the club - tremendous clubman. 14 years worth of service and 191 games is a great record.

I'm a little surprised at how often his name is getting mentioned in trade rumours. If he feels he has something left to offer at AFL level and we can get a little swap of picks upgrade, I hope someone else does give him another shot. He deserves to go out on his terms. Either way, best wishes to him.

[Ghost Dog]

Re: Goodbye Will Minson and thank you big fella

It's often the way with Ruckmen they really relish the number one role. They can eke away at a club for years until the star leaves or is injured or retires or explodes or something and when they become othe number one ruckman they improve. We had Ian Hampshire for years until Gary Dempsey left for North and Hampshire gets the main job and all of a sudden he's a star.

Most Ruckmen do an important job without having the superstar status of a forward. Very few make it to AA level but Will can claim that honour. I think he still has a few years left in him and can make a difference to a younger club, like Crossy.
When Roughy or Tom would get injured, Will would come back into the side and kill it. Nothing like a Wilbur goal celebration either. All the best mate.

[Bulldog Revolution]

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One of my fondest Minson memories is the 2006 Elimination final against the pies

It was a fine day out for us as Bulldogs and my fading memory is that Minson played well

Perhaps I'd better brush up:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8S-YtENsPpk

[bulldogtragic]

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No doubt Will has been a great Bulldog. Always gave every ounce on the field and did a stack of promotional and community work for the club - tremendous clubman. 14 years worth of service and 191 games is a great record.

I'm a little surprised at how often his name is getting mentioned in trade rumours. If he feels he has something left to offer at AFL level and we can get a little swap of picks upgrade, I hope someone else does give him another shot. He deserves to go out on his terms. Either way, best wishes to him.

With WCE dredging the barrel of rucks, Lobbe, Vardy (always injured) & Petrie, I think it says a bit about even Desperados not wanting his style of ruck. He's an unrestricted free agent too, so he costs nothing. I dare say he won't be playing AFL in 2017.

[Throughandthrough]

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Will Minson = total class

Is it too early to remind punters that big Wil hasn't always been "total class"?

I may have just shot Bambi.

Definitely gave 100% to the Dogs.

[EasternWest]

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Is it too early to remind punters that big Wil hasn't always been "total class"?

I may have just shot Bambi.

Definitely gave 100% to the Dogs.

I honestly think hos sledging is a storm in a teacup. As if that, and worse doesn't go on every game. I instantly discredit any wah wah I hear from Kane Cornes. I like him, but he always gave as good as he got. Let's not pretend he was a paragon of virtue.

As a player to his club and supporters Will has always been exemplary.

[bulldogtragic]

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With WCE dredging the barrel of rucks, Lobbe, Vardy (always injured) & Petrie, I think it says a bit about even Desperados not wanting his style of ruck. He's an unrestricted free agent too, so he costs nothing. I dare say he won't be playing AFL in 2017.

Well, WCE finally got around to having a chat with him. He may have a lifeline if the cards fall his way.

[EasternWest]

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Well, WCE finally got around to having a chat with him. He may have a lifeline if the cards fall his way.

Hope so for his sake.

[Bulldog4life]

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A great loss on and off the field Big Will. I wonder who will take over The Will Minson’s Big Man’s Eating Club now?

[comrade]

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A great loss on and off the field Big Will. I wonder who will take over The Will Minson’s Big Man’s Eating Club now?

I vote for Caleb Daniel.

[Twodogs]

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I vote for Caleb Daniel.

Yep, Caleb has my vote too. I'm not entirely sure what this club is and pretty sure that I don't get a vote on any issue that impacts on it in any way but Caleb Daniel should be in charge.

[Bulldog4life]

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http://www.triplem.com.au/sydney/sport/afl/news/2016/11/rookie-draft-prospect-officially-retires/

Triple M's Jay Clark has reported that former Western Bulldogs ruckman Will Minson has officially retired on the eve of the Rookie Draft.

Minson was considered a likely chance to be collected by Collingwood in a mentor role.

He finishes his career having played 191 games and as a 2013 All-Australian.

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Will Minson has retired. Won't continue on as rookie at Collingwood. Ready to go travelling and do other things.
3:36 PM - 28 Nov 2016