Toast Charlie Dixon Retires

[Contested Marx]

won't miss the flexing after kicking a pointless goal when the game is over

won't miss the shanks when kicking for goal when it matters

"he tried" I guess goes on his gravestone

 

[Malibu#27]

**** me, some of these posts are disgraceful. These players aren't just some disposable asset, they're people who try their best for our club. Respect costs nothing.

Provided many more highlights than he did lowlights and stood tall for us for a long time. Our only key forward All Australian outside of Warren. Thanks for giving it your all.

Couldn’t agree more. Embarrassing and justifying the comment some seem upset by.

 

[John the Butcher]

Obligatory Chadbro welfare post

 

[Enviable Tradition]

An absolute warrior on the field and that is all that matters.

Would have been so much better under a better i50 system.

 

[Doctor Feel]

Hes moved to sell his playing equipment straight away.

 

[El_Scorcho]

AA Key Forward in a Ken Hinkley forward line. That's no mean feat.

Obviously a dumb campaigner but battled in a brutal, thankless role for us when he could have played anywhere else and retired with 200 more career goals, a couple of extra AA guernseys, a less battered body and a fanbase who loves him. I have full respect for him as a player.

 

[x_les_x]

Jeez feel like Charlie sacrificed robbie grays unborn child the way some posters are carrying on

All that aside. Did pretty well for a guy that was plastered as glass ankles to make all aus at 30 and kick 40+ goals twice with us. Will always remember turning up to a practice game vs richmond at etihad alone just to see the big man up close and live for the first time in our club colors and he ate dylan grimes

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Dylan Grimes

Age

33

Ht

194cm

Wt

92kg

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Def

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Last 5

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11.6

3star

K

6.3

2star

HB

5.3

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

4star

MG

136.0

2star

D

12.2

3star

K

7.4

3star

HB

4.8

3star

M

4.7

4star

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1.4

2star

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136.0

2star

D

9.4

3star

K

3.8

2star

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5.6

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3.0

3star

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1.0

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during his first play and i thought hes not too bad this big bloke. Didnt help that the majority of the last 5 years or so our gameplan revolved around kicking it on his head whether he was in the forward 50 or on the wing and he would compete against someone holding him or multiple opponents.

But i think this was a great time to allow the next gen of LEADING forwards to come through and make us more dynamic.

 

[Port 2004]

An absolute warrior on the field and that is all that matters.

Would have been so much better under a better i50 system.

This. Good luck and thanks big fella.

 

[ClintEastwood]

I was taught "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all".

I've never followed that, until now.

 

[backtozero]

Imagine if he'd learned to lead or told kernie bombing it on my head 100x a game doesn't work very well.

Played his best footy goalwise with the suns before even getting here in a much worse team.

These talking points have been well covered. There's no point going on about it now.

 

[JohnHinckleyJr]

Legend thankyou..

 

[JimmyBC]

I wouldn't get so glum he'll probably end up as the next SANFL coach.

 

[Contested Marx]

Have to update this I guess

 

[Ant Bear]

Charlie Dixon has the biggest hand I've ever shaken, it was like a dinner plate!

As much as he was becoming a liability, he always gave his all to the club.

Despite his tough persona, I don't recall him ever being suspended. A gentle, angry giant.

 

[manureid]

Gave his all on the field.

Should have kept his mouth closed off it.

 

[Windy Cindy]

Smart call

Non selfish call unlike some others

Always been a fan.. loved his aggressiveness.. loved his competitiveness

When he was going he was a star and made the team walk taller..

 

[PortPortPort]

Good. Kick-it-to-Dixon gameplan sucked.

 

[Lambot]

Amazing how thin-skinned the Port forum bros are. One comment from a frustrated club man and you all go to water.

Thanks for everything Charlie! A great career

 

[Doctor Feel]

Amazing how thin-skinned the Port forum bros are. One comment from a frustrated club man and you all go to water.

Thanks for everything Charlie! A great career

one comment lol. Are people just wilfully ignorant or ill informed?

 

[Shaucob_Burjan]

Nah I think he deserves congrats

He gave a lot for this club

His comments about supporters and playing too long is more to do with a lack of senior leadership.

Thanks Charlie. Would have loved to see him under Choco tbh.

 

[Lambot]

one comment lol. Are people just wilfully ignorant or ill informed?

You, Dr Feel, are exactly who I'm talking about

 

[Black 18]

Thanks for the memories.

Was an excellent player when up and about and provided much needed belief for others too.

A shame he had to battle away in the madness of our forward structures but gave his absolute every time he pulled on the jumper.

A very good player and an even better teammate.

Hope life is kind, and thanks Charlie.

 

[Doctor Feel]

You, Dr Feel, are exactly who I'm talking about

ok?

 

[Lighthouse End]

Thanks Charlie. Would have loved to see him under Choco tbh.

If you think he was wasted under Hinkley....

 

[Rendaw]

Was a beast in his prime but pissed it away under Hinkley. His lack of respect for the fans forever tarnishes his legacy