Player Watch #12: David Astbury - Has decided to retire

[SumTingWong]

Dave statue I have zero athleticism Astbury is done. You've been a great servant but the game has passed you son.

 

[Daka]

It's at a stage, where I reckon could be dropped soon.

 

[TigerTime88]

Dave statue I have zero athleticism Astbury is done. You've been a great servant but the game has passed you son.

I agree.

Tonight is the first night I have really noticed it. He has the turning circle of an oil tanker, slow and doesn't have any penetration on his kicks. Has been a solid FB for us, but time to look at the magoos.

 

[tigerisland]

Last week it was really clear to me. It happens to us all but he has to go.

 

[A Tiger 4 lyf]

Replace Astbury with CCJ

You’re done Dave


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[Googstar]

He is really struggling with the quicker pace of this season. Another being picked based on history rather than form.

 

[Wallaby]

1. He's not a ruckman.
2. He's always been slow, but that's OK because the opposition usually have a big lump in the forward line for him to play on - and he's good one-on-one.
3. Hipwood, Mcstay, Daniher? - Dave couldn't keep up with any of them.
4. He's not a ruckman.
5. We still need him - Balta is physically fine, but not experienced enough. Grimes and Broad are both still very good, but a bit under-sized.

 

[db26]

I can't understand why Dave is copping it he was out of position FFS he is no ruck just like Balta isn't , disrupts the defence should of played on a big forward.That's on Dimma for me stubbornness not playing a second tuck.

 

[DeLaCon]

Ben Miller should come in for Astbury. David is cooked at AFL level now.

 

[tropicaltiger]

I can't understand why Dave is copping it he was out of position FFS he is no ruck just like Balta isn't , disrupts the defence should of played on a big forward.That's on Dimma for me stubbornness not playing a second tuck.

dave will be fine once our mids return and our backline resumes normal structure

 

[partycorolla]

Thanks for everything Dave!!! Overcame so many injuries early in his career to become a rock in our defence!

 

[Red Pill]

Thanks for everything mate! All the best in your retirement

 

[Muddiemoose]

Rumours about him pulling the pin at the end of this season had been going around for a while

Absolute champion player, team mate and essential cog in our back 6 that was regarded as one of the best defensive groups the comp had ever seen

 

[k31th]

 

[GoTigers2015]

All the best in your retirement Swoop. A 3 times premiership player and kept his opponent to 1 possession in the 2019 granny.

 

[prodigy1311]

Thank you DA. All the very best in life!

 

[TigerImposter]

Thanks Dave for being involved in our three premierships. I would never have imagined it with all your injuries early on. Thanks for making my dream come true in Richmond winning at least one flag and you were part of three. Good luck with whatever you pursue in doing in the future.

 

[Roksman]

Thank you Dave

Amazing contribution to our success, forever grateful.

Culture is built by individuals like Dave - never underestimate his impact on the club off the field as much as on.

 

[tigs2010]

All the best Dave.

 

[Punt rd end]

Thanks for everything Dave #ATigerForLife

 

[RunningBounce]

Champion. Richmond man. Retired like he played. Straight down the line.

 

[GoTigers2015]

Dave 4 times a Richmond life member. For playing 150 games and

 

[NaturalDisaster]

What an absolute rock down back for us this guy has been over the years.

 

[Karp3_dm]

What an absolute legend Dave has been for our clubs turn around and success! Was a true leader in driving the standards of our culture and professionalism all the way
Will be sorely missed
Great career Dave

 

[Roksman]

This moment is right up there with the 3 flags.

Dave stood for so much which made our club great - he and Ivan Marić are cornerstones of what Richmond had become.

Dave didn't stand for garbage behaviour.