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

[Lsta062]

Thanks Dave for your contributions to our Premiership runs. Our defence was the cornerstone of our Premierships and you were one of the main reasons why it was so good!

The retirements have begun

 

[GoTigers2015]

 

[bd3_]

All the bet big Dave!! Might even come away with a best & fairest in his retiring year. Has been outstanding this season. Legend of the club.

 

[tiger_tough]

A great clubman and a huge reason we were able to build the culture that we did. His body let him down a lot but he leaves the game a 3 time premiership player. Thanks David.

I remember when roaming Brian was doing an interview with Jack Higgins after a game and BT was taking the piss out of him a bit hoping he'd say something stupid and Dave stepped in and said that's enough. Legend.

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

The Richmond man!
The rock of our defense.
Underrated outside of the RFC but not so within.
Great Career.
Great Person.

 

[tropicaltiger]

Dave was one of my favorites and wish he was going around again but Dave has done his usual selfless decision, it's hard to comprehend how someone can play for so long and be able to perform at a top shelf level, averaging one operation every 11 games of footy, but Dave did that and has 3 magnificent medals to show for it.

Has done the no. 12 proud.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Part of an awesome backline, kept the opposition to a combined total of 136 points in 3 Grand Finals.

Astbury Grimes Vlastuin
Houli Rance Broad/Short/Baker

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[panatha1908]

One of my favourite players we all really wish you the very best Dave! Really happy you leave a 3 time premiership player but more happy that you were always such a fair and honest player and played the game the right way. Legend of a man!

 

[Barnzy]

All the best mate. One of the underrated Tiger legends.

Rock solid for many years and big part of a great team. His body is obviously cooked because when fit he was still a good player.

 

[Marcel Proust]

Dave was one of my favorites and wish he was going around again but Dave has done his usual selfless decision, it's hard to comprehend how someone can play for so long and be able to perform at a top shelf level, averaging one operation every 11 games of footy, but Dave did that and has 3 magnificent medals to show for it.

Has done the no. 12 proud.

Might have 4 / 5 flags if that bloody aquatic monster didn't attack him

 

[peterbuch74]

 

[GoTigers2015]

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Good point I thought I had left someone out.

 

[Tortured Tiger]

All the bet big Dave!! Might even come away with a best & fairest in his retiring year. Has been outstanding this season. Legend of the club.

Terrific contributor on and off the field, will always be remembered as a legend of the club and a man who created such a strong culture for others to follow. Cheers Dave.

 

[peterbuch74]

 

[peterbuch74]

 

[Marcel Proust]

Shame he did not get a go, as a forward. Required down back

 

[Dunger]

Might have 4 / 5 flags if that bloody aquatic monster didn't attack him

Didn't he have a squirts back in 18?

What a champion, a legend of the club. All the best to him. She sells sanctuary is one of Astbury's best

 

[damicky]

Wow ... just saw the news

A key member of our 3 recent Premierships despite being unappreciated my many Tigers supporters for much of his career

Thanks Dave

 

[peterbuch74]

 

[Tiger_Of_Old]

 

[peterbuch74]

 

[jreesosb]

What a rock in defence. Usually took the number one forward and was strong, miserly and courageous. All the best Dave. Guys like you are irreplaceable

 

[Nostradumbass]

All the best big fella!

 

[Tiger08]

Well done. Right time. Great career and we couldn't have asked for more.

 

[Tiger2709]

He'll always be remembered for helping to end our 37 years in purgatory.

Great backman especially throughout the premiership years.