I have seen Brad put his body over the ball many times. I respect what he has done. The AFL equivalent of the Grim Reaper waits for no man. It is time to go.
The real blunder is Davey. Remember, coming off the heels of Brick's departure in 2009, we were so desperate to keep him? FMD - a four year contract. He had a very good 2010 but ever since he hurt his leg against Hawthorn, he has never been the same.
In retrospect, it would have been better to let him go in 2009 when he still commanded currency in the market-place. Now he is worth zippo.
To be fair, it is hard to let go of players when they are in their prime just because they demand an extra year or two on their contract.