Toast Bryce Gibbs Appreciation Thread

[navybluesince75]

Where can i view it?

Not sure sorry mate,
SEN just carried it live, I would assume they will post it shortly, sorry I cant be more help

 

[HBF]

All the best Gibba. You'll forever be a bluebagger.

 

[Bobmonkey]

Where can i view it?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/gibbs-introduced-as-a-crow!648398

 

[Bobmonkey]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/gibbs-introduced-as-a-crow!648398

Brings a tear to the eye. Will miss ya Gibbsy

 

[ItsAllAboutMe]

Look forward to Charlie being selected as a father son in 2033. Quality player whos career was stunted by Malthouse & Ratten trying to make him a half back flanker.. As soon as Bolton came on board we saw the player we always wanted Bryce to be.. Best of luck, Jacobs, Betts & Gibbs now at Adelaide is good enough reason for me to have a 2nd team next year.

 

[sticks74]

absolute class in that interview, goodluck to you Bryce, i hope you win a flag next year but i also feel the compensation we received got us closer to 17...

Thanks for the memories...

 

[radiojake]

See ya Gibbsy.....all the best....great blues player.....say hi to Eddie & sauce....lol
Adelaide Blues....lol

Carlton Giants v Adelaide Blues

certainly an odd bit of phenomena

 

[Robbo's my hero]

https://www.foxsports.com.au/video/afl/afl/gibbs-introduced-as-a-crow!648398

Brings a tear to the eye. Will miss ya Gibbsy

Thanks Aph. I was crying watching the bloody ad before the video. I love my Blueboys and I hate to see them go. Bryce will have to learn to love the Crows (even if he doesn’t mean it). He certainly loves the Blues. His comments have provided me with some closure. I’m happy to hear that he requested a trade again(if it was possible). This mitigates Carlton’s involvement for me.

 

[james Dean]

Who remembers his over the head handpass to Waite on his debut?

 

[Matty411]

When my mate forced me to choose the Blues to support (gave AFL a chance) in 2007, I knew little of the game or the players - let alone the mess my new club was - or had been - in the previous 6 years.

Instantly 1 player stood out - a whispy haired but silky kid who wore my favourite number #4 and went by the name Bryce Gibbs.

I've felt a strong connection and support for Bryce through his career and always backed him despite many potting him for being 'soft' or 'not meeting expectations'. Well, he's given us an amazing 231 games and has become one of the most reliable, durable and professional players we've seen don the Navy Blue.

My two #4 Guernseys will remain in the closet and I'm sure we'll choose the young player deserving of his legacy to don it for 2018 and beyond.

Gibbs will always have my respect and I wish him and his family nothing but good fortune in Adelaide. I just hope that Ed shuts him down when they play us.

Love ya Gibbsy

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

Gibbs has been a true pro during this season and the 2016 and 2017 trade periods.

 

[KnobHead]

Great interview. Very classy individual Bryce, both as a footballer & person.

Has been excellent for the CFC.

Be great to see him becoming an even better footballer at Adelaide.


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[BlueTucker456]

Had some absolutely outstanding games for us and I feel never quite got the credit he deserved in his recent years. Excited for everyone to talk about how much he "improved" next year. (

 

[Lace_Out]

Gibbs has been a true pro during this season and the 2016 and 2017 trade periods.

He had to be. He tried to walk out of a 5 year heavily front loaded deal after only 2 years. His heart does bleed blue though.

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[BLue_Bloys]

Has been a pleasure watching Gibbs play over the years, sad to see him go, but that's how these things go.

Crows line up for a tilt at a flag with the best midfield in the game, we load up with young players. It's the best thing long term for us.

All the best in Adelaide Bryce!

 

[Malifice]

Classy interview.

I choked up a bit as he did. Spoke highly of the club. Well wishes from the leaders (Murphy and Simmo) who he also spoke highly of.

Take note Tex Walker. Class beats petulance every day.

Glad we could arrange a win/ win trade for him. Wish him all the best.

 

[thylacine60]

even when he went into "**** this jog mode" I don't think I ever saw him sook it up

 

[BIuebagger]

Same as most in here, Gibbs carried himself exceptionally well this season despite the off-field issues he was having. It's bittersweet at the moment, as the quality we are losing is significant at this point in time.

Yes, of course, he was frustrating to watch at times, but his positives absolutely outweigh and overlook the negatives within his game. When he was up and about, his silk and class was very very good to watch. Think he has been a fantastic player for us and will always be grateful for his efforts he has given in navy blue. I don't think Adel fans understand how influential he will be as a playmaking midfielder for them. Hope he has some success now in his later years and that he, Lauren and Charlie enjoy being back in SA.

Thanks for the memories, Gibba! Save your off games for us, please

 

[Das2Blue]

Cheers Gibbsy hope you get a chance at a Premiership with your new club , But remember we sold you cheaply on the understanding that you'll not play 100 games for the Crows...

 

[OnceWeWereKings]

Showed his class this year, 'twas a slow burn with Bryce.
Really don't know how much of our struggles contributed to that. Fair bit I would say.
Matched his class this year in that interview.
Hope the move brings you everything you want Bryce.

 

[TeeJay Blue]

Gibbs! Getting Back! Gibbs! TAKING IT UPON HIMSELF! WELL! HE HASN'T HAD A BETTER NIGHT THAN THIS EVER I RECKON!!!

A frustrating loss, but that first encounter against Geelong in 2014 was the best I've ever seen him play.

Can only wish him the best going forward. Will be missed!

 

[Wickzki]

Updated my OP with this but so many of you skip it;

When Bryce was first drafted to Carlton I was living in the United States. I never had access to watch any of the games. For his first two seasons the reports that I got from family and friends back home were that Carlton had found its next champion. That champion was Bryce.

Throughout the journey there have been ups and there have been downs. We were never able to put a capable enough team to aide our Big Four (our 3 #1s and Juddy) to win a premiership. Injuries have slowed the other three but throughout it all there has been one constant. That constant has been Bryce. Regardless of whether or not Gibbsy was played out of position, he was to his detriment, he has almost always been the consummate professional.

I've seen champion players leave the team that I love before. The most recent example before Gibbs was LaMarcus Aldridge (Rip City represent!). Some of those feelings have returned. I am excited and full of hope to see the next iteration of the Carlton Football Club. However, what was lacking with Aldridge but is present with Gibbs is that rare feeling of sadness. Of emptiness.

I was sitting down watching Fox Sports 500 at my ex girlfriend's place this morning when the news filtered through. First, BigFooty and then Fox. At first I was akin to a child on Christmas morning. I wanted to unwrap my new presents. "What did we get? What magic did SOS create this time?" and then almost as quickly the polar opposite reaction came to me. I felt similar feelings to when my mother passed away and when I've known friends have left my life to move on with theirs in other parts of the world. I felt my body shake. I was overcome with sorrow. For several minutes I cried.

I cried when Juddy broke his knee and everyone knew he was retiring. I've cried after heartbreaking losses (the West Coast travesty comes to mind). But it wasn't supposed to end this way for Bryce and for the Blues. I've had this dream where Matthew Kreuzer lifts the premiership trophy aloft in his last ever game. But I always pictured Gibbsy alongside him. Two old savvy veterans who could have delivered last more ending their careers in a blaze of glory.

And while you can never say never when it comes to football... I say thank you, Bryce. Thank you for the eleven season and 231 games that you have bled navy blue. Ask your new teammate, Eddie Betts. He still bleeds navy. And I believe that you will too. I hope you guys win a premiership. I truly do. So many of us do. I wish you the best of luck at home in Adelaide. But most of all, I say thank you.

You'll always be welcome back.

 

[LanceRomance]

Updated my OP with this but so many of you skip it;

Did your ex girlfriend know you were there?

 

[The old campaigner]

Thank you for your excellent service over the journey Bryce, just hopeful that some of your professionalism and attention to detail in your preparation has rubbed off on some of the young blokes.

 

[Wickzki]

Did your ex girlfriend know you were there?

We're still good mates. I've been violently ill for the past month. In fact, I hadn't been at my home for more than 15 minutes since the 23/9 (hence why my offseason thread has to be massively updated today and tomorrow). She's a nurse and has been taking real good care of me.