Re: Dasher to retire
ammo, wasnt commenting on you, more the previous article.
ammo, wasnt commenting on you, more the previous article.
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Toast Darren Milburn retires
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Re: Dasher to retire
Didn't take it personally forssy. Just thought I'd add some meat to the bone.
Didn't take it personally forssy. Just thought I'd add some meat to the bone.
Re: Dasher to retire
I reckon he should have gone on for another year, even if he almost is the same age as our coach. Was such a reliable, smart player. He'll be missed, although it will give us the opportunity to try out some kids and make selection easier.
Going to miss Moons too
He is my favourite player of all time. Will never get over the farewell after the GF, and the Stokes Mooney hug. Brought a tear to my eye (I'm soft, whatever!)
I reckon he should have gone on for another year, even if he almost is the same age as our coach. Was such a reliable, smart player. He'll be missed, although it will give us the opportunity to try out some kids and make selection easier.
Going to miss Moons too
He is my favourite player of all time. Will never get over the farewell after the GF, and the Stokes Mooney hug. Brought a tear to my eye (I'm soft, whatever!)
Re: Dasher to retire
Was one of the first pieces of the puzzle in regards to our premiership teams along with Scarlett and to a lesser extent King. Was always a favourite of mine. The perfect result for us would be a Bluey McGrath role in the VFL team.
Was one of the first pieces of the puzzle in regards to our premiership teams along with Scarlett and to a lesser extent King. Was always a favourite of mine. The perfect result for us would be a Bluey McGrath role in the VFL team.
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Re: Milburn to retire
with Otto I would like to see a similar situation to Milburn this year. He could have an on field role while very much being a mentor to monster & Vardy. If we play a finals series, which IMO we definately will, whether or not he plays in preference to the young kids will be seen at the time
with Otto I would like to see a similar situation to Milburn this year. He could have an on field role while very much being a mentor to monster & Vardy. If we play a finals series, which IMO we definately will, whether or not he plays in preference to the young kids will be seen at the time
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Re: Dasher to retire
When he goes, Ottens will be a massive loss, no doubt. But I think if he does retire and the challenge is thrown down to Simpson and Vardy, it will ultimately be a positive thing for the club in three years time.
Otto has earnt the right to go out on his terms and if he wants to go on again, I've got no problem with that. But, overall, I see it as win-win for the club, whichever decision he makes.
When he goes, Ottens will be a massive loss, no doubt. But I think if he does retire and the challenge is thrown down to Simpson and Vardy, it will ultimately be a positive thing for the club in three years time.
Otto has earnt the right to go out on his terms and if he wants to go on again, I've got no problem with that. But, overall, I see it as win-win for the club, whichever decision he makes.
Re: Dasher to retire
Dasher=legend
Very sad to see him go . Can still play a bit
Dasher=legend
Very sad to see him go . Can still play a bit
Re: Milburn to retire
How did we miss this?
From the Adelaide addy on Friday
"The Cats are prepared for a change tomorrow morning, having named small forward Shannon Byrnes on their three-man emergency list, along with experienced defender Darren Milburn in his last duty at Geelong. He is expected to retire tomorrow and join new Crows coach Brenton Sanderson's panel at West Lakes."
How did we miss this?
From the Adelaide addy on Friday
"The Cats are prepared for a change tomorrow morning, having named small forward Shannon Byrnes on their three-man emergency list, along with experienced defender Darren Milburn in his last duty at Geelong. He is expected to retire tomorrow and join new Crows coach Brenton Sanderson's panel at West Lakes."
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Re: Milburn to retire
Very sad to see Dash go...
A loss to the club if he leaves.....
He, like Otto, has earned the right to go on if he chooses.
Perfect world he would play on and get the 300 and mentor the Guthrie, Smedts and Bathie's of the world in the ways of Dasher.... mongrel and all.....
Would be hard to swallow however knowing that come Sept you might no get a look in....
Whatever happens, really hope he stays at teh club and is not lost to anywhere else...
Thanks Dasher for everything.......
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Very sad to see Dash go...
A loss to the club if he leaves.....
He, like Otto, has earned the right to go on if he chooses.
Perfect world he would play on and get the 300 and mentor the Guthrie, Smedts and Bathie's of the world in the ways of Dasher.... mongrel and all.....
Would be hard to swallow however knowing that come Sept you might no get a look in....
Whatever happens, really hope he stays at teh club and is not lost to anywhere else...
Thanks Dasher for everything.......
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Re: Milburn to retire
Just won the auction for his 'Just Think' warm-up shirt. Great memento, I thought, from Dasher's last game.
Just won the auction for his 'Just Think' warm-up shirt. Great memento, I thought, from Dasher's last game.
Re: Milburn to retire
Just heard Balmy on radio saying the only player who has officially retired is Moons and they'll be talking to others who may be contemplating it when they've completed work on some drafting matters. We live in [strike]interesting[/strike] mysterious times.
Just heard Balmy on radio saying the only player who has officially retired is Moons and they'll be talking to others who may be contemplating it when they've completed work on some drafting matters. We live in [strike]interesting[/strike] mysterious times.
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Re: Milburn to retire
yeah i just saw that someone on the pies board posted that milburn is off to the crows as well. wtf? very strange...
yeah i just saw that someone on the pies board posted that milburn is off to the crows as well. wtf? very strange...
Re: Milburn to retire
sensational career Dasher
As cool as they come under pressure and as tough and brave as any to have played the game. Sensational competitor and his legacy has been passed onto the new brigade.
The Adelaide Crows have snapped up two blokes who know nothing else but to win and their competitive drive and determination will ensure the Crows will be a serious challenger in 2012.
sensational career Dasher
As cool as they come under pressure and as tough and brave as any to have played the game. Sensational competitor and his legacy has been passed onto the new brigade.
The Adelaide Crows have snapped up two blokes who know nothing else but to win and their competitive drive and determination will ensure the Crows will be a serious challenger in 2012.
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Re: Dasher to retire
Agree with that.
The timing is right for Dasher to retire and you'd think he will, but beyond him and Moons (and Drum as well, plus bye to Blake) it would be good to hang onto most of the older players for another year if we can rather than make wholesale changes.
I'd be happy for Otto to go on if his body's up to it and he's happy to take more of a mentoring role, and that will really benefit West/Simpson/Vardy, but by the same token if he wants to retire having to step up might benefit them, and us, over the long term.
Agree with that.
The timing is right for Dasher to retire and you'd think he will, but beyond him and Moons (and Drum as well, plus bye to Blake) it would be good to hang onto most of the older players for another year if we can rather than make wholesale changes.
I'd be happy for Otto to go on if his body's up to it and he's happy to take more of a mentoring role, and that will really benefit West/Simpson/Vardy, but by the same token if he wants to retire having to step up might benefit them, and us, over the long term.
Re: Dasher to retire
But even if so of the older players aren't up to AFL standard week in week out anymore it would good to keep them around for another year considering the state of this years draft. They could do what Mooney and Milburn did this year and play between 9 and 14 games mentoring the younger players even player a couple of games in the VFL. Should they still be in the 22 by September they will be fresh and ready for finals footy otherwise having them on the list allows us to rotate players like we did this year.
But even if so of the older players aren't up to AFL standard week in week out anymore it would good to keep them around for another year considering the state of this years draft. They could do what Mooney and Milburn did this year and play between 9 and 14 games mentoring the younger players even player a couple of games in the VFL. Should they still be in the 22 by September they will be fresh and ready for finals footy otherwise having them on the list allows us to rotate players like we did this year.
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Re: Dasher to retire
Yep agree, providing the players in question are willing to do that, then it makes sense.
Yep agree, providing the players in question are willing to do that, then it makes sense.
Big Fozza
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Re: Milburn to retire
anyone have an update on this?
anyone have an update on this?
Re: Milburn to retire
Twitter rumour: Dasher spotted at a Docklands bar speaking with Kevin Sheedy :\
Twitter rumour: Dasher spotted at a Docklands bar speaking with Kevin Sheedy :\
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Re: Milburn to retire
A great in the greatest era of the club.
A great in the greatest era of the club.
Congrats 2 dasher on a brilliant career! Great player always rated him highly!! Wish him all the best after footy!
