Toast Farewell Matty Broadbent

[Marmozet]

We were a shitshow then iirc

We were, but that’s so different to the shitshow we are now.

At least back then you knew we were shit. Ordinary playing list, Primus, Falloon fitness, AAMI Stadium.

Now, we’ve got all the resources necessary in the world and we’re still not delivering. You couldn’t expect much from what we were in 2012, but now, we SHOULD be so much better than what we are.

In conclusion, sack Hinkley.

 

[bomberclifford]

Love your work Cobra.
Time beats us all in the end.

Someone needs to post that sketch in here for posterity.
Was that Trewth's handiwork?

 

[RussellEbertHandball]

Love your work Cobra.
Time beats us all in the end.

Someone needs to post that sketch in here for posterity.
Was that Trewth's handiwork?

Yep it was Trewth. He gave me the original and I gave it to 2013 Bigfooty player Broadie at an after match function at Alberton. It was posted in this Fanboi art thread

Fanboi Art

Keith Moor has had his lab coat on doing some testing. Cobra Venom Analysis Report complete. Conclusion? Lethal. Literally ROFL'd.

www.bigfooty.com

Well done Matthew, Brogsie, Broadie, The Cobra.

Shocking way to end/start the decline of his career at Port - in that his ankle issue started when Wingard drilled a ball into his head at training and it caused him to fall over and he twisted his ankle badly in the fall.

At his best he was a bloody reliable player and that kick of his was a weapon coming off half back. Mike Sheahan gave him a ranking of 30th best player one year, so impressed he was with his attacking play.

 

[PatientMental]

I hope he is still seeking the help he needs.

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Very good player in his pomp & underrated, Well done Broady.

#getyadartsout

 

[Enviable Tradition]

Well done on your career Broady.

Sad to see you go but definitely the right decision.

The first one in a while from the club that I can support.

Any chance he could become our Maggies leadership player? Perhaps with an option to be promoted mid season if he is absolutely killing it and we cop a few injuries?

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[RussellEbertHandball]

Well done on your career Broady.

Sad to see you go but definitely the right decision.

The first one in a while from the club that I can support.

Any chance he could become our Maggies leadership player? Perhaps with an option to be promoted mid season if he is absolutely killing it and we cop a few injuries?

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There is nothing stopping it, but the club probably wants to find another Sutcliffe type.

 

[Ford Fairlane]

Fare the well Broady. Good bloke who always genuinely had time to talk to the fans. A really solid footballer, sadly injury took its toll.

 

[El_Scorcho]

Really sad. One of my favourite players over the last decade and a gun at his best.

Ultimately had his career ruined by injury after being so durable for so long. Shame he couldn't have gone out on his own terms.

I hope we can keep him on at SANFL level.

 

[EskimoPAFC]

Champion. At his prime classy, composed and as good a decision maker as I've seen in Port. Credit to him for keeping his head up while playing for the basket case we were back in 2011/12.

Thank you Matty

 

[TeeKray]

Always a no nonsense, reliable player was Broady. Clean with the footy, good overhead, good kick. He can be really proud of his career. All the best for the future mate

 

[Edgepower]

Broady was a shining light during the dark days.
one of the few that could play footy at a genuine AFL standard.
Thanks

 

[proman_x]

Thanks for your fine no bullshit service, Matty. As many have said, a great player when fit. Good luck with your future!

 

[King_Tredrea]

At his best was a very very good player, and was a great clubman. All the best for the future ‘Ra.

 

[dirty2]

Thought he might of got 1 more year as a break glass in emergency.

Wish you all the best...

Hopefully watch you next year in the #1 Guernsey for port adelaide magpies..

 

[Iwish]

Was coached by primus and hinkley for all of his career. Guy deserved better. Good luck in the future matty

 

[Zakk Wylde]

Good decision. Needed to go.

 

[Interstater]

Thank you young fellah, you will always be looked upon as a favourite son.

 

[Marmozet]

Was coached by primus and hinkley for all of his career. Guy deserved better. Good luck in the future matty

Add Chocco in his late years to that as well.

 

[Contested Marx]

Bit of a shame he just gets appended to the Beer Gut delisting email, he deserved better than that.

Anyway I guess it was time. A proper Port man.

Much love and all the best for the future Matty.

 

[Peter91]

Pretty surprised he didn't get his own article on the website considering he was a Port man through and through, always loved watching Broady play, was a gun when he was in his prime and that kick was a weapon.

Hoping to see him in the Magpies, but maybe he's just decided he can't get the best out of his footy anymore and it's time to move on, all the best mate and hope it works out well for you.

 

[jdeezy]

Matty Broadband! Matty Broadbeans! Whatever shit nickname I gave ya, all the best champ.

 

[Ishikawa]

Obviously a tough last couple of years for him injury and health wise, but made a significant and reliable contribution to the club over his journey. Having not seen any interviews or comments yet, be interesting to see if he plays on at a lower level - presumably given where he's been at moving away from footy will be refreshing for him. Good luck to him.

 

[Chrizzt]

He made Mike Sheahan's top 50 one year - doesn't get much better than that

 

[5um0F1]

Very sad to see Matty go, I guess its the right decision.
All the best in your future endeavors and I hope it involves the club in some capacity.

PS sack the stink