Axle was one of my favorite players, watching him at his best was always a good show, it's a shame that his injuries ruined his career. <3 Axle.
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He was true inspiration for those who needed to see that hardwork and sheer determination can actually really get you places
Was my fave player, and i loved nothing more to see axle to the trademark breakaway from a centre bounce and get an inside 50.
He was the right man, at the wrong time (somewhat like Richo)
Was my fave player, and i loved nothing more to see axle to the trademark breakaway from a centre bounce and get an inside 50.
He was the right man, at the wrong time (somewhat like Richo)
Loved his blue collar credentials, and that he was obviously proud of them, and undeniable >100% effort week after week.
LOVED his burst and clearance.
Good job waiting for him at Ferrari to teach them a thing or 2 about acceleration!
All the best Axl!
Need another gem in the late picks to keep the fancy firstpicks honest for sure!
LOVED his burst and clearance.
Good job waiting for him at Ferrari to teach them a thing or 2 about acceleration!
All the best Axl!
Need another gem in the late picks to keep the fancy firstpicks honest for sure!
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A career cruelled by injury. A strong reliable player when he was available.
An amazing player that could have been.
Congratulation to a well deserved career.
An amazing player that could have been.
Congratulation to a well deserved career.
vmasco
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Another Tiger champ moves on well done on an honest, committed career gave it his all and despite all the injuries never gave up.
Cruelled by injuries, but in full flight, he was the very definition of "line breaker". He was one of my favorite players in a side that didn't boast the talent we have today. If only he was 10 years younger and fully fit. He would be the missing link to propel us into a top 4 spot this year.
Sad day for him, but at least it takes the pressure off him. He was a very good player across his career, and for 2 seasons, was elite. I hope he remains at the club in any capacity.
Sad day for him, but at least it takes the pressure off him. He was a very good player across his career, and for 2 seasons, was elite. I hope he remains at the club in any capacity.
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What a champ and what a great bloke too. Bright future ahead of him, no matter what he chooses to do.
Mister Richmond
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All the best axel. Great player cruelled by injuries. Hope he stays on at the club in some role
Congratulations on what you achieved in the y&b axel, a star that burst onto the scene , elite speed only to be cruelled by injuries of recent seasons , good luck for the future
Foley#41
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Top bloke. Humble gentleman.
And he chose to keep the number 41 because one kid told him he'd got it for his jumper specially.
Sad to see him go.
Best wishes m'boy.
And he chose to keep the number 41 because one kid told him he'd got it for his jumper specially.
Sad to see him go.
Best wishes m'boy.
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This hits harder than the Jackson, King, Coughlan and Brown retirements.
Such a gun player, between 2007 and 2009even when he came back from injury he was such an important cog in the machine.
That 2008 Hall of fame match, he absolutely smashed it, best midfielder that Victoria had that night.
Shame he didn't get to play a game in he senior side this season as a send off.
Hope he does well in life after footy, absolute champion.
Such a gun player, between 2007 and 2009even when he came back from injury he was such an important cog in the machine.
That 2008 Hall of fame match, he absolutely smashed it, best midfielder that Victoria had that night.
Shame he didn't get to play a game in he senior side this season as a send off.
Hope he does well in life after footy, absolute champion.
Way_to_go_Deledio
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The 2007 and 2008 seasons were very bleak year's, Foley alongside Richo were the two players that carried us through it, shouldering the load for Deledio, Cotchin and Martin to develop. He was a fantastic player who was cruelled by injury, at his peak, his speed was something else. Thanks Axel!
wegetpumped
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Don't be silly as when was the last time we kept one of our own? We will go to Adelaide and hire someone.
But on this guy a true champ I still remember the time he got a Vic jersey and was best on ground since then all has gone pare shape for him and it hurt us badly.
Thanks for everything Foley
Genuinely sad news deserved a better run than he had in recent years.
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On guy who got the best out of himself and should have no regrets
Something 've always wanted know is how did he get the nickname 'Schwarl'?
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Was a gun. Lost 5 seasons of footy with injury. We'd be a better team with those 5 seasons back. He'd be playing top footy still with a couple more seasons left
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At his peak was a gun. Loved his clearance goals, electric pace and hard work around the packs.
A great player, we were fortunate to indeed to take the punt on him!
And recruited in an era where we had such a dud recruiting team and most draft successes seemed like long shots (A Kellaway, A Krakour et al...).
Deserved to play a lot more games, an finals, like Coughlan and Dragacevic...
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