Kicked 28 goals in the final two matches of his last & best ever season. Retired from the VFL at just 26yo.
He did go on though; just in another league that was prepared to pay him 3 x times his VFL salary.
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Kicked 28 goals in the final two matches of his last & best ever season. Retired from the VFL at just 26yo.
He did go on though; just in another league that was prepared to pay him 3 x times his VFL salary.
Shit I should have read the thread first. Same goes for Bob Rose too.
- Jul 20, 2010
- 8,179
- 10,823
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Banned
- #53
Dustin Fle.... scratch that.
The reality was his form deteriorated rapidly after his brother committed suicide. He was a mere shadow of his former self in his last couple of seasons and I doubt he had much left in the tank.
Lloyd's form was pretty ordinary in 2009. Could he have turned that around in 2010? Possibly but I believe Knights wanted to play him further up the ground, which certainly wouldn't have helped IMO. Such a shame that hamstring injuries took away his chance at kicking 1000 goals.
- Jun 16, 2012
- 12,249
- 9,695
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
Both field umpires voted separately in 1976, so 48 was the equivalent of 24
- Aug 11, 2008
- 8,962
- 12,263
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- Collingwood
Jimmy Clement for the unfortunate circumstance.
Rusty22
Norm Smith Medallist
- Dec 12, 2010
- 7,076
- 5,540
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
- Other Teams
- Collingwood VFL
Yeah another one for Jimmy Clement, was a champion defender.
gazzathegreat
Club Legend
- Jul 14, 2013
- 1,055
- 1,097
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Banned
- #62
Wirrpanda. Retired at the age of 29
- Jul 7, 2013
- 1,250
- 1,208
- AFL Club
- Collingwood
Better to go a year early than a year late.
As others have said, clement is the major stand out of recent times. Had the unfortunate circumstances that led to his retirement not occurred, he likely would have captained collingwood for 2-4 years, might have been him lifting the trophy in 2010.
As others have said, clement is the major stand out of recent times. Had the unfortunate circumstances that led to his retirement not occurred, he likely would have captained collingwood for 2-4 years, might have been him lifting the trophy in 2010.
- Apr 28, 2008
- 12,310
- 9,054
- AFL Club
- West Coast
- Other Teams
- Arsenal Kilmarnock
Phillip Matera somewhat retired prematurely due to some developing chronic issues, but it always felt like a 'work unfinished' exit. Arguably our best ever player to never win a premiership, last game being 2005 QF was just cruel, especially since he was still our leading goalkicker with 38 in 2005, after two 60+ seasons including an AA.
One of the more disappointing ends to a career. Was also left stranded on 179 games and 389 goals, and could have been the first aboriginal to pass 400 career goals. Poor guy.
One of the more disappointing ends to a career. Was also left stranded on 179 games and 389 goals, and could have been the first aboriginal to pass 400 career goals. Poor guy.
- May 22, 2012
- 3,655
- 6,234
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- Hawthorn
- Other Teams
- Box Hill
Michael Tuck... Seriously, he wanted to play on but we told him to retire.
Doss
Ass
- Aug 1, 2011
- 75,222
- 112,368
- AFL Club
- Essendon
Mercuri and Misiti were both pretty much cooked at the end of 2004. Wellman on the other hand could have played on easily.
Grockadoc
Brownlow Medallist
- Jul 25, 2008
- 25,849
- 49,820
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- Richmond
- Other Teams
- Fighting Furies, Man Utd, Cavaliers
Joel Bowden could have played another couple of seasons, I reckon.
Still averaged close to 25 possessions and 7 marks in his last season, so he was still a handy player. He had a sit down with Dimma and discussed what his future held, and decided to retire in order to let the younger players (Rance etc.) get a chance, and went on into the AFL administration system.
Still averaged close to 25 possessions and 7 marks in his last season, so he was still a handy player. He had a sit down with Dimma and discussed what his future held, and decided to retire in order to let the younger players (Rance etc.) get a chance, and went on into the AFL administration system.
Supposedly had absolutely no idea the 91 GF would be his last game 'til he was tapped on the shoulder.
I know Liptak's a doc; what's Cox?
The great Andrew Schauble. Everyone just assumed he was 53.
The legs were still good enough to take this in his last game.
The legs were still good enough to take this in his last game.
Well, he is an Orthopaedic Surgeon so he should be able to sort out bone(r) issues....
A rare photo of Lance Whitnall with both feet off the ground.The great Andrew Schauble. Everyone just assumed he was 53.
The legs were still good enough to take this in his last game.
