Retired Simon Black (1997-2013)

[WhiteLionFeva]

Reported on Trade Radio that he is about to announce retirement to take up coaching position at the Swans. Eeeek!

 

[Harris Specter]

Don't think it's going to be a fairytale next year.

http://www.triplem.com.au/brisbane/...mon-black-to-retire-and-head-to-sydney-swans/

A source deep inside the Brisbane Lions has told Triple M Brisbane Simon Black will not play on in 2014.
The station also believes Black will take on an assistant coaching role at the Sydney Swans under John Longmire.

 

[notting18]

Reported on Trade Radio that he is about to announce retirement to take up coaching position at the Swans. Eeeek!

Not the biggest suprise.

Absolute champion on and off the field.

 

[Elixuh]

Say it ain't so.

 

[cotter101]

Reported on Trade Radio that he is about to announce retirement to take up coaching position at the Swans. Eeeek!

I'd be hoping he could help put around the Lions if he is to retire. Just let him focus on the midfield boys.

 

[Elixuh]

I think wherever Simon choose to coach he'll be very well liked and respected by the playing group. I'd like to see him back here one day.

 

[Ceebee]

After the wonderful service Simon has given this Club, reckon he can go and do whatever he wants to.does not owe us a thing.

Good luck to him,whatever he does.

Hopefully he may return one day.

 

[Viceregal]

Always good to get experience outside of your home club if you want to get somewhere with coaching

 

[growler]

LIONS great Simon Black has dismissed speculation he has retired and taken a coaching position with the Sydney Swans.
Black, 34, is still weighing up his future and is contemplating playing in 2014.
Knee and groin injuries ruined his 2013 campaign and the Brownlow Medallist, Norm Smith Medallist and triple premiership star recently underwent surgery in a bid to be fit for a 17th AFL season.
He will talk to new Lions senior coach Justin Leppitsch later this week to discuss next year.
Black said rumours linking him to place on the Swans coaching staff were untrue.

 

[lionshine]

Great news! I still maintain faith, albeit, a small amount that Blacky will play on for 1 more year.

 

[Elixuh]

Longmire confirmed that he has spoken to Simon about a coaching gig if he chooses to retire (FB Lions page admin is the source).

 

[POBT]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/afl/br...l-peace-proposal/story-fndv8d6r-1226740527627​

Meanwhile, Simon Black's future could be decided today.

Lions senior coach Justin Leppitsch returned from an overseas holiday yesterday and was planning to talk to the triple premiership star this week.

Black is weighing up whether or not to continue his glittering career into a 17th season in 2014. Brisbane have offered him a coaching role if he decides to hang up the boots.

 

[Fatcat08]

Absolute champion on and off the field. Sad to see him go but words can't explain how happy I am that I was around to see him play live.

 

[MacMum]

Today our Simon has retired

 

[Mooch]

We will, they just haven't received it yet.

I've got $20 on Rocky for 2014 at $41

I haven't watched the press conference - I'm at work and don't want anyone to see me tearing up What a bloody legend. Easily my favourite player. Supreme on the field and a gentleman off it. Thank you Simon.

 

[lionshine]

Congratulations on a magnificent career Blacky! A true champion! This one hurts

 

[ALX22]

Thank you.

 

[rockypls]

LEIGH Matthews says if Simon Black is serious about pursuing an AFL coaching career, he must one day leave the Gabba.
Black is expected to accept Brisbane's offer of an assistant coaching role after announcing his retirement on Friday in an emotionally-charged press conference.
However, his mentor and four-time premiership coach Matthews says Black will need to spread his wings eventually if he is determined to make his mark as a coach after a glittering 16-year playing career.

Gold Coast, Sydney and West Coast lead a host of clubs that are also chasing Black.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...-coaching-career/story-fni5f4q3-1226743022229

 

[Hollow Knight]

Shut up Lethal

 

[MacMum]

He might be like GO'D, and just be happy being assistant....quite happy for him to stay with us as long as he likes.

 

[Sunny_]

Article in the GC Bully today that said Ashcroft is very keen to get Black as an Assistant/Development Coach for the Suns.

Link here.

 

[notting18]

Makes sense. Blacky's family situation makes him relocating interstate not an option for the time being. Still think he will sign on with the Lions after the comments he made in his press conference but the Suns do offer something a bit different for him.

 

[Bucking Beads]

Hopefully Blacky does a few years with us then looks elsewhere if he has aspirations of being a head coach.

 

[Lionwest]

I swear I heard on the radio this morning confirming that Blacky will take up an assistants role this coming season at the Lions. Mind you it was pretty early in the morning so please don't quote me on it.

 

[Football Pope]

I swear I heard on the radio this morning confirming that Blacky will take up an assistants role this coming season at the Lions. Mind you it was pretty early in the morning so please don't quote me on it.

yep.....on monday he said he would initially take up the role..a year or two

https://soundcloud.com/sen1116/simon-black-on-the-run-home