Toast Thanks Brad, Crouch Retires

[Mat Mann]

St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch

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Brad Crouch

Age

30

Ht

186cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.1

5star

K

12.1

4star

HB

14.0

5star

M

2.7

3star

T

5.5

5star

CL

5.0

5star

D

20.3

5star

K

11.1

4star

HB

9.1

5star

M

1.5

2star

T

3.9

5star

CL

4.6

5star

D

21.6

5star

K

10.0

4star

HB

11.6

5star

M

3.4

4star

T

4.2

5star

CL

2.6

5star

has today announced his retirement from Australian Rules Football, effective immediately.

Crouch hangs up the boots after a total of 161 AFL games since making his debut for Adelaide in Round 2 of the 2013 season against Brisbane.

During this time, he was awarded the Crows’ prestigious Malcolm Blight Medal (2019), finished inside the top 10 of St Kilda’s Trevor Barker Awards (2022, 2023) and also polled a career-best 18 votes in the 2023 Brownlow Medal count.

The decision comes after months of rehabilitation following arthroscopic surgery to address ongoing degenerative knee issues.

“This is a really disappointing way for Brad’s career to end,” Executive General Manager of Football David Misson said.

Farewell, Crouchy: Midfielder makes call to hang up the boots

St Kilda midfielder Brad Crouch has today announced his retirement from Australian Rules Football, effective immediately.

www.saints.com.au

 

[Yawkey way]

Played some very good football for us, we missed him this year but it’s the right call.

 

[Dard Ball Get]

Go well, sweet Prince

 

[StFly]

As one with cart issues in both knees; correct choice is made.

FWIW, was a brilliant pick up for us, gave it his all when he was around and made us a better club, so good luck and go well.

 

[inntheno]

Very frustrating the Club didn’t know this before the draft.

 

[Yawkey way]

Very frustrating the Club didn’t know this before the draft.

We did I believe.

 

[hoovinha]

Very frustrating the Club didn’t know this before the draft.

I'm pretty sure they did.

It's got something to do with how his player payments are now structured seeing as he triggered the additional year.

Someone smarter than me can shed light.

Regardless, will be missed. A great pick up.

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[LJC05]

Really enjoyed the way he went about it and it really showed how much we missed him this season.

One of the clubs best signings during the Free Agency era.

 

[g_TRAIN]

Very frustrating the Club didn’t know this before the draft.

They did

 

[g_TRAIN]

We missed him big time this season.
Wish him all the best

 

[Crouch]

I created this account the day we drafted Crouchy. I saw him as the future of our midfield, and while there were great moments along the way, ultimately it didn't pan out.

Glad to see he played some great football for your club.

Onya Crouchy.

 

[Saintbloke]

He gave us some good footy and seems like a top clubman

 

[LennyHayes77]

Was a big loss for us this year. Genuinely think we would have won a few extra games had he played all year. Thanks for your efforts Brad, good luck in life

 

[SaintWWodonga]

Ripping bloke, pity he didn't get 100 games up for the Saints!

 

[Sully111]

Good footy player. Sorely missed this season. Wish him all the best.

 

[Sainttony]

Great speech.

 

[SaintlyHymns]

His 2023 was enormous. That game against the Hawks when he kicked 3 and had 30+. We'd had that awful win against North the week before and he came out and kicked 2 in the first and we piled on 9. Great player when his body allowed him.

 

[Saint Watto]

As has been mentioned above.....he was missed immensely last season.

Who knows,Brad in the side may have got us over the line in a few of those close losses.

And I'm sure most would remember the "Great Brad Robbery" late in 2020.

We wanted him....Adelaide said "get ducked"......the Crows were trying so so hard to bluff us out of things.

We stood our ground.....they blinked first and we got our man.

Seeing he's officially retired....I'll share this quick story.

Several of us track watchers were having coffee's/toasties after training and talking all things Saints ......probably with 5-6 games to go last season.

Brad was coming towards us from the players wing......all heads turned.....he stopped in front us with a big smile on his face.....one brave soul asked....."How's the knee going Brad"

He loudly barked..."Shithouse"

Cue Brad and everyone pissing themselves and off he went for a coffee.

That's when we knew he was in real strife with his knee.

He seemed a great guy....always smiling and having a laugh.

Thanks for your service Brad and all the best for the future.

 

[StPiper]

F**king ripping speech.

 

[Diehard Saint]

Great speech.
Was a fabulous pick up for us, gave everything.
And by the sounds of it was a really good guy to have around the place.
Really sorry it came to a premature end. Can only wish him huge success in his life after.

Thanks Brad.

 

[Chief]

 

[tomjoad]

We all knew it was coming, but still sad to see him go due to chronic injury. Easily one of our best mids, had a bit of the larrikin in him, which is great. Footy needs more personality (not TikTok meme selfie Hoks shite, I mean actual real personality)...and we've lost one.
Good luck for the future Brad

 

[my name was taken]

Wish him luck, came in and contributed right away. Shame his body wouldn't let him keep going this year.

 

[Munga]

Probably had a career best season in 2023, then finished. Cruel stuff.

 

[King_Steele]

Loved watching him play. Just got the job done.

All the best Crouchy game can be cruel at times