Welcome Welcome to Hawthorn, Chad Wingard. 200 games! Announces retirement (2 Sept 2024)

[Khmerhawk]

The optics aren't good sometimes when the arms go out, but that's about it in terms of negative traits imo.

That mark he took when he presented for Sicily to hit up against the Saints epitomizes how good he can be when fit. He's not regarded by many as a super hard worker, but that was the type of thing only hard workers do.

Chad has it all, super hands, super creativity and the ability to kick freak goals. He is massively underrated in the toughness department too, but he is formidable there as well.

The idea he might occupy a pocket alongside the Wiz in our team is pretty tantalizing.

The one thing he hasn't had is a body that allows him to play every week.

Pardon my ignorance but who's the wiz ?

 

[cryptor]

Pardon my ignorance but who's the wiz ?

 

[toomanysquibs]

Pardon my ignorance but who's the wiz ?

Small forward and 2023 draft prospect Nick Watson, 170cm of next level talent.

 

[barbster]

1+1+1... will also get him there

But is it worth the risk? Two years is not much, especially if you’re thinking he’ll be there for 3. Could have bonus incentives if you are worried his form will drop off just to return when nearing the end of the second year.

 

[Burtman]

Pardon my ignorance but who's the wiz ?

 

[kirbatron]

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[CaptainWorpedo]

Sounds like Chad may well be out for 12-16 months. Would be a sad way to end his career.

 

[TylerDurden]

Absolute disaster for him.

 

[sociable hawk]

Sadly, I think his career is now over.
Shame as he was once again starting to show his class

 

[smeltitdeltit]

Missed the start. What happened?

 

[Sixpence]

Missed the start. What happened?

Looks like an Achilles tear.

 

[hawkmang]

Missed the start. What happened?

Done his achilles, no incident just went bang by the looks

 

[HedgeFund]

Done his achilles, no incident just went bang by the looks

That’s plain awful. Have to say at his age and with his history I can’t see him playing again.

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

absolutely terrible, terrible news if scans confirm it's a rupture. just as he was starting to really enjoy his footy again and making a huge impact for us. i feel so sorry for the bloke, and if this is the last time he plays in a hawks jumper i feel sorry for us fans who may have been robbed of another 12 months+ of his magic.

 

[smeltitdeltit]

Done his achilles, no incident just went bang by the looksaw

Awful

 

[SA HAWK]

Really sad for him his last 5 weeks was easily his best patch of form for us.

Body just always seems to let him down which is a real shame.

 

[Brant]

It's customary to re-sign the player whilst they undergo re-hab, right?

Not saying he'll play again but I'd be very surprised if we don't sign (at least Rookie) him for 2024.

 

[HedgeFund]

Really sad for him his last 5 weeks was easily his best patch of form for us.

Body just always seems to let him down which is a real shame.

Spot on.

 

[HedgeFund]

It's customary to re-sign the player whilst they undergo re-hab, right?

Not saying he'll play again but I'd be very surprised if we don't sign (at least Rookie) him for 2024.

If they’re under 25 - most definitely.

Between 26 - 30 - probably.

Unfortunately, this would have to be a 12+ month rehab which wouldn’t see him available until 2025, aged 32.

Roughy (24) A. Rocca (27) A. Swallow (26) all made it back eventually, but obviously they were younger and less injury prone.

It’s a tough call.

 

[SSSSSS]

If they’re under 25 - most definitely.

Between 26 - 30 - probably.

Unfortunately, this would have to be a 12+ month rehab which wouldn’t see him available until 2025, aged 32.

Roughy (24) A. Rocca (27) A. Swallow (26) all made it back eventually, but obviously they were younger and less injury prone.

It’s a tough call.

I'd be more than happy to give Wingard a 12 month contract to let him get his body right if he was still keen on being an AFL footballer.

He's very much loved around the club and we need some wise older heads still to guide the youngens.

 

[smish]

Coaching/mentoring role incoming? I hope so

 

[TylerDurden]

I'd be more than happy to give Wingard a 12 month contract to let him get his body right if he was still keen on being an AFL footballer.

He's very much loved around the club and we need some wise older heads still to guide the youngens.

Same. I want us to stand by him.

 

[Titch3Votes0MooreAA]

Well, I have been a vocal critic, but I really do hope that is not the way Chad Wingard

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Chad Wingard

Age

31

Ht

183cm

Wt

80kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.3

5star

K

11.0

4star

HB

7.3

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.5

5star

No current season stats available

D

10.2

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

5.6

4star

M

1.6

2star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.2

3star

's career ends. He has found some of his best form for us since the bye. I would be willing to give him one more contract. I hope he doesn't give up.

 

[MJA33]

We can afford to do it, and we should it’s the right thing to do. It’s a culture decision that makes impact on group.
Give him 1 year contract. Let him rehab and make own decision at end of next year to where he is at. He is a mentor / coach for us next year.

 

[Argy]

He's a great guy and deserves the support of the club. The decision whether to to retire or not should be entirely his.