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Brisbane Lions Vice-Captain Josh Drummond has today announced his retirement from AFL football.
Drummond, 29, informed the Club of his decision to retire last night.
Drummond, a product of the Sunshine Coast, said that after playing 94 senior games over nine seasons, he could no longer put his body through another AFL campaign.
“It’s a tough decision because I love footy so much and I love being a part of the Brisbane Lions, but I had to accept that I just can’t do it anymore,†said Drummond, who has battled ongoing hip issues.
“I didn’t want to be a burden on the Club and I had to start thinking about life after football.
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Get flowered.
Guess he's not coming to North then :P
wow Brisbane are really freeing up some room in their salry cap.
I thought we might have been able to trade him at least if we didn't want to pay him?
Quote from: brodman_18 on September 25, 2012, 04:59:07 PM
wow Brisbane are really freeing up some room in their salry cap.
I thought we might have been able to trade him at least if we didn't want to pay him?
he RETIRED
We didn't delist him.
its a shame his body wouldn't hold up
Probably one of the best and most influential players to play less than 100 games.
An extreme talent that was crippled by injury.
Received this info via message at work and was shocked at the decision. His contract negotiation had stalled so hope this did not play a part in the decision Thought he had a couple of years left in him but he has succumbed to his injury problems. A pity such a talent has been cut short by injuries, one of the most accurate long kickers in the game.
Well done Josh and all the best in retirement.
does this help someone like golby?
maybe his JS, dunno about his scoring potential- drummond was out 1,2,6 and golbys scores didnt seem to change.
Quote from: Cicjose on September 25, 2012, 08:02:50 PM
does this help someone like golby?
Will also possibly enhance Docherty's prospects as well. See Harwood, Yeo, McKeever, Golby,Docherty, Wrigley, Lester and Crisp fighting out 3 positions. We have finally depth in our backs but forwards still a little concern.
Just hope we do not get into a bidding war for Tippett.
Quote from: Ringo on September 25, 2012, 05:50:40 PM
Received this info via message at work and was shocked at the decision. His contract negotiation had stalled so hope this did not play a part in the decision Thought he had a couple of years left in him but he has succumbed to his injury problems. A pity such a talent has been cut short by injuries, one of the most accurate long kickers in the game.
Well done Josh and all the best in retirement.
This is what I meant Nails... was in talks, they stalled... he retired
lions are going to be hoping he doesn't produce an injury free son now... :P
Worst day of my life.
Quote from: meow meow on September 26, 2012, 12:51:54 AM
Worst day of my life.
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well, I suppose it would be someones...
haha just saw this on twitter..
Josh Drummond @drummo39
For those trying to contact me, im on route to the Greek Islands/Turkey for some R & R! Look fwd to catching up with everyone when I get bak
some well deserved R&R thats for sure
Wow can't believe that Drummond would choose to reitre now. Such a talent and his career has been crippled with injuries. At least this will free us up a bit of salary cap room and we should get a couple of big name players to the club this trade period.
Quote from: BB67th on September 27, 2012, 03:25:23 PM
Wow can't believe that Drummond would choose to reitre now. Such a talent and his career has been crippled with injuries. At least this will free us up a bit of salary cap room and we should get a couple of big name players to the club this trade period.
like Tippett?
Quote from: Ricochet on September 27, 2012, 04:19:13 PM
Quote from: BB67th on September 27, 2012, 03:25:23 PM
Wow can't believe that Drummond would choose to reitre now. Such a talent and his career has been crippled with injuries. At least this will free us up a bit of salary cap room and we should get a couple of big name players to the club this trade period.
like Tippett?
Yep, maybe we could look at an experienced midfielder as well like possibly Moloney with Black likely to see a lot less gametime, we could use another strong bodied inside mid for a few years.