Beau Waters retiring

Ricochet · January 29, 2015, 10:45:27 AM

Quote from: eaglesman on January 25, 2015, 12:09:39 PM
Simpson quoted
If eagles were to play this week waters would be in the starting 18 ... Great news for our backlines

Pefrect thats what we like to hear.

On Whitecross. When he was coming off knee last time he played 2 VFL games and then straight back into the team. They value him highly. If he plays in NAB then expect to see him RD 1.

Holz · January 29, 2015, 10:53:10 AM

If he doesn't play we might as well just give up as will need a 6 premo backline.

Nige · February 17, 2015, 09:27:08 PM

Potentially massive news here. :o

Lachy Reid â€@Lachy_Reid 28m28 minutes ago

I'm told @WestCoastEagles defender Beau Waters is considering retirement - announcement by weeks end.

H1bb3i2d · February 17, 2015, 09:40:09 PM

The epitome of a tough defender. One of my favourite guys to watch play; not for his silkiness, not for his flair or talent, but just the way he goes about it. I don't even care about my SC when it comes to this bloke, I just want to be able to see him put 1 more year together, as I know most do!

Nige · February 17, 2015, 09:41:23 PM

Quote from: H1bb3i2d on February 17, 2015, 09:40:09 PM
The epitome of a tough defender. One of my favourite guys to watch play; not for his silkiness, not for his flair or talent, but just the way he goes about it. I don't even care about my SC when it comes to this bloke, I just want to be able to see him put 1 more year together, as I know most do!

Yep, exactly right. I'm beyond caring about him as a SC prospect, I just wanna see fully fit and playing footy again.

RaisyDaisy · February 17, 2015, 10:44:24 PM

Quote from: Nige on February 17, 2015, 09:41:23 PM
Quote from: H1bb3i2d on February 17, 2015, 09:40:09 PM
The epitome of a tough defender. One of my favourite guys to watch play; not for his silkiness, not for his flair or talent, but just the way he goes about it. I don't even care about my SC when it comes to this bloke, I just want to be able to see him put 1 more year together, as I know most do!
Yep, exactly right. I'm beyond caring about him as a SC prospect, I just wanna see fully fit and playing footy again.

Mat0369 · February 17, 2015, 10:50:10 PM

Being honest if he is having issues he is better off retiring and I would rather see him give the game away then do further damage trying to come back. I think Adam Simpson said that they want to look after his quality of life post footy and make sure that he can pick up his kids. At the end of the day it is just a game

H1bb3i2d · February 17, 2015, 10:57:46 PM

Quote from: Mat0369 on February 17, 2015, 10:50:10 PM
Being honest if he is having issues he is better off retiring and I would rather see him give the game away then do further damage trying to come back. I think Adam Simpson said that they want to look after his quality of life post footy and make sure that he can pick up his kids. At the end of the day it is just a game

It's a career, too.

But yes, I agree, I'd hate to imagine his shoulders when he's still only 60. But the same goes for plenty of guys, plenty will have to manage their knees for the rest of their lives (Cooney's bone on bone, Riewoldt...). In the good ol' days, an ACL tear wasn't even fully recoverable. Even Daniel Bell and his memory issues already.

Mat0369 · February 17, 2015, 11:22:02 PM

Quote from: H1bb3i2d on February 17, 2015, 10:57:46 PM
It's a career, too.

But yes, I agree, I'd hate to imagine his shoulders when he's still only 60. But the same goes for plenty of guys, plenty will have to manage their knees for the rest of their lives (Cooney's bone on bone, Riewoldt...). In the good ol' days, an ACL tear wasn't even fully recoverable. Even Daniel Bell and his memory issues already.

While this is true, Beau is a smart guy, I am sure if he wanted to stay involved with Footy he could get a coaching gig somewhere.

batt · February 18, 2015, 06:45:11 PM

Gee whiz he's done. What a tough gig.
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Yep, Beau Waters is officially done. Announcement tomorrow. Sad way to end career. Shoulder rooted. Tough as nails.

https://twitter.com/superfooty/status/567948367864528896

Dayze · February 18, 2015, 10:10:16 PM

Posted here last year that he is one setback away from calling it quits.
My second favorite Eagle, after Cousins, of all time.

My favorite player, the epitome of how aussie rules should be played.
So so sad to see him go. Was being groomed for the last half decade as the next captain and would have been an incredible leader.

Thanks for the memories

Sabretooth Tigers · February 19, 2015, 01:03:12 AM

:'(

reported in Thursday's Sun that Beau Waters is about to retire,
there goes the defence lines again. May resort to filling my defence backwards, cheapest first, until the last two positions and then get Malcheski and the next best. Prioritize the better scoring lines first. What are you thinking of doing, apart from waiting for the NAB ??

:-\

Asparagus · February 19, 2015, 06:54:00 AM

Quote from: Sabretooth Tigers on February 19, 2015, 01:03:12 AM
:'(

reported in Thursday's Sun that Beau Waters is about to retire,
there goes the defence lines again. May resort to filling my defence backwards, cheapest first, until the last two positions and then get Malcheski and the next best. Prioritize the better scoring lines first. What are you thinking of doing, apart from waiting for the NAB ??

:-\

This

Grufflez · February 19, 2015, 04:28:08 PM

4.30 pm Thursday 19/02/2015 just voted LOCK HIM IN BOOM! & Kreuzer too. :P :P :P

PICCOLLO · February 19, 2015, 08:20:24 PM

A pity.
Love this guy. Was pulling tonnes last time I had him.
Seems like a top bloke too. Feel for him.

Beau Waters retiring

Grufflez