Swift walks out on West Coast

[Ricochet]

http://www.sportsnewsfirst.com.au/articles/2012/10/05/swift-walks-away-from-afl/

EMERGING West Coast Eagles young star Tom Swift (pictured) has amazingly walked away from his promising AFL career.

Swift, just 22, will take up the extremely difficult path into medicine when he heads into university in Western Australia next year after four seasons on the Eagles senior list.

The blossoming potential top midfielder advised Eagles coach John Worsfold on Friday of his shock decision to quit the AFL.

His startling move is unprecedented in AFL ranks for such a young and emerging player who is still wanted by his club.

Swift is out of contract at West Coast, but is understood to have been on the verge of receiving a one-year extension offer.

[Ricochet]

Surely this means someone like Stevenson becomes a more viable pick next year

[Capper]

wow well done to him and a gutsy call.

[Footy_Boiz]

Kiby Stevens would have had a more regular spot next year possibly now. Although if we get Wellingham that will round of a decent midfield

[Hagebear]

wow well done to him and a gutsy call.

Agreed. Big call for a young kid. Good on him though and good luck.

[newfreofan]

Definitely, shows maturity and dedication. Good on him. Now he just needs a haircut.

[Windigo]

Definitely, shows maturity and dedication. Good on him. Now he just needs a haircut.

There are so many dodgy hair do's over there.  :P

[Adamant]

Definitely, shows maturity and dedication. Good on him. Now he just needs a haircut.

There are so many dodgy hair do's over there.  :P

lol, really?

[henry]

Definitely, shows maturity and dedication. Good on him. Now he just needs a haircut.

There are so many dodgy hair do's over there.  :P

lol, really?

Lol just look at the head of the first one (who is that btw?) and you've got a chick :P. I agree, good on Swift for making a gutsy call, hopefully it works out for him.

[LF]

1st one is Tom Swift lol

[henry]

1st one is Tom Swift lol

Lol really? He definitely needs a haircut then.

[elephants]

Good luck Swifty!

[Justin Bieber]

Swifty Memes is the flowering funniest page haha

[tbagrocks]

He won't make my Dream Team no matter where he plays!

[Spinking]

Man that is an ugly 'do'!!!  :D

Disappointing for the Eagles to lose an up and comer, but obviously he's decided what is more important to him. Hopefully will all work out well for him!