Duigan set to retire

Ricochet · December 04, 2013, 12:07:59 AM

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2013-12-03/duigan-likely-to-retire

CARLTON defender Nick Duigan looks set to retire after coming to the realisation his body will not withstand the rigours of another preseason.

Mat0369 · December 04, 2013, 12:31:18 AM

The two key lines from the article

The defender's desire to retire has also been influenced by the likelihood he would struggle for senior opportunities in 2014.

In Mick Malthouse's first season as coach last year, Duigan played just five games after playing 38 in his first two seasons.

Ricochet · December 04, 2013, 12:32:15 AM

Am also thinking thats the true reason Mat.

Mat0369 · December 04, 2013, 12:37:02 AM

It is extremely disappointing, Duigs had his limitations (mainly his kicking) but he was a gutsy player and pretty integral to the turnaround of Carlton's defense a couple seasons back. Not to mention what he brings to the team and the community off the field.

And it also explains why they delisted Scotland. They will upgrade him as a permanent rookie this season and just keep Duigan's expiring contract on the books for the season.

Noz · December 04, 2013, 01:06:54 AM

If he wanted to retire he could of told Mick before the drafts so he could of looked at replacing him on the list. He obviously is a required player otherwise he wouldn't be at the club

Vinny · December 04, 2013, 06:44:49 AM

Get flowered Mick, you tool. >:( Duigaaan :(

JBs-Hawks · December 04, 2013, 08:32:39 AM

Come back to the legs #repaythefaith

Jroo · December 04, 2013, 09:52:46 AM

Wy didn't he retire earlier >:(
Just kidding, but I still can't believe how he kicked five goals against us ::) :P
Tbh, I didn't think he was that bad as a defender, not sure why Mick didn't like him.

Vinny · December 04, 2013, 09:31:22 PM

I loved watching him play, and the mo! :(

TeeJay · December 04, 2013, 10:39:04 PM

I thought he was a very solid player. Couldn't believe he wasn't getting opportunities. Wasn't he one of the front runners to become the captain just 12 months ago? :o

Vinny · December 04, 2013, 10:43:59 PM

Quote from: TeeJay on December 04, 2013, 10:39:04 PM
I thought he was a very solid player. Couldn't believe he wasn't getting opportunities. Wasn't he one of the front runners to become the captain just 12 months ago? :o

Yeah he was! Was one of the possible options and was in the leadership group, Mick is just a tool haha. >:( :P

TeeJay · December 04, 2013, 10:52:28 PM

Quote from: vinny on December 04, 2013, 10:43:59 PM
Quote from: TeeJay on December 04, 2013, 10:39:04 PM
I thought he was a very solid player. Couldn't believe he wasn't getting opportunities. Wasn't he one of the front runners to become the captain just 12 months ago? :o

Yeah he was! Was one of the possible options and was in the leadership group, Mick is just a tool haha. >:( :P

Very odd

Nige · December 05, 2013, 10:35:18 AM

Heard stuff that Duigan said something or other about Mick not playing him or something like that and so he was in the bad books.

truBLUE · December 06, 2013, 12:16:48 PM

Didn't this happen to Scotland at Collingwood with mick ::)

Mailman the 2nd · December 06, 2013, 12:51:47 PM

There always a limited number of players you can please at a club as coach