Bradshaw

[Lucky Knickers]

Doesn't sound good news for the Sheriff and already contemplating life after footy.
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/af...-1226036655780

[Dan]

Well we all weren't expecting him to play much this year so it's not really a shock if he is forced into retirement. I feel sorry for him if he can't pull through as he felt he had/has more to offer the team. Good luck to him

[AnnieH]

What a downer.
(Thanks Lucky!!)

I was only saying last night that I wished Braddles would hurry up and come back so we can free Goodesy to the midfield.

That's heartbreaking. I'm gunna give him a special hug on Thursday.

[Cheer Squad]

We don't need Bradshaw to be contenders. The way things are going, it would be disruptive and counter-productive to bring him back.

[aardvark]

A fit Braddy would be the cream on the cake....don't think its going to happen though.

[dimelb]

A fit Braddy would be the cream on the cake....don't think it's going to happen though.

Agree. Not surprising, but disappointing all the same.

[Triple B]

Agree. Not surprising, but disappointing all the same.

+1

[Plugger46]

We don't need Bradshaw to be contenders. The way things are going, it would be disruptive and counter-productive to bring him back.

Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.

[Melbournehammer]

Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.

+1 for me. Bradshaw was one of the very best forwards in the league. He changes us from a team of competitors to something much more...I really hope he gets back if for no other reason than it would be very sad to lose two players in these circumstances in one season.

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Super Sub Bradshaw?

[TheHood]

I think that if Braddy plays another game of AFL it would be surprising. His conditioning must be appalling now and not going to get better. His heart must not exactly be in it any more either. He has lots of friends now with the Swans.

[Cheer Squad]

Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.

Well, if you think we need Bradshaw to be contenders, but don't think we'll see him again, it doesn't leave us with much hope, does it?

+1 for me. Bradshaw was one of the very best forwards in the league. He changes us from a team of competitors to something much more...I really hope he gets back if for no other reason than it would be very sad to lose two players in these circumstances in one season.

You can't say that after his performance in last year's semi against the Bulldogs. I still think it was a mistake to play him in that game.

[CureTheSane]

Silly to say that his admission to the team would be 'disruptive'
He was great for us in the few games he played, and hopefully he can get back to full training and be back towards the end of the season.
Doesn't sound great though, and probably an opportunity for those who hate recycling players rather than using the spots for draft picks to put their 2c in. (we probably should update taht to 5c these days for obvious reasons)
If he doesn't play again, he will go down as a 'bad move' by the Swans, but IMO he was worth the punt and sometimes bad luck just happens.

Kind of rams home that professional atheletes often suffer injuries that not only end their careers, but also provide for a lot of discomfort after retirement.
I will have to mention this to my wife the next time she complains about sportspeople being paid an excessive amount of $

[Bloody Hell]

Good luck to him.

At the time Voss was absolutely crucified, but retrospectively got a great trade with his "inside" information. Still shouldn't have made the trade, but karma saw to him.

[Plugger46]

Well, if you think we need Bradshaw to be contenders, but don't think we'll see him again, it doesn't leave us with much hope, does it?



You can't say that after his performance in last year's semi against the Bulldogs. I still think it was a mistake to play him in that game.

Guess not.

Of course we can say it. Missed a couple of crucial goals but 9 marks, 13 possessions and 7 shots at goal first up for 3 months. You're a hard marker. I think we would've been beaten by a lot more without him.