Bit of a shame with O'Riordan. At times he looked like he was going to establish himself as a tough and classy AFL level player. However, almost every time that he was consolidating his position, injury intervened and then he would have to go through rehabilitation process again. Assuming that he returns to Ireland, I hope he manages to play some Gaelic football.
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Yep he has shown potential at various times, but seems his body can't deal with strains of AFL footyOriginally Posted by dejavoodoo44
Disappointing as definitely the best Irishman we've had since Tadhg.
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"You get the feeling that like Monty Python's Black Knight, the Swans would regard amputation as merely a flesh wound."
I will surely miss Colin. Top bloke. Wish him absolutely all the best and, as with Chief, I offer great thanks for all he has given our club.
I have mixed feelings about injury ending Colin's career. On the one hand, it sucks. On the other, is it kinder than getting omitted and ultimately delisted? Colin had a lot to offer but was always struggling to solidify a place in the senior team, up against hot competition. I thought he was in a similar situation to Fox and had the potential to come in and really win a senior spot if he had enough opportunity but who knows if he ever would have. And we have so many talented alternatives.
I wonder if Colin will look to stay in Australia or return to Ireland long term? I certainly would love to see him play some more Gaelic footy - although surely injury for Aussie rules is going to be a problem for Gaelic footy too?
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Good news: Sam Reid has been extended again for next year - AFL: How veteran Swan Sam Reid found his groove again | news.com.au — Australia’s leading news site.
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Colin was one of my favourite players. He had the talent and disposition to become quite a good football player, but always got injured at the wrong time. He didn't really have the luck of the Irish. He was eloquent and gracious in every interview. I wish him the very best in life.
Quote from Gardiner re Colin O’Riordan:
“Since arriving at the club, Colin has been one of the most popular members of our playing group and he will be sorely missed,” Gardiner said. “It really is an incredible achievement to move to Australia from Ireland, learn a new game and forge a successful AFL career and Colin has been able to do just that.”
Not sure that this is the best thread for it, but here is the official official confirmation: Sydney Swans duo set to retire.
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Could there yet be a fairy tale end for Cal Sinclair? If Hickey is injured would we recall Sinclair, or Amartey, or play with no rucks?
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I think we would go with Reid and Amartey instead of Sinclair. His football has fallen away considerably this year and he's had some really poor games. That said, who knows if he will have a revival of form next week with Ladhams out and a chance to play finals. So nothing is truly definitive. Longmire always says things can change quickly in football.
Sinclair lifted and had a good game in the reserves against Casey on the weekend.
Great quotes in that one, thanks.
In the draft I would be going for the best ruckman available.
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