Heath James retires

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reported in The Oz

Very sad story.

[Jeffers1984]

Was expected but i admired his desire to make it after all the injury problems he had.

Good luck in the future Heath.

[Reggi]

Yeah - definately a talent and one of those sad stories of Football

[penga]

Bugger, that's sad.

[desredandwhite]

Sad to hear that, but I guess it's one of those things. Unlucky sod, I was always a big fan of his talent.

I wish him all the best, I know he would have been as rapt as the rest of us at the premiership.

[Young Blood]

I was there the night at the Dome when he cried on the bench after doing his hammy for the 89th time. Everyone in the stadium felt for him. We'll never know what might have been for Heath. Hope he has more luck in whatever he does next.

[Roscoe]

I remember one of his first games when Kirky made his debut

against Norf at the SCG in 1998

really showed something

Gee what a sad story

he was being groomed to replace dunks

we have had some great players who were cut down by injury

Jamie Lawson , Wade Chapman, James, Fixter

Hope Doyle is not another one

[goswannie14]

Sad to hear that about Heath James, He had the talent that his ol' man had, but not the lack of injuries. When he was drafted, I always hoped that he would be half as good as Max had been, It's a pity we will never find out now.

[Newbie]

Real sad story. He won me over with his first mark in his debut game. I was telling myself that that kid can play. A really classy mark from a kid on debut.

His promise left unfullfiled with all the injuries. Really sad indeed.

[Charlie]

I knew it was coming. But it still sucks.

edit: LMAO at what Grant is asking for, if true.

[barry]

Heath James was our great white hope in the years 00 to 04. He was earmarked to take over Dunkley's role at full back.

Really unfortunate that he didnt make it. I remember back in 2003 as we got near the finals, I hoped he'd be our wild card. Not to be.

The club must be commended on keeping him, but I guess the cold harsh reality is that he took up a space on the list, and it was a mistake.

[SimonH]

As I've said before whenever bad Heath news has loomed: I feel sorriest for Charlie.

Just joking.

[aceman]

final stats - 18 games (214th all time), 1 goal (1999-2004)

[punter257]

all the best for the future heath, top bloke and one of the most unluckiest footballers you could meet

[Rod_]

Travel Well

I still rate a fit Heath!!


Rod_