Breaking news: Stuart Maxfield retires

[BonBon]

Stuart Maxfield is now retired.

[swansrule100]

good!

he has had his day, which was excellent, well done stuey and thanks for the memories

[Bunyip]

Is this news from the dinner?

[BonBon]

Originally posted by Bunyip
Is this news from the dinner?

Yes.

[Charlie]

Thanks for the memories, Maxi. And thanks for the things we didn't see - the off-field leadership and cultural change that weren't really revealed to the wider world until the past few weeks, but which we know you were largely responsible for. It's your premiership too, Stuey.

[swans05]

well done on a brilliant career stuey 200 club games great effort hope you stay involved with the the club thanks mate

[gossipcom]

Thanks for the memories Stuey - good luck with the future.

[Thunder Shaker]

So that's Maxfield, James, Schauble, Nicks and Ball. To all of them, the best of luck for the future.

[ugg]

Thanks for the memories and for your years of service Stuey. The Swans couldn't have won the premiership without your input.

[Mike_B]

No surprise to hear Stu has retired. While it would have been fitting for him to have been on the field to cap off what he has worked so hard to get the club to, he was clearly recognised by all at the club as being a top class leader and was obviously a huge part of that success.

Hopefully the club will be able to find a role for him next season so that his presence and character is not lost to the club.

Thanks for a wonderful career Stu and all the best for your retirement. The same goes to Nicksy, Jamesy, Schaubs and Bally.

[gossipcom]

afl.com.au has just posted an article on it.

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=news&spg=display&articleid=232813

[BonBon]

Originally posted by gossipcom
afl.com.au has just posted an article on it.

http://afl.com.au/default.asp?pg=new...ticleid=232813

It was also announced at the best-and-fairest count that Heath James - who has battled chronic hamstring injuries during his career - had decided to retire.

[gossipcom]

I think it was the last hammy injury that Heath suffered that officially said enough's enough

Regarding all these retirements, do we have any players who are going onto the veterans list next year? Because to my knowledge there's none, but you never know when one slips under the radar.

[Charlie]

Originally posted by gossipcom
I think it was the last hammy injury that Heath suffered that officially said enough's enough

Regarding all these retirements, do we have any players who are going onto the veterans list next year? Because to my knowledge there's none, but you never know when one slips under the radar.

Nope. Mick and Leo are the next two who'll be eligible.

[swan_song]

Sad, but expected, I guess. Thanks Stewie for your commitment and dedication over the years...you were a gun with that raking left foot...I hope you can be involved in some way with the club in the future...