And then there was Crouch....(retiring at end of season)

[Jeffers1984]

Thanks for everything Crouchy!

I will never forget your fantastic 2005 finals series when you were at the peak of your powers.
I will always remember the play in the 05 GF when you beat 5 eagles to the ball and tap it forward to Schneider who went on to kick a goal.

Inspirational at his best was our Crouchy.

[RogueSwan]

No it wasn't. You must know the footage by heart by now too. Luke and a Cat in a tussle while the ball bounces towards the boundary. Luke gives it a mighty swat forward where Baz and Scarlett (?) are battling but baz still manages to get boot to ball. It stays in so ROK almost gets free of the mob but it stays in until the bounce. That whole movement starts with some desperation from Luke and Baz.

Yet a more talented player would have picked up the ball cleanly and had a handy disposal.

[RogueSwan]

Thanks for everything Crouchy!

I will never forget your fantastic 2005 finals series when you were at the peak of your powers.
I will always remember the play in the 05 GF when you beat 5 eagles to the ball and tap it forward to Schneider who went on to kick a goal.

Inspirational at his best was our Crouchy.

One of his best.

[ScottH]

Yet a more talented player would have picked up the ball cleanly and had a handy disposal.

In that situation, I doubt that very much.

[Cardinal]

I'll miss Crouchy - wonder if someone else will step up as an alternative for the Player's Association

[johnno]

Onya Crouchy, not the most gifted player, but true to the bloods ethos, gave 110% and thats what made you a valuable contributer. Loved watching you and am gonna miss you.

[Industrial Fan]

Glad to see him go out this year rather than next. Feared the worst as he seemed to look past injuries that wouldnt let him perform at his peak.

Apart from the 05 GF play, the Aka slap was one for the vault too. A job well done.

[SCGonasunnyday]

A true gentleman, lovely human being whose contribution to the Swans will always be remembered.

Will miss you Crouch

[Young Blood]

Well played Jared

[Bear]

Well done on a great career. Dedicated professional and 100% committed to the Bloods. Jack and Smith have had a great teacher.

Took a while to get going at the club but really became a rock-solid player you could rely on to do the job week-in week-out.

His timely retirement - when he could have pushed for another year - shows he's a class above some of the ignorant critics on RWO.

Good luck with the wine business - you've earned a drink! :::: BROTHERS PARADE ::::

[lwjoyner]

well done JC, [I] think he would be in a team for the last 26 years for Sydney.

[Dave]

Well done Crouchy. Your pestering of Aka always gave me a chuckle. Thanks for all your efforts on and off the field.

It's kind of sad to see so many of our '05 side has now gone but there's plenty of excitement ahead methinks.

[Plugger46]

Well done Crouchy. Good career.

[Margie]

Certainly not a surprise - So who will it be next week???

Or tomorrow? They're coming daily now.

Will miss all of our stars retiring this year. It's like the end of an era. Please, Kirky, don't join the exodus!

[Bob Neil]

Hope Crouchy has a couple of ripper games then retires on a high note and gets the respect he deserves from many RWOer's. Aker's achilles' heel.

What he said.

Now I'll just pray for the ripper games part.
Big fan from way back.