Big H retires as at today !!!

[Auntie.Gerald]

Henry Playfair retires - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club

thanks Henry!

[giant]

All credit to him for his comeback, but was never likely to play a big part in our future. Best of luck to the fella.

[Nich]

Best of luck in the future H! Thanks for your efforts!

[ugg]

Very likeable young man, best of luck. Perhaps a farewell at the Geelong game would be a nice touch, encompassing both his clubs.

[CJK]

Thanks for the good times Hank.

Gotta credit the man's endeavour in battling on but looks like the body got the best of him.

[jono2707]

I've been impressed by his efforts when out on the field - all the best to him....

[johnno]

Good stuff Hank. Best of luck for the future mate.

[ShockOfHair]

You have to like the guy and his attitude. Always worked hard and overcame some big setbacks.

[ScottH]

Another RWO target gone!!

Good luck Henry.

[Number 43]

Henry Playfair retires - Official AFL Website of the Sydney Swans Football Club

hhhmmmm.......no loss !

thanks Henry for trying !

Why start a post about a player's retirement if you haven't got anything positive to say. Shameful.

[Mike_B]

Could never fault his effort, and always unfortunate to see a player forced to retire prematurely due to injuries.

Best of luck Hank!

[dimelb]

We always appreciate a person who gives it their best shot, and Henry has certainly done that. In fact, he is a bit of a loss at the moment, and I'd prefer him to Ted as a provider of structure in the F50. Or providing guidance and nurture of youngsters in the twos, which he has done very well this year by the sound of things. Good luck to him in whatever he takes on after football, and may life be good to him.

[chuckie]

In 2008 when Hall was out suspended Mickey O'loughlin played some of his best football in years and he credited it to Playfair.
Henry would lead from deep and create a lot of space for Mickey to run into whereas Hall would demand the ball and in latter years was often getting it on the wings and then kicked it in the direction of where he should have been which generally resulted in two or three defenders in the way.(Think of all the Collingwood games)
Henry wasn't the greatest player, but if you were to ask anyone at the the club they would tell you he had what they call football smarts.
Thanks for your contribution to the club Henry.

[Damien]

Never lacked effort, well done on giving it everything Henry.

[Peace]

man that sucks, i really liked the guy.

Just shows that some bodies just can't handle the stress of AFL... I beleive he had the ability but just couldn't string enough games together for us to build that confidence you need as a key forward.

I can definitely see a big future for him in the AFL Media if he chooses to go that way.