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  • Lucky Knickers
    Fandom of Fabulousness
    • Oct 2003
    • 4220

    Bradshaw

    Doesn't sound good news for the Sheriff and already contemplating life after footy.
  • Dan
    Warming the Bench
    • Oct 2010
    • 338

    #2
    Well we all weren't expecting him to play much this year so it's not really a shock if he is forced into retirement. I feel sorry for him if he can't pull through as he felt he had/has more to offer the team. Good luck to him
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    • AnnieH
      RWOs Black Sheep
      • Aug 2006
      • 11332

      #3
      What a downer.
      (Thanks Lucky!!)

      I was only saying last night that I wished Braddles would hurry up and come back so we can free Goodesy to the midfield.

      That's heartbreaking. I'm gunna give him a special hug on Thursday.
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      • Cheer Squad
        Sydney Swans
        • Apr 2007
        • 1948

        #4
        We don't need Bradshaw to be contenders. The way things are going, it would be disruptive and counter-productive to bring him back.

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        • aardvark
          Veterans List
          • Mar 2010
          • 5685

          #5
          A fit Braddy would be the cream on the cake....don't think its going to happen though.

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          • dimelb
            pr. dim-melb; m not f
            • Jun 2003
            • 6889

            #6
            Originally posted by aardvark
            A fit Braddy would be the cream on the cake....don't think it's going to happen though.
            Agree. Not surprising, but disappointing all the same.
            He reminds him of the guys, close-set, slow, and never rattled, who were play-makers on the team. (John Updike, seeing Josh Kennedy in a crystal ball)

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            • Triple B
              Formerly 'BBB'
              • Feb 2003
              • 6999

              #7
              Originally posted by dimelb
              Agree. Not surprising, but disappointing all the same.
              +1
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              • Plugger46
                Senior Player
                • Apr 2003
                • 3674

                #8
                Originally posted by Cheer Squad
                We don't need Bradshaw to be contenders. The way things are going, it would be disruptive and counter-productive to bring him back.
                Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.
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                • Melbournehammer
                  Senior Player
                  • May 2007
                  • 1815

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Plugger46
                  Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.
                  +1 for me. Bradshaw was one of the very best forwards in the league. He changes us from a team of competitors to something much more...I really hope he gets back if for no other reason than it would be very sad to lose two players in these circumstances in one season.

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                  • DeadlyAkkuret
                    Veterans List
                    • Oct 2006
                    • 4547

                    #10
                    Super Sub Bradshaw?

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                    • TheHood
                      On the Rookie List
                      • Jan 2003
                      • 1938

                      #11
                      I think that if Braddy plays another game of AFL it would be surprising. His conditioning must be appalling now and not going to get better. His heart must not exactly be in it any more either. He has lots of friends now with the Swans.
                      The Pain of Discipline is Nothing Like The Pain of Disappointment

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                      • Cheer Squad
                        Sydney Swans
                        • Apr 2007
                        • 1948

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Plugger46
                        Couldn't disagree more. I don't think we'll see him again but we're a much better side with him there.
                        Well, if you think we need Bradshaw to be contenders, but don't think we'll see him again, it doesn't leave us with much hope, does it?

                        Originally posted by Melbournehammer
                        +1 for me. Bradshaw was one of the very best forwards in the league. He changes us from a team of competitors to something much more...I really hope he gets back if for no other reason than it would be very sad to lose two players in these circumstances in one season.
                        You can't say that after his performance in last year's semi against the Bulldogs. I still think it was a mistake to play him in that game.

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                        • CureTheSane
                          Carpe Noctem
                          • Jan 2003
                          • 5032

                          #13
                          Silly to say that his admission to the team would be 'disruptive'
                          He was great for us in the few games he played, and hopefully he can get back to full training and be back towards the end of the season.
                          Doesn't sound great though, and probably an opportunity for those who hate recycling players rather than using the spots for draft picks to put their 2c in. (we probably should update taht to 5c these days for obvious reasons)
                          If he doesn't play again, he will go down as a 'bad move' by the Swans, but IMO he was worth the punt and sometimes bad luck just happens.

                          Kind of rams home that professional atheletes often suffer injuries that not only end their careers, but also provide for a lot of discomfort after retirement.
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                          • Bloody Hell
                            Senior Player
                            • Oct 2006
                            • 3085

                            #14
                            Good luck to him.

                            At the time Voss was absolutely crucified, but retrospectively got a great trade with his "inside" information. Still shouldn't have made the trade, but karma saw to him.
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                            • Plugger46
                              Senior Player
                              • Apr 2003
                              • 3674

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Cheer Squad
                              Well, if you think we need Bradshaw to be contenders, but don't think we'll see him again, it doesn't leave us with much hope, does it?



                              You can't say that after his performance in last year's semi against the Bulldogs. I still think it was a mistake to play him in that game.
                              Guess not.

                              Of course we can say it. Missed a couple of crucial goals but 9 marks, 13 possessions and 7 shots at goal first up for 3 months. You're a hard marker. I think we would've been beaten by a lot more without him.
                              Bloods

                              "Lockett is the best of all time" - Robert Harvey, Darrel Baldock, Nathan Burke, Kevin Bartlett, Bob Skilton

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