‘Hard letting go’: Concussion battle forces Crow’s sad retirement call – Off-Season Central
Crows winger Paul Seedsman has announced his AFL retirement after a lengthy battle with concussion problems.
“It’s always hard letting go of something you still want to do, and every part of me still wants to play,” Seedsman said. “We wish Paul, his wife Alice and their daughter Cami all the best with the next chapter and they are always welcome at our football club.”The changing of the guard at Richmond has continued, with champion forwaerd Jack Riewoldt announcing his retirement.
A three-time premiership player, three-time All-Australian, three-time Coleman medallist, two-time best and fairest win and 11-time club leading goalkicker — including leading it again this season — Riewoldt departs the game with one of the most decorated resumes of the modern era. He’s kicked 786 goals from 346 AFL games across 17 seasons.
“He played the game with tremendous spirit and passion and took the fans along for the ride. Jack always wanted the moment; he wanted the ball in his hands. Even early doors as we were developing, he accepted the responsibility that came with that. “I feel like I have exhausted every avenue to work my way through my injury, but my body is sending a strong message that it is time,” Naitanui said.
“I would also like to thank the club for the opportunity, the enormous amount of support I have received along the journey and the lifelong friendships that have been created.”AUGUST 14 – PADDY MCCARTIN RETIRES AMID CONCUSSION BATTLESMcCartin has not played since April, when he suffered his latest concussion in a career that has been marred by head knocks.Following an indefinite break from the game in 2019, the Swans added McCartin to its senior side in the 2022 season.
“I accept reality and that my chapter has come to an end. My body is somewhat slowing down and is older than it once was.”Richmond CEO Brendon Gale also paid tribute to Cotchin. “From the time I walked into Hawthorn, and now being at Geelong, I have always felt right at home at both organisations and to this day have made some very special friendships and bonds with a lot of people.
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