Player Watch 24. Trent Croad-Retired

[noosa hawk mad]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/hawks-hand-croad-new-deal/story-e6frf9ix-1225789585336


Hawks hand Croad new deal



SPRING is the perfect time to back a long shot, and Hawthorn has taken a punt on an outside chance by offering premiership defender Trent Croad a new one-year contract.





There had been significant doubt whether the Hawks would take a risk on Croad, who had an operation recently to fuse several bones in his left foot.
Croad is back training at the club's Waverley Park base, is walking pain-free and hopes to start running early next year.
Leading sports medico Peter Larkins said Hawthorn was being extremely supportive of Croad, but he doubted whether the premiership full-back would play again.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

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thanks noosa fingers crossed my friend can get 100% better and be back at what he loves doing !

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

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Croady and his partner Tanya have had another little girl Sierra congratulations to Mr and Mrs Croad

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

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http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/tabid/208/newsid/86395/default.aspx

Croad return a 'bonus' in Hawks' 2010 hopes



By Luke Holmesby 5:41 PM Tue 27 October, 2009
HAWTHORN coach Alastair Clarkson concedes a fully fit Trent Croad would be a "bonus" for the club as the key defender attempts to resurrect his career after missing the entire 2009 season through injury.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

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i hear he does extra training at a gym and is doing well ! walking of course but he is positive from what i was told that i did know from talking to him myself ! can not wait to see him play again !

 

[noosa hawk mad]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/fork-in-the-croad/story-e6frf9jf-1225811544385Fork in the Croad

Trent Croad is contemplating his future because his troublesome foot is not improving. Picture: George Salpigtidis Source: Herald Sun



TRENT Croad's hopes of playing football again have hit a major hurdle.

A shattered Croad will spend the Christmas break contemplating his future after scans this week revealed his troublesome foot was not improving.
The Hawthorn premiership defender, who missed the 2009 season because of three operations on the foot he broke in the 2008 Grand Final, agreed to a new one-year deal in October.
Croad recently said he was well ahead of schedule after the latest operation, which fused several bones in his left foot.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

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Crunch time looms for Croad and his injured foot
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/afl-new...0102-lmmt.html

January 3, 2010
TRENT Croad's future will become clearer by the end of the month when the Hawks hope their veteran defender can accelerate his rehabilitation from major foot surgery.


Croad did not play a match in 2009, having required three operations on the foot he broke in the 2008 grand final. His progress through this pre-season has been slow, prompting suggestions the 29-year-old was considering retirement.


Hawks football manager Mark Evans said the defender would continue a limited program when training resumes this week, with the player and club hopeful of lifting his recovery later this month.

Evans didn't mention retirement but indicated Croad could have a tough decision to face if his recovery stalled.

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

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http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/trent-croad-to-call-it-quits/story-e6frf9jf-1225816110680

HAWTHORN premiership defender Trent Croad is set to announce his retirement.

Croad forecast the announcement to a group of teammates over drinks on Saturday night, explaining he had lost his battle with a recurring foot problem.

 

[noosa hawk mad]

A fantastic servant of the HFC good luck Croady you'll be sorely missed!

 

[Gary Shadforth]

My favorite pics -

 

[HAWKS HEROES]

AWESOME PICS !!!!
LOVE EVERYONE !!! so sad was hoping the miracle happened but it didn't

 

[hwker4eva]

What a shame, was always hoping we'd see him come back but yes, I did still have that feeling he wouldn't


Good luck, buddy.

 

[Rich]

Breaking News ex Hawthorn/Fremantle premiership player Trent Croad recently cleared to the Chelsea FootballNetball Club for season2015

This is From MPNFL twitter, apologies for my lack of computer savvyness here.

Brent Guerra being the coach of Chelsea this year is the obvious link here.

 

[spudmaster]

Can we have him back for a few rounds until Gibbo + Frawley + Spang are right to go?

 

[Off The Couch]

Can we have him back for a few rounds until Gibbo + Frawley + Spang are right to go?

Him and goo

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]