Player Watch #12: David Astbury - Has decided to retire

[YeOldTiger]

Tatyoon

I think he knew that. Lol

 

[Vassp]

Just watched David’s retirement speech.......it was very emotional. And worth a listen.

 

[YeOldTiger]

Wonder who he may bestow the number 12 jumper to

Laid aside in the No 12 locker for Tom Green.

 

[TigerPaul71]

Was an Amazing speech, Humble, Passion shows the Quality of the Man

 

[Wazza69]

Onya Dave. Thankyou.


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[WATiger86]

Loved his speech - loved his career! All the best in retirement Dave and thanks for the service

 

[El Tigre]

One of the most amazing speeches. Such a humble guy who has given his all. Shows great strength in bearing his weaknesses. I have utmost respect for him and wish him all the best.

 

[69vintage]

Great speech .Proud too see the sort of people RFC help along in their life story .
Some stats from 2017 finals on .
Oppo scores conceded.
2017 40- 67 - 60
5- 9 - 8 goals
2018 64 - 94
9- 15 goals
2019 65 - 66 - 25
8 - 9 - 3 goals
2020 69 - 49 - 40 - 50
10 - 6 - 6 - 7 goals
Part of one of the greatest defensive groups of all time .


Only once conceded over 70 points in 12 Finals .

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[tropicaltiger]

Awesome pics sum up Dave Ashbury perfectly

 

[panatha1908]

Astbury announces his retirement

Dave Astbury announces his retirement to the playing group.

www.richmondfc.com.au

 

[guruisatiger]

Surely Balta.

Think balta is happy in 21 next to big ivan

 

[Blinger]

Well done Dave on a great career. Lots of great players never get to see the ultimate glory & you were lucky enough to do this 3 times. Also bring so much joy over the past 5 years to us long suffering Tigers supporters. It will be big shoes to cover as we had a well oiled machine in the backline, which in my eyes were largely responsible for being able to get our 3 premierships. Best of luck with whatever you choose to do in life after this season is over.

 

[Tiges1229]

* our backline was good

 

[Cotcho]

Best speech I’ve heard. Amazing really.
I’m really glad I’ve now heard a Richmond footballer describe how much this teams success means to the fans. That 2017 finals series. I’ve never experienced anything like it and may never again. So happy to hear they understand this.
I can’t thank this current team enough. Im sure you all feel the same that these guys may as well be family.

 

[RFCGloryJC]

Sad for everyone.
The first of our premiership champions of this era to retire.

 

[Stevi_Tigers]

What an underrated player big Dave was tross and grimes got all the hype and attention this bloke just got the job done week in week out reliable and dependable

Those mentioned don’t get to the same level with out dave

Thanks for the memories and 3 flags enjoy retirement big fella

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

And I thought after Richo retired our number 12 was going to be a jumper that few had the class, courage, strength and humility to do it more proud. Boy was I wrong!

Thank you, thank, thank you David.

 

[Neen]

Amazing speech. What a tough week it is becoming...

My favorite memory memory of Dave was the game against Essendon, where Caddy did something dumb, and Dave ran across to him, slapped him and then set him straight. That's a true leader, and something we lacked prior to our recent success. In fact, we BUILT that success with our leaders, and Dave was one of them.

My favorite Tiger "line" used to be - Keane, Jess, Landy. It is now Grimes, Rance, Astbury... Although technically not correct, but these three will be remembered the same, I'm sure.

Thanks for everything Dave - You will be missed.

 

[amc11]

I'm going to miss Dave.

 

[Do the Dew]

I'm going to miss Dave.

What a ******* video. Amazing!

 

[GoTigers2015]

Laid aside in the No 12 locker for Tom Green.

Tom Green #37