Retired #8: Jason Winderlich

[Andronicus]

For the public statement it made to all bomber fans I'm still really glad he changed his mind and stayed. It was a tumultuous time and him sticking fat was a boost when we needed it.

Cheers Licha. Hopefully it isn't the end, but if it is, your last contract signed for the club was one that had a great impact regardless of the games it included.

 

[baz_machine]

Goodnight sweet prince; we'll always remember your silky skills.

Unfortunately was never able to stay in one piece long enough.

 

[ghostdog]

Even if the injury comes good Licha's mind state on his physical ability may not. Sad to see him out. One of the most underrated going around. I hope stays if only to mentor Zach and Glee.

 

[efcboy]

His body can't cope with the rigours of AFL unfortunately. Been saying that for a while. He will make an excellent assistant coach though.

 

[daz17]

One of my favs. Sad if this is the end of his career.

 

[quotemokc]

If he is forced to retire it will be really unfortunate and sad because we probably should of let him retire last year.

 

[blitzer]

I thought we had a legitimate reason to call for him to go on one more year. It hasn't worked out. Some of our young forwards are showing plenty (Langford, Fantasia, even Laverde off 1 game looks promising) - we'll definitely just use it as a chance to give them a go at AFL level. Its a shame about Winderlich but his whole career has been a bit like this. He was never a player i expected to play 22 games in his last year.

It probably is the end of his playing - and maybe its for the best before he does something that will ruin his post football life. But we shall see how it all unfolds. Maybe down the track he will make it back. I've liked the idea of him being played as a super sub even before this injury so who knows.

 

[daffo]

Just how bad is the injury? What % chance is he of returning this year?

 

[Sanj48]

The guy could never catch a break. This is shattering

 

[Beerfish]

Just how bad is the injury? What % chance is he of returning this year?

All Doc Reid said is he won't be back for the forseeable future.

 

[ManWithNoName]

All Doc Reid said is he won't be back for the forseeable future.

Did someone tell the Doc that this isn't the time for puns?

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

Doc Reid says best case scenario is that he could be back in 8 weeks.

 

[Rack Watts]

I love Winders, always have. When his body wasn't failing him, he was a fantastic player. Many fond memories.
However, his wages for next year are probably part of the "get Dangerfield fund".

 

[Pweter]

Doc Reid says best case scenario is that he could be back in 8 weeks.

I'd say in the case of someone with an injury history like that of Winderlich, the 8 weeks will become 10 at least due to being conservative.

 

[Dave]

Well s**t.

Snap.

 

[Seagrave_Holmes]

I'd say in the case of someone with an injury history like that of Winderlich, the 8 weeks will become 10 at least due to being conservative.

yeah a prolapsed disc doesn't sound like something you want to rush.

 

[BOMBERS 4 LIFE!!!!]

He's probably thinking iv'e should have stayed retired.

 

[theboxmike]

He can still play an impact role for us if we make finals. Imagine this guy playing with Cooney and Chappy down there, could be very dangerous.

 

[yaco55]

Which Rookie will be upgraded - I favour Steinberg.

 

[Towno78]

I'd say in the case of someone with an injury history like that of Winderlich, the 8 weeks will become 10 at least due to being conservative.

It's not like a normal injury with predictable recovery times. 8 could just as easily become 20

 

[Its Manbearpig]

A few games this year at best I really doubt he'll play on next year.. tragic really.

 

[Ashton Agar]

Which Rookie will be upgraded - I favour Steinberg.

No need to anymore with Gwilt and Pears as depth.

A few games this year at best I really doubt he'll play on next year.. tragic really.

No chance he plays in 2016 unfortunately I reckon.

 

[Its Manbearpig]

No need to anymore with Gwilt and Pears as depth.

Is Pears as good as I remember him btw?
Rather good attacking defender pretty close to lock 22?
Been that long.. didnt keep much of an eye on him.

No chance he plays in 2016 unfortunately I reckon.

Not after almost leaving last year as is. Hopefully would coach somewhere. Too bad smarts like his cant be taught.

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[Yoda_]

What could have been when comparing his best to some of the other guys in his draft class

 

[Cransberg23]

Steady on with the obituaries. If he can get fit for finals he can still have a role to play this year if he comes back in the second half. He was never going to play the whole year anyway.