Grant Birchall returns after 2 years out...

[spudmaster]

Birchall's calf has been an issue for so long, it's grown into a fully sized cow.

Same thing happened to my wife right after I married her...

 

[marklar]

Same thing happened to my wife right after I married her...

That's

Savage!

 

[detox]

Yeh, one of Chips main assests is he is a decent athlete and quick off the mark. Its more his disposal and football nous that is the question mark (I am actually a Frawley fan and think he gets quite harshly marked on thus forum at times) .

If you take out the semi regular instance where Frawley ignores coaches instructions to not kick the footy, and tries some ridiculous switch 50 meter kick which is intercepted and ends up being a goal.. he is actually a pretty good player.

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[The Chad and I]

I want Birchs retirement strategy... and Jordy Lewis's to, both lads good operators.

Yup, I've been onto Birchall's ruse since the beginning.
11 seasons of consistent performances were never going to fool me either.

 

[Randy Campbell]

I want Birchs retirement strategy... and Jordy Lewis's to, both lads good operators.

Salary sacrifice scheme?

 

[COKEandCOLA]

Does anyone have any updates on his progress at all?

 

[Hawthorn23]

Does anyone have any updates on his progress at all?

Surprised it wasn't mentioned, but Sam Mitchell was asked about why Birch was continuously being listed as indefinite on 3AW last weekend.

Pretty much played the Hawthorn straight bat when answering the question, but when asked about whether we'd see him return at some point in 2019 the answer wasn't optimistic at all

 

[SA HAWK]

Surprised it wasn't mentioned, but Sam Mitchell was asked about why Birch was continuously being listed as indefinite on 3AW last weekend.

Pretty much played the Hawthorn straight bat when answering the question, but when asked about whether we'd see him return at some point in 2019 the answer wasn't optimistic at all

I doubt we will see him again unfortunately.

Sad because he was such a great and durable player for years.

 

[COKEandCOLA]

Surprised it wasn't mentioned, but Sam Mitchell was asked about why Birch was continuously being listed as indefinite on 3AW last weekend.

Pretty much played the Hawthorn straight bat when answering the question, but when asked about whether we'd see him return at some point in 2019 the answer wasn't optimistic at all

This is truly saddening to hear and is there any chance you could be more specific in relation to what Mitchell said at all?

If he is unable to get up then perhaps the club needs to consider moving him to the inactive list which would give us another pick in the midseason draft.

I really hope that he can get up and get his body right because not only is he a major part of the team but given all the troubles he's been through a little positive news would be great for all parties.

 

[grumbleguts]

Lewis: Not sure I'll last another three years here, I might try and get a prlonged contract elsewhere.
Mitchell: I wonder if I could get another year somewhere else under the pretense of being a long term coach.
Hodge: I'd better retire psyche! going to brissie.
Rioli: Aw man, all my friends are leaving, think I'll pack it in.
Birchall: Ouch my leg! Roughie what are you doing?
Roughead:

 

[TylerDurden]

If he is unable to get up then perhaps the club needs to consider moving him to the inactive list which would give us another pick in the midseason draft.

They'd have to be seriously considering this now.

 

[OnTheRocks]

Same thing happened to my wife right after I married her...

and she's still punching above her weight

 

[Breustiful]

Is Birch the 13th floor of a ******* hotel? Miss the bastard!

 

[TylerDurden]

Is Birch the 13th floor of a ******* hotel? Miss the bastard!

Irony is, if he was fit, he'd still add a hell of a lot to our half back line. He and Scrimshaw were just what we needed yesterday.

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

No doubt. I’ve been saying it for months. The club is clearing massive cap space and is going to load the ferk up in FA. It’s done.

Going to be quite a farewell this year. Could free up a pretty penny with about 5 retirees

 

[Hawthorn23]

This is truly saddening to hear and is there any chance you could be more specific in relation to what Mitchell said at all?

If he is unable to get up then perhaps the club needs to consider moving him to the inactive list which would give us another pick in the midseason draft.

I really hope that he can get up and get his body right because not only is he a major part of the team but given all the troubles he's been through a little positive news would be great for all parties.

It was on the lines of their being no specific timeline due to the soft tissue injuries that have been associating with the knee problems. Seems like the hiccups have been continuing.

 

[MrPremiership]

My hope with Birchall is fading....

 

[Glenhope]

Yep, not coming back. Say your goodbyes.

 

[TylerDurden]

Yep, not coming back. Say your goodbyes.

You'd have to think an early retirement announcement can't be far off now.

 

[Roger Rogerson]

Yep, not coming back. Say your goodbyes.

Looks like the reintroduction of the mid-season draft could give us 6 months head start on list strategy moving into 2020.

Mohr is gone, looks like Birch is gone and from memory we are already 1 short on the list?

 

[tige19]

Going to be quite a farewell this year. Could free up a pretty penny with about 5 retirees

Should have happened last year..

Rumours are that Birch has pretty much packed it in and he will announce it a little later on in the year.

 

[Steven Tyler]

Looks like the reintroduction of the mid-season draft could give us 6 months head start on list strategy moving into 2020.

Mohr is gone, looks like Birch is gone and from memory we are already 1 short on the list?

Isn’t Mohr on the rookie list?

 

[UAWM]

Will announce his retirement a bit before the mid year trade

 

[Gralin]

Isn’t Mohr on the rookie list?

he is

 

[MrPremiership]

say it isn't so