Player Watch #10: Angus Brayshaw – retired due to concussion (22/02). Thanks for everything, Gus.

[Scythe94]

Sigh. I feel like it goes without saying, but if you're an opposition (Collingwood) fan looking to come over and get into a fight about Maynard's bump/tribunal case (again), go elsewhere.

No more warnings, cards will be handed out. Please read the room.

 

[jhong]

Thanks for the memories Gus . Now take care of you .

 

[tomcruise]

This is horrible news. Really feel for him. Thanks for everything Gussy.

 

[Tom14]

Chiming in to say the obvious - news stinks. Was a ripper player and always seemed like a good person and leader too.

Having listened to a few interviews with former lions players who retired after concussions (Justin Clarke

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, Jack Frost) and its just shithouse. Jack Frost said in an interview that he couldn't really do anything but stay in dark rooms for nearly two years, so I hope Angus is not suffering ongoing effects and this is a precautionary decision to avoid further damage/injury.

 

[MarcMaverick]

I am saddened and numb at the same time. He was looking the best he ever looked during the preseason which hurts even more. Thanks for the memories, Gus.

 

[FootyGuy13]

That 2022 season Brayshaw had at half-back where he almost beat Oliver to win this board's MVP award is something we still remember fondly, despite everything we say about the last 2 seasons.

It all started with this game.


Other highlights was his Round 8 game against the Saints...


...and, despite the game being a loss, this was peak Brayshaw that season.

 

[stEdy]

As much as people potted his time in the midfield, he actually played some great hard-nosed games in the centre square for us with Trac up forward and Clarry out in 2023.

Always respected that about Gus, whether it was a wing in 2021, half back in 2022 or playing inside you knew what you were going to get.

I'll even miss his sprayed kicks OOB

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I'll even miss his sprayed kicks OOB

Luckily we have plenty of other guys who do this well to fill the void .

 

[Topkent]

I was surprised he went on to begin with considering his missus is Danielle Frawley and obviously what happened with her old man.

Agree with rude, shutup about Maynard. Whether he should be suspended or not it was an accident so just leave it there, use this place to chat about how selfless Gus was and how good his GF was. People said Jackson turned the GF, nah bullshit Brayshaw did.

 

[Whowants2know]

Sorry to jump into your forum, but would like to pass on my best wishes to Angus.

Played the game as it should, hard and head over the ball. Total respect from most supporters
Good luck and wish you all the best in the future

 

[stEdy]

Luckily we have plenty of other guys who do this well to fill the void .

It just won't feel the same

 

[Scythe94]

Alright, someone's cutting onions

 

[Bluelegs]

It just won't feel the same

Gus didn't just bomb it long. He lowered his eyes, steadied and laced the ball ten meters over his teammates head.

 

[Topkent]

Worth a listen. Interview with a young Gus and his uncle calling his first goal. Awesome to have it recorded for ever

3.30 if you wanna skip to the goal

 

[Bluelegs]

Alright, someone's cutting onions

Smashed it media guy.

Also loled at the Sandy commentary "boots it towards big Max!" cut to Jake Spencer taking the mark.

 

[Topkent]

Alright, someone's cutting onions

Look reckon they should have dropped the dramatic music for the start and kept it a little more upbeat, he's retiring not dead but all in all a great video

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

Pretty sad when you think about how Gus and Trac were drafted at the same time, Trac in his prime and Gus retiring. Im almost certain we never saw the best of Gus as a player too coz of the constant interruptions with concussions, still made the most out of his career at the end of the day and I never questioned his character or effort once, he was a player who was consistent with effort every week he played. I wish a lot of our other guys were the same.

 

[Scythe94]

 

[Charlie_s123]

Great footballer and a great bloke. Will be missed around the club and by supporters. Wish him all the best in his health and life post-footy.

 

[Cameron_Jezza]

Chiming in to say the obvious - news stinks. Was a ripper player and always seemed like a good person and leader too.

Having listened to a few interviews with former lions players who retired after concussions (Justin Clarke, Jack Frost) and its just shithouse. Jack Frost said in an interview that he couldn't really do anything but stay in dark rooms for nearly two years, so I hope Angus is not suffering ongoing effects and this is a precautionary decision to avoid further damage/injury.

A Shame for Angus, at least he had a pretty decent career. Hopefully no further concussion issues for him.

 

[DemonZombie_001]

Glad he got to play a 150 games and win a premiership but a bit sad for him he was not able to retire on his terms.

 

[raven echo]

Thank you for everything, Gussy.


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[Topkent]

Glad he got to play a 150 games and win a premiership but a bit sad for him he was not able to retire on his terms.

Not many people are. Even Jones and Jetta probably didn't get the retirement they wanted.

 

[netslave]

Thanks Gus, made the right decision for life after football

 

[harimal12]

Just wanted to say all the best Angus, premiership player all the best.

 

[Toump Ass]

King of kings. I never once lost faith in him and he paid me back BIG TIME in the grand final.
Gutted to see him retire like this.