News Andrew Welsh retires

[DonsRule]

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ew-wells-retires/story-e6frf9jf-1226160735200

Welsh, 28, the vice-captain this season, will announce his retirement today and address the fans at tonight's best and fairest count.

He had discussions with coach James Hird yesterday morning, where he acknowledged injuries would prevent him from continuing 2012.

Welsh played 134 games in his first seven seasons with the Bombers, but only 28 in final three seasons as time and again his body failed him.

 

[Phone]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

found hibberd's dog

 

[DonsRule]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

found hibberd's dog

Was it Hirdy that pinched it to onsell to raise funds for Flight Plan

 

[Ben the Gooner]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

found hibberd's dog

shut ya clams

List management I think.

 

[Prog Rocker]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Hopefully new Co-Major Sponsor?

 

[DonsRule]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Hopefully new Co-Major Sponsor?

Perhap, but seems it was Hird answering questions. WOuld have thought Robson and Evens were there to answer questions for that.

 

[Phone]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

shut ya clams

i would be so happy if they found his dog

 

[gO_bOmBeRz]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Maybe for the whole Hocking and Jenkins incident ?

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Announcing Mick Malthouse as an Assistant Coach.

Maybe Ricky Dyson is off to GWS?

No idea really...

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Maybe for the whole Hocking and Jenkins incident ?

If that warrants a press conference from the senior coach, then this is officially the MOST OVERBLOWN STORY IN CHRISTENDOM.

 

[Big Blow Hard]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Welsh retirement.

 

[Jade]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Welsh retirement.

Perhaps....

If so has been a rock for the EFC.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Welsh retirement.

Actually that makes sense...

 

[Lord Nicholson]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Welsh retirement.

I'm thinking so too.

 

[Legendary Soundpost]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Welsh retirement sounds logical. Can't see him getting a game next year.

 

[JD11]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

5-Year deal for A. Welsh?

 

[Little Jerry]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Hurley 10 year contract?

 

[helicopter]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

hilles retirement maybe?

 

[ghostdog]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Cameron Ling to join the EFC coaching staff.

 

[stay true]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

Cameron Ling to join the EFC coaching staff.

Called it the other day lol.

Jokes aside though, Welsh retirement seems likely. Didn't I read that somewhere here that he's struggling big time with a foot injury and he needs surgery that will put him out for a year?

 

[Phone]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

And Mark Robinson says Welsh is retiring

 

[Doss]

Re: Hird press conference at 9:30 tomorrow

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/a...ew-wells-retires/story-e6frf9jf-1226160735200

Andrew WELLS is retiring apparently. Great sub-editing right there.

Presuming this is what the presser is about.

I always had a lot of time for Welsh. I know he was one of the more maligned players here, but a few years ago he was a dependable and tough player. He just had no luck with injuries, which wrecked his fitness and gave him no chance of stringing any decent form together. And on the rare occasion he looked like doing anything (i.e. his good start against Geelong this year), he'd somehow get injured unluckily.

He wouldn't have got a game next year, but I'll be sorry to see him go nonetheless. Always tried his hardest and gave Essendon ten years of solid service. Best of luck Welshy..

 

[RearNaked]

did the rite thing couldn't see him getting a game next year, every time he played he was subbed out in the 1st quarter. He was a decent player had a good couple years i think in 09 he had a really good season as a tagger and toweled up judd both times, anyway i wish him luck in whatever he has planned for life after footy. ... .. i think he has a fashion thing lol

 

[SUNS]

It's a shame, at his best he was one great footballer to watch. Just a pity injuries let him down.

I wonder if Sheeds will try coax him into 2 years at GWS?

 

[Doss]

It's a shame, at his best he was one great footballer to watch. Just a pity injuries let him down.

I wonder if Sheeds will try coax him into 2 years at GWS?

If the rumours about him needing a career-ending lower leg operation are true, probably not.

Sadly for him, he's 28 but has the body of a very old and tired 35 year old.