List Mgmt. Brad Sheppard Retires 7.12.2021 - Concussion

[2006_Eagles]

I thought Monday was usually their day off.

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[Mulldogg]

 

[Truckosaurus]

Hold the camera straight, Brad, you're not a 14 year old emo girl posting to DeviantArt.

 

[Altum Volantes]

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[MeltMan]

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A lovley sunset. How metaphorical.
Genius.

 

[WCErevival]

So when do we find out?

 

[WCE_phil]

So when do we find out?

Probably conveniently lined up by the AFL medical team so we just miss out on the first SSP period.

 

[Bleedblueandgold]

It's apparently gonna be entirely Shep's decision, not a medical review like Venners.

 

[Bender_]

It's apparently gonna be entirely Shep's decision, not a medical review like Venners.

If that's the case surely he'd have to sign some form of waiver absolving the AFL of any liability in any future head injuries. He'd be stupid to do it.

 

[Bender_]

It's official now.

 

[Makka]

Very sad to hear!

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Damn. He'll be missed. A great player.

Good to see he's taking care of himself though

 

[Truckosaurus]

Sad, but it's the right move with the rest of his life ahead of him.

 

[Dark Sharks]

 

[WCE_phil]

Gunna miss you Shep.

My last dog I got just after Beau Waters

Beau Waters

Age

39

Ht

188cm

Wt

88kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

19.0

5star

K

11.3

4star

HB

7.6

5star

M

6.1

5star

T

2.7

4star

No current season stats available

D

9.6

3star

K

6.0

3star

HB

3.6

3star

M

2.6

3star

T

1.6

4star

retired and was named Beau. I think the next one will be name Shep.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

Ah damn that sucks but the right decision for the rest of his life.

Fantastic defender. Sheptember for life.

 

[ConcreteWaters]

We knew it was coming but I'm still upset.
A fantastic and underrated career!

 

[Godfather32]

Sucks but not worth the risk, hopefully it doesn't cause him any health issues down the track

 

[garlic munchers]

Dissappointing for him and 2018 will burn.

But perhaps now a double burn of 2018 and 2022 .

Chesser to be a Gaff and impact in his 1st year, Clark to be the mature recruit of the year and Willie to light it up.

It's on.

 

[Biggie]

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[The Falcon Strike]

Gutted he is retiring

Stoked that he is looking after his long term health.

Has been my favourite player for years - now to find someone new.

 

[The Falcon Strike]

Dissappointing for him and 2018 will burn.

But perhaps now a double burn of 2018 and 2022 .

Chesser to be a Gaff and impact in his 1st year, Clark to be the mature recruit of the year and Willie to light it up.

It's on.

Ummm i hope not - that's what has been getting him into trouble

 

[Matele]

Really sad news for mine, but good for his well-being long term. Was an absolute rock in defence. Missed a premiership (and a few AA nods) and will surely go down as one of the most underrated players of the competition.
Link: https://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/1037975/sheppard-announces-retirement

 

[Dark Sharks]

No brainer at his age.

He's barely got a season or two left in him, even if he didn't have any of these concerns.


Refreshing seeing a player do the sensible thing after a 10+ year AFL career already. Well done Shep.

 

[Biggie]

Thank you Shep.

Hoping all the nest for you post football, a healthy and fulfilled life at that.