Retiring Ex Hawks premiership and Bulldogs player Taylor "Doc" Duryea to hang up the boots at seasons end

[_Mike_]

TWO-TIME premiership player Taylor Duryea

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Taylor Duryea

Age

34

Ht

181cm

Wt

81kg

Pos.

Def

Career

Season

Last 5

D

16.0

4star

K

10.7

4star

HB

5.3

4star

M

5.3

5star

T

2.1

4star

No current season stats available

D

16.0

4star

K

9.6

4star

HB

6.4

4star

M

4.6

5star

T

1.8

4star

has announced he will retire at the end of the season.

Duryea won flags at Hawthorn in 2014 and 2015 and played 118 games for the Hawks before moving to the Western Bulldogs at the end of 2018.

He's since played another 101 games for the Dogs, including just five this season and only one since round 11.

A 219-game career is a remarkable achievement for a player first taken at pick 69 in the 2009 draft.

"I am obviously proud of the team success I've been able to experience at both AFL and VFL level, but I think it's enduring adversity and overcoming challenges that have made my career so fulfilling," Duryea said.

"I'm thankful to both Hawthorn and Western Bulldogs for believing in me. I hope I've been able to positively impact both clubs who placed faith and trust in me.

Dual premiership player retires after stellar career at two clubs

Western Bulldog Taylor Duryea will retire at the end of the season

www.afl.com.au

Thanks Doc, and all the best

 

[Ian Dunross]

Such a great career for someone apparently not blessed with all the talents needed to play AFL, eg size, skill, etc.

Massive credit to him.

 

[Golumless]

Ok.

 

[HairyO]

Such a great career for someone apparently not blessed with all the talents needed to play AFL, eg size, skill, etc.

Massive credit to him.

Absolutely fearless player who never didnt give 100%. Was very sad when he left but he was always 20th to 24th best for us and Bevo offered him a starting spot. Had a great career.

 

[bzparkes]

This bloke was still on a list?

Thought he retired years ago.

 

[NetworkNerd]

If Harry Cunningham gets a brownlow vote, Duryea will take the title of most games without a Brownlow vote.

Not that he was a bad player. Gave it his all

 

[HairyO]

This bloke was still on a list?

Thought he retired years ago.

Played a full season last year. This year he hasnt played many games - thus the retirement announcement.

That said, he has been in 3 times as many wins this year as WCE.

 

[bobs head soup]

As this thread shows, Doc is a classic example of a great team man who is beloved by his teammates and supporters, but barely noticed by the casual observer.

Will always be a Dogs legend for his efforts vs Charlie Cameron

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Charlie Cameron

Age

31

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

late in the 2021 final in Brisbane.

Without him, we probably miss a GF.

Well played Doc, you'll be long remembered.

 

[Simon_Nesbit]

Couldn't kick like Guerra or Suckling,
Wasn't as tough as Campbell Brown

Campbell Brown

Age

42

Ht

179cm

Wt

85kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.1

4star

K

8.9

3star

HB

5.2

4star

M

5.0

5star

T

2.0

4star

G

0.5

3star

No current season stats available

D

11.8

3star

K

6.4

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

1.4

4star

G

0.8

4star

,
Not as good defensively as Stratton,
Couldn't run like Birch, or impact on the contest as Burgoyne

...but was an able replacement for each and every one of them.

Got the absolute most out of himself and played virtually every game during one of the most successful eras in the history of the AFL and consistently a valuable contributor. (Not just for the haircuts!)

Then when the time came to move on, there was no tantrums - no fuss - he simply moved on to his next challenge and gave them the same consistent, dedicated service 100 times more.

Well done Doc.

 

[MadMaxx]

Left nothing on the table. Great career. Top Contributor at 2 clubs.

His kids, if they can play, will be eligible for both clubs under the FS too. (if the rule survives 17 more years)

 

[voorhees]

man carved out a solid and respected career...
well played and best wishes Doc

 

[windyhill]

Reading these comments and some are questioning his skill !?!?
One of the better kicks of the football you'd see, particularly under pressure.

 

[La Vache]

Was arguably BOG in the 2015 prelim. Played on Ballantyne and gave him a hiding, then kicked the sealer.

 

[Paul Kersey]

Watched him play for Footscray the other week against Box Hill. Hair still immaculate and yes, you’d be surprised how small he is (in context of course). Congratulations.