Universal Love Farewell David Ellard - announced retirement today

[TeeJay Blue]

While David Ellard was not a massive player in terms of his impact at the club like others such as Judd and Carrazzo, his commitment should never ever be questioned. He has had a horror run with injuries but the coaches never seemed to give up on him. And despite me thinking that he should have been left out a few times, I understood why he was chosen for certain matches.

You can lack so much skill but it would not bother me as much as others. If you play with heart and passion, you deserve lots of recognition.

8 seasons and 63 games seems quite strange but without a doubt, he was well deserving of them.
Congrats David Ellard and good luck with your future plans.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

Anyone know if Ellard has ambitions or the footy brain to go down the coaching route? 26 is too young to walk away altogether - shame to see retirement when not seemingly from injury.

Good point. Although not sure he could remain at Carlton in such a capacity given he has been a bit player playing with these blokes. What was his voice like at VFL level?

Anyway will have 63 games in 8 seasons. Still a fair bit of longevity in AFL terms and hopefully he has managed to invest some of that money over the years.

Sort of a Luke O'Sullivan career, much loved clubman with limitations. A lot harder to have such a career in this day and age.

Best of luck Davey.

Has anybody heard from guns? He'd be devastated.

 

[BluesRule]

Good luck Davy. So Proud you wore Navy Blue.

 

[Aphrodite]

Has anybody heard from guns? He'd be devastated.

Too busy dispensing peptides.

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

On ya Ellard. Not the most talented footballers in the world but definitely one who gave 100% effort and did the best he could. He has a great work ethic and is a great guy, and deserves to go out on his own terms like this.

 

[DamoESP]

Good luck in the future to our boy, WABlues own, David Ellard!

EDIT: Received a text from Guns about an hour ago, can confirm he is still alive!

 

[bludrew79]

One of the first games of footy the wife and I went to was a Carl vs Ess* game.
Back in 2010 we smacked them by 76 points.

At some point in the 3rd qtr - little Davy Ellard kicks a goal form 45 out near the boundary...

A group of blokes 5 rows behind us yell out - "Who kicked that?...Ellard? YEAH!!! ELLARD.... Who the **** is ELLARD!"

From that night on every time he kicked a goal... the Mrs and I would say that out loud....

Will miss that - all the best Ellard... whoever the **** you are

 

[DaVillaBlues]

Ellard deserves better than some of the insinuations put forth here.

As Sin City, he was a great club man, whom squeezed every ounce of his ability.

He will be missed,every club needs blokes like Davey Ellard. Hope he has a successfully and fulfilling life after footy.

 

[Crippa#9]

A tackling machine. Shame we haven't got a few more like him in that sense.
Good luck Davey & thanks for you're contribution.

 

[The Old Dark Navy's]

EDIT: Received a text from Guns about an hour ago, can confirm he is still alive!

Probably got bored at the 20km mark of some marathon somewhere.

 

[Stiffler's Dad]

Good on you mate. If only your attitude was contagious amongst the playing group.

I hope the next chapter in you life is one of success.

Thank you and good luck!

 

[ShanDog]

Will be strange not seeing Ellards face on the club website - he's been there for so long!

Well done to him for notching up as many games as he did. Wish him all the best for the future and sincere thanks for the unconditional effort he put in for Carlton!

 

[El Topo]

Bloody good effort Dave. Was a handy player when he couldn't get a game under Ratts, always seemed to nab three goals and a stack of tackles whenever he got the opportunity. Good on the club for giving him the chance to go out on his own terms, the fact that he's outlasted so many more naturally talented players speaks volumes for his character and dedication.

 

[andrew_]

You might've lacked talent, but you didn't lack heart, cheers Ellard

 

[Blue Warrior]

Well done to a guy who gave it his all at every contest.

 

[Navara79]

Well done Davey. Good luck in the future. You always had a crack and always went when it was your turn

 

[Neese]

Loved this guy, tried his guts out
I echo what McKay said about him, worked hard and made himself into a handy player

Babe too
Wondering what he has got lined up, baby and career

 

[LanceRomance]

Such a goodlooking guy too

 

[Aphrodite]

Disgusted at some of the comments in this thread. Some have been edited & others deleted.

Poor form guys!

 

[blueboy25]

Well done Davey. You got the chance to pull on the navy blue jumper which is something everyone on here would love to do and you played with pride and passion and what you lacked in height and ability you made up for it with guts and determination.

 

[ajb72]

For someone who was a genuine in-and-under footballer, to become a roll player doing jobs that were required is a testament to your effort and attitude.
Well played.

 

[Aphrodite]

Thanks @CarltonFC. Forever grateful and what an honor to play for a such a club. I thank all the faithful for all your support #baggers

 

[zeggie]

Played with a lot of heart. Good luck to his future outside of football

 

[Dramoth]

He's a footy head from a footy head family.

My bet he's taking a coaching position somewhere.

Hope the club has arranged a development position with the Bullants for him. While he might not be able to teach silky skills, he can teach the basics and he can instill passion and endeavour into the jumper.

And as for my tribute to him. He gave more of himself to the club because of his heart and passion to play for the Navy Blue. While his skill levels weren't the greatest, he played to the fullest of his abilities every time he ran out for the club. While people have derided him over the years for his lack of skills, it was often his more illustrious team mates who let the team down more than Davie did.

All the best for the future mate. And if you ever find yourself in Bunbury, lets have a pint or two to celebrate your career!

 

[thylacine60]

Such a goodlooking guy too

Can we get through one thread without a thylacine60 aspect please?