Universal Love Matt Crouch Retires

[MRB37]

Got everything out of himself he could. I still remember how psyched I was when we drafted him and had the brothers playing together. Something just feels special about that.

Feels like the correct move though, sounds like his hips are not getting better or going to allow him to play consistently anymore

 

[Hbanger]

I didn't realise the hip injury was so severe. A great servant of the club was Matt. Hope he goes well in life after footy.

 

[Crouch]

This news greatly saddens me. But after his latest injury setback, the writing was on the wall.

Such a shame as his clearance work would have been very useful this final series.

I wish him all the best in his future endeavors.

 

[Floating Doughnut]

Thanks Matty loved your work.

Truly SuperCrouch.

 

[Mr_Moogle]

All the best Matt.

When people were trying to give us shit about trading Bernie, Matt slotted into the side and didn't look out of place at all. I always thought that was some of our better list management.

 

[hippyhippy]

Was a ball magnet from day 1. Had a very good career imho.

 

[CrowinNT]

Bad loss, needed him at the moment. we’ve been rolling out some spuds lately.

No

 

[StonesThrow]

A sensible and correct decision

All the best for the future

What a testimonial

 

[Huntercrow]

Have a signed Matt Crouch photo that sits on the mantle piece at home, is my husband's favourite player.

A wonderful career Matt, wishing you all the best in whatever you choose to pursue post football

Your husband has good taste.
Much maligned over the years (Matty not your husband ) One of my favourites and I think one of our best mids despite his perceived lack of versatility.
Its easy to forget how good his AA year was. All the best Matty and hope you have an enjoyable retirement.

 

[1970crow]

What a testimonial

Tugged at the old heartstrings, that’s for sure.

 

[1970crow]

All the best Matt.

When people were trying to give us shit about trading Bernie, Matt slotted into the side and didn't look out of place at all. I always thought that was some of our better list management.

Was a genuine win:win:win. We got a quality on baller for a bloke that was far too comfortable cruising. Melbourne got the version of Vince that he wouldn’t provide to us. And Vince got the kick up the butt he needed to prove he wasn’t a one year wonder.

 

[119others]

Crouch announces retirement

The 30-year-old informed his teammates on Tuesday afternoon

www.afc.com.au

Cheers for your service matty.
All the best in your future endeavors

great servant for the club. excellent value for a pick in the 20's. at one time broke the yearly record for most ever disposals in an AFL season

LOVED his vitriolic look and body contact on Danger before the 2017 Prelim as Danger was running past him. Literally frothing at the mouth and he felt genuine hatred to Danger in that moment and Danger seemed surprised

 

[MatthewB]

All the best Matty, been a warrior for the club

 

[Redline]

All the best to Matt in his next stage of life, the game had moved past him unfortunately and he has to take into account his quality of life after football.

 

[Redleg Crow]

Laird?

Oh geez. Must have missed him when looking at the list!!

 

[Redleg Crow]

Legend

 

[cmndstab]

Good on him for going out on his own terms, rather than trying desperately to chase a few more games in between injuries and question marks over his place in the best 22.

I've always had a soft spot for the accumulators. One of my absolute favourite players of the Sanderson/Walsh/Pyke era. Thanks for everything Crouchy!

As a fun little footnote, the compensation pick we got for his brother ended up being used on Sam Berry, the player who essentially replaced Matt this year.

 

[Alwaysacrow]

Great work Matt. Excellent service.

 

[Barneythecrab]

Great work Matt.

Berry breaths a sigh of relief

 

[glengowan]

He and his brother elevated us to another level in 2017 finals.

Glad to see him get back over the last couple of seasons and play good footy.

Clearly impacted by injuries, which ultimately finished his career prematurely, but glad he finishes a Crow.

A ball magnet, as others have mentioned. I always thought there was a bit of Andrew Jarman in the way he found the ball inside and was able to create with a handball.

Well played M. Crouch.

 

[Cleric]

Wishing Matty all the best for his future. A good bloke, and a super footballer who never got the accolades he was due from some quarters of the supporter base.
He will retire an AA and B&F, and a one club player who will always be welcomed at the club. Now get busy working on multiple father/sons for us.

 

[maxlilly]

Thanks Matt, you did you and your family proud.

What a huge rollercoaster ride throughout his career, some big highs a some tough lows.

All the best for the future

 

[Bovo]

Always Bitter Sweet when a player retires. Great servant of our club and seemed like a really good bloke. Berry is safe for the moment

 

[The Karma Bus]

Played tough, played with heart.
Fought for the jumper, club and always his team mates. Loved the passion.

Didn't mind a good hat flip of the filth.

Was a very good player until injuries started a few years ago now. Got back to good footy again but injury again. Thanks Crouchy.

 

[BrissyCrow]

Sad and surprised to hear this. Matty was a tough stand and deliver type of player. Could be counted on to get the tough ball. Hope that he gets to stay around the club and enjoy the rest of his life living in Adelaide. A great servant of the club.