Matt Priddis Retires - Appreciation Thread

[QL 21]

Thanks for a wonderful career, Matt. Let's keep this thread just for the good memories of Matt. I think he deserves it after 12 years.

#ThanksPridda

Media
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2017-07-28/one-of-the-best
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2017-07-28/eagles-brownlow-medallist-to-retire-at-years-end
http://www.theage.com.au/afl/west-c...to-retire-at-seasons-end-20170728-gxkhv0.html

Press Conference
http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/video/2017-07-28/priddis-press-conference-280717

 

[ChampRevesby]

He does deserve it after that other thread. Well done Matt.

 

[boondy]

Now I have tears . Anyone else ?

 

[peekaye]

Will go down as one of the Club's greats, a brownlow medallist who gave it his absolute all and bled for the Club. Has undoubtedly been a scapegoat for this board and for some fans, and whilst his form this past year has tallied right off (and therefore him being selected was validly queried), I think it's fair to say the guy did not deserve the abuse he received on here, particularly given he is one of the more selfless and good-hearted blokes in footy; someone who the players all loved.

Congrats Pridda on being a great player, and in addition a top bloke. Hope he sticks around at the club in some capacity to mentor and teach the young kids to win the contested ball, tackle hard and be great inside midfielders like he was.

 

[Crimson King]

The curly headed inside bull we weren't looking for..

Seriously tho, well done on getting the best out of yourself, Matt.

 

[kane249]

Despite the criticism he copped it's a sad day for the club.

Thankyou Matt for your years of hard work and dedication you showed to the jumper

 

[QL 21]

He does deserve it after that other thread. Well done Matt.

Exactly.

 

[AsterixTheGaul]

Great decision. It means we remember him as a great and it won't take long to forget a large part of this season.

 

[Jandamarra]

An impressive CV for the slowest man in the AFL

 

[KO_KO]

Loved how he went about his footy. Not the most talented player going around, but don't think too many from any club worked harder than him on and off the field.

Hopefully we all remember him as the bloke who carried our midfield for a few years and deservedly won a Brownlow, the highest individual honour there is.

Selflessly retiring when he had another year shows great loyalty to the club.

 

[Eaglemaniac]

Thanks for everything Matt.

 

[FatPizza]

Thanks for everything Matt. It's the right time to go though.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Now I have tears . Anyone else ?

A little. His story is one of the underdog that worked his ass off to get to the top. A true clubman and legend.

 

[DanWCE]

A true warrior for the blue and gold. Amazing what he achieved with his athletic limitations. Total committment and will be remembered for this final selfless act with the club's best interests in mind. Wanted to play at the new stadium more than anyone I reckon and has given that up so WCE can progress.

Thanks Matt.

 

[2006_Eagles]

 

[stinger05]

Awesome career Matt.

 

[Ochre]

Team man til the end.

 

[Biggie]

Thank you Matt

Fantastic career, that was much maligned even in your peak.

Full credit you. All the best in your retirement.

 

[matt_bas]

Love the bloke! If half our list put in as much love and passion as this guy did we would be in a much better place

 

[Crimson King]

 

[Doughboy]

Well done to Matt

Glad to see that he will go out on his own terms

 

[Trouto]

Thanks Matty, loved your work.

 

[ChampRevesby]

Love the bloke! If half our list put in as much love and passion as this guy did we would be in a much better place

That was one thing that was never questioned. Transplant his heart into the other blokes and we win a flag.

 

[tigger_ferret]

Great player, had his limitations, but excelled at others

Should be remembered as an absolute legend of the club

 

[Ochre]