Matthew Pavlich

[pickettline]

So sad to see the great Pav playing as he is at the moment. He is a shadow of the giant that crashed packs and took such strong marks and kicked so many great goals. Please Pav- retire gracefully and be remembered for being the champion that you are.

 

[Sam_Malone]

So sad to see the great Pav playing as he is at the moment. He is a shadow of the giant that crashed packs and took such strong marks and kicked so many great goals. Please Pav- retire gracefully and be remembered for being the champion that you are.

You only remember him if you are a negative Nelly.

If you have the ability to see the positive (shock horror I know) things in life, you will remember how much of a champion and fantastic player he was.

Give it 5 years, no one will remember his last few games, unless that is their mantra in life.

 

[Great8]

Think there will have to be a tough decision made on him before seasons end.

 

[The Joker]

Probably close this thread after that second comment!

 

[Big_Birdy]

Should have retired last year like Harvey, Petrie, Dal Santo and Firrito.

 

[Altum Volantes]

Should make the call soon.

 

[Faysals Swans]

He should've retired last year, he looked cooked by the end of it

 

[The Gov]

Pretty much all the greats (which Pav definitely is) would have played an average last few games/last season. From my own club Dean Cox was average in his last season, I certainly don't remember him for that though.

Structurally as well Pavlich is still better for the team than Taberner, Apeness etc. Plus offers leadership which Freo need right now. Should he play another season then that's taking it a bit too far, but can't fathom him doing anything other than retire after it's over.

 

[Scotland]

He should've retired last year, he looked cooked by the end of it

He would've retired last year if he knew how this season was going to pan out.

Pav playing on is pretty unselfish. Sacrificing a small part of his record/reputation because the team has no other forward options.

 

[Faysals Swans]

He would've retired last year if he knew how this season was going to pan out.

Pav playing on is pretty unselfish. Sacrificing a small part of his record/reputation because the team has no other forward options.

He is the opposite of a forward option at the moment, he's hindering them by being slow an off the pace, they could've blooded a kid who would've done exactly what he is doing, except with an upside

 

[Schauermann]

Bad ending sadly. Like I said on the Freo board, the situation is done now. Retire now or play out the year, both will not look good.

Pav playing on is pretty unselfish. Sacrificing a small part of his record/reputation because the team has no other forward options.

But have to agree on this. he doesn't seem to be a person who cares a lot for personal glory. Will do what he thinks the team needs most. So he deserves a lot of respect for that...

 

[Scotland]

He is the opposite of a forward option at the moment, he's hindering them by being slow an off the pace, they could've blooded a kid who would've done exactly what he is doing, except with an upside

Who is he keeping out exactly?

Apeness? LOL.

 

[Supercoach Bargain]

Think there will have to be a tough decision made on him before seasons end.

Won't be tough decision. Great Player, Decent Bloke, given his all and then some.

 

[BF Tiger]

How unexpected was this season within the Fremantle Football Club? Did Pav potentially know what laid ahead but forged on anyway for the greater good of the club?

Anyway, champion player who goes out on his own terms.

 

[kane249]

Will be 'managed' from here on in IMO

Farewell game at home vs the Bulldogs in the last round and his 350th as well

 

[dave123]

Who are we to say what he should do

He's been a sensational player and so what if his form dips a bit near the end

He could have left freo in his mid 20,s for big coin elsewhere ...he stayed loyal to freo

 

[peppy la pew]

He is the opposite of a forward option at the moment, he's hindering them by being slow an off the pace, they could've blooded a kid who would've done exactly what he is doing, except with an upside

Name me the kid he is keeping out of the side ?

 

[Natho]

I don't even think he's playing that badly. What do you want from him..

 

[hench]

I find this whole obsession within the industry to continually talk about greats of the game being "cooked" embarrassing. Almost as much as trying to guilt over 30 year old players into not playing for another club as it somehow ruins their legacy.

 

[Andre the Giant]

A champion who has earnt the right to retire on his terms

 

[sportsmaniac89]

Doesn't anyone find it ironic that the OP is a supporter of a team with quite a few players over 30 and talking about someone like Pav?

I know I certainly did.

I also think the ideal finish would be Pavlich mark just before the siren, kicks a goal after the siren in his 350th and then announces his retirement.

In saying that, Pavlich is an out and out champion and will always be remembered as such.

 

[StevenwellerHFC]

Been saying he's cooked all year.

 

[hench]

Been saying he's cooked all year.

Your insight is incredible.

 

[Freoforever86]

The way our mids have been delivering the ball forward would make Buddy look cooked right now.

 

[StevenwellerHFC]

Your insight is incredible.

A few times he kicks a couple goals and people start crying about the cooked comments. Doesn't take long for them to start thinking he's cooked again.