Retiring Michael Walters retires

[CakeEater]

Fremantle Dockers great Michael Walters retires from AFL

Michael Walters announces his retirement from the AFL after 239 games, with the Fremantle Dockers forward unable to overcome a persistent knee injury.

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Michael Walters

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Michael Walters

Age

34

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

11.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.7

5star

D

20.9

5star

K

11.8

5star

HB

9.1

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.3

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

retires.

Achievements:
239 games,365 goals, All Australian, numerous match winning moments, best player out of Bushby St Midvale.

Stood up in 2013 GF- which is the hallmark of a bloody good player.

From a guy who got sent back to the WAFL at Swan Districts and was likely to be delisted early days to a bloke who got All Aus and terrorised oppositions whether in the midfield or fwd line.

Thanks for the memories Son-Son

 

[Mesc]

Man, this hit me hard when I heard the news. I knew the announcement wasnt too far away but it is such a shame he couldnt have that one more game to say goodbye. Will always be one of my all time favorite players on and off the field.
Another champion hanging up the boots. . Thanks for all the games Son Son.

 

[Ian Dunross]

He had an elite period for a while there, maybe the most feared small forward alongside Rioli for 3-4 seasons.

 

[Donflicted]

Fan favorite player and was a good player all the best Walters his also a top class bloke in Person as well

 

[Cookie]

Respect.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Genuinely my favourite player outside of the Cats. Tough love from Lyon made him develop a work ethic and boy did it pay off. That's all of the Bushby St boys (NicNat, Son Son and the Yarrans) all done now.

 

[campbell]

Deadly player. Enjoy your retirement brother.

 

[WillHayward]

Awesome player.

Had three seasons where he was genuinely doing whatever he liked.

Well done.

 

[Moist Biscuit]

A quote from his retirement speech to the group.
"When you do win the premiership, let me drink a can of jacks out of the effing cup"
Enjoy retirement legend

 

[SSSSSS]

Hopefully he gets a farewell game but given how tight the eight is looking I doubt Freo will be able to give him the luxury.

Fun player to watch when he was at his best.

 

[Lingsface]

Loved him as a player, when he was getting up the field getting 20 and popping up with 3-4 some games as well. So smooth and skillful at times, well done Micky!

 

[Lingsface]

Looking at his stats
His finals record needs some love.

He played in 13 finals averaged 15 possesions 2.3 goals

Never went goalless in a final.

Best performances
Adelaide SF 2012
15 possessions 3 goals (team kicked 11) aged 21

PF 2013 Sydney
14 possessions 3 goals (leading goal kicker on the ground)

QF 2015 Sydney
21 possessions 3 goals

PF 2015 Hawthorn
21 possessions 3 goals

(equal leading goalkicker on the ground both finals.)

2022 EF Western Bulldogs
18 possesions 3 goals

Dustin Martin had over 15 possessions and 3 goals in finals matches 3 times.
Michael Walters

10

Michael Walters

Age

34

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

17.2

4star

K

11.0

4star

HB

6.2

4star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.9

4star

G

1.7

5star

D

20.9

5star

K

11.8

5star

HB

9.1

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

3.3

4star

G

1.0

4star

D

13.0

4star

K

9.4

4star

HB

3.6

3star

M

4.4

4star

T

1.8

4star

G

0.8

4star

had it 4 times.
(I am not saying he is a better player though.)

 

[bzparkes]

The last of the Midvale trio to retire.

 

[Corkintheocean]

My favourite ever Docker. As some have touched on, his period in the early to mid 10s was incredible. His running patterns during that time under Ross were unmatched to any others I have ever seen live (before or since). He should be incredibly proud of his career.

 

[CakeEater]

The last & the best of the Midvale trio to retire.

Efa

 

[Carringbush2010]

This bloke deserves main board discussion IMHO.

Regularly tore my club new ones, and others.

Took absolute screamer speccy's and kicked goals that are in the realms of the few.

I checked the Freo board and couldn't see any thread remarking his unbelievable career.

A career that should absolutely be highly celebrated

Please discuss

 

[PerthBoy86]

I thought he retired years ago honestly.

Despite the flopping he's one of Freo's best small forwards over the years. Consistent and usually tries hard.