Shane Wakelin Tribute Thread

[Smoky]

Thankyou for being such a graceful champion Wakes.

You did the Black and White proud.




(Source:- my best mate just text me "Its official. Retire the number 14"... he would never joke about this sort of stuff - especially about Wakes... to me)

 

[boulos]

Innocent until proven guilty I guess.

Absolute champion of the club.

 

[Smoky]

Shane Wakelins one and only goal for the Collingwood Football Club​

 

[didaka]

Shane Wakelins one and only goal for the Collingwood Football Club​

Did I ever jump out of my seat that day.

 

[Smoky]

252 AFL games - 20 Games in 2008

Shane Wakelin - Thankyou​

 

[Palmer Stoat]

Sad to see Wakes go. He's been one of my favourites over the last decade. Quality player -- underestimated by a lot of people IMO, even by a lot of Collingwood supporters.

He really did the jumper proud. Fine, fine player. Was a privilege watching him strut his stuff.

 

[The Royal Sampler]

That was a great goal, wasn't it?

Thanks Shane for your contribution to the club, you've been a fantastic servant and a wonderful clubman. I still marvel at the fact that amongst all the controversy that has engulfed the club in recent times, Wakes actually managed to attract new sponsors (Connex) to the club.

I'm glad you consider yourself a Collingwood man, and you never know, your kids might get to follow in your footsteps one day.

 

[yazdo]

Great player and a Collingwood person. Club champion, good luck wakes.

 

[skeetz]

Thanks for everything Wakes.

 

[Godfrey Jones]

Shane Wakelins one and only goal for the Collingwood Football Club​

that is just one of the best pictures ever. EVER.

the crowd behind him going nuts, and wakes doing a merry jig in the middle

and of course a dissappointed carlton supporter just makes it perfect

on ya wakes.

you brought chivalry back to the AFL

champion, gonna miss you and thanks for staying on - he has been great in our defence for the last two years after everyone wrote him off at the end of 06

 

[FIGJAM]

Onya Wakes. Wonderful service!

 

[#1 pies]

Love you Wakes!

 

[pongo_3931]

Gonna miss this guy so much.

Worked so hard and was so focused.

I'll stop now before I well up.

You'll be missed Wakes and thanks

 

[Kirby]

Many years of great service to our club. He never gave in and always left 100% out there on the field. He will be missed and i wish him all the best for the future.

Good on ya Wakes!

 

[tess]

When I picked up the ticket from Lexus on Thursday Wakes came out as I was chatting to one of the cheersquad stalwarts, he came over and said hello to her then turned to me and asked how "everything" went. I was gobsmacked, it's been years since I went to training every week or to a Clubnight or really had much to do with the guys and even when I did I wouldn't have put Wakes in "the group" I got to know. Yet he remembered me .... that was amazing or a good guess from Shane.

I hope he does great things in the future.

 

[twoforjoy]

class act, top bloke, sex god. thanks wakes!

 

[Optimax]

Shane Wakelins one and only goal for the Collingwood Football Club​

The roar was amazing i could see it unfold he came off teh bench and streamed down the centre opposite the ball and didnt he love it.


You will be missed wakes a great servant, a terrific bloke and a fantastic player

 

[Plogs]

THANKS Wakes. You gave your all 100% of the time. I will miss you.

 

[7zark7]

Is it official???

I reckon he has had a terrific season. Reads the play well, holds his opponent. cool head under pressure. Surely Presti should go before him

 

[popathon]

Champ Wakes. Was the rock down back this past year and will be missed. Hope this was a decision he made and wasn't pressured.

 

[emster]

Absolutely love the guy, and I don't want to believe he is retiring!

But sadly I think it is true. Apparently he was out on the ground with his parents after the game taking photos and stuff.

Just a first class person in everything that he does. We've been lucky to have him at the club for so long, and I'm glad he's been there to help the youngsters.

Tears come to my eyes when I think about him honouring Harvey the other night when it was actually his own last game.

 

[Swanny36]

Thanks Wakes, I don't think people realize how much you will be missed, you have been the general down back for the last two seasons, and done it superbly. You took the responsibility of leadership by the throat.
I think that next year everyone will see exactly how important you were to our team.A great servant, club man, environmentalists, you name it he's got it down pat. You will be very, very sorely missed.
Thanks again Wakes

 

[NidsPies272]

I met Shane Wakelin once, and have to say he is just so down to earth and a great guy. He talked to me for about 10 mins about lots of stuff when he really didn't need to. Top bloke and an amazing player. If the retirement is true, I will really miss seeing him play.

 

[Pie eyed]

I could go on for a long time about how much Wakes will be missed but most have covered it....

Wakes you will be missed and thanks for the years of great footy.

 

[Snag Breac]

A great loss. Intelligent, articulate, a gentleman and an eco-warrior. And not bad looking. I love his blue steel pose.