Universal Love Xavier Ellis - retires 9 August 2016

[Upgrayedd]

Played alright i thought. His experience showed. Too bad a few blokes didnt lead by his example(or thankfully)

 

[TAITA]

Stood taller most. Too many have gone past him at Hawthorn.

 

[IdiotBox]

And his body continues to fail him. Can anyone really see him playing on into 2017?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-05/another-softtissue-blow-for-veteran-eagle-xavier-ellis

 

[RobHawk]

And his body continues to fail him. Can anyone really see him playing on into 2017?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-05/another-softtissue-blow-for-veteran-eagle-xavier-ellis

Did he make it to 100 games at Hawthorn?

 

[Gralin]

Did he make it to 100 games at Hawthorn?

86 at the Hawks, 34 so far at WC

 

[kimbopen]

And his body continues to fail him. Can anyone really see him playing on into 2017?

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-07-05/another-softtissue-blow-for-veteran-eagle-xavier-ellis

Not unless they keep the grass extra short!

 

[IdiotBox]

Did he make it to 100 games at Hawthorn?

Nope. He managed 86. His last season with us was 2013 where he was limited to two games only. Joined West Coast for season 2014. Is now on 120.

 

[savagelunchbox]

This thread reminds me that I have to buy tissue paper...

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Injured again the poor chap.

 

[savagebradley]

This thread reminds me that I have to buy tissue paper...

Ha ha!

 

[crazywildhorse]

Who's got the softer tissues Klenex, Sorbent, Ellis or Spangher?

 

[Davo23]

Who's got the softer tissues Klenex, Sorbent, Ellis or Spangher?

Yes, a bit sad, he has the skills but the body won't deliver.

Well, he can at least have the satisfaction of having played a slashing game in the 2008 Grand Final!

 

[100 others]

Who's got the softer tissues Klenex, Sorbent, Ellis or Spangher?

Ellis was never soft, went in hard and consistently put his body on the line. Being prone to injury does not equate to softness. Same goes for Spangher. People have short and selective memories.

 

[Gralin]

Ellis was never soft, went in hard and consistently put his body on the line. Being prone to injury does not equate to softness. Same goes for Spangher. People have short and selective memories.

i think it was a comment on their repeat soft tissue injuries, they do seem to have leg muscles made from wet kleenex at time times

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Ellis was never soft, went in hard and consistently put his body on the line. Being prone to injury does not equate to softness. Same goes for Spangher. People have short and selective memories.

Yep could never question his courage.

 

[Manila_Hawk]

X-Man was brilliant in the 2008 GF. If nothing else, we owe him big time respect for that.

 

[LuckyHawk]

Very smart player but no spot for him at the Hawks now.

 

[Dewnior]

I sympathise with Xav. I know what it's like to have the genetics that won't stand up to the rigors of the sport you have a passion for.

 

[crazywildhorse]

Ellis was never soft, went in hard and consistently put his body on the line. Being prone to injury does not equate to softness. Same goes for Spangher. People have short and selective memories.

Softer tissues, not soft

 

[scout]

Humour game is strong.

 

[MadDawg]

Thanks for 2008 X-man.

Great talent, shame about the body.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/2016-08-09/eagle-xavier-ellis-calls-it-quits

 

[MadDawg]

Has he retired?

yup

 

[HODGEYROAD]

Will always be a Hawthorn Premiership player.

 

[Argy]

Good player plagued by injury. Sad to go out on that note, but thanks for your time at the Hawks X.

 

[Gralin]

fare thee well X