Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

[LostDoggy]

Re: Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

How do you know that will be the case?

If his body (knee's) can stand up he will still play a big part for Hawthorn.

Apart from what SS said, for Crawford to do better that this season, they would have to win it again. Not sure the Hawks can get the same luck 2 years in a row.
Long career, then finally wins it, it would have been a great opportunity to bow out a winner. Its more about personal ambitions and getting recognised.

[Sockeye Salmon]

Re: Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

How do you judge that?

He averaged 22.1 disposals per game in the 14 games he played this year and is one of the few genuine ball carriers in the Hawthorn team. If he can throw up similiar type figures next year he would have contributed to the team.

I'm surprised he got that much of the ball.

He won't be in their top 10 at the B & F, lucky to be in the top 20 I would have thought.

[Mantis]

Re: Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

I'm surprised he got that much of the ball.

He won't be in their top 10 at the B & F, lucky to be in the top 20 I would have thought.

As was I.

Really I don't give 2 hoots about "disposals" these days, but I still believe that Crawford has something to offer, but as with ES he had the perfect opportunity to retire, but must still have the desire and more importantly the club's want for him to continue.

[Bornadog]

Re: Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

What would you prefer? To see club champions embarass themselves by playing a year too many. Like Crawford will next season.

I agree, these guys just don't know when to give up and the embarresment comes when they do get that tap on the shoulder.

All the players mentioned in this thread should have given up before the tap.

[Missing Dog]

Re: Players towards the end of their careers wanting to play on

I'm surprised he got that much of the ball.

He won't be in their top 10 at the B & F, lucky to be in the top 20 I would have thought.

Wouldn't expect too many players at any club, that only played 14 games, to be in their top 10 of the B&F