Clint Bartram retires

[Brayshaws' Helmet 143]

Reported on the Herald Sun website

[monoccular 17,607]

I guess many of us saw it coming, none the least Bartram himself.

Many thanks for your untiring courageous efforts, but look after your future.

I am sure any contribution or presence at our club will always be welcomed.

[Trisul 666]

Sadface. All the best Barts.

[jackaub 1,402]

So Sad loved the little guy

Gave is all every game will be missed A lot of people here decried his skills A tougher meaner defender doesnt exist in the team now Loved his hard mean streak always beat his man A true demon

Hope the rest o his life is good n happy thanks a lot Barty

[Nasher 33,617]

I know he's not everyone's favourite player, but my initial reaction was disappointment. He's known as one of the club's hardest workers and by all reports is an individual of the highest quality, so I guess from a personal point of view I was hoping he'd beat this problem.

All the best Clint.

[Demon3 2,541]

As a lover of the Number 3 at the Demons, Barts was someone i loved watching, not blessed with natural ability, but blessed with heart and competitive spirit.

Thanks for your contribution to the MFC, i think its fair to say you will be missed!

[Og Seed 3]

Was always on the cards and would've struggled to get a regular game this year.

Hopefully he stays on at Casey and passes his hard working traits onto the new blokes.

You served us well Barty!

[DemonDave 1,096]

How good was Bart-mans first taste of football for Melbourne? Played on a wing on a then prime Jason Akermanis in an Ansett

Cup game and destroyed him!

Best of luck for the future Clint, i've always admired the way you went about your footy...

[deeflog 679]

link? i couldn't see it on the website

[hardtack 10,683]

Had a lot of time for Barts... shame to see him go, but I guess this explains why Gillies was signed up so quickly; plus that gives us the option of using another draft pick.

[Nasher 33,617]

link? i couldn't see it on the website

Melbourne's Clint Bartram retires at just 24

[deejammin' 2,374]

Sad for it to end this way for Bartram, a true Demon. Thanks for the memories and good luck with future endeavours.

[Guest]

Sad but fully expected. Good luck Barty. You always had a crack and your contribution was highly appreciated.

[red and blue forever 1,054]

Good luck Barty, you will be missed.

[Jack Jack 415]

It's unfortunate for Barty. You don't expect injuries to finish your career at 24. All the best.

Although it is hard to take the Hun article seriously with reporting like this

It will strip yet more valuable experience from the Demons list, with Brock McLean and Jared Rivers - the club's top-two finishers in the best-and-fairest in 2011 - already leaving the club as free agents.

[Outside fifty 967]

Very sad to hear. A true competitor and great role model. All the best Barty with your future endeavours.

p.s. I think Barty would make a great addition to the FD.

[Demon Jack 6,931]

All the best to you Bartram. I'll never forget watching the game against the Saints where you kicked the freak goal that put us back within 6 points with 30 seconds till 3/4 time. A great moment.

[ben russell 764]

All the best for the future Clint. You gave your all for the MFC. Unfortunate that your AFL career had to end in these circumstances.

Here's a link for those who haven't paid hard earned money to read the herald sun online:

Bartram retires at just 24

[Cheesecake 92]

This sucks. Really sucks.

Would have to be one of my most respected guys at the club.

He hasn't been graced with supreme natural talents or any good luck, but he's had the intestinal fortitude to get everything out of himself that he can. You just have to respect a guy like that.

[Grapeviney 9,873]

All the best to you Bartram. I'll never forget watching the game against the Saints where you kicked the freak goal that put us back within 6 points with 30 seconds till 3/4 time. A great moment.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

Knowing Clint Bartam quite well personally this is sad.

Yes he wasn't blessed with skills as good as some others but what he was blessed with was a huge ticker, bravery, commitment, professionalism, loyalty and the ability to constantly give 110%. If some at our club only had half of these things then we would be finals bound.

All the best to you Barty, hope you stick around the club in someway as there is a lot the players can learn from you.

Look forward to sharing a beer with you soon!

Oh and also, to play devils advocate here, perhaps Hogan to take Lyons #3?

[DemonWA 3,936]

of all of the players i've met, Barty was one of the best. Could have a chat like he was one of your mates. Sad to see him go

[nutbean 8,838]

All the best Barts - 100% at every contest...

[ucanchoose 1,816]

1 Forum footy game attended and retires

Maybe players showing up for a look and a chat isn't such a good idea!

[old55 23,794]

That's a real pity - heart as big as house, good player - courageous, disciplined, great runner and good decision maker - only limited by his disposal skills. I really hope we can find a spot for him in our FD as a mentor.