Aaron Davey Retires

[Ted Lasso 19,526]

was a pleasure watching him play!

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

A great player at his best. A good decision to go.

A tremendous story and lots of highlights in his career.

But he has made the right decision.

There was no realistic 2014 for Davey playing in AFL

[stuie 7,374]

Is he retiring end of season or immediately? Can't seem to find that out anywhere.

[Goat 98]

Hopefully there is a way that he can stay at the club next year

[stuie 7,374]

A tremendous story and lots of highlights in his career.

But he has made the right decision.

There was no realistic 2014 for Davey playing in AFL

Just acknowledge his career. There's no need for all this "it was time" stuff. Be a supporter and remember the good times.

[PJ_12345 1,098]

Changed the game and sad to see him go, but the right time.

Will always be a legend when it comes to small forwards and those chases...

His great skills were one of the rare positives this year.

Good on you Flash and good luck!

Edited August 20, 2013 by PJ_12345

[Rhino Richards 1,467]

Just acknowledge his career. There's no need for all this "it was time" stuff. Be a supporter and remember the good times.

I did. Grow up.

[Mickey 4,690]

Has said he's looking forward to playing the next two weeks.

Mahoney has said they are talking about him being involved in some capacity next year

[Choko 493]

I know a bit about this one... We didn't push him, but he did need to be pushed.... if you know what I mean. His knees are shagged, and he has known for some time that this is his last year. His personal circumstances meant he was hoping it wasn't his final year.

The reality is that this one was handled right. Thankfully.

[stuie 7,374]

I did. Grow up.

1 line about his great career. 2 lines about how he should be going. Pathetic supporting.

[GawnWithTheWind 604]

Wish he stayed on for another few years...

One that I will sorely miss watching play.

He had 3 years where he was unstoppable.

Thanks for the memories Aaron.

[Adam The God 30,304]

Well done, Aaron. Thanks for your service.

[Machsy 2,858]

Thanks for the memories, Flash.

I hope the club looks after him now.

Would happily have him stay on as a development coach.

[spirit of norm smith 16,481]

Thanks for the memories, Flash.I hope the club looks after him now.Would happily have him stay on as a development coach.

Agree. He is a great role model. Would be invaluable to help Dom Barry.

[The Song Formerly Known As 6,479]

get to the Bullies v Dees last game at Etihad, particularly if Flash is playing.

[Crackers 67]

He made the call at a good time. Shame he couldn't hit the 200 game mark but still a great career for a bloke off the rookie list. Hopefully he can remain involved even as an NT ambassador

[Redleg 40,994]

Spoke to Flash at Jurrah's Book function and he told me his knee was stuffed. He said as he relied on his pace and evasive skills he would never be the same. That started his decline. This is the right move for Flash and he announces it in his way and that is good for him and the club. Hope he can stay around as a mentor and also as an assistant in coaching and recruiting.

Congrats and well done on a great career, probably only curtailed by injury. One of our most popular players in his heyday.

I am proud to say along with WJ, we were there at the start, having seen him play at Port Melbourne and pushing on Demonland, for us to take him. We were thrilled when the club did and loved watching him play, especially when he was at his peak.

Enjoy your retirement Flash.

Will get Life Membership, if he hasn't already.

[zeldacat 53]

A great player for MFC and has provided some amazing pieces of play. Hope he stays around and teaches some of the younger kids to look up, kick properly and hit a target. Just sublime to watch. Thanks Flash,

[whatwhat say what 22,783]

Will miss him.

Was at that game against Kangas in Canberra where he turned it on in the pre-season and we all realised we needed to do something to get him upgraded on the list.

He was fantastic to watch when at his best.

Now, how many boys does he have???

[Pates 9,660]

Gave us some fantastic memories, and has changed the role of small forward, there aren't many players that can say that over their career. I really hope he gets a farewell game in the last round, yes it would've been nice to make it at the G but make it v the Doggies and who knows maybe a few extra will come out to bid him goodbye.

For me the highlight goal is round 6 2006 vs Geelong at the G when were actually good, stopped the ball inside 50 on the boundary line, Yze picks up handballs to Jmac, receives it back on the boundary and slots it from a miracle angle in the pouring rain no less!

Thanks for the highlights, all the best for the future, I hope you stick around the club.

[hardtack 10,556]

1 line about his great career. 2 lines about how he should be going. Pathetic supporting.

Do we really have to turn this into another thread full of bickering... please everyone show a little respect!

I would like to think Flash will get two full games to play out his career, as the MFC has nothing to lose by doing so, and there are others who can make way for young blood. Hopefully he will came back in some sort of mentoring/assistant coaching/development role - and by mentoring, I DO NOT mean mentoring our indigenous recruits, I mean all and sundry, as he has so much in the way of skills he can impart to our newer players.

Edited August 20, 2013 by hardtack

[rpfc 28,546]

Will miss him.

Was at that game against Kangas in Canberra where he turned it on in the pre-season and we all realised we needed to do something to get him upgraded on the list.

He was fantastic to watch when at his best.

Now, how many boys does he have???

Enough, according to Aaron...

[old dee 23,801]

Just heard on SEN he has not ruled out playing for another club.

I guess you have to get an offer first.

But sounds like his not retiring from AFL just the MFC.

Pushed?

[Grapeviney 9,734]

Well done on a great career Flash, and all the best for the future.

[beelzebub 23,380]

Just heard on SEN he has not ruled out playing for another club.

I guess you have to get an offer first.

But sounds like his not retiring from AFL just the MFC.

Pushed?

The reality is he would have been told the likelyhood of games in 2014 was...... a bit on the wee side.

There comes a time