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Redleg
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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 righ

Choko
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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 pe

beelzebub
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"Melbourne is already in talks with the 30-year-old to remain at the club in a mentoring role for the young players. "We want to keep him involved at the Melbourne football club. He has got a lot to

Rhino Richards Legend

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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

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stuie Legend

stuie   7,374

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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.

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PJ_12345 Redleg

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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!

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Mickey Redleg

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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

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Choko Redleg

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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.

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GawnWithTheWind Mighty Demon

GawnWithTheWind   604

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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.

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Crackers Demon

Crackers   67

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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 Legend

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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.

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zeldacat Demon

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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 Legend

whatwhat say what   23,109

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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???

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Pates Trident

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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 Legend

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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.

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rpfc Legend

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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...

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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?

beelzebub Legend

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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

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