Angus Brayshaw Forced into Retirement

[Supreme_Demon 3,044]

Was trying to have a break from Demonland until the 2024 AFL season started.

 

This has absolutely gutted me! Very sad news, I wish Angus Brayshaw all the best. He will always be remembered as a Demons Premiership hero who helped end our 57 year Premiership drought.

I will squarely lay the blame of this tragic set of circumstances with that piece of excrement and all-round knuckle dragging troglodyte Brayden "the thug" Maynard! Never forget that he is responsible for all this and Angus Brayshaw being forced to retire! Be sure to BOO him incessantly when we play the scum at Collingwood! 😡😡😡😡

 

I hope that Angus Brayshaw considers suing the AFL, Collingwood and Brayden Maynard for their lack of duty of care!

[ElDiablo14 3,602]

7 minutes ago, Willmoy1947 said:

Maynard could have been asked one simple question. The fact that he wasn't still doesn't exonerate him nor convict him.

But he will still have to carry it with him..

Make no mistake, that thug decided to take a cheap shot at one of our players. Did he intended to end his career? Murder him? Probably not, but he clearly wanted to look "tough".

[Red and Bluebeard 2,049]

4 hours ago, binman said:

• 'The issue of concussion is incredibly important for our game and industry to address over the coming years. We have made great strides in this space, but there is more that needs to be done to safeguard the brains of players not only in the AFL ranks, but from grassroots all the way up. I believe the future of our game will be strongly impacted by how we deal with this element of player safety as more information comes to light. I hope the AFL will be proactive in the future when it comes to the safety of its players as opposed to reactive, so we can continue to enjoy this amazing game and protect the brains of the players. They must be sacrosanct.'

 

Binners, what do you think the chances are of helmets becoming mandatory?

[Little Goffy 12,833]

3 minutes ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Binners, what do you think the chances are of helmets becoming mandatory?

Nah, they'd be too worried about Maynard getting injured by them.

[Brownie 5,477]

Stayed off this thread all day enjoying a wonderful day.

I'm going to go back and watch the third QTR of our premiership game.

I firmly believe it was not the "bang bang bang" but Gus Bradshaw's heroics and selfless play leading up to that, that turned the game our way.

He was just immense. He never gives in and I will miss watching him do the hard things that others don't when games are on the line.

Thank you Angus Brayshaw

G A G F AFL for letting it slide and letting Maynard get away with it.

[Nascent 7,552]

Hard to watch that interview, you can see the raw devestation. In the end it was the only right move for his health going forward. Wish him nothing but the best and thank him for the memories of '21 and an outstanding career in general.

[Superunknown 3,543]

I’ve an Anzac and away jersey I need to add numbers to. Both are 2022 vintage with the gold Premiers logo

I’d planned on having #5 on the Anzac one but I think it only fitting #10 goes on

When wife (pies) asks why, I’ll explain it’s a reminder of Gus, what was taken from him by that animal, and how he went out - with grace, humility and a bona fide legend. 

[Superunknown 3,543]

Quick quiz: If Someone created a fairly pointed Brayden Maynard is a <insert a popularly voted invective here > on a tshirt and made him look a bit like a money with some teeth missing, who would want to buy one

 

srs question

[picket fence 15,676]

37 minutes ago, Nasher said:

Haven’t been on for ages because I couldn’t deal with the off field drama but I came in response to this news. I’m heartbroken for Gus but absolutely love this photo and it sums up my memory of him for me. Premiership hero and all time great in my mind and my heart. Love you Gus.

Great to hear from you again Nasher, albeit shocking circumstances! Stay well, regards Fence!

[Dr. Gonzo 22,682]

9 hours ago, Moonshadow said:

I truly hope Maynard wears this as a millstone around his neck for the remainder of his life

He won't, he'll wear the 2023 premiership medal around his neck for the remainder of his life though.

Edited February 22 by Dr. Gonzo

[Kick_It_To_Pickett 3,008]

Thought a lot about what to post about this today. I could vent my lingering anger about Collingwood and Maynard..but it’s all very futile. 
 

This bloke will forever be remembered for his Grand Final heroics, his podcasts, his helmet, his guts, his sportsmanship, his head tilt, that [censored] goal! We love him dearly and this is an untimely end, but one we always knew we might have to deal with. You know what though, he climbed the highest mountain. He took us to the promise land. No thug act disguised as an accident, nor a corrupt league can take that away. 
 

I sincerely hope he stays involved at the club and would love to see him as a runner this year, and he should wear the bloody helmet!! 

[biggestred 4,401]

1 minute ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

He won't, he'll wear the 2023 premiership medal around his neck for the remainder of his life though.

There is no karma in footy. 

[Dee-monic 620]

Angus Brayshaw's career wasn't ended by a dodgy attempt to smother. He was the victim of an assault that in other circumstances could have seen the perpetrator facing criminal charges. Only the AFL and one-eyed Collingwood supporters could disagree.

His moving farewell letter and obvious love for the club speak volumes for the character of a man who will be remembered with admiration and affection from every Demons fan. His willingness to play out of his preferred position in the interests of the team says it all about a player whose retirement will leave an enormous gap in our lineup.

[binman 39,191]

1 hour ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Binners, what do you think the chances are of helmets becoming mandatory?

Zero short term (say next 10 -15 years).

In large part because there's little evidence they work (they don't stop the brain whiplashing around inside the skull, which as I understand it is where the real damage is done).

But at some point for sure.

I have heard there are some helmets designs pretty well advanced that look promising.

They have some sort of compression material that absorbs some of the impact and reduces the whiplash effect.

And apparently there are smart mouth guards already available that measure impact to track the frequency and severity of head knocks.

But what I can see soon is the bump being banned.

And even leaving the ground to smother such is the risk (as we have just seen)

Goody has said the bump being banned is inevitable and that they train the players not to bump.

This is where the AFL is allowing itself to be exposed legally - and morally. 

They should ban the bump NOW.

Or at least phase it in by immediately banning the shepperd/bump where players run past the player with the ball and hit a trailing player.

Proactive

The hit de Goey put on that freo rookie last year is what I'm thinking of there. He flushed his jaw with his shoulder. Broke his jaw and knocked him into next week.

From memory only got two weeks. Football act. If he had not got him in the head he wouldn't have been reported.

But it was a totally unnecessary act. Whichbbroke the jaw of a 20 year old kid in his first or second game. Shepperd with your arms out if you want to shepherd.

But they won't because they are gutless and don't want all the talk back, its not netball whoo ha and bone head ex footballers on their back about changing the game (massive credit to David King on this front - one of the few ex footballers serious about this issue. He has too many friends with cte).

And inevitably someone will get hip and shouldered and have to immediately retire because of the severity of the hit. Get brain damage, just like gus did.

And then they will have to scramble to ban the bump. Too late for a young bloke who's footy career is over in the blink of an eye.

Reactive.

The other factor is a serious legal tsunami is heading the AFL's way. Its surely going to force the AFL to make significant changes to the game.

The NFL has already faced it/is facing it.

The big, big difference is the NFL is a trillion dollar industry.

The AFL is small change in comparison.

Of course the NFL want to reduce risk (eg helmet technology, in game testing, some rule changes etc) but its hard to see them radically reducing the number of helmet to helmet clashes that characterise the game

But the NFL can absorb the payouts, insurance and super schemes and factor it into their business model.

The AFL can't.

Edited February 22 by binman

[DemonWA 3,571]

52 minutes ago, Supreme_Demon said:

Was trying to have a break from Demonland until the 2024 AFL season started.

 

This has absolutely gutted me! Very sad news, I wish Angus Brayshaw all the best. He will always be remembered as a Demons Premiership hero who helped end our 57 year Premiership drought.

I will squarely lay the blame of this tragic set of circumstances with that piece of excrement and all-round knuckle dragging troglodyte Brayden "the thug" Maynard! Never forget that he is responsible for all this and Angus Brayshaw being forced to retire! Be sure to BOO him incessantly when we play the scum at Collingwood! 😡😡😡😡

 

I hope that Angus Brayshaw considers suing the AFL, Collingwood and Brayden Maynard for their lack of duty of care!

Was going to write something similar. 

Gutted by the circumstances and ia a massive loss on and off field. 

[ChaserJ 4,025]

That 3rd quarter just hitting so differently tonight.

A lot of emotions across the spectrum tonight, but the main one (outside of sheer sadness) is the hope that Gussy will remain in excellent health for a long time from here.

[Fork 'em 6,607]

I don't blame Maynard.
Brayshaw is a victim of his own courage.
I remember when Hogan and Brayshaw hit the scene together.
All the hype was for Hogan but I was more excited about Brayshaw.
He was a fearless bull with a splash of class in the middle and would often stick his head where it probably shouldn't go.
I also remember he injured his neck (I believe) early on cause he tackled a guy head on head first.

[DeeMee 767]

Not one article on afl.com.AU dedicated to Angus. Just a mention in their lame news video. Tells the tale sadly.

[Young Blood 2,036]

3 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

Not one article on afl.com.AU dedicated to Angus. Just a mention in their lame news video. Tells the tale sadly.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1078333/melbourne-demons-star-angus-brayshaw-retires-after-long-history-of-concussion

[Hellaintabadplacetobe 4,133]

Struggled to work after hearing this news.

Gutted that his career is over thanks to an act of thuggery that the AFL and majority of the media said was just an unfortunate act of footy.

Gus, thanks for being such a huge part of the flag that gave us so much joy. Your game was immense.

Your career was superb and you are a quality young man who has ultimately mate the right call for your family.

Go well Gus 

[Little Goffy 12,833]

7 minutes ago, DeeMee said:

Not one article on afl.com.AU dedicated to Angus. Just a mention in their lame news video. Tells the tale sadly.

Absolutely shameful that he's been relegated to 'Footy Feed: Dees shock call, Thomas sacked, new Swan impresses.'

But I'm not too worried because his legacy will only grow because the love for him is deep.

[DubDee 21,512]

Angus is a quality human and the fact he did not excuse Maynard or mention him in his letter speaks volumes for me

Im still so angry

I hope we [censored] then up this year. don’t care where we finish 

[Lou C. Fur 958]

I read Gus's letter and was moved by his eloquent expression of how grateful he is. It moved me. I wish he could keep playing but he has accepted the news that it is too risky to keep playing. He is a heart and soul player of the Melbourne Football Club. A generational talent - not just with his footy skills but his love for the club, and his intellect for the game and life in general. It just hurts to know he won't play again. I feel for you Gus, I wish you all the best for the future mate. Thanks for the best memories. Your diving mark and goal in the 21 GF in Perth to put us back in front is something that I will NEVER forget. Good on you legend. 

[Dr. Gonzo 22,682]

1 hour ago, Red and Bluebeard said:

Binners, what do you think the chances are of helmets becoming mandatory?

Helmets don't do anything. It's the brain hitting the inside of the skull from the whiplash that causes the damage.

[Dr. Gonzo 22,682]