Bizzell and Brown announce retirement

[Straight Sets Simon 23,113]

Bizzell and Brown announce retirement

I would just like to say well done to both of these players for their achievements and efforts over the years.

In particular, Bizzell whose bandwagon I was well and truly on this year, after I felt that he was unnecessarily maligned by many Melbourne fans.

Good luck Biz and Doggy, for whatever the future holds.

[CARN THE DEES! 14]

Two great people on and off the field. Both have had succesful years and i wish them all the best for the future!

[WonnaJurah 5]

well done on great careers, served mfc well good luck in the future

[The Fergburger 0]

Well done guys, you served the club well. It's sad to see you guys go

[praha 10,315]

I still remember Brown's first game against Carlton in 98 at OO. We won by 2 points. He had the long, gold hair and reminded me of a young Tingay (kinda). Turned out to be a great service man, though the game past him 2-3 seasons ago. Is good to see him retire rather than be delisted. Good luck on the fire-fighting lines next year, doggy!

[Gorgoroth 12,337]

well done to both, always loved the bizz.

[Redleg 37,909]

I still remember Brown's first game against Carlton in 98 at OO. We won by 2 points. He had the long, gold hair and reminded me of a young Tingay (kinda). Turned out to be a great service man, though the game past him 2-3 seasons ago. Is good to see him retire rather than be delisted. Good luck on the fire-fighting lines next year, doggy!

I was also at Brown's first and I think Bizz's, I will check that one and will be there for there last. Well done boys you have had fine footy careers.

PS. Think there will be a few more retirements to come.

[Chelly 746]

Top blokes and I bet they won't tank wimp out of playing their last games for the clubs this Sunday either!!!

[Pates 9,537]

It'll be especially sad to see Dogga Brown, he's one of those players that you like to see do well, but he's had his moments where you wanna just tear your hair out. But you'd never question his endevour and passion, and it was a nice feeling to see him come second in a B&F because he really deserved it that year (an it was close too!).

For Bizzell, that moment he got his face smashed against the roos a few years back he was never the same. His injury was aparently just as bad as Hird's when he feel on to his teammaters leg V Freo. When he came back in this year, i expected him to stay there because he was filling Rivers's role nicely, but nfortunately for him the youth policy moved him on.

It'll be sad to see you guys leave the club, and i have a feeling that they'd both be welcomed back in a heartbeat. Good luck for this weekend, and i sincerely hope we get a win for you to take with you.

[Wadda We Sing 10,685]

Just announced on SEN Clint & Nathan have retired well done boys....

[sylvinator 96]

some of my favourite ever demon moments involve doggy brown diving head first into a pack in desperation to get the ball... passionate player.

[gOLLy 401]

This is a shock to me...I thought both had at least 1 more good year in them and would of served us well. Sad to see you go boys. Thanks for the memories

[QueenC 74]

well done to both, always loved the bizz.

Me too, Bizz has been a favourite of mine since his arrival.......

But to both I would say thank you for the loyal years of service to our club, especially Browny, who always put in 100%.

It is sad to see it when players hang it up, but they have done the right thing by the club and probably themselves.

Thanks to both for the years, it is now and always will be greatly appreciated.

And I would wish them well with whatever they have planned for their futures :D !!!

[WonnaJurah 5]

I was also at Brown's first and I think Bizz's, I will check that one and will be there for there last. Well done boys you have had fine footy careers.

PS. Think there will be a few more retirements to come.

who else you think?

[Jaded No More 58,690]

Congratulations to both Bizzell and Brown.

It's particularly sad to say goodbye to Browny, a player who has gotten the most out of his abilities and his body over a long period of time.

If only every player bled for the jumper the way Browny does, and represented the side with as much hardness and determination.

I wish both the best of luck in their future endeavors.

I imagine Pickett, Ward and maybe Holland are next.

[dazzledavey36 49,037]

ohhh its sad when retirments happerns. and its also quite sad these two terrific blokes are retiring. they have given us great service and wil be sadly missed.

A NEW ERA IS BEGINING.

[joeboy 2,853]

Like others previously , I also recall Brown's first agme against Carlton , when he saved the game with a sensational , and foolhardy full length dive and tackle which halted a forward thrust by the Blues with only seconds to go .

He always put the team ahead of his own safety and I would always marvel at his heroics .

Furthermore he has not overstayed his welcome and was probably our most consisitent performer over the last 4-6 weeks .

[Little Goffy 12,727]

I'd just like to say that if I'm ever trapped in a burning building, I'd be happy to know that Doggy Brown is on the way.

That man never gives up.

Never shuts up either! How quiet will training be without him?

[Old Man Rivers 326]

This is a shock to me...I thought both had at least 1 more good year in them and would of served us well. Sad to see you go boys. Thanks for the memories

C'mon Golly - Embrace the new era

This is NO shock, several more retirements, delisting's & trades to follow

Well done to The Bizz & Doggy on stirling careers.

[QueenC 74]

I imagine Pickett, Ward and maybe Holland are next.

Watching the Fox Sports News bulletin on this it stated that it was expected that Pickett would follow soon.

[Yze_Magic 3]

Watching the Fox Sports News bulletin on this it stated that it was expected that Pickett would follow soon.

if Sheedy is named coach Pickett will stay for sure

[QueenC 74]

if Sheedy is named coach Pickett will stay for sure

Maybe......

Melbourne defenders call it quits

[Redleg 37,909]

who else you think?

Maybe Ward and Holland for starters.

[grazman 6,602]

Maybe Ward and Holland for starters.

Warnock and Neville absolute Montys. Ferg won't survive.

[Redleg 37,909]

Warnock and Neville absolute Montys. Ferg won't survive.

I thought Ferg has been pretty good lately and if Dutchy goes he may need to put on some weight and be the big backman.