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Shane Birss
by Lee Mon Aug 11, 2014 7:34 pm
Shane Birss announced his retirement tonight at West Adelaide training.
He will play his last game against South this Sunday.
He will play his last game against South this Sunday.
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Re: Shane Birss
by bayman Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:16 pm
good servant for West but why wouldn't you play out the season ?
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Re: Shane Birss
by Lee Mon Aug 11, 2014 8:42 pm
He has knee problems which caused him to miss several games earlier in the year.
He was hoping to overcome this, but it hasn't worked out, hence this being his last game.
I think he was also keen for a young player to take his spot.
Shane has been terrific for West and I hope he stays involved with the club.
He was hoping to overcome this, but it hasn't worked out, hence this being his last game.
I think he was also keen for a young player to take his spot.
Shane has been terrific for West and I hope he stays involved with the club.
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Re: Shane Birss
by testy Tue Aug 12, 2014 7:22 pm
Sunday's game will be his 85th and final game for the Bloods since coming over from The Western Bulldogs where he played 51 games and 20 games for St Kilda.
He has had a quiet year by his standards (knee problems) but has played some great games in his time at the club
He has had a quiet year by his standards (knee problems) but has played some great games in his time at the club
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Re: Shane Birss
by firstblood Wed Aug 13, 2014 7:31 am
We must not forget that when Shane first came to West Adelaide he suffered from depression and missed most of a season if not more, he would have played 100 plus games if not for that illness.
He overcame that and became a great servant for the club, a great bloke to boot and was always good for a laugh and a joke.
I wish him well in his retirement from league footy.
He overcame that and became a great servant for the club, a great bloke to boot and was always good for a laugh and a joke.
I wish him well in his retirement from league footy.
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Re: Shane Birss
by Ben W Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:14 am
He was a great pick up for Westies and played some very good matches for the Bloods, will be missed, would have loved to have had him at the SAFC!
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Re: Shane Birss
by blueandwhite Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:18 pm
nothing like the retirement of a club favourite to get the troops up for the game on Sunday..... 
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Re: Shane Birss
by testy Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:26 pm
blueandwhite wrote:nothing like the retirement of a club favourite to get the troops up for the game on Sunday.....
I would like to think so B&W but with season ending injuries to 4 senior players last Saturday it will make South being a short priced favourite for this game.
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Re: Shane Birss
by Scrunch Wed Aug 13, 2014 5:27 pm
Reasonable player, but I think his greater story is overcoming a serious affliction and showing exemplary commitment to his mates and club. Well done.
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Re: Shane Birss
by blueandwhite Wed Aug 13, 2014 10:32 pm
testy wrote:blueandwhite wrote:nothing like the retirement of a club favourite to get the troops up for the game on Sunday.....
I would like to think so B&W but with season ending injuries to 4 senior players last Saturday it will make South being a short priced favourite for this game.
how do you think we are going with injuries....?
New Injuries:
Josh Giddings - Lower Leg - Test
Darcy Hourigan - Concussion - Test
Todd McKay - Groin - Test
Matt Rankine - Quad - Test
Ongoing Injuries:
Roland Ah Chee - Hamstring - Indefinite
Jackson McMahon - Knee - Indefinite
Lachlan Boyd - Shoulder - Season
Cameron De Visser - Ankle - Season
Luke Durdin - Hamstring - Season
Pat Kerin - Bruised Kidney - Season
Lewis Makepeace - Knee - Season
Tarak Redigolo - Knee- Season
Sam Richman - Knee - Season
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Re: Shane Birss
by Big Phil Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:31 pm
Shane will be a guest on the RPH SANFL Show tonight, at about 8:45pm...
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Re: Shane Birss
by lachlan Thu Aug 14, 2014 6:33 pm
Has been a very good recruit and player for us.
I think he would make a very good assistant coach. I hope it's with the
West Adelaide Footy Club
I think he would make a very good assistant coach. I hope it's with the
West Adelaide Footy Club
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