I have, obviously, had problems with the knees for many years," Mumford said.
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A premier with the Sydney Swans in 2012, Mumford said an ankle injury was the final straw in making his decision to end his footy career. Shane Mumford announces AFL retirement. Share this on Facebook. Ultimately any thought of a miracle comeback was knocked flat on the head, but this final example of Mumford’s never-say-die attitude will live long as his legacy to the game and to the Giants — one of the AFL’s all-time fighters, right to the bitter end.
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The goal sneak from Osborne in the Riverina played 228 games (98 Sydney, 130 St Kilda) over 13 seasons including five grand finals.
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Former Australian cricketer and GWS community liaison officer Gavin Robertson said Mumford was suffering after Tuesday's revelation cast doubt on his potential AFL comeback with the Giants next season.
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Share this on Twitter . A navicular foot injury in the qualifying final against Adelaide was the final blow in a 172-game career that began when he was taken as a mature-age recruit from the Gippsland town of Bunyip by the Cats in the 2007 rookie draft.
And I’d much rather finish while I was still playing some good football.”.
Mumford risked serious long-term damage if he attempted to extend a 172-game career, the highlight of which was winning the 2012 premiership with Sydney. MARK ROBINSON: WAS STRINGER A RISK WORTH TAKING? He has battled degenerative ankle and knee problems over the past few seasons, as well as a fractured foot he suffered in this season's qualifying final against the Crows. He was traded to the Giants in 2013 for selection 39.
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Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. How traditional AFL clubs can learn from the 'cocky kids'. "I'm grateful ... who would have thought the fat kid from Bunyip would have been able to last this long.". He would play 79 games for the Swans, including being a pivotal figure in their 2012 premiership.
“He’s right at the peak of his career,” Cameron said. “I guess it’s been floating around in my mind for a while now.
The Greater Western Sydney ruckman confirmed on Friday he had retired, his body worn out after a decade of being a battering ram and enforcer for Geelong, the Swans and Giants. Who would have thought the fat kid from Bunyip would have been able to last this long?"
"It's a bit of a sad day for me but, obviously, something I have to do. “This morning was probably the worst, just sitting there and it being D-Day and having to come here and talk about it. JUST seven days after shattering the ankle that has ended his career, Shane Mumford was back on the training paddock, running. At his retirement announcement in Sydney, extraordinary details emerged of the warrior ruckman’s courageous bid to play in the Giants’ preliminary final. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. “I obviously didn’t have the best skills and didn’t jump as well as some of the other ruckmen out there, so I had to bring something and that was my hardness at the contest. The Dockers won’t give up their first pick (No.5) but their next two (Nos.41 and 42) won’t be enough to secure the exchange.
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Why the Blues must go all-in on blue-chip stocks. here. Mumford has played 172 games over 10 seasons for Geelong, Sydney and GWS. He won the Kevin Sheedy Medal in his first year at the Giants (2014). Shane Mumford could be forced into retirement as GWS Giants assess medical reports. Are the Suns about to overtake the Giants? The Giants are close to a deal with Fremantle for dashing defender Nathan Wilson.
"We saw in the last couple of games in the year when he did get his chance just how good a footy he can play.
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I think the foot was the turning point. "He has been a hugely popular member of our playing group and we're delighted Shane will continue [to] be involved with the Giants, helping the likes of Rory Lobb, Dawson Simpson and Matthew Flynn. Geelong signed Mumford as a mature-age recruit in the rookie draft at the end of the 2007 season. Clickbait and hot takes: How do fans navigate today's footy media? Mumford still has a year to run on his current contract but if he does retire in the coming weeks he could step into the assistant coaching role recently vacated by ruck coach Dean Brogan. AFL semifinals: Teams, tips, odds and more, Heroes & Villains: Pies forwards stand tall; Tomahawk's Cat-astrophe, Magpies stun Eagles by a point in thrilling elimination final, Saints dust Dogs in thriller to set up semi with Tigers, Saints hang onto thrilling AFL finals win, Lions roar past Tigers for first preliminary final in 16 years, Cats misfire as Power secure preliminary finals spot, Motlop magic fires Port into prelim finals, 'A deal with the devil': An oral history of Essendon's 2000 season. here.
“His body’s taken a fair whack across the journey,” Cameron said. The risk of cracking the bone further by playing on ever again — let alone staying out there that night or returning two weeks later — could have been absolutely dire for Mumford, with doctors warning of the potential for catastrophic effects to blood flow and his ability to walk. "It has been (emotional), this morning was probably the worst ... it's a bit of a sad day for me but it's obviously something I've had to do. Mumford is confident Rory Lobb can step up as the side's No.1 ruck.
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