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CibbuanoFosdike calls it quits
January 9th 2009 04:35
SYDNEY premiership player Nic Fosdike has been forced into retirement by a chronic knee injury.
Fosdike, who played just one game in 2008, made the decision after talks with Sydney's match committee.
"I realised it was going to be a difficult year managing the injury and I wouldn't be able to contribute at the standard I expect," said Fosdike
Fosdike, who played 164 games for the Swans after being selected with pick three in the 1998 draft, said he was 'extremely proud' of what he had achieved.
"I've had an amazing 10 years at the Sydney Swans and I'm retiring as a life member and a premiership player, achievements I am extremely proud of," Fosdike said.
Sydney assistant coach John Longmire said Fosdike had been a great servant to the club.
"What was impressive about Fossy was his ability to play a team role, the way he was able to embrace that role was a real credit to him," he said.
"His ability to run games out was also outstanding, his work ethic, he was a great ball getter and his ability to have an impact off the bench in that team role in more recent seasons, and in particular in the 2005 grand final where he was outstanding."
Fosdike, who played just one game in 2008, made the decision after talks with Sydney's match committee.
"I realised it was going to be a difficult year managing the injury and I wouldn't be able to contribute at the standard I expect," said Fosdike
Fosdike, who played 164 games for the Swans after being selected with pick three in the 1998 draft, said he was 'extremely proud' of what he had achieved.
"I've had an amazing 10 years at the Sydney Swans and I'm retiring as a life member and a premiership player, achievements I am extremely proud of," Fosdike said.
Sydney assistant coach John Longmire said Fosdike had been a great servant to the club.
"What was impressive about Fossy was his ability to play a team role, the way he was able to embrace that role was a real credit to him," he said.
"His ability to run games out was also outstanding, his work ethic, he was a great ball getter and his ability to have an impact off the bench in that team role in more recent seasons, and in particular in the 2005 grand final where he was outstanding."
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