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CibbuanoWebster stands down
August 27th 2008 09:17
FREMANTLE utility Luke Webster's AFL career is over after he advised the club he will not be seeking a contract extension
Webster has endured a horrid run with injuries, suffering three ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and one in his right.
The latest occurred on April 5 this year while playing for his WAFL side East Perth. Webster attempted to revive his career by undergoing the same radical knee surgery as Sydney's Nick Malceski.
The 26-year-old made a successful return in the WAFL just 91 days after suffering the injury but his hopes of playing again at AFL level were derailed when he required further surgery on the knee.
Webster said his inability to get his body right wasn't the only reason behind his decision to stand aside.
"It has been a contributing factor in that I haven't been able to get out on the park but it's more that I feel that the club is going in a different direction with the young players coming through and I don't want to be in their way," he said.
"I still haven't made a final decision about playing footy again next year."
Webster has endured a horrid run with injuries, suffering three ruptures of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee and one in his right.
The latest occurred on April 5 this year while playing for his WAFL side East Perth. Webster attempted to revive his career by undergoing the same radical knee surgery as Sydney's Nick Malceski.
The 26-year-old made a successful return in the WAFL just 91 days after suffering the injury but his hopes of playing again at AFL level were derailed when he required further surgery on the knee.
Webster said his inability to get his body right wasn't the only reason behind his decision to stand aside.
"It has been a contributing factor in that I haven't been able to get out on the park but it's more that I feel that the club is going in a different direction with the young players coming through and I don't want to be in their way," he said.
"I still haven't made a final decision about playing footy again next year."
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