Tribute to Tyson
Tyson Edwards will play the last game of his longstanding career at AAMI Stadium on Saturday Afternoon, when Adelaide takes on Fremantle.
The farewell match comes amidst a cloud of controversy. It began when Edwards announced his immediate retirement after being demoted to the SANFL to regain his lagging form. Adelaide Coach Neil Craig took the news in his firm stride and initially refused to offer the club’s second longest standing player a farewell tribute game. However, backed by widespread support from the club fans and officials, the decision was revaluated and Edwards’ final run against the Dockers was approved.
Expectations of Edwards’ final game are high after the performance he manufactured in 2009 in his 300th game milestone, racking up 41 possessions in the Crows’ round 11 win over Essendon.
Edwards was drafted to the Crows in 1994 as a compact midfielder, and made his debut in 1995 against the Western Bulldogs. In his fifteen years for the Crows, he’s played 320 games, kicked 190 goals, and has been a part of two premierships.
Although his career was largely overshadowed by those of former team mates Andrew McCleod and Mark Ricciuto, Edwards will be remembered for his humble determination and effective contribution to every facet of the game.
AFL Insider wishes him well in his endeavours, footy related or otherwise.
The farewell match comes amidst a cloud of controversy. It began when Edwards announced his immediate retirement after being demoted to the SANFL to regain his lagging form. Adelaide Coach Neil Craig took the news in his firm stride and initially refused to offer the club’s second longest standing player a farewell tribute game. However, backed by widespread support from the club fans and officials, the decision was revaluated and Edwards’ final run against the Dockers was approved.
Expectations of Edwards’ final game are high after the performance he manufactured in 2009 in his 300th game milestone, racking up 41 possessions in the Crows’ round 11 win over Essendon.
Edwards was drafted to the Crows in 1994 as a compact midfielder, and made his debut in 1995 against the Western Bulldogs. In his fifteen years for the Crows, he’s played 320 games, kicked 190 goals, and has been a part of two premierships.
Although his career was largely overshadowed by those of former team mates Andrew McCleod and Mark Ricciuto, Edwards will be remembered for his humble determination and effective contribution to every facet of the game.
AFL Insider wishes him well in his endeavours, footy related or otherwise.
