Gasper retires

[Ryanm2117]

Gaspar retires, effective immediately
Friday May 4 14:42 AEST
Richmond's two-time All Australian defender Darren Gaspar announced his AFL retirement after Tigers coach Terry Wallace said the club wanted to focus on younger players.

Gaspar was in the final year of his contract and Wallace wanted him to remain available for senior selection for the rest of the season.

But the 30-year-old, who said he didn't agree with the club's assessment of his recent form, decided to announce his retirement effective immediately.

Gaspar was chosen by Sydney with the No.1 pick in the 1993 national draft.

He was traded to Richmond in 1996.

Gaspar played 228 AFL games, won Richmond's best and fairest award in 2001 and was a two-time All Australian in 2000 and 2001.

The Tigers have lost their opening five matches this season.

 

[AndrewG23]

thats a shock. gaspar was a very good player. sad to see him go but the club is trying to move forward with youngsters.

 

[mattyj]

not really a loss for the TIgers, Gaspar has not been playing very well and the new hand in the back rule basically spelled his Doom

 

[Magicman]

damn thats another one down for the dreamteam lol!

He was a good player 3 or 4 years ago, had lost his touch recently however

 

[Allstar cards inc]

The Tigers should have got rid of Gasper last year and kept Kellaway....

 

[white_chocolate_55]

who's gasper? Ok sarcasm intended, he shoulda retired a few seasons back.. no one will notice him gone.. not now..

 

[hobbibox]

One of the worst skilled players by foot to play the game......although Jobe watson can comfortably carry the torch now.