Reece McKenzie has retired from AFL Football [update]

[Stalin]

Cause he went wall about instead of playing back flank

[Francois Jackson]

Cause he went awal eating donuts about instead of playing back flank

Correct

slight edit.

[one-eyed]

Reece McKenzie released from Richmond to help recovery

JON RALPH
Herald Sun
July 2, 2016

RICHMOND believes releasing key forward Reece McKenzie to play VAFA football will aid his recovery from a two-year battle with depression.

The 197cm son of Carlton premiership player Warren McKenzie was likened to Tom Hawkins for his marking prowess when drafted in late 2014.

But having played 15 VFL games last year, McKenzie was given personal leave early this season and has now been granted a clearance with Old Marcellin.

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick was a huge fan of the contested marking forward, who will step away from AFL footy to prioritise his mental health.

McKenzie’s manager Nick Gieschen lauded Richmond’s response to his issues.

“His brother plays at Old Marcellin as well and he’s excited about pulling the boots on and helping out his old club,” Gieschen said.

“Richmond and Dan Richardson have been fantastic for him these past two years.”

As a junior prodigy McKenzie kicked 10.2 for the Northern Knights in his final TAC Cup year, then kicked a school record 16.4 in a school game for Old Marcellin.

But he is one of an increasing group of AFL players who are becoming open about their battle with depression and mental health issues.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/teams/richmond/reece-mckenzie-released-from-richmond-to-help-recovery/news-story/5a13a2e38a856201b96034682afe0997

[Andyy]

Good luck to the boy. Hope he gets himself right and finds his way back to the club for another shot on the rookie list.

[Owl]

do we get our pick back?

[Stalin]

So we get a top up player?

[(•))(©™]

fair enough.
Young bloke needs to regroup.

Aren't you singing a different tune when Yarran is mentioned?

YEP.
I hope that's ok with you.
I can explain it but i can't make you understand.
 

Ones a kid and ones a selfish flog who landed on our door step looking like the goodyear blimp.

As for his mental state well like buddy I'm mighty sure they will both pull through.

Well, we get it, Angus.
They're not very bright because they
A)don't understand
B)Think they can split hairs.

[(•))(©™]

Interesting to note, they had no input into the thread but rather, prefer to question my own good wishes.

 

[Yeahright]

Interesting to note, they had no input into the thread but rather, prefer to question my own good wishes.

 

Actually incorrect but whatever helps you feel safe from criticism instead of wearing it like a man. Care to explain how it's different? That other dude used Yarran being overweight as an excuse but McKenzie was not much better in that regard

[Fluffy Tiger]

Reports today that he has been put back on  main list. Anybody know anything about this or just untrue?

[(•))(©™]

He's Meyan?

[one-eyed]

Reports today that he has been put back on  main list. Anybody know anything about this or just untrue?

It's actually true.



"Richmond has reinstated Reece McKenzie to the senior list from the long-term injury list."

https://twitter.com/AFL_PKeane

[Fluffy Tiger]

Reports today that he has been put back on  main list. Anybody know anything about this or just untrue?

It's actually true.



"Richmond has reinstated Reece McKenzie to the senior list from the long-term injury list."

https://twitter.com/AFL_PKeane

So is he still retired and if son why do this?

[taztiger4]

procedure only unfortunately, have to be on main list to be taken off main list

[Chuck17]

Word is Macca reckons if Hampson/Hunt and Hunt/Hampson are getting a game then he is a shoe in