West Coast captain Luke Shuey says he gained’t prioritise making the 250-game milestone forward of the Eagles’ wants as he recovers from the newest gentle tissue damage that threatens to finish his profession.
Shuey, 33, is hopeful of getting back from a hamstring damage he sustained in opposition to Carlton on Saturday for the spherical 22 Western Derby, which might give him an opportunity so as to add to his 247 video games.
The 2018 Norm Smith medallist mentioned he would decide on his future within the subsequent couple of weeks, however his precedence was getting his physique proper to contribute once more in 2023.
“It didn’t feel like a bad one, so I knew I was going to get a chance to play again this year,” Shuey instructed 6PR.
“In terms of what the future holds, that crosses your mind and as much as you try not to think about all that at that point in time because there’s still six weeks to go in the year and I can still get back and play a little bit of footy before the season’s end and try to help the club get a couple of wins, it does cross your mind at this age.
“We’ll have conversations probably over the next few weeks about what next year holds and what the future looks like. But I think the most important thing for me at the moment is trying to get it right and as good as I can.”
Shuey mentioned reaching 250 video games was a milestone he’d wish to tick off however he wouldn’t do it on the detriment of his group.
“To play 250 (games) for your footy club is really special to anyone, so obviously that was on the mind,” Shuey mentioned.
“But one thing I am promising myself not to do is put that before the wellbeing of the footy club and what’s best for the footy club and my teammates.
“That’d be nice if that eventuates, but I’m not going to let that dictate my decision-making and what the next six weeks and what next year looks like.
“I’ve always wanted to be someone who does look better at footy club and never put myself first.”
Shuey additionally backed coach Adam Simpson who’s underneath stress with simply three wins of their previous 44 video games.
“I think he’s the right man for the job, he’s certainly got the players backing at the moment and we’re just not producing on gameday,” he mentioned.
“There’s a lot of things we need to get right at the footy club over the next few months and I’m sure that will eventuate.”
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
