To be honest I’d forgotten he was still playing until I saw him the other day. And he looked bog average even for reserve grade. Next he’ll be a reserve for reserve grade. Then he’ll be injured. Then he’ll slowly retire in a blaze of mediocrity.Aaron Woods has become a modern day Shakespeare tragedy.
I don't think anyone would doubt he was 100% Tigers coming through the ranks & leading to being captain of his childhood club. Probably would have been one of his proudest moments.
But years of not being competitive, and the media circus around 'the Big 4', the advice of his manager, the money offered elsewhere...having to also front the media as the face of the club...
He chose wrong. Of the 4, Woods was the one that needed to stay, in my opinion.
And his career has never been as bright since.
I honestly believe he regrets how it went, and along with Brooks, suffered the most through it.
And now? The very fans he grew up wanting their affection hate him.
Shakespeare couldn't have written it better.
I gather he was pretty keen to have a second stint with us so he could be the newest prodigal sun a la Benji and Farah. Local boy returns home and goes out beloved and on a high. We weren’t interested and judging from yesterday we made the right call.