Damien Cavka retires

[Ricochet]

http://www.westcoasteagles.com.au/news/2016-01-25/cavka-cut-short

The AFL career of affable young midfielder Damien Cavka has been cut down in its infancy because of a hereditary foot injury.

The degenerative condition flared shortly after he set a new 2km time trial record in his first pre-season last year and despite a couple of delicate operations, the injury has not improved.

Cavka, secured with selection 66 in last year’s National Draft, announced to the playing group this morning that expert medical advice determined the bone structure within his foot would not allow him to continue.

The 19-year-old had done all he could to follow his dream of playing senior football with the club, but his body simply would not hold up to the rigours of AFL preparation.

[Gigantor]

Man that sucks, poor kid! Must be tough to retire at 19 without playing a game :(

[LF]

Oh that sucks big time feel sorry for the kid

[Mr.Craig]

 :(

[fanTCfool]

Always disappointing to know that we may have missed out on a great career due to injury.

[nrich102]

Feel for the guy, that sucks big time.

[RaisyDaisy]

Spewing to hear this

He had real potential by the sounds of things.

All the best to Cav

[Football Factory]

That's showerhouse, poor kid  :(

[Big Mac]

That's showerhouse, poor kid  :(

[Nige]

Wow, terrible news.

Wishing him all the best in whatever he pursues.

[Capper]

Dam, there have been a couple of carriers ended in the past couple if years due to injuries with out playing a game in the 1s

[powersuperkents]

Very sad news  :(

I cannot imagine how frustrating it must be for Cavka. He would have worked so hard to earn his spot on an AFL list only to have his career derailed by something he has no control over and cannot be rectified in any way whatsoever :(

Injuries can be cruel  :(

[Ringo]

So sad to hear - Showed a lot of promise and what a way tto cut your career short

[elephants]

Looked an insane endurance athlete, could have thrived on the expanses out here. All the best to the kid though