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 most recent tender tissue harm that threatens to finish his profession.
Shuey, 33, is hopeful of getting back from a hamstring harm he sustained towards 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 stated 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 really feel like a foul one, so I knew I used to be going to get an opportunity to play once more this yr,” Shuey informed 6PR.
“By way of what the longer term holds, that crosses your thoughts and as a lot as you strive not to consider all that at that cut-off date as a result of there’s nonetheless six weeks to go within the yr and I can nonetheless get again and play slightly little bit of footy earlier than the season’s finish and attempt to assist the membership get a few wins, it does cross your thoughts at this age.
“We’ll have conversations most likely over the following few weeks about what subsequent yr holds and what the longer term seems to be like. However I feel crucial factor for me for the time being is making an attempt to get it proper and nearly as good as I can.”
Shuey stated reaching 250 video games was a milestone he’d wish to tick off however he wouldn’t do it on the detriment of his workforce.
“To play 250 (video games) to your footy membership is de facto particular to anybody, so clearly that was on the thoughts,” Shuey stated.
“However one factor I’m promising myself to not do is put that earlier than the wellbeing of the footy membership and what’s finest for the footy membership and my teammates.
“That’d be good if that eventuates, however I’m not going to let that dictate my decision-making and what the following six weeks and what subsequent yr seems to be like.
“I’ve at all times wished to be somebody who does look higher at footy membership and by no means put myself first.”
Shuey additionally backed coach Adam Simpson who’s beneath strain with simply three wins of their previous 44 video games.
“I feel he’s the suitable man for the job, he’s actually bought the gamers backing for the time being and we’re simply not producing on gameday,” he stated.
“There’s a number of issues we have to get proper on the footy membership over the following few months and I’m positive that may eventuate.”
