Fischer McAsey

Young tall quits his AFL career after deciding not to rejoin Crows for pre-season training.

"We respect his decision and we would like to thank him for his contribution, and he will always be welcome at our club." He played 10 senior games, all in the COVID-affected 2020 season. "The welfare of our players is always our top priority and while we are naturally disappointed to see Fischer step away, we understand the reasons behind his decision and there is much more to life than football," Kelly said.

Fischer McAsey will leave the AFL after three years, saying he no longer has the passion to play at the top level.

Crows head of football Adam Kelly said the club was committed to supporting McAsey as he embarked upon life away from professional football. He said he was grateful the club had supported him with time to consider the decision, adding he was “highly appreciative” of the people who had worked hard to develop him as a player and a person. He said in a statement on Monday that the decision to step away from the AFL had been “extremely difficult” but he no longer had the passion to play and perform at the elite level.

The club confirmed on Monday that the 21-year-old has decided to call time on his AFL career, with McAsey thanking the club for their support over three years ...

“I will always be thankful to the Crows for giving me the opportunity to live out a boyhood dream, and I wish everyone at the Club the best for 2023 and beyond.” “I am very grateful to the Club for their support and allowing me some time to reflect on where I want to be moving forward. “Unfortunately, I have lost a lot of the enjoyment and desire to improve which is required to make it at the top level,” McAsey said in a club statement.

The highly rated defender has 'lost the desire to improve' three years after being taken with pick No.6 in the national draft.

“We were fully supportive of his request for personal leave in November and remained in regular communication with both Fischer and his management during the past two months.“We respect his decision and we would like to thank him for his contribution, and he will always be welcome at our club.” “I will always be thankful to the Crows for giving me the opportunity to live out a boyhood dream, and I wish everyone at the club the best for 2023 and beyond.” McAsey will be placed on Adelaide’s inactive list for the upcoming season.Crows head of football Adam Kelly said the club remained committed to supporting McAsey through the difficult time.“The welfare of our players is always our top priority and while we are naturally disappointed to see Fischer step away, we understand the reasons behind his decision and there is much more to life than football,” Kelly said. Stream them all for free on “I am very grateful to the club for their support and allowing me some time to reflect on where I want to be moving forward. “It has been an extremely difficult decision to come to, and one that I haven’t taken lightly, but through discussions with close friends and family, the club and my management, I feel that it is the right decision for my long term future and well-being.

Adelaide has been dealt a major blow as it enters 2023 after top draftee Fischer McAsey called a sudden end to his career.

“I will always be thankful to the Crows for giving me the opportunity to live out a boyhood dream, and I wish everyone at the club the best for 2023 and beyond.” “We respect his decision and we would like to thank him for his contribution, and he will always be welcome at our Club.” “It has been an extremely difficult decision to come to, and one that I haven’t taken lightly, but through discussions with close friends and family, the club and my management, I feel that it is the right decision for my long term future and wellbeing.

Adelaide youngster Fischer McAsey has stepped away from the AFL after revealing he has "lost a lot of the enjoyment" for the game.

"They need some more key defensive stocks. “I will always be thankful to the Crows for giving me the opportunity to live out a boyhood dream, and I wish everyone at the club the best for 2023 and beyond.” Toward the end of the 2022 season, McAsey was linked to a move back to Melbourne, with Carlton tipped to be the frontrunner for his services. “I am very grateful to the club for their support and allowing me some time to reflect on where I want to be moving forward. “Unfortunately, I have lost a lot of the enjoyment and desire to improve which is required to make it at the top level,” McAsey The pick six in the 2019 Draft has informed his club of his decision and is appreciative of the opportunity the Crows gave him.