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Thread: Bye Bye Ben/Benny announces retirement

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    Johnno, he was looking for the boundary line because at the time, he was TOLD to look for the boundary line; remember - stoppages, stoppages, stoppages!!!

    I'm a bit upset at this news. I knew it had to happen one day, but not quite so soon.

    Our workhorse - gone. I'm going to go and have a good cry.
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    Ben Mathews retires

    Found this link hidden away on The Age website.

    http://news.realfooty.com.au/sport/s...0904-49um.html

    Congratulations Benny on your career of 198 games and a premiership medal.
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    Thank you for all you did for us .

    Good luck for the future , Benny.

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    Benny, a true blood, often underestimated outside the club, who always putting the team first.

    You will be missed blood!

    See you around

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    Said it too often before, but one last time: a guy who was born with the natural talent of a solid state-leaguer, but who through sheer determination, team focus and hard work managed to wring out near-enough-dammit-to-200 games at the top level.

    Anyone can look good when everything's going their way and everyone loves them. But Benny's efforts in giving his all, and providing leadership to the kids, in the 2s this year, have been a mark of the man.

    Congrats and enjoy life after professional footy, Ben. If he decides not to stick around in the big smoke, then no doubt plenty of Ovens & Murray clubs will be falling over themselves seeking his assistance on or off the field.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SimonH View Post
    Congrats and enjoy life after professional footy, Ben. If he decides not to stick around in the big smoke, then no doubt plenty of Ovens & Murray clubs will be falling over themselves seeking his assistance on or off the field.
    He'll stick around the big smoke... wont stray too far from the old oxford st!

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    Well played Benny. All the best for whatever you do with the next stage of your life. Congratulations on a solid AFL career and a Premiership medallion.
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