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MELBOURNEfc's Ben Holland announced his retirement from AFL football.

Holland, 30, has played 190 games of AFL football, comprising of 125 games for Richmond, before moving to Melbourne at the end of the 2003 season where he has played an additional 65 games for the club.

Holland said, "I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at both Melbourne and Richmond. I have given everything I have got to the team every time I competed. I love playing football, I love being involved in football, and I love the team camaraderie.

"After Sunday's game, I will look forward to the next chapter of my life."

Holland has joined Adem Yze, Jeff White, and David Neitz as retirees this season.

Holland started his 14 year career, after being drafted in the 1994 National AFL Draft taken as a first round selection, number 19 overall by Fitzroy. Holland was then traded to Richmond at the end of the 1995 season where he made his AFL debut in 1997. Holland originates from North Adelaide.

Holland has kicked 178 career goals.

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    Just heard on the radio. Has been a valiant servant of the club in the short time he's been here. Will miss his beautiful kicking style.

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    Just heard on the radio. Has been a valiant servant of the club in the short time he's been here. Will miss his beautiful kicking style.

    Nice bloke. Got the most out of his ability. Good luck in retirement.

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    I always liked Dutchy. I hope his shoulders don't give him too much trouble in retirement, as I'm sure he'd love to keep playing the game at a lower level.

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    As a member of the Benny Holland Appreciation Society I would like to say thanks. Loved the way you went about it.

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    Just heard on the radio. Has been a valiant servant of the club in the short time he's been here. Will miss his beautiful kicking style.

    Could have been anything if he could kick. Great hands, and a sensational clubman from all reports

    Good luck Benny

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    Good player over a long period. Ability to suddenly have an impact when under-done or out of form was amazing.

    Thanks & Good luck.

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    Thanks Dutchy....

    I will never forget being at the MCG and watching you kick for goals...... Some of the greatest and scariest moments of my life!

    Always a legend..... and always a great bloke!

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    Dutchy can be proud of his efforts for the MFC and today just personified that.

    He battled hard and was one of the only players out there to show heart.

    Thanks for the valiant efforts Ben.

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