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James McDonald - Retirement Announcement

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Kind of unsurprising but still disappointing.

A wonderful servant of this club. Hopefully this spurs us on to a memorable win in Adelaide for his 250th.

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    Congrats to him, well done.

    I think how long it took him to get over his injury may have highlighted to him that the body could be on the way out and wanted to leave on his terms as they say nowadays rather than having the game possibly go past him next year and be forced out. Still though, a lot of respect to him.

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    Sad to see him go. He's given it all he has, and has come out on top. Will never be recognised as the true champ he is outside of the MFC.

    But better to see him go at years end rather than push on for next year, suffer an inury and have to go that way.

    And now we get to ponder draft picks, and next years captain with more certainty. :)

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    wow, must say i have been caught out by this one, thought he would go around next year, but im not dissapointed by the decision. all the best junior, fantastic player for the MFC

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    Well Done Jnr on an outstanding Career for Melbourne, you will always be remembered as a wholly couragous and inspirational player. Who lead us out of the dark on the field into a new era of success.

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    A sad day for the MFC; but he's doing the unselfish thing. A certain Western Bulldogs player should take a leaf from Junior's book...

    JMac was/is one of the most courageous players I've seen play for the red and blue (let alone the AFL) considering his size.

    250 games says it all. Off the Rookie List.

    Congrats Junior. And thankyou for your commitment and dedication the team wew love. :)

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    Kind of unsurprising but still disappointing.

    A wonderful servant of this club. Hopefully this spurs us on to a memorable win in Adelaide for his 250th.

    ............... followed by the Roos in his farewell game.

    Congratulations Junior on an outstanding career. Gave everything he had in every game. A wonderful leader who who always put the team ahead of himself.

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    Thanks Junior .. Fantastic effort :)

    Now we have to hopefulluy keep fellas like James close to the club. Their stewardship and mentoring of younger players would be invaluable.

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    SEN now going over possible next captain.

    Let's wait for Junior to leave first.

    Well done Junior, there is no doubt in my mind he could have gone around again. I think he has made this call in part to allow the next phase to come through.

    Talk about selfless. Sums you up Junior. A true red & blue!!!

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    Now we have to hopefulluy keep fellas like James close to the club. Their stewardship and mentoring of younger players would be invaluable.

    So true - a fearless leader, love how he goes about it.

    Well done Junior.

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    Great career, Junior. You got every last drop of talent out of yourself and should be damn proud of that effort.

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    Fantastic attitude, fantastic work ethic, fantastic career, well done Junior.

    Hopefully the club will organize a testimonial dinner. I for 1 would be happy to part with a few hundred to pay tribute to oneof the most underrated footballers ever.

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    A champion of the MFC who saw us through some of the worst times in the club's history, with dignity and great courage.

    Thank you for 251 great games Junior. You are a star of our club!

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    SEN now going over possible next captain.

    Let's wait for Junior to leave first.

    The King is dead. Long live the King.

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    The King is dead. Long live the King.

    Fair enough.

    Junior stated in press conference that he thought he had another year in him and was a bit of a surprise, seems that he has had a bit of a push from the club.

    I would have preferred that it be totally Juniors call, but in any case I believe it's the right call for the Melbourne Football Club.

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    well done jnr!

    hopefully we can get a bit of father son action!

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    And now... both Rounds 21 and 22... have a hell of a lot of meaning to them.

    Rnd 21 vs Port: Junior's 250th

    Rnd 22 vs North: Junior's farewell/retirement game

    Melbourne... PLAY WITH PRIDE, PASSION AND VIGOUR for the next fortnight!!

    The next couple of weeks will tell us a lot about our team.

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    Ahh, A great Demon.

    Well done Junior & congratulations for your fine career. Outstanding. You'll be sadly missed.

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    Fair enough.

    Junior stated in press conference that he thought he had another year in him and was a bit of a surprise, seems that he has had a bit of a push from the club.

    I would have preferred that it be totally Juniors call, but in any case I believe it's the right call for the Melbourne Football Club.

    I posted a few weeks ago that he shouldn't go on. If he's had a "push" then my respect for this club just continues to grow. It's the right decision and it gives me confidence that the FD is prepared to make the hard ones.

    Well done on a fine career.

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    Well done. Jnr really stepped up to the role of captain like a young boy does to a French Supermodel (jeremy Clarckson analagy).

    Congratulations and good luck

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