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James McDonald - Retirement Announcement

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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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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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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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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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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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