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CibbuanoFarmer calls it quits
September 2nd 2008 09:28
FREMANTLE forward Jeff Farmer has drawn the curtain on his 14-year AFL career.
Farmer played 131 games for the Dockers after crossing over from Melbourne at the end of the 2001 season.
The 31-year-old played 249 AFL matches and kicked 483 goals - the latter a record for an indigenous player in the history of the VFL/AFL.
Farmer spoke with coach Mark Harvey and general manager of football operations Chris Bond today and realised that it was time to move on.
“After talking to Mark and Chris today it is clear that the club is moving in a different direction and I have decided after a 14-year career to retire from the AFL,” Farmer said.
“I am grateful and feel privileged to have played for so long at the highest level of the game. I’d like to thank both the Fremantle and Melbourne football clubs for the opportunities they have given me to fulfil my childhood dream."
"Among the things I have really enjoyed throughout my career are the camaraderie of my teammates, the guidance of my coaches and the loyalty and support of fans at Fremantle and Melbourne."
Farmer admitted he will miss playing AFL football but said he was looking forward to the next chapter of his life.
“From being a 17-year-old boy in Tambellup until today, I have known nothing else in my adult working life other than being an AFL footballer.
“It is something that I will sorely miss but having said that I’m looking forward to the next phase of my life.”
Farmer also said he was leaving the club on good terms.
“I will always take a great interest in Fremantle and wish everyone at the club all the very best for the future."
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich paid tribute to Farmer and said the club will continue to support him.
“Jeff has made a great contribution to the game throughout his career and has been one of those players who people come to watch at the footy,” he said.
“Jeff has always played an exciting brand of football and been a favourite of members and supporters since he joined Fremantle,"
“The club looks forward to assisting Jeff with his transition from full-time football to the next stage of his career.
“We will work with Jeff and his management to provide an opportunity for Fremantle members and supporters to acknowledge Jeff’s career.”
Farmer played 131 games for the Dockers after crossing over from Melbourne at the end of the 2001 season.
The 31-year-old played 249 AFL matches and kicked 483 goals - the latter a record for an indigenous player in the history of the VFL/AFL.
Farmer spoke with coach Mark Harvey and general manager of football operations Chris Bond today and realised that it was time to move on.
“After talking to Mark and Chris today it is clear that the club is moving in a different direction and I have decided after a 14-year career to retire from the AFL,” Farmer said.
“I am grateful and feel privileged to have played for so long at the highest level of the game. I’d like to thank both the Fremantle and Melbourne football clubs for the opportunities they have given me to fulfil my childhood dream."
"Among the things I have really enjoyed throughout my career are the camaraderie of my teammates, the guidance of my coaches and the loyalty and support of fans at Fremantle and Melbourne."
Farmer admitted he will miss playing AFL football but said he was looking forward to the next chapter of his life.
“From being a 17-year-old boy in Tambellup until today, I have known nothing else in my adult working life other than being an AFL footballer.
“It is something that I will sorely miss but having said that I’m looking forward to the next phase of my life.”
Farmer also said he was leaving the club on good terms.
“I will always take a great interest in Fremantle and wish everyone at the club all the very best for the future."
Fremantle chief executive Steve Rosich paid tribute to Farmer and said the club will continue to support him.
“Jeff has made a great contribution to the game throughout his career and has been one of those players who people come to watch at the footy,” he said.
“Jeff has always played an exciting brand of football and been a favourite of members and supporters since he joined Fremantle,"
“The club looks forward to assisting Jeff with his transition from full-time football to the next stage of his career.
“We will work with Jeff and his management to provide an opportunity for Fremantle members and supporters to acknowledge Jeff’s career.”
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