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CibbuanoGehrig quits again
October 2nd 2008 07:00
ST KILDA full-forward Fraser Gehrig has announced his second retirement from AFL football in as many years.
Gehrig, who played 255 games and kicked 540 goals in 13 years with the Saints and West Coast, originally called it quits at the end of last season.
But just weeks after playing his final match against Richmond in round 22 last year, Gehrig registered for the national draft in the hope of extending his career into a 14th season.
St Kilda selected the 32-year-old with pick No. 57 in the 2007 national draft but he struggled to have an impact this season.
Gehrig was restricted to just five matches in 2008 thanks to a debilitating arthritic condition in his hand.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon paid tribute to Gehrig and said he will be sorely missed.
"Fraser's dedication to the St Kilda Football Club is unquestionable. He is one of the greatest forwards to ever pull on a red, white and black guernsey and his contribution to the Saints will not be forgotten."
"Unfortunately his 2008 campaign was shortened due to injury, but he maintained a strong training and fitness regime which gave the rest of the team a significant boost. Fraser is a shining role model on and off the field and will be missed."
Gehrig, who played 255 games and kicked 540 goals in 13 years with the Saints and West Coast, originally called it quits at the end of last season.
But just weeks after playing his final match against Richmond in round 22 last year, Gehrig registered for the national draft in the hope of extending his career into a 14th season.
St Kilda selected the 32-year-old with pick No. 57 in the 2007 national draft but he struggled to have an impact this season.
Gehrig was restricted to just five matches in 2008 thanks to a debilitating arthritic condition in his hand.
St Kilda coach Ross Lyon paid tribute to Gehrig and said he will be sorely missed.
"Fraser's dedication to the St Kilda Football Club is unquestionable. He is one of the greatest forwards to ever pull on a red, white and black guernsey and his contribution to the Saints will not be forgotten."
"Unfortunately his 2008 campaign was shortened due to injury, but he maintained a strong training and fitness regime which gave the rest of the team a significant boost. Fraser is a shining role model on and off the field and will be missed."
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