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CibbuanoInjury-prone Hawk hangs up boots
September 8th 2009 09:06
HAWTHORN forward Tim Boyle has announced his retirement from AFL football.
The injury-prone 25-year-old managed just 31 games and booted 39 goals in seven seasons at the Hawks.
Boyle was taken with pick 51 in the 2002 national draft but had to wait until 2005 to make his debut after suffering a broken leg during the Hawks' 2004 pre-season campaign.
The 25-year-old showed what he was capable of in 2007 - he played 20 games including the club's two finals matches and was Hawthorn's third highest goal kicker.
A nagging hip injury restricted Boyle to just six matches last season and in May this year he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson said Boyle had given his all during his time at the club.
"It's been tough for him to get out there and be a regular contributor to our side," Clarkson said.
"However when he was fit, particularly in season 2007, he showed he was a very important member of our team."
"He has prepared himself well for life after footy and we wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his life."
The injury-prone 25-year-old managed just 31 games and booted 39 goals in seven seasons at the Hawks.
Boyle was taken with pick 51 in the 2002 national draft but had to wait until 2005 to make his debut after suffering a broken leg during the Hawks' 2004 pre-season campaign.
The 25-year-old showed what he was capable of in 2007 - he played 20 games including the club's two finals matches and was Hawthorn's third highest goal kicker.
A nagging hip injury restricted Boyle to just six matches last season and in May this year he suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament.
Hawks coach Alastair Clarkson said Boyle had given his all during his time at the club.
"It's been tough for him to get out there and be a regular contributor to our side," Clarkson said.
"However when he was fit, particularly in season 2007, he showed he was a very important member of our team."
"He has prepared himself well for life after footy and we wish him well as he begins the next chapter of his life."
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