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Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« on: June 29, 2017, 02:50:22 PM »
Richmond ruckman Ivan Maric has announced his retirement from AFL football, effective at the end of the season.

The 31-year-old informed the Club’s playing group of his decision on Thursday morning.

“I believe it’s the right time and the right decision for the Club and for me, and that makes me feel at peace and happy with the call,” Maric told his teammates.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2017-06-29/maric-announces-retirement

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #1 on: June 29, 2017, 03:02:50 PM »
I'm shocked!  Huge news...... :rollin
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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #2 on: June 29, 2017, 03:14:58 PM »
Well another tall/ruck gone

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #3 on: June 29, 2017, 03:19:32 PM »
Yes one who can no longer run or jump...what a loss....
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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #4 on: June 29, 2017, 06:57:19 PM »
Over the years our club has made some blunders at the trade table

But Ivvy was one we go so so right.

Been fantastic for our club.

Think he deserves our respect and thanks for a great Tiger career
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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #5 on: June 29, 2017, 06:58:50 PM »
 :clapping agree WP

has been an outstanding servant of the club, hopefully he stays on as a development/ruck coach.

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #6 on: June 29, 2017, 07:12:05 PM »
Agree with WP. I will never forget that goal he kicked against Carlton in the elimination final. He had enormous character and always tried his best for the club. A selfless decision by a great clubman.

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #7 on: June 29, 2017, 07:12:47 PM »
It was actually shocking that he got another year to be honest.  Hasn't been relevant for two seasons. 

You never know how this season will play out though - could be in the right place / right time .

He was epic in 2012/13/14 .
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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #8 on: June 29, 2017, 08:34:04 PM »
Over the years our club has made some blunders at the trade table

But Ivvy was one we go so so right.

Been fantastic for our club.

Think he deserves our respect and thanks for a great Tiger career

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #9 on: June 29, 2017, 08:34:43 PM »
Over the years our club has made some blunders at the trade table

But Ivvy was one we go so so right.

Been fantastic for our club.

Think he deserves our respect and thanks for a great Tiger career

 :cheers well said

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #10 on: June 29, 2017, 09:05:47 PM »
Let me tell you if half of our players had the heart and effort of Ivan we would be in the top 4.

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2017, 10:42:48 PM »
No surprise we broke finals drought in 13 with Maric in our side. The club flogged him and made him virtually solo ruck every week but he was sensational for us right up to 2015


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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2017, 11:10:20 PM »
great video and what a ripper bloke. Its a shame the club let him down by running him into the ground.

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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #13 on: June 30, 2017, 12:38:10 AM »
No surprise we broke finals drought in 13 with Maric in our side. The club flogged him and made him virtually solo ruck every week but he was sensational for us right up to 2015
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Re: Ivan Maric to retire at the end of the season (RFC)
« Reply #14 on: June 30, 2017, 05:08:11 AM »
Great campaigner who deserves a slot on the coaching panel next year.