Aaron vandenBerg - retired

[DemonZombie_001]

Really glad the club retained his services and that he feels Melbourne is a good place for him.

Showed so much in the games he played at the end of the season. He will be one of the top tier B players you need in a team to get success.

 

[stEdy]

He's the perfect role player for us as he has a lot of damage per possession/contest

He doesn't need to get 30 touches as we have enough talent in the midfield to do that consistently, he just needs to break the game open a few times with big hits/tackles/don't argues and take a few strong overhead marks

I thought his composure with ball in hand was surprisingly good when he came back into the side as well

Great news

 

[djpaulydemon]

Very happy he re-signed. His tackling intensity set the tone for our finals against Geelong and Hawthorn. Also was one of the few who did anything in the prelim and stiff-armed a bunch of players on the wing.

I was worried we would be loosing to may of his types this trade period, with Kent, Bugg and Tyson all offering tackling or contested ability. With less inside mid depth he will likely get more time in the guts as well.

 

[Creepen]

His best 22. I bid u farewell

 

[netslave]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/688280/...-from-afl-urges-others-not-to-fear-retirement
Now officially retired to take up an accounting job.
Loved his hardness but his body just wasn't up for it.

 

[Dory_77]

https://www.afl.com.au/news/688280/...-from-afl-urges-others-not-to-fear-retirement
Now officially retired to take up an accounting job.
Loved his hardness but his body just wasn't up for it.

All the best to him, seems very grounded. Definitely a fan favourite with how he played, but a shame about his injuries. Looks like Sparrow will fill that mean-bastard-HFF/Mid role that vanders has vacated.

 

[jhong]

Wish him well . Seems a lifetime ago when Vanders and Kent were the bash brothers . Thanks for some bruising memories.