News Jared Rivers retires

[catempire]

 

[thegerman]

Sad day, he's been a very good player for us.

 

[catempire]

A shame for him. He still had good footy left in him but for his knees.

 

[Cattergirl]

Such a shame he didn't make it to his 200th game. Was a good pick up for us. Sad day

 

[ButterMill]

Finished his career playing very good football. Seemed like a really decent, thoughtful guy in the CatsTV videos. He carried on the great tradition of our defence and had he come a few years earlier he would have deservedly won a flag or two.

Best of luck with his AFL retirement and hope his post footy body treats him well for him and his family.

 

[TheJimmyCartel]

Great contributor in his time here, well done Riv.

 

[sauron256]

Sad day, he's been a very good player for us.

Quoted for truth.

 

[Catman]

I could be wrong but did his knee issue stem from the injury sustained in his very first game for us - Round 1 2013?

Anyway, he's been a very good recruit, probably our most consistent defender over the past two seasons. All the best Riv.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

Shame he didn't get to 200 and the golden ticket. Was a decent player for us considering he came from that culture at Melbourne. All the time in the world to now go to the cricket and get asked to leave.

 

[Baudolino]

Should be remembered as an excellent pick up. Slotted in nicely in to our defensive group and was a reliable figure down back or the duration of his time here.

 

[Boxhead_31]

Sad to see Riv go out like this, has been a great fit in our backline to the point of being our best backman last year.
Thank you for your time in the Hoops Jared enjoy your retirement and hope the knee doesn't bother you too much into the future

 

[Lana]

We couldn't have asked for a better free agent, came in to replace the irreplaceable and did an amazing job. Shame he didn't get a milestone game for us but we must congratulate him on a great career, I hope he enjoyed playing finals football for us.

 

[Catman]

Totally useless information - first and last games for the club were against Hawthorn. Shame he couldn't have gone out a winner.

 

[CharacterFirst]

Thanks Riv.

Always liked you @ Melb, liked you more @ the Cats.

Another list spot cleared.

 

[CatTricks]

Has been terrific for us. All the best for the future Riv!

 

[CoachEmUpChucky]

Never nice when injury cuts a career short.
All the best, and enjoy retirement Riv

 

[Daniel McL]

Congrats on an amazing career Riv!
Will miss ya on the field!

 

[Will_I_Am]

Well done to Rivers on a great career. I admired his efforts at Melbourne and enjoyed watching him run around in the Hoops. Best of luck to him for the future

 

[BlakeyNoFlakey]

Riv's has been a terrific player for us, and I want to thank him for his great service to the Club. Best of luck with his knee, and his life after football.

 

[Swarles Barkley]

Seemed to always carry himself like a professional and most often did a solid job without a lot of recognition.

Shame injury and Melbourne's awfulness hampered him coming into his prime.

Thanks Riv & good luck.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Such a shame he didn't make it to his 200th game. Was a good pick up for us. Sad day

Yeah- had the same thought. 200 and a farewell but that means staying on the list for 2016.
Really loved this guy- he just embraced the club when he first set foot in the door and appears to have really enjoyed being a Cat.

 

[Strangled Cat]

How many games was he stuck on? It's a real shame that he had to retire under those circumstances. He's a great bloke and comes from a good family. I worked with his uncle for about five months when I was working as a contractor for the SA government back in 2012. Top fellow, just like Jared I suspect.

 

[Teriyakicat]

Sad to see Riv go out like this, has been a great fit in our backline to the point of being our best backman last year.
Thank you for your time in the Hoops Jared enjoy your retirement and hope the knee doesn't bother you too much into the future

I'd have put him as best defender this season as well.

 

[Teriyakicat]

How many games was he stuck on? It's a real shame that he had to retire under those circumstances. He's a great bloke and comes from a good family. I worked with his uncle for about five months when I was working as a contractor for the SA government back in 2012. Top fellow, just like Jared I suspect.

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[thegerman]

What I like about the guy, he's no fuss. Didn't spend a lot of time off the ground and played through a fair bit of pain.

That's the type of guy you need around the club.