Rumour Marty Mattner Retirement?

[swans4eva]

This coming through from a reputable Facebook page:

AFL Free Agency, Trade, Draft & Season News

News filtering through that we may have our first retirement of the year, with Marty Mattner to hold a press conference at 10am.​

Would be a massive loss if true, such a solid player and clubman.

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[Bonz]

Really hope it's just him announcing his retirement at the end of the year.

Has been a fantastic clubman for us and is still a very valuable part of our team.

 

[S120]

If it is what we expect, relatively expected given the young fleet of defenders being groomed and Marty's injury plagued first half of the calendar year.

What a clubman and professional he has proven himself to be. His place in last year's flag was so richly deserved.

 

[The King!]

Plus swans posted career highlights, but maybe its end of year, either way he has been a fantastic pick up. Great clubman and that tackle on birchall was a highlight

 

[S120]

Just got an email from the Swans saying he has announced his immediate retirement due to this degenerative hip injury that has plagued him for the past few years.

Well played, Marty.

 

[SBD Gonzalez]

Just got an email from the Swans saying he has announced his immediate retirement due to this degenerative hip injury that has plagued him for the past few years.

Well played, Marty.

Very sad.

 

[J_Moore]

Good on ya, Marty. You will forever be the guy that probably should've kicked the GF winning goal if you hadn't been burned by Ryan O'Keefe.

As it stands, you are also the guy that somehow chased down Birchall from about 25 metres away, you bloody legend.

 

[Heeney2Franklin]

Biggest highlights for me, gave excellent service to Adelaide and Sydney enjoy Retirement Marty

1. His Tackle on Birchall.
2. His tackle on a Richmond player in a match many years ago im sure you guys know what i mean

 

[The King!]

Just read email, a bit sad he wont get a last game

 

[S120]

Biggest highlights for me, gave excellent service to Adelaide and Sydney enjoy Retirement Marty

1. His Tackle on Birchall.
2. His tackle on a Richmond player in a match many years ago im sure you guys know what i mean

Jack Riewoldt. One of the most ridiculous tackles (given the moment in the game - Richmond storming back and just about to take the lead in the last quarter - and where Mattner had to come from to stick it). He is one of the best tacklers I've seen in the game, that's for sure.

Came to the club as a genuine, attacking rebounder (and came top 2 in his first B&F) but then turned himself into a very good pure defender. Expert at playing the loose man and completely fearless. Just a brilliant servant to the club.

 

[Bonz]

Thank you for all your work Marty Mattner!!!

You have been a fantastic servent of the Swans and I will always remember you for making several amazing defensive efforts including the most crucial tackle in the history of our great club!!!

 

[Tedeski]

One of my favourites. Very sad to see him hang them up. Extremely happy that a good guy & great clubman has a p'ship medal around his neck.
Gave his all for team mates, club & supporters.
I hope they keep him around the place.
Well done Marty!

 

[benji2]

Sorry to intrude on your board, was just passing and this thread jumped out at me.

Congratulations Marty (having survived the Bali bombings) on your service with both the Crows and the Swans, and congrats on your flag last year, well deserved.

All the best in retirement.

Maybe a send-off at AAMI this weekend?

 

[S120]

He's going to hang around and help the reserves for the rest of the year. Good on him.

 

[MF]

Very sad news. A vital cog in our backline and one of the most ferocious tacklers I've seen.

Very sad to see him go, but at least he retires with a much deserved premiership.

 

[Spud Patrol]

Just saw the article, shocking news. Great Bloods style player. Big loss.

 

[legend166]

He made us nervous at times but always gave 100% and overall was a really, really good player for us. Sad to see him go.

 

[DeadlyAkkuret]

Good to see that he's actually really content with things. He's made a real good living with footy and will no doubt enjoy whatever he decides to do next.

Thanks for the 100% effort you always gave Marty.

 

[SOPH_CROSS]

Its Sad
but he leaves as a Premiership player and i cant thank him enough

 

[replicant]

Sad news, but was glad to see he seemed content with the decision in the interview. Also good to hear he's staying around the club and helping the ressies for the rest of the year.

Thanks Marty

 

[Jack Lord]

Always sad when a player can't pick his own time to go. Ironic that it should come prior to the Crows match, too.

Hopefully they'll give him a farewell at our next home game. Just as it appeared the premiership was about to slip from our grasp, Marty's tackle secured us a flag.

 

[zetz]

Thanks for the memories Marty!

 

[Lord Eddard]

Thank you for all your work Marty Mattner!!!

You have been a fantastic servent of the Swans and I will always remember you for making several amazing defensive efforts including the most crucial tackle in the history of our great club!!!

That play between 30-40sec was vintage Mattner. The ferocity of the chase and tackle. And the guile to not give a free away and to get the ball over the line. He should be proud of what he's achieved in the AFL.

 

[alanlau34]

117 games with Swans, 105 with Crows. Can we look foward to another draft rivalry with them when it comes to father-son?? (edit: 98 games - nevermind!! Suck it Crows!!!)

Loved the way Marty went about it, his chase down tackle on Birchall is up there with the Leo Barry, Nick Malceski GF moments.

 

[robbieando]

Can't thank him enough for that tackle with 90 seconds to go. The first of the 2012 Premiership to retire or leave the club, a sad day for sure. Full respect to him for the commitment he showed to play as long as he did with the injury.