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Really sad end for Venables... Showed so much promise and was good enough to play in a Premiership at just 19yo...
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PORT Adelaide midfielder and former Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff has called time on his AFL career.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
FREMANTLE favourite Stephen Hill has retired after a long battle with soft-tissue injuries that have forced an end to his 218-game career.
The 31-year-old told teammates of his decision on Tuesday morning, two weeks after suffering his latest hamstring injury when returning through the WAFL with Peel Thunder.
An important member of the 2013 Grand Final team and an electrifying wingman in his prime, Hill played only 15 games in his final three seasons and did not take to an AFL ground in 2021.
He told teammates on Tuesday morning that he knew it was the right time after 13 seasons in the AFL having been drafted by the Dockers with pick No.3 in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft.
"It’s been an amazing journey," Hill said.
"I’ve met some incredible people along the way and it’s definitely hard to say goodbye, but I know it’s the right time.
"In the last couple years, my body hasn’t held up and it’s been difficult physically and mentally, it’s been a challenge.
"I’m just so grateful to have been able to play for 13 years with 200-plus games. I’m super proud and extremely grateful."
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The 31-year-old told teammates of his decision on Tuesday morning, two weeks after suffering his latest hamstring injury when returning through the WAFL with Peel Thunder.
An important member of the 2013 Grand Final team and an electrifying wingman in his prime, Hill played only 15 games in his final three seasons and did not take to an AFL ground in 2021.
He told teammates on Tuesday morning that he knew it was the right time after 13 seasons in the AFL having been drafted by the Dockers with pick No.3 in the 2008 NAB AFL Draft.
"It’s been an amazing journey," Hill said.
"I’ve met some incredible people along the way and it’s definitely hard to say goodbye, but I know it’s the right time.
"In the last couple years, my body hasn’t held up and it’s been difficult physically and mentally, it’s been a challenge.
"I’m just so grateful to have been able to play for 13 years with 200-plus games. I’m super proud and extremely grateful."
More to come
PORT Adelaide midfielder and former Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff has called time on his AFL career.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
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PORT Adelaide midfielder and former Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff has called time on his AFL career.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
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PORT Adelaide midfielder and former Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff has called time on his AFL career.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
The 31-year-old informed teammates on Tuesday morning that he would be retiring, effective immediately, after a brutal run of injuries this season.
WHO'S CALLED IT QUITS 2021's retirements and delistings
Rockliff was restricted to a wheelchair in early May following surgery on both knees after landing awkwardly in a marking contest while playing SANFL.
Just a week later he was hospitalised and diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis after reporting acute onset of calf pain and found multiple blood clots on his lungs.
Rockliff managed two AFL games to start this season and finishes his career with 208 matches to his name, including 54 at the Power and 154 with the Lions.
He will continue this season in a coaching capacity at Alberton as the Power push for a top-four finish.
Tom Rockliff at Port Adelaide training on July 15, 2021. Picture: Getty Images
Drafted by Brisbane with pick No.5 in the 2009 pre-season draft, Rockliff quickly established himself as one of the best midfielders in the competition.
In 2011, and with just 40 games of experience under his belt, he won the Lions' best and fairest in his third season.
After an All-Australian and best and fairest campaign in 2014 where he averaged 32.7 disposals, Rockliff was appointed Lions captain for 2015 and 2016.
Tom Rockliff leaves the field after his 100th game for Brisbane against Collingwood in round 21, 2014. Picture: AFL Photos
He moved to Port Adelaide as a restricted free agent at the end of 2017, netting the Lions an end-of-first-round compensation pick.
The Benalla product had a slow introduction to his time with the Power in 2018 but finished seventh in the club best and fairest in 2019.
He was a key player in the Power's minor premiership last year and collected 20 disposals as they lost to eventual premiers Richmond in the preliminary final.
