clontarfkid
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Surely theres only one reason why hed "retire" on 26th June..theres someone else coming pre June 30.Frankly,we need about 13 someone elses!
Matt Ballin Retires Effective Immediately
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Someone did..Alex Twal..
Good Luck Matt met him a few times before and after games …nice guy,,,good to have around the younger guys for the rest of the year..
Good Luck Matt met him a few times before and after games …nice guy,,,good to have around the younger guys for the rest of the year..
Club_Sandwich
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Well said. Good luck to him. A horrendous purchase by JT but you can't blame Ballin.
cqtiger
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Didn't work for Eels because Whatmough was existing injury. Insurance comoany refused to pay up. Same at Manly with Stewart and Matai - existing injuries
goldcoast_tiger
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Casper !
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Matt Ballin announces retirement
Wests Tigers Media
Mon 26th June, 12:15PM
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Wests Tigers player Matt Ballin has today announced his retirement from the game, effective immediately.
Ballin has played 220 NRL games since making his debut in 2007, winning Premierships with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in 2008 and 2011 and representing Queensland in the 2010 State of Origin series.
The 33-year-old’s two seasons with Wests Tigers have unfortunately been hampered by injury, which ultimately led to his decision to retire.
Ballin will remain heavily involved with Wests Tigers for the remainder of 2017 as he continues his rehabilitation and takes part in a player transition program. Ballin will also remain a major part of the club’s community programs, continuing the great work he has done since joining Wests Tigers.
Ballin said that he feels lucky to have played even one NRL game, let alone 220.
“I never thought I’d play in the NRL, I never thought I’d accomplish that,” said Ballin. “To do that at the Sea Eagles was one of the first steps in a long career that I’ve been very lucky to have. Just playing first-grade was a massive accomplishment for me and something I’d always wanted to do since I was a young kid.
“Being successful and making the friendships I did at Manly was great, but coming to Wests Tigers for the past two years has also been incredibly rewarding,” he said.
“I haven’t played much footy, but I’ve met some great people and been able to help off the field, which I hadn’t been able to do as much before.
“It’s been a bit of an evolution for me, going from a young guy who just wants to play footy to winning competitions to now getting to the end of it and being able to help the next generation come through.
“My Mum and Dad, and my two brothers have been amazing,” said Ballin.
“The support and love and care they gave me growing up and all the way through to the end of my career has been fantastic as well.
“The ones that are close to you, particularly my wife Shannon and my kids, I can’t thank them enough. They see the ups and the downs and yet they support you all the way through, I couldn’t say anything but I love them and I’m very thankful for their support,” he said.
Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe thanked Ballin for the role he has played while at the club.
“I’d like to thank Matt for all of his efforts during his time here at Wests Tigers,” said Pascoe. “While unfortunately his time on the field has been limited he’s had a major impact off it.
“He’s been a part of our leadership group almost since day one, which speaks volumes about his character and standing in the game,” he said.
“Matt’s been heavily involved in a number of our community programs over the last two seasons. From reading programs and school visits, to extended trips to regional areas and our new initiative with Goulburn Correctional Facility, Matt has played a key part in all of them and we thank him for that.
“All of us at Wests Tigers look forward to continuing to work with Matt for the remainder of 2017 and we wish him well for his future away from the game,” said Pascoe.
Wests Tigers Media
Mon 26th June, 12:15PM
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Wests Tigers player Matt Ballin has today announced his retirement from the game, effective immediately.
Ballin has played 220 NRL games since making his debut in 2007, winning Premierships with the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles in 2008 and 2011 and representing Queensland in the 2010 State of Origin series.
The 33-year-old’s two seasons with Wests Tigers have unfortunately been hampered by injury, which ultimately led to his decision to retire.
Ballin will remain heavily involved with Wests Tigers for the remainder of 2017 as he continues his rehabilitation and takes part in a player transition program. Ballin will also remain a major part of the club’s community programs, continuing the great work he has done since joining Wests Tigers.
Ballin said that he feels lucky to have played even one NRL game, let alone 220.
“I never thought I’d play in the NRL, I never thought I’d accomplish that,” said Ballin. “To do that at the Sea Eagles was one of the first steps in a long career that I’ve been very lucky to have. Just playing first-grade was a massive accomplishment for me and something I’d always wanted to do since I was a young kid.
“Being successful and making the friendships I did at Manly was great, but coming to Wests Tigers for the past two years has also been incredibly rewarding,” he said.
“I haven’t played much footy, but I’ve met some great people and been able to help off the field, which I hadn’t been able to do as much before.
“It’s been a bit of an evolution for me, going from a young guy who just wants to play footy to winning competitions to now getting to the end of it and being able to help the next generation come through.
“My Mum and Dad, and my two brothers have been amazing,” said Ballin.
“The support and love and care they gave me growing up and all the way through to the end of my career has been fantastic as well.
“The ones that are close to you, particularly my wife Shannon and my kids, I can’t thank them enough. They see the ups and the downs and yet they support you all the way through, I couldn’t say anything but I love them and I’m very thankful for their support,” he said.
Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe thanked Ballin for the role he has played while at the club.
“I’d like to thank Matt for all of his efforts during his time here at Wests Tigers,” said Pascoe. “While unfortunately his time on the field has been limited he’s had a major impact off it.
“He’s been a part of our leadership group almost since day one, which speaks volumes about his character and standing in the game,” he said.
“Matt’s been heavily involved in a number of our community programs over the last two seasons. From reading programs and school visits, to extended trips to regional areas and our new initiative with Goulburn Correctional Facility, Matt has played a key part in all of them and we thank him for that.
“All of us at Wests Tigers look forward to continuing to work with Matt for the remainder of 2017 and we wish him well for his future away from the game,” said Pascoe.
guyofthetiger
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Pretty sure he went nearly 200 games without injury.
Kinda sums up our last few years.
Kinda sums up our last few years.
guyofthetiger
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^ 182 consecutive NRL games
http://www.rippa.com/category/rugby-league/manly-sea-eagles-hooker-matt-ballin-fractures-fibula-streak-of-182-consecutive-nrl-games-to-come-to-an-end-201409030005/
http://www.rippa.com/category/rugby-league/manly-sea-eagles-hooker-matt-ballin-fractures-fibula-streak-of-182-consecutive-nrl-games-to-come-to-an-end-201409030005/
Byron_Bay_Fan
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We are embarrassed by all the easy wins we are archieving.
earl
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Honestly I think that this was one of the steps that created an extremely poor culture within our team. I think that this was all about appeasing the overrated 4.
The overrated 4 have been the real issues recently in relation to a poor culture within the team. Imagine spitting the dummy about not getting your life coach at the team.
Robbie loved the club and desperately wanted to win for us and he was shafted.
jirskyr
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How can you really knock a bloke like Ballin?
He played so consistently for the top Manly sides of the 2000s, played Origin, barely missed a beat. Manly cut him in fairly brutal Robbie Farah-style and Tigers took him on looking for an experienced head.
His body isn't up to it any more, he has rehabbed diligently but he can't stay on the field.
Personally I'm happier having paid Ballin, what, 1 year subsidised by Manly and one year straight (or were they both subsidised) than the cheques we squandered on blokes like Braith Anasta and John Hopoate.
He played so consistently for the top Manly sides of the 2000s, played Origin, barely missed a beat. Manly cut him in fairly brutal Robbie Farah-style and Tigers took him on looking for an experienced head.
His body isn't up to it any more, he has rehabbed diligently but he can't stay on the field.
Personally I'm happier having paid Ballin, what, 1 year subsidised by Manly and one year straight (or were they both subsidised) than the cheques we squandered on blokes like Braith Anasta and John Hopoate.
Byron_Bay_Fan
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I was virtually in tears when Farah was dropped from the bench when we were chasing final 8\. The guy was scoring brilliant tries.
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Im in the minority and thats cool, i respect everyones opinion. I think the problems were around well before the pretend 4 arrived. I loved Farah as a player, always did and there were many years when id kick stones because he wasnt selected in origin etc because it was a no brainer to me.
But the facts remained he undermined at very least one coach, possibly more. He absolutely bled for the club…....as long as it was on his terms and his terms only. His loyalty to the club should be admired, but his ego could not and should not get in the way of that.....and it did. Even when there was an opportunity to save face at the end by staying quiet and letting us, the fans carry him through, he and his management couldnt help but attack and cause damage, some warranted and some not.
So the above is why i dont share the opinion of many others, and im cool with that. Im not throwing rocks at anyone because i dont have the right to on a forum like this.
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Given the way you carry on about him, your first sentence does not surprise me in the slightest.
