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GF could be Gardiners last match

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via afl site

ST KILDA ruckman Michael Gardiner says there is a chance is long and colourful career could come to an end after Saturday’s grand final.

http://www.afl.com.au/news/newsarticle/ ... fault.aspx


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Post: # 993016Post roxanne »

Say it isn't so. I could watch him forever.


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Post: # 993017Post Buckets »

Heard the comment on the radio. Hope not has been great for us! Would love to see him continue.


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Post: # 993021Post St Chris »

Geez he will leave a big hole if gives it away.

Between Pattison and Stanley, I think we would lack support for Big Ben.


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Post: # 993023Post saintlee »

Think he's still got another year in him, so hope he plays on. Will probably be decided by the GF outcome. If we win, he might decide its best to go out on top.


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Post: # 993027Post Milne »

Please play on gards. You have been absolutely terrific for us, and we'd be much worse off without you :(


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Post: # 993033Post bob__71 »

A great article and insight into MG. A quiet bloke in the media, so I guess when he does say something you tend to listen.

Hopefully Gardy can have 'premiership player' to add to his list of accolades.


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Post: # 993037Post bigred »

IMO has another year in him...

But I would prefer to see him go out on a high...lol.

I fkn love him.

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if he plays another game like Saturday's then I will be very happy for him.


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Post: # 993038Post Dr Spaceman »

bob__71 wrote:A great article and insight into MG. A quiet bloke in the media, so I guess when he does say something you tend to listen.

Hopefully Gardy can have 'premiership player' to add to his list of accolades.
And I love this quote from "The Tackle" in the HS (sorry if it's already been posted elsewhere)

"He's an inspirational leader and I'm just rapt to have come to the club and had something to do with him. He's been a good mate, as well as an exceptional teammate."

Teammate Michael Gardiner breaks his silence on Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt.


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Post: # 993043Post Con Gorozidis »

If we win and he goes out massive kudos to MG. I for one thought hed never play again 5 years ago. Not only has he played hes been one of our most resilent reliable and competitive. Most importantly he loves the big games and the contest. Hes been HUMUNGOUS for us.

I think the regard the coach holds him in is displayed by which 5 players were being rested at the end of the game on Saturday.

Roo, BJ, Lenny, Dal and MG.

I dare say they are the 5 the coach values as our most important. We can ill afford to lose any of those core 5.
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Post: # 993045Post roxanne »

Loved that. Love him.


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Post: # 993049Post saintspremiers »

win the granny and I couldn't care less about 2011 :lol:


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Post: # 993072Post 3rd generation saint »

If he decides to retire, well he wont care about the MRP will he.
Would be nice to see him absolutely flatten a half dozen filth players through the game and leave them with the fear of God should they go near the ball.


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I hope not!

I will miss his goal celebrations :(


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Post: # 993076Post HSVKing »

saintlee wrote:Think he's still got another year in him, so hope he plays on. Will probably be decided by the GF outcome. If we win, he might decide its best to go out on top.
If we do, he can do what ever the F*** he wants!!! :lol:


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Post: # 993078Post iwantmeseats »

saintspremiers wrote:win the granny and I couldn't care less about 2011 :lol:
serious? People say this here, I never understand it though. Just caquse we win the flag, you suddenly dont give a s*** what happens from then on? No sense at all that makes. :shock:


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3rd generation saint wrote:If he decides to retire, well he wont care about the MRP will he.
Would be nice to see him absolutely flatten a half dozen filth players through the game and leave them with the fear of God should they go near the ball.
Then we would see the introduction of the Michael Gardiner "Send Off" Rule from the team that gave us Policy On The Run.


Love the big bloke and think he has another year in him, but if we win I wouldn't blame him for wanting to go out on a high.


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He might be in the running for the Alistair Lynch Medal.


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Post: # 993137Post savatage »

I have had a man crush on Michael Gardiner the minute he joined the Saints. I love the big fella - I hope he goes out on a high!


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Post: # 993142Post Joffa 5 »

SainterK wrote: I will miss his goal celebrations :(
+1

Was great to see the big fella running with the clenched fist baring his mouthguard. Go Gards!


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Post: # 993144Post Eastern »

I heard what he said on radio and this appears to be the media grabbing at whatever they can because it's Grand Final week. They have to justify their existence somehow !!


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Post: # 993149Post HSVKing »

Joffa 5 wrote:
SainterK wrote: I will miss his goal celebrations :(
+1

Was great to see the big fella running with the clenched fist baring his mouthguard. Go Gards!
Only takes him about 10 steps to get back to the centre after a goal.

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I reckon he will try and put a few Collingwood players into induced medical retirement on Saturday ... look out


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Post: # 993202Post Enrico_Misso »

Perhaps he can be Roo's "Protector" along with Kosi.


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Post: # 993205Post derby Street »

iwantmeseats wrote:
saintspremiers wrote:win the granny and I couldn't care less about 2011 :lol:
serious? People say this here, I never understand it though. Just caquse we win the flag, you suddenly dont give a s*** what happens from then on? No sense at all that makes. :shock:
- worry about Saturday ,not 2011. The thing that doesn't make sense is your comment / grammar "No sense at all that makes" ????? :roll:


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