Sen saying Milne will retire next week

[saintsrus]

As above, players have been told

[Hurricane]

Did an interview after the game saying he will play his last game next week

BANG BANG

[ralphsmith]

I love you Milne!!!

[gringo]

It will be a sad day. He is a heart and soul type and will be gut wrenching seeing him go.

[whiskers3614]

Probably pressure from the AFL on the club a few weeks ago.
Possible negotiated outcome: play the last few this year and let HIM announce it rather than cut him loose now and risk legal action.

[battye]

It's been wonderful watching Milney over the last decade and a bit. He's the best small forward of the modern era; a St Kilda champion.

[The Fireman]

that pisses me off.

[saintspremiers]

that pisses me off.

Why?

He's on rape charges

[The Fireman]

Why? he is an integral part of our team and is leaving too early.

[desertsaint]

maxy, bakes, and now milney. heartbreaking.
I'll never fall in love again.

[Milne]

Been my favourite player for a long time. Absolute champion and I'm shattered to see him go.

[Dr Spaceman]

YES, it is heartbreaking.


But hey, people DO get old

[battye]

Been my favourite player for a long time. Absolute champion and I'm shattered to see him go.

Yeah, it's going to be really tough next week watching part of our core 2004+ team take the field for the last time.

[BigMart]

Too early... He's 33??

Having said that.... The best Small Fwd ever at StK and one of the best in the AFL... Not bad off the rookie list....

And he's meant a lot more than just his goals at StK

[The Fireman]

Too early... He's 33??

Having said that.... The best Small Fwd ever at StK and one of the best in the AFL... Not bad off the rookie list....

And he's meant a lot more than just his goals at StK

Yep too early you don't think he has another season or two left in him?

[saintbrat]

Scott watters also said he anounced retirement

[Stillwaiting]

Gee it will be weird next year without tip rat, Blakey and Kosi. Sad day for the saints
I though Milney could have gone for 1 more season and with such a young list his experience would have been valuable

[BigMart]

No I don't

He kicked 4 today, in an 8 goal win.... I would suggest most games we win by 50 points, he would figure predominantly

He's lost pace.... And has had an average seasons... Not withstanding the allegations

If he didn't retire, he would have been delisted.

Great servant, good clubman... But time was up

[Schillaci]

Love Milney. A great career ends. Thanks Milney.

[ljpoyz]

34, on and off this year and runs one way. been a gun but it is time.

Why? he is an integral part of our team and is leaving too early.

[fingers]

Who will lead the song?

Better hand it over to someone.

[bergholt]

Scott watters also said he anounced retirement

That explains why every Saints player on the field went to him after his last goal. Really sad to see him go, but I suppose the last thing we need while we're rebuilding is an ageing, mercurial small forward. May as well stick a kid in that spot next year and see what happens.

[whiskers3614]

Who will lead the song?

Better hand it over to someone.

Maybe Milne can make guest appearance in the rooms when we win.
Suspect won't be needed too many times next couple of years!

[Saintlester]

Jack(Steven) to be new song leader. Or maybe Tom Curren. Looks pretty self confident. Maybe the new Yapper.

[Enrico_Misso]

Tremendous guy with a tremendous record.

274 games puts him 6th on our all time list.
572 goals puts him 4th on our all time list.

Amazing stats for a small forward.
Few players have given more pleasure to watch than Milney.

I hope they find some sort of role for him.
Would be tremendous doing past players functions, MCing functions etc. as he is heart and soul.