#14 Michael Hibberd – retired. Thank you Pig ❤️

[schmuttt]

We aren't winning s**t this year but I'd really like to win next week for him.

Can't imagine how hard 2020 would have been for him with the loss of his brother just as COVID started.

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

I still remember his goal v Richmond in 2017, heart and soul player, definitely best 22 if fit.

 

[Lord Nev]

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

heck he was a star in his prime, what I wouldnt give for prime Hibbo in this side now. Superb kick setting up endless attacks off half back, did it both ways, such a beast

 

[A11dAtP0w3R]

We aren't winning s**t this year but I'd really like to win next week for him.

Can't imagine how hard 2020 would have been for him with the loss of his brother just as COVID started.

Would be cool to get him to Brisbane just so he can torture Charlie Cameron one last time even in a likely loss.

 

[Tokyo Sandblaster]

Got the best out of himself and won a flag. Nothing but respect.

 

[Fork n Hell]

he was a bloody good player. he had the perfect mix of defence and attack in his game, all done at a frenetic pace. i'm really glad he got a premiership with us, thanks Pig.

 

[demondavey]

 

[demondavey]

Such a good player. Great career.

 

[RandB]

Fantastic servant of 2 clubs. Good, hard honest footballer.

Loved the premiership cup run.

All the best Hibbo.

 

[booshboy]

Fantastic career, got the absolute best out of himself & one of my all time favourite demons. Thanks Hibbo.

 

[jhong]

Gave us his best , will be remembered as a Melbourne premiership player . Thanks and best wishes for your next chapter.

 

[booshboy]

on a side note I reckon Tmac would have been sitting there uncomfortably when Pig was talking about wanting to retire with something left in the tank.

 

[Crusty Demon]

Love the Pig. Left nothing out on the field. Tough, quick, always made it hard for his opponent. He'll be missed..

Hopefully Tmac and Brown to follow

 

[Scythe94]

Love you, Pig. The embodiment of giving 110% and getting the best out of yourself.

Can't imagine there would be many guys better to line up next to – approached every contest like it was the last minute of a grand final. A jet, a leader and one of our best recruits in recent memory.

 

[raven echo]

Thank for the memories, Pig. Jet.


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[KickLongTackleHard]

Incredible recruit. Relentless competitor that fought tooth and nail in defence and refused to give up on a contest. Could scrap as well as anyone but could also break the lines and slice up the ground with his footskills. Seems like someone you’d love to have a beer with too. Sad to see his career coming to a close for what he brought the team since joining Essendon because it’s so hard to replace.

 

[Dory_77]

Think it's all been said, very sad to see him go. Ripping player for us; loved his desperation, gave us everything he had. Bloody good footballer

 

[pjfairbairn]

Love this bloke.

Maintain a bender with him, Harmesy & Melk would be the best trio out of any of the list.

s**t he has been some player for us.

 

[Jamurp]

Love the Pig! Came to us when I was still amazed that any player would want to come play for us.

Has had a brilliant career, premiership player, gotten the best out of himself, loved by both clubs he played for.

All the best to him!

 

[Dancing Potato]

Do it for Pig you useless campaigners.

An absolute heart and soul player who gives everything he has every time he runs out onto the field.

Nothing but love for Hibbo.

 

[Young Redleg]

Was the best rebounding defender in the game back in 2017.

Still a bloody fine player now though. If Charlie Cameron

23

Charlie Cameron

Age

29

Ht

180cm

Wt

76kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.1

3star

K

8.4

3star

HB

3.7

3star

M

3.0

3star

T

3.2

5star

G

1.5

5star

D

9.6

2star

K

7.9

3star

HB

1.7

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.7

3star

G

1.9

5star

D

9.6

3star

K

5.4

2star

HB

4.2

4star

M

1.4

2star

T

3.4

5star

G

1.2

4star

was asked who his toughest match up was, I wouldn't be surprised if he said it was Hibberd.

 

[Topkent]

approached every contest like it was the last minute of a grand final. A jet, a leader and one of our best recruits in

This sums up pig perfectly. Coaches dream, never had to worry about if he was switched on and every player on a list would wish they could play like him

 

[danster168]

I sort of wished he went 1 more year. he's still our best lockdown small defender...?

 

[Dancing Potato]

I sort of wished he went 1 more year. he's still our best lockdown small defender...?

I remember thinking Lockhart looked likely in the role after a few games, but not to be I guess.

McVee seems the most obvious replacement in that role, but would still like to find a genuine lockdown defender (feels like McVee is a bit of a 50/50 balance between lockdown and rebound).