News Eddie Betts announces his retirement - Thank you Eddie

[Eagle Bomber]

What a player! What a man! Sorry to see you go, but privileged to have watched you play (even if not for my mob). A true icon of the game. All the best for your future. May all racists wither before your path.

 

[Blue Pulse]

Legend, as a player and a person. Loved watching you perform your craft.

Will always miss the chant, EDDIE BETTS!

 

[Bluebag13]

this has hit me harder than i thought it would.
What a player and person. We love you eddie!

 

[RPCB]

this has hit me harder than i thought it would.
What a player and person. We love you eddie!

It‘s feeling like the end of an era. Simmo last year, Murphy, Betts over the last few days, Levi won’t be at Carlton next year, which shuts the door on 10 years at Carlton. In the next 12 months, Ed Curnow will be gone.

 

[Aphrodite]

Betts breaks the news

Go inside the team meeting when Eddie Betts informed teammates his 350th game would be his last.

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[Aphrodite]

Highlights | Thank you, Eddie

Watch the ultimate Navy Blue Eddie Betts highlight reel as we celebrate a legend of the Carlton Football Club.

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[Metalcrusher]

Highlights | Thank you, Eddie

Watch the ultimate Navy Blue Eddie Betts highlight reel as we celebrate a legend of the Carlton Football Club.

www.carltonfc.com.au

God I hope we keep him in some capacity ...

 

[Bluebag13]

It‘s feeling like the end of an era. Simmo last year, Murphy, Betts over the last few days, Levi won’t be at Carlton next year, which shuts the door on 10 years at Carlton. In the next 12 months, Ed Curnow will be gone.

It really is the end of an era, and even though it hasnt been a great 10 years by any means its still tough to see these players leave.

Through thick and thin we have supported them and truly wanted the best for them even if we didnt show it all the time.
It didnt work out but they all played their hearts out for our club and we will love them for it.

 

[1981]

One of the greats.
ANd his influence goes beyond football..

 

[T2B_]

Only have to see the opposition fan comments here and on the main board to see what universally loved player he is.

Helluva career Eddie, and while there's no doubt he has absolutely exceptional talent, he still had to do the hard yards coming all the way from the PSD. Wonderful footballer and man. Congrats on your career Eddie, and all the best for the future.

 

[Kades_Dad]

The nicest bloke that you'd ever meet, who always had time for the fans, and also the most exciting player of my lifetime. Easily the best small forward of all time. Thanks Eddie!

 

[harimal12]

True champion Eddie Betts...

 

[gab213]

A great person who has given a lot of joy to others. A great footballer who has provided so many with entertainment. leaving us with some great memories, thanks Eddie.

 

[LanceRomance]

Everyone loves Eddie, wish he didn't have to retire.

 

[gbatman]

Mastered the forward pocket, nice fella, hell of a highlights reel, had a very memorable career.

 

[RPCB]

One of the greatest goals I have ever seen. It would win Goal the Year most years.

 

[Blues177]

Well done Eddie on a wonderful career. One of my favourite players.

All the best for the future.

 

[Aphrodite]

Gallery pics ...

Galleries | Carlton Football Club

All the latest photos from the Carlton Football Club.

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[Charliebrow 16]

It’s not often you find a player that is universally loved, respected and admired competition wide. That’s rarified air and Eddie Betts belongs within it.

Spectacular career, beautiful personality and I wish him all the best in retirement. He leaves a lasting legacy in the football environment, but I dare say it will be but a footnote in comparison to what he does with cultural and societal issues in the years to come. Well played, Eddie.

Hope Carlton send him out a winner in 350.

 

[Aphrodite]

Eddie Betts names his favourite goal ahead of his 350th and final game

“That would be the best goal.”

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[Arr0w]

Easily in my top 5 for best/freakiest career highlights. You always knew something special was going to happen, but it still left you speechless when it did.

Amazing career and an even better person in real life, than a player

 

[Accidental genius]

Thank you Eddie!

You’ve been a champion player and you are a champion person.

Going to miss you terrorising oppo defenders

 

[Blue Warrior]

LEGEND.


Will go down as one of if not the best small forward to ever play the game.
Absolute class individual. Love this bloke.
Please Carlton keep him on as some sort of mentor next year and beyond.

 

[JustKickIt]

My favourite opposition player. Played with a great spirit and seemed to genuinely enjoy himself. Huge loss to the game.

Wish him well, he seems like a first class person!

 

[Bluezer]

You don’t play 350 unless you are top shelf, and Eddies top shelf in every way.

I really hope we have an ongoing role for him at the club as he’s seems to add plenty off field also.