Ultimate Glory Shaun Burgoyne plays game 400! #silk400 - hanging up the boots!

[Judd2Sewell]

What an absolute legend of a player he's been.

- elite defender, midfielder and forward
- one of the most skillful players to play the game
- tough as nails and extremely courageous
- one of the best big game players to play the game
- universally respected as a player and person
- an ambassador for the game
- a leader and example for the Aboriginal community
- pure class, so damn smooth. His style of play has been so aesthetically pleasing to watch

Legend.

 

[Dewnior]

I would not be surprised to see Shaun play on next year at a young club who need on-field guidance, probably the Suns if they come at him again.

No chance

I wouldn’t be shocked if it did happen

I would be

 

[Flukey!]

Has he even announced his retirement?

Last year when when agreement was reached for him playing this year and his role agreed with the club for next year.

 

[MrPremiership]

Think it's important to revisit his re-signing last year

Silk re-signs for his 20th and final AFL season

The official AFL website of the Hawthorn Football Club

www.hawthornfc.com.au

The deal will see Burgoyne don the brown and gold for the 12th consecutive year, while also taking on a part-time Indigenous advisory role in 2021.

As part of his role, the Hawks’ number nine will assist the club in the development and implementation of its Indigenous programs which focus on employment, education and health outcomes as the key pillars to engaging and empowering Indigenous communities.

Burgoyne will balance his roles as both a player and an advisor in 2021, with a view of transitioning completely into an off-field role with the Hawks after retirement.

 

[Bugs1977]

Really going to miss Shauny. Just an absolute gun player but an even better human. Will never forget him sinking the Cats in the 2013 prelim in what was one of if not the most important goal in HFC history.

 

[Mercy Seat]

Yeah it’s been pretty ordinary

So I heard he didn't want any fanfare this week - Feels like he had his moment in the 400 week and wants it all to be about Clarko.

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[The Spirit of Cricket]

we all knew it, but it still hits different seeing it confirmed

our game this weekend is going to be very, very emotional

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

Legend doesn't begin to cover someone like Shaun Burgoyne

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Shaun Burgoyne

Age

42

Ht

186cm

Wt

89kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

18.0

4star

K

9.9

4star

HB

8.1

5star

M

3.5

4star

T

3.8

5star

MG

162.7

3star

D

10.0

3star

K

5.6

2star

HB

4.4

3star

M

1.7

2star

T

2.6

4star

MG

162.7

3star

D

6.2

2star

K

3.2

2star

HB

3.0

3star

M

1.2

2star

T

1.6

4star

. Our best trade ever, a role model for everyone, a champion of inclusion and an absolute gem of a player. Very glad he's staying on in an Indigenous Advocacy role next year

 

[KermitJagger]

One of the few players in history you could make a case of having AA level talent across all lines. Even more than that, he had the ability to change lines in the middle of a game and perform to that level in that role with no preparation.

I think that was ultimately what cost him multiple AA selections - where do you put him?

An absolute superstar.

 

[TazHawk15]

So glad I got to see Silk in person one last time last week, so sad he does not go out in front of a crowd this weekend.

Enjoy your retirement Shaun, you will always be a Hawk legend.

 

[Roddy]

Finishes with more or less a flag every 100 games he played. Not bad at all!!!

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Gene Simmons]

I still think we should have got Darren Jolly

Darren Jolly

Age

43

Ht

200cm

Wt

108kg

Pos.

Ruck

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.4

2star

K

5.2

2star

HB

4.2

3star

CL

2.3

4star

HO

21.0

5star

No current season stats available

D

3.2

1star

K

1.6

1star

HB

1.6

2star

HO

3.2

5star

instead....

 

[RoughysMullet]

My favourite from the three peat era.. just stood up when it counted most.. the 2013 prelim my greatest football memory..

Thanks so much Silk.. here’s hoping you stay on as an assistant and are involved with the club for a long time - a genuine champion and hawk for life!

 

[Pessimistic]

Let's not forget he'll be at the club next year in a off field role.

worried I can’t see any confirmation of this anywhere

 

[Restricted Free Agent]

The three-peat wouldn't have happened without him. He kicked arguably the most important goal in the modern history of the club

 

[Roddy]

The three-peat wouldn't have happened without him. He kicked arguably the most important goal in the modern history of the club

From 15 out, on a sharp angle, with Jimmy Bartel running straight at him?

 

[MarcMaverick]

Just came to say: Thank you Silk! You will forever be a legend. A Hero. A sure-fire HOF. Pure class and respect.

Your Sincerely
MarcMaverick

 

[RustyHawk]

Was honored today before the main training session.

Had his wife and children with him in the rooms with him. Very long and loud applause by the playing group to Shaun at the end of his speech.

Being the true professional he is, he then came down and joined in the final main training session.


Personally was not impressed with the clubs decision to get Silk. Bung knees is not what you need for a player who plays mid and every other where around the ground. Wow, did I get that wrong!

A true leader and not just to the indigenous boys but to all the young men who joined the club.

 

[Dewnior]

One of the few players in history you could make a case of having AA level talent across all lines. Even more than that, he had the ability to change lines in the middle of a game and perform to that level in that role with no preparation.

I think that was ultimately what cost him multiple AA selections - where do you put him?

An absolute superstar.

On the bench

 

[TylerDurden]

Huge week for the club.

Glad we are holding on to Shaun off field.

Hawk for life.

 

[WWSD]

The Burgoyne name will live on at Hawthorn. I think his eldest son is eligible to be drafted in three years time?

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

 

[Simon Crawshay]

Even though his body had slowed down a lot these last two years he is still such a pure footballer even now, one of the few players that makes footy look beautiful in my opinion.

Great career Shaun, absolute legend!