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Chad Wingard has announced his retirement from the AFL , one day after a VFL final that proved to be his last game for the Hawks. The 31-year-old’s career was on the brink late last year when he sustained a ruptured Achilles just minutes into Hawthorn’s Round 22 game against the Western Bulldogs. Negotiating a new contract at the time, the dual All Australian received a one-year lifeline and fought to return to the senior side midway through this season.
“Thank you to Port Adelaide football club and Hawthorn football club for shaping me into the player and person I am today. “To the fans of this great game, thank you, and I hope I played a small part in entertaining you on the weekends during my journey. “Lastly, my family, thank you for always supporting me and pushing me to be my best every day.” The South Australian was drafted by Port Adelaide after their worst year in the AFL in 2011 and played 19 games in his first season.
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