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Burgoyne’s chance to go out in Silky style – The Age

There’s little point in Hawthorn persisting in playing Shaun Burgoyne over the final rounds of what should be his final season in brown and gold.

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That said, the send-offs for Hodge and Roughead were the AFL’s answer to the last episodes of M.A.S.H. and Cheers – beautifully scripted, respectful with lump-in-throat moments and impeccable performances from the lead actors (Hodge playing his customary part like “Hawkeye” Pearce, Roughead booting six goals).
Burgoyne is among the most accomplished players of the past two decades. A four-time premiership player, no Indigenous footballer has played more games (384) at AFL level and few players …

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