Black Retires

Ringo · October 18, 2013, 10:39:44 AM

Simon Black has officially announced his retirement this morning in an emotional press conference, Injury has caught up with him.

Congratulations on a very good career winning 3 Premierships, A Brownlow and a Norm Smith Medal.

He has intimated he will step into coaching hopefully with Lions. Leppa wants Simon to stay on.

Well done Simon and we wish you all the best in retirement. A real gentleman of the sport,

Ricochet · October 18, 2013, 10:44:24 AM

Absolute legend of the game. Congrats on such an amazing career Blacky

Nige · October 18, 2013, 10:50:54 AM

Outstanding player who carved out a simply amazing career.

Well done Simon Black.

Vinny · October 18, 2013, 12:03:41 PM

:'( :'(

Legend of the game. Wish he didnt retire!

Well done Blacky.

Bill Manspeaker · October 18, 2013, 12:21:43 PM

absolute champion, and very humble. one of the most likeable players to ever play the game. legend. congratulations to Simon on a great career.

GoLions · October 18, 2013, 04:01:49 PM

Amazing player, and an amazing person. Really going to miss seeing him run onto the field for us each week. Wish him all the best with his future, whatever it may be.

BB67th · October 18, 2013, 04:16:35 PM

Absolute legend, one of our all time greats and certainly will become a Hall of Famer. Can't believe that he is retiring and will not be running out for us next year. Going to miss you Simon, congrats on an outstanding career.

nrich102 · October 18, 2013, 05:01:24 PM

Sad to see Black leave. Hope he comes back to coach though.

Justin Bieber · October 19, 2013, 01:17:12 AM

Great bloke Simon

Dudge · October 19, 2013, 05:59:46 PM

Agree with what everyone has said about Black, a true gentleman, and a absolute champ of the game. Even as a opposition supporter, i'm so serious in saying, I will miss seeing him play. Brilliant career, well done to the lad

Ringo · October 24, 2013, 05:14:00 PM

With the Lions Board issue resolved reports coming through that Black has been offered an assistant coachs position at Brisbane which according to all reports he will accept. Will be great for the club and the continued development of Rich, Rocky, Redden, Mayes and Beams along with Close.

Ringo · November 05, 2013, 01:36:21 PM

Confirmation that Simon Black will be an assistant coach at Brisbane for the next 2 years.

http://www.lions.com.au/news/2013-11-05/black-turns-to-coaching

Great news for the club

Vinny · November 05, 2013, 01:38:36 PM

That is great to hear! Onya Blacky 8)

nrich102 · November 05, 2013, 04:20:29 PM

Simon :)

Black Retires

BB67th