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Matthew Kreuzer and Bryce Gibbs playing for Carlton in 2016. Former No.1 draft pick Matthew Kreuzer is retiring. The Crows announced Gibbs would play his final AFL game against his former club on Sunday, while Kreuzer was expected to confirm his own retirement later on Thursday. 4 AFL 2020: Matthew Kreuzer and Bryce Gibbs retire, foot injury, Carlton | The Mercury. Richmond secure third premiership in four years, Scott, Danger, topping up: Where the Cats went wrong, One-off or the way of the future? Gibbs said he was pleased to sign off in a farewell game for the Crows. He went on to play 189 games for the Blues. Gibbs joined the Crows in 2018, but has only played 36 games in three seasons. Love the AFL? He first suffered the issue in round 17 of that season. 'Like watching perfection': An oral history of Essendon's 2000 season, Part 5, How a pear-shaped novelty became the Grand Final stage, Pass or fail? Kreuzer was selected by the Blues as the top pick in the 2007 draft, from a field that included future stars Trent Cotchin, Patrick Dangerfield, Cyril Rioli and Alex Rance. "It was home for 11 years and the club shaped me into the person I am today, and I'll be forever grateful for everything they have done for me. Carlton’s No.1 draft picks in consecutive years, Adelaide’s Bryce Gibbs and Blue Matthew Kreuzer, have called time on their AFL careers on the same day. It was the latest in a string of problems for the 31-year-old, who only played more than 17 matches in two of the last eight seasons. Round Table: Does Richmond have a culture problem? Round Table: Will Dusty end his career as the AFL's GOAT? Every AFL club's make or break assessed. Kreuzer's career is over, a foot injury suffered in round one ending his 189-game career at Carlton but without ceremony. Carlton's 2006 and 2007 No.1 draft picks have announced their retirement on the same day. Stay on current site or go to US version. Two No.1 picks who played 147 games alongside each other at Carlton announced their retirement within hours of each other on Thursday when former Blue turned Crows midfielder Bryce Gibbs and ruckman Matthew Kreuzer decided to hang up their boots. Round Table: Does free agency need fixing? While Murphy is expected to play on next year with the Blues, Gibbs and Kreuzer will finish up after 14 and 13 years respectively, with Gibbs retiring a year before his Adelaide contract was due to finish in 2021. "Sad news to hear Kreuzer is retiring, such an injury plagued career but one of the most competitive tractors i've played with!" Gibbs will play his 268th top grade game this weekend, fittingly against Carlton, before hanging up the boots. Marc Pittonet and Tom De Koning have held Carlton's ruck roles in Kreuzer's 2020 absence. Carlton’s No.1 draft picks in consecutive years, Adelaide’s Bryce Gibbs and Blue Matthew Kreuzer, have called time on their AFL careers on the same day. After missing the majority of the 2020 season through injury, Carlton veteran Matthew Kreuzer is set to announce his retirement from AFL football. "I have given my all in 14 seasons at the top level and I'm looking forward to playing against some of my lifelong friends one final time.". AFL stars Matthew Kreuzer and Bryce Gibbs have both announced their retirements from the game. Warren Tredrea answers your questions ahead of Day 1 of the 2020 Trade Period, GWS Giants star Jeremy Cameron questioned over lack of 'edge' amid horror 2020 season, Jeremy McGovern limps off with hamstring injury in nail-biting win over St Kilda, Kane Cornes whacks Collingwood over treatment of Jaidyn Stephenson, Kane Cornes stunned by Collingwood's stance on Jaidyn Stephenson. What to make of the night Grand Final, Heroes & Villains: Chris Scott stakes claim to be villain of the year. Brisbane Lions star Mitch Robinson paid tribute to Kreuzer as one of the toughest he'd seen. Gibbs had received less money to leave Carlton for Adelaide, but had his contract extended until the end of 2021 when he crossed to the Crows in a trade at the end of 2017. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Forget the asterisk - this flag will have an exclamation mark. Gibbs will play one more game, on Sunday against the team he represented in 231 games before returning to South Australia to play for Adelaide in 2018. Follow Matthew Kreuzer's progress through AFL. But the former Blue's decision to formally retire will open up a spot on Adelaide's list, despite the payments. “Hanging Up The Boots” alerted The Rumour File to the news on Thursday morning. The 31-year-old had rejoined the Blues in their Queensland hub after previously returning to Victoria for treatment on his foot. Geelong punch their ticket to the AFL Grand Final, Cats set up all-Victorian AFL Grand Final. Gibbs, like Kreuzer, was a No.1 draft pick, joining Carlton at the 2006 national draft, and became a vital player at the Blues, winning the 2014 best and fairest and playing 231 games. Matthew Kreuzer, the No. AFL Draft Power Rankings: Key forwards jostling for No. Kreuzer was Carlton's prized No.1 pick in the 2007 draft, taken as a priority selection ahead of close friend and future Richmond captain Trent Cotchin. He decided to return to South Australia at the end of 2016 but the Blues would not agree to a deal and he had to wait until 2017 to make the move. 1 / 18. thewest.com.au; 50 days ago; Two veterans announce retirement on same day. • Head to ESPN's Home of AFL • Download ESPN from iTunes App Store The pair, who were No.1 draft picks in 2007 and 2006 respectively, were teammates at Carlton for a decade before Gibbs returned home to Adelaide to play with the Crows.

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