Hamill calls it quits
03/10/2007 3:39 PM
Injuries have forced St Kilda's Aaron Hamill to announce his retirement after 190 career matches and 239 career goals.
Hamill began his AFL career with Carlton where he played 92 games after being drafted from Tuggeranong in the ACT in 1994.
He was traded to St Kilda in the 2000 National AFL Draft and in 98 matches for the Saints distinguished himself with his hardness at the ball and was appointed captain in 2003.
Chronic knee injuries restricted the 30-year-old to 12 games in 2005, nine games last year, and he was unable to get on the field at all for the Saints in 2007.
"The decision to retire has been one of the hardest to make in my football career," Hamill said.
"However, I felt it was in the best interest of the club moving forward. This will now allow a younger player to step up
and cement themselves in the St Kilda side."
"I would like to thank my family and close friends for their support over the journey. I am grateful to the Carlton Football Club for providing me with the opportunity to play and develop as a footballer.
"Their inspirational leaders taught me to crave success and dedication to a cause, which will stay with me forever."
Hamill said he was grateful for the support of Grant Thomas during his tenure as coach of the Saints.
"I wish Ross Lyon and the St Kilda Football Club all the best moving forward and hope that the current playing group will achieve the ultimate success" Hamill said.