Port Adelaide 173 game ruckman Dean Brogan has today announced that he will be calling an end to his AFL career after 11 years at the conclusion of the 2011 Premiership Season.
When announcing his decision earlier today, Brogan said that his decision to retire has been in his mind in recent weeks and believe that it was “the best thing for everyone” if he retired. “For the club to move in the right direction they need to get a new ruckman and new leader in that position ASAP because I’m not going to be there for the next premiership,” Brogan said.
Port Adelaide coach Matthew Primus praised Brogan for taking on the ruck duties mostly on his own in the last couple of seasons. Primus said that his greatest attribute was the way he competed “he wants to make every ruck duel a contest and every other time when he’s near the ball he makes it very difficult for the opposition and he wants them to earn getting every possession against him”.
Brogan was recruited by Port Adelaide in the 1999 Rookie Draft in Round 2, at pick number 26. In 2001 he was elevated from the Rookie List and played his debut AFL game against Melbourne in Round 9, 2001 at AAMI Stadium.
Dean Brogan was best known for his dominance in the ruck, and his ability to control ruck contests with highly rated opposition ruckman.
Since being recruited in 1999, Brogan has had the following achievements:
- Played 173 games and kicked 50 goals (to date)
- Port Adelaide Premiership player 2004
- Port Adelaide Vice Captain 2010-2011
- Winner of the ‘Showdown’ Medal in 2009 against Adelaide
Dean Brogan will conclude his career at the end of this season; despite currently recovering from a hamstring injury, he is expected to receive a farewell game. He is interested in moving into a coaching role at the conclusion of his playing career, which may mean he stays on at Port Adelaide as a ruck coach.
Tags: Dean Brogan, Matthew Primus
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