Michael Hurley has retired from the AFL with

 By Stirling Taylor For Daily Mail Australia

 

Essendon star Michael Hurley has retired webapex.net from the AFL with a bang and one final boot – pleading his Bombers to be more like other clubs after slotting the last goal in their Tigers defeat.

Hurley returned to the field after a lengthy tw westernmagazine.org o-year limbo, where he grappled with a serious hip infection that saw the defender lose 10kgs before replacement surgery.

The 194-game one club legend slotted a drop punt goal in the closing two minutes against Richmond on Saturday night, ysin.org as both sides embraced the veteran in his final hoorah. 

Hurley celebrates with teammates after slotting the final goal in Essendon’s Saturday night match against the Tigers – the last goal of his 194-game career

While calling his retirement on Thursday, Hurley urged Essendon to reshape the club environment in order to better develop their young stars. 

‘Throughout my 14 years I looked at other clubs that were quite stable and seemed to never have things go wrong and be smooth sailing, I sort of got envious of that,’ the 32-year-old told AFL Nation on commentary. 

‘I look at the young group of guys we have at the moment, I just really hope the footy club can provide them that sort of environment and they get the opportunity to go to a footy club that’s settled and stable and give them every chance to succeed on the field.’

Hurley said his heart-warming goal was worth the long road to recovery for one last game.

‘I actually got a little bit emotional, to be honest … my teammates came over and that was pretty special, but that show of respect from ‘Cotch’ (Trent Cotchin) and ‘Dimma’ 

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