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Barry Hall announces his retirement
By · 20 Jul 2011
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20 Jul 2011
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Barry Hall announces his retirement

@JillHennessyMP (Jill Hennessy MP): Barry please don't go! U know we love you so. (that wld be Hall, not O'Farrell)

@NMOpinion (supporters of North Melbourne): Congratulations to Barry Hall on a wonderful career. Kicking over 100 goals at 3 diff clubs is an amazing achievement.

@flamer13 (Callum Maxwell): God I hope Barry Hall goes down swinging. I've always loved the bloke, despite some people's opinions.

@sepultallica9 (Nick French): Thanks for everything, Barry Hall. Jawline re-adjustments just won't be the same without you.

@damiantardio (Damian Tardio): best memory of barry hall: 1997 grand final streaming down the southern stand wing and banging a goal from outside 50

@matthewheinrich (Matthew Heinrich): Can't wait till Barry Hall starts boxing. He will monster his opponents given the chance. Could play footy too. Great career.

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Frequently Asked Questions about this Article…

Barry Hall is a high-profile AFL figure whose retirement was shared and celebrated widely on social media in the article. Fans and commentators praised his career, highlighting achievements and memorable moments that have made his departure notable.

The article quotes supporters noting that Barry Hall kicked over 100 goals at three different clubs — a feat described as "an amazing achievement" — and recalls memorable moments such as a goal from outside 50 in the 1997 grand final.

Reactions in the article ranged from affectionate pleas for him not to go to congratulations and thanks. Tweets from fans and public figures expressed love, admiration, and gratitude for his career, with many sharing personal memories and best wishes.

Yes. One fan highlighted a stand-out memory: Barry Hall’s 1997 grand final moment — running down the southern stand wing and kicking a goal from outside 50 — which was shared in the article’s social-media excerpts.

The article includes fan speculation rather than confirmed plans. Some tweets expressed excitement at the idea of Barry Hall trying boxing or continuing to be involved in sport, but no official post-retirement plans were announced in the content provided.

Supporters in the article used warm, sometimes humorous language — thanking him for his career, praising his achievements, noting his presence and personality, and saying they’ve always loved the bloke despite differing opinions.

The article quoted a variety of social-media accounts, including an account identified as supporters of North Melbourne (NMOpinion), individual fans, and a public figure who asked him not to go — all sharing congratulations, memories, and admiration.

In the article, that milestone is called "an amazing achievement," underscoring its rarity and the versatility required to reach 100+ goals at multiple clubs — a stat fans used to celebrate the scale of Barry Hall’s career.