Killer announces his retirement

[Mark from Brisbane]

2004 Wee Waa Panthers Grand Final Win (Wee Waa d Moree 42-10)
http://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/1106412/its-all-systems-go/

2006 ESL Challenge Cup (St.Helens d Huddersfield Giants 42–12 )

2008 NRL Grand Final (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles d Melbourne Storm 40-0)
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2008-10-05/magnificent-manly-exacts-grand-final-revenge/532020

2011 NRL Grand Final (Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles d NZ Warriors 24-10)
http://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/oct/02/manly-new-zealand-warriors-nrl


Doing for the love of league and Family

I was at that game in 2004, the Moree Boars v Jamie Lyon ( sorry Wee Waa) must have been 10,000 people there just to see him play.

Sat next to Noel Cleal and Bob Fulton who told me " he's ours", I knew that day it would change Manly's fortunes.

And how right was I ??

So from one country boy ( Moree) to another ( Wee Waa) I salute you young man, you will go down as one of the greatest ever to pull on the Maroon & White!!

 

[Budgie]

Well, I'm just sad.
Will miss him so very much. While he was out there, even if we were a mile behind, I always felt we were in with a chance. And, not to mention, just when his goal kicking has come good!
Thanks for being you, and with us, Jamie Lyon!!!!

 

[Tumbi Tragic]

At his best he was the number 1 defensive centre in world rugby league. Quite simply, the end of an era. Yes! We will fill the position, but how do we replace all that he brought to the team.

Thanks for the memories Jamie.

 

[manlyfan76]

MWSE
http://www.seaeagles.com.au/news/2016/04/27/jamie_lyon_announces.html

Killer is joining us on the Hill - ZtH can suck a big one


Those with facebook accounts can post on the tribute link
https://www.facebook.com/ManlySeaEagles

Yer he is keen to get on the hill- the Jamie Lyon Hill!!!

 

[HappilyManly]

Yer he is keen to get on the hill- the Jamie Lyon Hill!!!

Can we name it the Lyons-Lyon Hill

 

[mbe]

Thanks for the memories Jamie. Good luck for the future and I hope you will still be a part of Manly in the future too.

 

[Ryan]

 

[EagleFromMay1967]

Killer is right up there with O'Connor, Gartner, Fulton (as a centre), Branigan.

He demonstrated year after year amazing levels of skill, solid defence, great goalkicking. He at times completely bamboozled quality backline defenders who could not read what he was going to do. He would then DO IT, and score seemingly right behind them. Lets hope his last year retains this mark of quality football right through to the finals' series.

 

[BOZO]

Lyon the Legend .

 

[OneEyedEagle]

WOW, I'm gutted but knew this day was drawing closer and closer. We have nothing but admiration for Killer and wish him and his family well.

I really hope the club can keep him around with Beaver mentoring new players coming through the ranks.

I hope that some common sense prevails and killer is nominated as one of the immortals as it would be well deserved.

 

[midsteyne]

A hard act to follow,he gave us his all.

 

[Fluffy]

thought he always wanted a couple more years in super league.

My guess is there is an injury which is just not getting any better

 

[HappilyManly]

Killer could coach NYC, build good work ethics into our future Stars

 

[mave]

A champion player and human.
Thanks for the memories Jamie.

 

[Utility Player]

Played strong done fine

Hopefully continues to do so until the GF

 

[dowdz]

Absolute champion. Thanks for everything Killer. A Manly legend who gave us his all.

 

[Frank]

There is nothing I can say that hasn't already been said. We have lost a champion and a true gentleman.

 

[PONTIAN SEA EAGLE]

Thanks for the memories killer i luv ya brother you'll be surely missed.

 

[Fibro Eagle]

Many a memory of Lyon playing for Manly will last with me forever
A true footballer
Arguably one of Manly's best signings

 

[niccipops]

A bit in shock. Jamie is Manly.
As been mentioned this guy can't be replaced. He's one of those once in a lifetime players.
Manly need to play with the heart of a Lyon for the rest of the year.
Get to games and see this legend in action while we still can.