Mat Ballin coming to Old Boys Day

[manlyfan76]

Just read on the Golden Eagles fb page that Matty will be at Brookie on Sunday!
Good stuff Matty. Hope he is around for a while to come. Absolute champion.

 

[The Who]

Fantastic. Love this bloke!

 

[Deleted member 26876]

Great to have him there

 

[Harvies elbow]

There will be a good, honest, heart felt cheer for Matty.
My best memory of this great little champ is the 1st try in the 08 demolition.
Don't get no better !!

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Fantastic. Love this bloke!

Yep. I love Matt Ballin. He is one of the finest players to have ever pulled on our jersey. He took a gamble as a youngster to move down here from Brisbane and forged a legendary career with us. A down to earth, loyal and tough as nails bloke who had the highest levels of class. I always wish that we can unearth many more players of his caliber. Jake Trbojevic is certainly on that level

 

[sheridanstand78]

One of the biggest heroes of our recent success and fitting that the fans get to properly acknowledge him. What Matty B stands for is the essence of what we stand for as a club, hard working, honest and a team player till the last. What he did for our club will always be remembered.

 

[MadMarcus]

The most underrated player of the last decade imo. Absolute legend.

 

[ALinda]

It'll be nice to 'welcome home Matty'

 

[Dan]

Awesome stuff, no secret he was among my favourite all time manly players mainly for the human he is

 

[Pittwater Legend]

Awesome stuff, no secret he was among my favourite all time manly players mainly for the human he is

Mate I want to give you a high five. That is exactly how I feel

 

[double hoops]

Its simple. Just get him back at the club.

 

[Shells Eagles]

Legend - hopefully Manly can offer him a role with the club in some capacity in retirement.

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Apparently he is moving back to Queensland.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Apparently he is moving back to Queensland.

Wouldn't surprise me, and I doubt working with anyone football related.

Not forget all his family are up there, Kingaroy I think.

 

[globaleagle]

Good one him. Glad the invite was extended and that it was taken up.

As others have said....a true champion. Glad there's a premiership ring a'dangling off those fingers for him.

 

[HappilyManly]

Good one him. Glad the invite was extended and that it was taken up.

As others have said....a true champion. Glad there's a premiership ring a'dangling off those fingers for him.

2008 and 2011 rings a'dangling from Matty

 

[globaleagle]

2008 and 2011 rings a'dangling from Matty

Oops, yes... RingS.

I wonder why I typed 'ring' but then 'fingers.' sheesh. I stole one when I shook his hand in NZ.....!

 

[manlyfan76]

Wouldn't surprise me, and I doubt working with anyone football related.

Not forget all his family ars up there, Kingaroy I think.

Qualified teacher and PT
He has many post football careers to choose from.

 

[Mitch]

Qualified teacher and PT
He has many post football careers to choose from.

Yep, he's moving back north and going into teaching!

 

[R3]

Great news! I hope Bozo and Baz try to pinch him away from the tigers coaching staff before he gets started. I'm sure they could afford his experience and knowledge as much as the players. Top bloke