Chris Mayne to retire at end of season

qldmagpie67 · Joined: 18 Dec 2008

One of those blokes who gives his all each and every week
Can be equally as frustrating to supporters as he can be our saviour at times with his efforts
Hope he gets whatever he wants in his retirement
Good luck chris thanks for the service

David · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 3:59 pm

Spotted at Richmond station early last year:

ronrat · Joined: 22 May 2006 Location: Thailand

You would think a few WAFL clubs would put their hand up for him and give him an assistant coach playing role. Has all the credentials.

BazBoy · Joined: 11 Sep 2014

Oh the West Australian,s will welcome Chris and his family back —and why not

He is a top notch person and on of their sons

Presti35 · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 4:43 pm

Very sad day. But as others have mentioned, we all knew this was coming.

I really thought that he could have played one more season, but as he said himself, he can feel the game getting tougher, not easier. And he has put his family first. That and the club is in a strange spot right now; no coach, board issues, no finals....

At 33, maybe it is better to leave now whilst he is still contributing and playing well.

Bloody love ya Mayney... meet a lot of footballers and other well known people and Chris is a gentleman.

For the 2018 GF, I had "MAYNE" put above the #16 on a Collingwood jumper, wore long Collingwood socks, playing shorts and had a big blonde afro wig. I had a few people ask to take a photo with me Laughing

. Man I really wish we got up that day, would make news like this a little easier to read.

I wonder if Freo would consider giving him a year? Or if he'll end up at a WAFL club? He previously played for Perth Demons.

Maybe we'll see him again in a coaching role someday? Good luck Chris!

selkevh · Joined: 04 Oct 2008 Location: Brisbane

Well done Mayney. A vital cog in our backline.

Another 245 games worth of experience leaving the club.

BazBoy · Joined: 11 Sep 2014

Let’s hope Mayne passed as much of that hard earned experience on to the young kids who were lucky enough to play with him

I’m sure he would have

MatthewBoydFanClub · Joined: 12 Feb 2007 Location: Elwood

I'm sorry to hear he is retiring. I thought he was in good enough form to keep going another year. Just against West Coast Eagles last weekend he more than did his job. This after I thought he was gone at the end of last season. Shows how you can get it wrong. Best wishes to Chris in whatever he decides to do next year. Hope he's not lost to football in some capacity.

Piesnchess · piesnchess Joined: 09 Jun 2008

Thanks Chirs, you gave your all, i had a feeling you would retire this season, i guess you can see the clubs youth policy now, is the future. Thanks for the memories mate.

doriswilgus · Joined: 16 Jun 2005 Location: the great southern land

Well done on your career,Chris,You’ve always been warrior for the club,putting your body on the line and giving 110% every time you played,You can rest now and enjoy your retirement.All the best for your future with your family.

PyreneesPie · PyreneesPie Joined: 22 Aug 2014

piedys · Posted: Tue Aug 03, 2021 5:41 pm

Thanks Chris; a great servant to both clubs.
All the best for 2022 and onwards.

Would have loved to have seen you with a premiership medal in 2013 or 2018.

Jezza · 2023 PREMIERS! Joined: 06 Sep 2010 Location: Ponsford End

Happy retirement to Chris.

Had a very tough first season with us, but his turnaround was outstanding. Showed plenty of resilience and character to overcome that adversity.

inxs88 · Joined: 17 Aug 2014

Very rare an athlete takes responsibility for his failings, gets fitter, becomes vegan, commits to a positional change and then succeeds. Congrats Chris

woodys_world69 · Joined: 04 Jul 2005 Location: Brisbane

well done Chris!
you re-invented your game at Collingwood and re-invented peoples opinions.

good luck for the future!
cheers