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Richmond's 'special place in my heart': Lids
Dual Jack Dyer Medallist Brett Deledio has bid farewell to Richmond, declaring the club "will always hold a special place in my heart".
Dual Jack Dyer Medallist Brett Deledio has bid farewell to Richmond, declaring the club "will always hold a special place in my heart".
In an Instagram post on Monday morning, the 243-gamer thanked the Tigers.
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the RFC (Richmond Football Club) for all that they have done for me since I arrived in 2004," Deledio said.
"I am incredibly grateful for the support, faith and guidance the club has shown in me.
"Not only developing me into an AFL footballer, but also helping me turn into the person I have become."
The comments were posted alongside a picture from his younger days, featuring longer hair and blond tips.
Deledio shared the vice-captaincy this year with ruckman Ivan Maric.
"To the Tiger faithful, thank you for sticking with me and the club through thick and thin in the time I have been at the club," he said.
"We have had some ups and downs but there you were, every weekend, cheering on the boys with that famous Tiger roar that always sent chills down my spine whenever we were making a charge at the MCG.
"While I have decided to have a fresh start, Richmond will always hold a special place in my heart and I will always be forever grateful of the influence the club has had on me."
Deledio, 29, is now a GWS player courtesy of a trade which saw Richmond receive a first-and third-round selection for next season, with the first-round pick tied to Geelong.
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