Ben Hudson has retired. Picture: Michael Klein Source: Herald Sun
BEN Hudson's AFL comeback is over.
The former Western Bulldogs and Adelaide ruckman is poised to announce his retirement, this time for good, a year after answering an SOS call from the Brisbane Lions.
The 34-year-old shelved retirement plans to join the Lions for the 2012 season and the surprise pick-up proved invaluable in the absence of No.1 ruckman Matthew Leuenberger for most of the year.
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He held his position, keeping at bay a handful of challengers including first round draft pick Billy Longer who was only sighted briefly in the seniors.
However, with Longer a year older, stronger and wiser, and the club banking on Leuenberger to return to full fitness, the time is right for Hudson to step aside.
"Ben Hudson did a mighty job for us and we're forever grateful for the workload he carried,'' Brisbane national talent manager Rob Kerr told SEN Radio.
"But he's 34 and pretty much come to the end of his AFL career.''
The Lions have also recruited former Melbourne tall Stefan Martin to fill the dual role of ruckman and alternative forward target.
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