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'You gotta get through the tough times to get to the good times': Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti gives emotional farewell speech after early retirement as his mother breaks down in tears Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti retired from footy after five seasons in the AFL The forward kicked 153 goals in 126 games for the Bombers  Born and raised in Tiwi Islands, he left home and moved to Victoria at 17 He was adopted by Jane McDonald and her family, taking her surname in tribute Essendon star said decision to retire was hard but came at the 'right time' 

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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has bid an emotional farewell to Essendon as he announced his retirement on Friday, thanking his family and his teammates for helping him to 'achieve his dream'.

The forward called time on his professional career after six year in the AFL, saying it was 'the right decision to make' but conceding stepping away from football was a 'sad' step to take.

The 29-year-old kicked 153 goals for the Bombers in 126 games, finishing in the top 10 Essendon's best and fairest award in each season of his five completed season at the club. 

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announced his retirement from the AFL on Friday

Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti announced his retirement from the AFL on Friday 

'I've come to the stage where my heart is telling me it's the right decision to make,' he told his teammates in an emotional speech at the NEC Hangar, the Bombers' training facility.

'Even though it's sad, I think I'm happy within myself to come to a decision where it's time from me to move on from football.

'You know, I'll miss this club. I love this club so

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