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Wests Tigers hooker Matt Ballin spoke to the media on Monday after announcing his retirement from rugby league, effective immediately.
The 220-game veteran will remain heavily involved with Wests Tigers for the remainder of 2017 as he continues his rehabilitation and takes part in a player transition program.
See what Matt had to say about his career and time at Wests Tigers in the video above!
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