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Premiership ruckman Ivan Soldo has retired from the AFL after 66 games at the top level across two clubs.
The 30-year-old called time on his career on Tuesday afternoon, having ruptured his right ACL at training in February.
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Soldo played 57 games at Richmond after signing with the club as a Category B rookie in 2014, having been brought to the attention of officials through his cousin — and former Tigers tapster — Ivan Maric.
Premiership ruck retires after 10-year career across two clubs
The Richmond premiership player has called time on his AFL career in his third season at Port Adelaide
PORT Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo has retired after 66 games at two clubs.
Soldo spent nine seasons at Richmond, playing 57 games, including the Tigers' 2019 premiership campaign.
He moved to the Power at the end of 2023 but played just nine games at Alberton.
The 30-year-old ruptured his ACL in February, ending his 2026 season, and he's now opted to retire from the game completely and move back to Melbourne.
"I just want to say thank you to everyone at the club – players, coaches, staff, and our supporters," Soldo said.
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Soldo calls time on AFL career
Port Adelaide ruck Ivan Soldo has called time on his AFL career after more than a decade of football across two clubs.
The 30-year-old will retire effective immediately, however the club will continue to support his knee rehabilitation after he underwent surgery in February to repair his ACL.
Soldo finishes his career with 66 games to his name, including an AFL premiership for Richmond in 2019.
Signed by the Tigers as a category B rookie in mid-2014, he was scouted out of the state basketball system, having represented the ACT in under 16s and under 18s.
Playing his first AFL game in 2017, Soldo still holds the record for most hitouts on debut with 42.
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