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Saifiti medical retirement. Matterson-nothing to see here

Posted by Alfred Mateo on May 4, 2026 at 10:45am

Daniel Saifiti about to medically retire due to shoulder injury-aged 30, $800k/season.

Matterson has played no games this year, 31, $700k/sesson, repeated concussions but no sign of medical retirement.

Is Matterson the one who won't agree to retirement? Seems like there is so many precedents re medical retirement that this should be fairly straight forward but still hearing crickets re Mattersons  retirement 

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  • LB May 4, 2026 at 11:00am

    I believe that would be it as Matto might feel he could play on or risk his pay of some sorts. 

  • Axel May 4, 2026 at 11:45am

    I wonder what the relationhsip is right now between him and the club. Is he persona non grata or is he mixing freely amongst the players and coaches? He's not even listed on the latest injury list.

    • LB > Axel May 4, 2026 at 11:56am

      Him being used for Melbourne trade for Lomax I reckon went down like a led balloon.

  • parra supporter May 4, 2026 at 12:02pm

    He was pushing for an extra year contract with Melbourne so I suspect he thinks he could play another year. No club will want him, however 

  • The Badger May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm

    If it cost him a dollar he would hold on for 5 years let alone 1.

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