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Headland calls for Farmer stay

Posted August 29, 2008 09:02:00
Updated August 29, 2008 09:03:00

Fremantle midfielder Des Headland says he hopes Jeff Farmer plays another year in the AFL.

The out-of-contract forward could end his AFL career stranded on 249 games, with speculation tonight's match against Collingwood could be his last.

Several of his team-mates have publicly stated they want Farmer to play on next year and Headland has described him as a role model.

"Personally I hope Jeff does stay on, I'm good mates with him and he's been real good to me, helping me around and when I first came back," he said.

"I see him as a role model with all the boys, not just the Aboriginal boys, especially around the training track.

"Hopefully things can work out for him and he can play on next year."

Tags: sport, australian-football-league, australia, wa, fremantle-6160

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