Veteran Ohlin hints at retirement after Henty's drought-breaking flag
At 37, Ohlin booted three goals including two in the final term as Henty ended a 12-year premiership drought by six points.
Heath Ohlin's role in Henty's drought-breaking premiership victory raises questions about his future at the club. The 37-year-old veteran kicked a game-high three goals, including two crucial scores in the opening eight minutes of the final term that gave Henty breathing space.
Ohlin was one of just two remaining players from Henty's 2014 premiership and won the Des Kennedy Medal that year. Ohlin reached 250 games earlier this season.
Saturday's win felt different from 2014 because this team was much younger, Ohlin said. He praised the group's composure when Osborne mounted a late charge but admitted relief when the final siren came.
Ohlin did not confirm his retirement but suggested the drought-breaking flag marked a natural endpoint.
- 37 years
- Ohlin's age
- 12 years since 2014
- Premiership drought ended
- 3 including 2 in final term
- Game-high goals
- 6 points over Osborne
- Victory margin
Why it mattersA veteran's possible exit after a premiership win raises the question of whether breaking a long drought changes a player's sense of completion.
AustraliaA regional New South Wales football milestone for a veteran Henty player.
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