A MARK of the man.
Social media was unified in the adoration of the retiring Ed Curnow.
After 221 games of blood, sweat and tears (mostly from laughter), the beloved Blue announced that he would be hanging up the boots at the conclusion of Carlton's AFL season.
The reaction said it all: here's just a selection.
Ed Curnow's first AFL goal 💙 pic.twitter.com/Vg5gJwrttL
— Carlton Blues Fans (@CarltonFCBlues) August 31, 2023
What a man, hopefully he gets a fairytale finish 💙 https://t.co/fimGHraFHJ
— Marc Murphy (@marcmurphy3) August 31, 2023
Captaining vs Freo in 2019 when Marc Murphy kicked the winner late. pic.twitter.com/ch6CRT1P8P
— Nic Caruso-Wishart (@ncarusowishart) August 31, 2023
Too many to choose but I think the many faces of Ed! pic.twitter.com/RVBODGK8nG
— Claire ♡ (@NavyBlueC92) August 31, 2023
i will miss the many faces of ed curnow 🥲
— gemma (@gemmakidd) August 31, 2023
On ya, Ed.
— Paolo Antonio Sebastiani (@paoloseb05) August 31, 2023
Hauled every inch of blood, sweat and talent out of every nook and cranny of his body for the monogram.
Enjoy retirement 💙 #baggers https://t.co/28GGXtR65n
Warrior…..not the most gifted but the biggest heart!!.. Thnx Ed forever a Bluebagger💪 https://t.co/Q4DLyXJ2fl
— Paul Barbazza (@thepumper5) August 31, 2023
You just don't get too many people as special and loyal to the club as this guy. A great human who's given everything he has for us.
— Ian (@iantbrowney) August 31, 2023
Thank you Ed!! 🤍 https://t.co/FcLc6oyeVP
Congrats to Ed Curnow on his wonderful career. He earned the utmost respect of many when he came down to Canterbury JFC on a weekly basis to train the kids. Arrived early, stayed later and coached with passion like it was his own team. High calibre person right there.
— Pete Guley (@peteguley) August 31, 2023
No matter what, you always knew what you were going to get from Ed Curnow. Gave 100% week in week out. Got the absolute best out of himself and gave everything for the jumper. Well done Ed. Fantastic career.
— Darren 🧢 (@DrBlackVelvet) August 31, 2023
Ed Curnow is the ultimate clubman.
— Alex Caiafa (@acaiafa23) August 31, 2023
One of the hardest workers around and did anything and everything asked of him over the course of his career at the Blues to the absolute ultimate he could.
Hope he stays around the club in some capacity.
We love you, Ed 💙#Baggers
Ed Curnow stories are my favourite stories when talking to past and current players. As wild as they are childish and humorous. https://t.co/TX3Y1xg95r
— Jake Benoiton (@JakeBenoiton) August 31, 2023
Ed Curnow is truly the heart and soul of this football club. Without fail, he puts everything on the line every time he steps onto a football field.
— Brandon Patane (@brandonp_13) August 31, 2023
Whether he makes an appearance or not this finals series, we show the same effort in honour of him. Let’s do this 💙#baggers
When I was about 6, I was on my father's shoulders and ed gave me a signed footy. I still have it
— Lucky charm (@Abz48895556) August 31, 2023
Love ya, Ed. You’ve been such an integral part of our club and you’re always a shining light. Cheers, legend. https://t.co/MtEpf4swWc
— HolaMrFab - The Office of Royal Dude (@Royal_Dud) August 31, 2023
Love this man. Will never forget his service to our great club 💙💙💙💙 https://t.co/yI1RTm84Lr
— Jimmy 'West Ham Top of The League for 21hrs' Fazz (@west_ham_fazz) August 31, 2023
You just don't get too many people as special and loyal to the club as this guy. A great human who's given everything he has for us.
— Ian (@iantbrowney) August 31, 2023
Thank you Ed!! 🤍 https://t.co/FcLc6oyeVP
