Sydney small forward Ben McGlynn has announced his AFL retirement, five days after his last grand final disappointment.While Swans coach John Longmire praised him for his leadership and commitment, McGlynns 171-game career was marred by rotten luck.He missed out on Hawthorns 2008 premiership because of injury and then moved to Sydney in 2010.A torn hamstring in the first week of the finals meant he also missed out on the Swans 2012 premiership.McGlynn, 31, played in Sydneys losing 2014 grand final side.He was one of the Swans best in the preliminary final win over Geelong late last month, but had minimal impact in the grand final loss to the Western Bulldogs.Despite his relatively short stature (172cm), Ben had a big influence on the team both on and off the field, Longmire said in a club statement.The way he played his football gave the team real energy. He was hard; he was committed; he really valued the things we value as a team and he did them really well.When Ben McGlynn was firing the team was a much better team, because he was able to make those around him better.McGlynn told teammates before Thursday nights club best and fairest function that he had decided not to keep playing.He thanked the Swans and Hawks, adding family had been the biggest inspiration in his career.Im especially going to miss running out and competing each weekend because thats what Ive always loved doing, he said.But Ive still got a lot of passion for the game and would love to stay involved in the industry.McGlynn played 44 games for the Hawks from 2006-10 and had a career total of 171. Nike Air Max TN Plus Ultra Mens Blue White . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No. Nike Air Max TN Plus Ultra Mens Green . Hamelin, who triumphed in the 500 on Saturday, edged out Victor An of Russia by 0.021 seconds to maintain his lead in the World Cup standings. Russias Vladimir Grigorev was third. In the relay, Canada took control six laps from the finish line to beat Russia and the Netherlands. http://www.niketnshoesaustralia.com/cheap-australia-nike-air-max-plus-tn-ultra-womens-shoes-pink-white-online.html . For the Wild it was their first win of the season and they now have a record of 1-1-2 while the Jets fall to 2-2. Jets start a six game home stand Friday with another divisional game, home to the Dallas Stars. Nike Air Max TN Plus Ultra Black Red . However, he did make them miss him a little less. Cundiff, who had the unenviable job of replacing Dawson last season, agreed Thursday to a one-year, $1. Nike Tns Sale Mens . The visitors took a deserved lead in the 16th minute with midfielder Yohan Cabaye curling the ball beyond Adrian from inside the penalty area. ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Hawks say backup forward Mike Scott will be out about four weeks because of a sore left knee. To deal with his absence, the team has requested waivers on Edy Tavares and signed forward Ryan Kelly.Scott has yet to play this season. He will undergo a series of procedures that do not involve surgery.The 6-foot-8 Scott averaged 6.2 points and 2.7 rebounds per game last season.Kelly spent the last three years with the Los Angeles Lakers after being drafted in thhe second round out of Duke in 2013.dddddddddddd He made 59 starts in 147 games, averaging 6.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Lakers.The 6-foot-10 Kelly appeared in six preseason games with the Hawks before being cut.Tavares, a 7-foot-3 native of Cape Verde, played sparingly as a rookie last season and clearly was not ready to contribute. ' ' '