Defender Brent Guerra retires after winning premiership with Hawks Brent Guerra is hanging up the boots. HAWTHORN defender Brent Guerra has decided to bow out of AFL football on top, retiring after 255 matches. Guerra was part of the Hawks' premiership-winning side that beat Fremantle on Saturday. A member of both the Hawks' premiership sides in 2008 and 2013, he informed the club of his decision on Wednesday. Lake, Cyril to miss start of 2014 "I was extremely fortunate to be welcomed to the club eight years ago and to have had the opportunity to play in two premierships is more than I could have imagined," Guerra said. I want to thank Clarko and Hawthorn for giving me that chance, and my teammates who I've loved playing alongside week in, week out. Guerra started his career with Port Adelaide, where he played 65 matches, before playing 31 games for St Kilda. After joining Hawthorn in 2006, he went on to play 159 games in the brown and gold. Nine years of Buddy brilliance Coach Alastair Clarkson said the 31-year-old had been an outstanding contributor for the Hawks. I have admired Brent's ability to combine the tough and fierce elements of his game that have been beautifully complemented by his exquisite foot skills and finesse, and I congratulate him on a distinguished career.