How the world reacted to #ThanksBilly

Author: melbournestorm.com.au
Timestamp: Thu 9 Aug 2018, 11:14 AM

Champion player, champion bloke. Well done Billy on a fantastic career for the @storm, for Queensland and for Australia. #ThanksB1lly pic.twitter.com/n8LQUFU4kh
— Bill Shorten (@billshortenmp) August 8, 2018

One of the greatest players ever and an even better mate. Congrats @b1slater #finalseason #shellnecklace

A post shared by Ryan Hoffman (@ryanhoffman12) on Aug 8, 2018 at 2:36am PDT

Oh the memories!!!!! One hell of a ride brother. Nothing but love, respect and admiration for your career and achievements. Not only did you inspire me, you’ve also inspired the next generation of rugby league players. We’ve shared some special moments together over the last 17 years and I look forward to our families sharing many more. Love ya Slats!!!! @b1slater

A post shared by Cooper Cronk (@coopercronk_) on Aug 7, 2018 at 10:45pm PDT

Congratulations on an incredible career @billyslater! We’ve shared so many great times together since we were kids, on and off the field...hopefully a few more before the year is out! #thanksb1lly pic.twitter.com/KufaAhhmhP
— Cameron Smith (@camsmith9) August 8, 2018

To our neighbour, congratulations on an incredible career.

A champion of our city + the game. 💜#ThanksB1lly https://t.co/2wa8mQfIuk
— Melbourne FC (@melbournefc) August 8, 2018

#Melbourne Storm superstar @billyslater is to retire from NRL at the end of the season. He’ll bow out as one of the game’s all-time greats after climbing the pinnacle for his club, state and nation. #7NewsMelb #Liveat6 #ThanksB1lly pic.twitter.com/KRINfbOm4l
— Peter Mitchell (@Peter_Mitchell7) August 8, 2018

I thank @billyslater because he taught me to try even in the face of grave adversity! Never to give up because if you don’t give it your best you won’t achieve your dreams! #ThanksB1lly
— cherie bowen (@NanaStorm09) August 8, 2018

#ThanksB1lly - The greatest full back I have ever seen and one of the reasons why I am a huge Storm and footy fan to this day! As a huge @storm fan I can't thank you enough for sticking by the club all this time and running rampant with an amazing career full of highlights! ⚡️
— Matt Claridge (@mattclaridge89) August 8, 2018

“Billy the Kid” - the only way a AFL mad young girl could have been converted into an @NRL fan. Players w/ his level of talent & game smarts are respected, but it was Slater’s enteraining, resilient & loyal character which gained my admiration #ThanksB1lly https://t.co/fh1E71xoJm
— Jess Furlong (@jessie2321) August 8, 2018

"In a world of marquee signings and marketing, @billyslater was the real thing." My take on Billy Slater and the mark he has left at @storm, Victoria and beyond. https://t.co/QW0YXzhrFX #NRL #ThanksB1lly
— Roy Ward (@rpjward) August 8, 2018

Thank you @billyslater for being the true champion that you are, for getting my kids excited about nrl in our mad afl house and showing them what true sportsmanship looks like. @storm your turn to turn Bill and Hoff's retirement into the fairytale finish #ThanksB1lly
— Marnie Southward (@MarnieSouthward) August 8, 2018

My man @billyslater! Congratulations on such a stellar career! Thank you for being such a wonderful representation for @storm @QLDmaroons and @Kangaroos. Going to be hard not to watch my favourite player of all time run out in 2019 💜⚡️ #ThanksB1lly pic.twitter.com/qyKK8CKVsc
— 💜LOU 🌸 (@bombersstorm90) August 8, 2018