Voss sounded like a proud father when speaking of his players, and admitted that he won’t be able to help taking more than a keen interest in their ongoing development.
“That’s the investment you make in these guys,” Voss said.
“You see Justin Clarke come through, I’ll be really interested to see how he goes, and how Daniel Rich evolves into an elite midfielder.
“I’ve loved watching Pearce Hanley and the way he’s developed. If he’s not an All-Australian (this year), he will become an All-Australian.
“Then there’s Sam Mayes coming through…you could just go on and on.
“I’m still going to take an interest (in them), because I’ve invested time into these guys.”
The admiration was mutual from his players, who flocked to Twitter immediately following the media conference to give thanks to their ‘mentor’.
Below are a collection of the Tweets from Lions players from this afternoon.
Aaron Cornelius? (@AceCornelius)
Was great playing under Voss the past five years wish him all the best for the future.
Dayne Zorko? (@DayneZorko)
An absolute honour and privilege to play under Micheal Voss and I’m so grateful for the opportunity he has given me to play AFL
Pearce Hanley (?@pearcehanley)
Forever grateful to Vossy. Monumental to my career and my progression! Proud to say he was my coach, pure class #legend
Josh Green (?@joshgreen_6)
It was an honour to play under Michael Voss, very thankful for the opportunity and I wish him all the best in the future.
Jesse O'Brien? (@JesseOBrien34)
I'd like to thank @voss03 for everything in my 4 years at the club. Has shown faith in me and for that I'm very grateful #champion
Sam Mayes? (@sammayes7)
Very thankful for the opportunity that Michael Voss has given me, great coach, great mentor. I wish him all the best!
Brent Moloney?@Beamnation3
It was a great honour to play under Michael Voss. Thanks for believing in me mate, you have built the foundation for our future #3
Tom Rockliff? (@rockwiz38)
I would just like to thank Michael Voss for the last 5 years. Took a chance on me when no one else would and I will be forever grateful. I highly respect Vossy and he has been a strong mentor for me since I arrived, and has taught me so much. Inspiring man and have enjoyed working with him and playing under him. I wish Vossy and his family all the best in the future
Daniel Merrett? (@Merrett21)
I will be forever grateful for his investment to making me the best player I can be.
Michael Voss has made a huge imprint on my career as a player/coach & mentor.
Michael Close? (@MichaelClose33)
True champion @voss03 is, had a big impact on me over a short time! All the best mate #king
Claye Beams? (@ClayeBeams)
Absolute class Vossy. Was an honour to play under you and will always be grateful for the opportunity you have given me. #legend
Elliot Yeo?@eyeo26
What a honour it was to play under Vossy, I can't thank him enough for the time he spent in making me a better person and footballer!
