Possible retirements

[msb]

It is that time of year, or nearly, where players start to think about retirement or if they should go on. I can only think of 2 players on our list who maybe considering this, Jude Bolton and O'keefe. I really, really hope though that jude can go on and play another season, his form has mostly been good and his last 2 weeks have been outstanding. He would leave a big hole in the midfield aswell while the likes of tom mitchell develop. Secondly, im not so sure about okeefe, he just looks slower now and has definately lost a yard or 2. Thoughts??

[Go Swannies]

Goodes?

[R-1]

Goodes is already signed on for next year I believe.

[aardvark]

Jarryd Moore + Nick Mal maybe ?

[GongSwan]

Moore might well be the reserves coach next year. Eski might still be recovering from a head knock he took against Freo, I watched the Freo game the other night, it was a decent whack. Should still be some life left in him. I hope Jude plays on, but only he knows for certain if he's feeling up to it. 300 the way he plays them is no easy task. There is probaly another year in ROK as well if he wants it, slow start to the season due to injury, but he's pretty much back to full fitness now. Agree he might be a little slower and not quite as good overhead, but still does a job for teh team. If we are going to draft instead of trade this year we'll need to keep our experience on

[Cheer_Cheer]

I can't see any of our regular 22 hanging up the boots this year.. Jude & Rok have another year in them... Goodes another 3.. I hope this provides the stability to have a serious crack next year after winning this year..

[Nico]

Bolton was quoted recently that his body was good and expected to play next year. Unless ROK wants to leave, his form says he has a couple of years left in him. Not sure if his contract expires this year.

[Primmy]

Moore may not be on the list next year but I am counting on them to hang on to him in a coaching capacity. He is a natural.

[giant]

Their (Jude & ROK's) call, they've earned it and they are still contributing.

[707]

No retirements amongst our best 22 would be my prediction. All those of likely age are playing good footy.

Moore will certainly retire but almost certain to be coaching in some capacity you'd think.

Interest will be which fringe players go to free up places for the draft. Meredith could be a casualty.

[swansrob]

No retirements amongst our best 22 would be my prediction. All those of likely age are playing good footy.

Moore will certainly retire but almost certain to be coaching in some capacity you'd think.

Interest will be which fringe players go to free up places for the draft. Meredith could be a casualty.

Agree with all of this. I think Moore and Meredith are both gone, but hope Bulldog stays in a coaching capacity.
Could potentially be Seaby's last season too? Or maybe Lamb to the rookie list if he's having trouble getting his body right?

[dimelb]

Moore may not be on the list next year but I am counting on them to hang on to him in a coaching capacity. He is a natural.

He strikes me that way too, but I'd be happy to see him get some experience at a different club, provided he comes back home.