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JULY 23 – SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RETIRES AFTER LONG INJURY BATTLE
Sydney premiership forward Sam Reid has announced his immediate retirement after suffering a fresh injury setback in the VFL.
Reid, 32, will step away from the game after booting 183 goals in 181 games which included the Swans’ 2012 premiership triumph.
He informed teammates of his decision on Tuesday as he said he “couldn’t thank the club enough” for its loyalty to him after he was drafted with pick 38 in 2009.
“I have called the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 seasons and I’m so grateful for the time I have had here at the club,” Reid said.
“Since arriving from Victoria all those years ago I’ve grown up from a 17-year-old school kid to now having a wife and two kids of my own. The club has looked after me and my family so well and I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity I’ve been given.
“I will look back with so many great memories of playing here – the people I’ve been able to work with have been incredible and a big reason why I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership sticks out in my mind as the footballing highlight.
“I want to say thank you to the entire football club, the players past and present, the coaching staff, and of course all the Swans members who have supported me along the journey.”
Reid was unable to play a senior game in 2023 due to a severe pre-season hamstring injury but was redrafted as a rookie on a one-year deal for 2024.
He has not played since the 2022 Grand Final when he was named after a brilliant season while carrying an injury, and was quickly forced out of the contest.
Swans coach John Longmire praised his commitment to overcoming injuries, which also sidelined him for all of 2016 and all but one game in 2018.
“Sam has been a highly valued member of our team, it has been a privilege and pleasure to coach him,” Longmire said.
“Sam has played several roles for the team and has always been valued for his football smarts and team-first ethos.
“He has faced many challenges with injuries over the years, and his commitment and dedication to rehab has always been of a very high standard.
“We are grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley have given to our club and wish them all the very best for the future.”
EVERY AFL CLUB’S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETS
ADELAIDE CROWS
Who’s leaving: Rory Sloane (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
BRISBANE LIONS
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 15, 53, 62
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
CARLTON
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
COLLINGWOOD
Who’s leaving: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
ESSENDON
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 13, 33
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
FREMANTLE
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GEELONG
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GOLD COAST SUNS
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GWS GIANTS
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
HAWTHORN
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
MELBOURNE
Who’s leaving: Angus Brayshaw (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
NORTH MELBOURNE
Who’s leaving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
PORT ADELAIDE
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 30, 48
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
RICHMOND
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
ST KILDA
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
SYDNEY SWANS
Who’s leaving: Sam Reid (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 18, 19, 56
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
WEST COAST EAGLES
Who’s leaving: TBC
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 3, 23, 59
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Who’s leaving: Aiden O’Driscoll (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (as of end of Round 18): 29, 46
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
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