Five days after Trent Cotchin known as it quits, fellow triple Richmond premiership hero Jack Riewoldt has joined his nice mate in retirement.
Ranked third for many targets within the membership’s historical past with 786 after main the Tigers’ goal-kicking in 11 of his 17 seasons, Riewoldt on Tuesday advised teammates he’ll wind up his AFL profession that began in 2007.
The 34-year-old had been contemplating enjoying on subsequent yr after kicking 31 targets in an up-and-down season for Richmond.
“I am ready for the next chapter, and I think the club is ready to regenerate and find a new path forward,” Riewoldt mentioned.
“I never thought my journey would get this far or that I would be a part of anything like what I have been. But I am so thankful for everyone who has played a part.”
Riewoldt was anticipating to play a help function for Tom Lynch this yr, however the towering Tigers ahead has not featured since hurting his foot in spherical 4.
A 3-time Coleman medallist, Riewoldt, with 346 appearances, will bow out having performed the second-most video games at Richmond behind Tigers legend Kevin Bartlett (403).
Riewoldt was a standout in his early years, even when the Tigers struggled, and continued to thrive when Richmond began enjoying finals constantly.
After the Tigers broke by for his or her first premiership in 37 years in 2017, Riewoldt famously bought on stage with US indie rockers The Killers and belted out the band’s iconic tune Mr Brightside whereas nonetheless carrying his jumper from the grand ultimate.
Richmond’s ultimate house recreation for the season is that this Saturday towards North Melbourne on the MCG, the place Riewoldt and Cotchin might be given an emotional send-off in entrance of the Tigers trustworthy.
Cotchin has missed the final two matches with calf soreness however will return towards the Kangaroos.
Richmond, who will nearly actually miss finals until a string of unlikely outcomes fall their means, are set to finish their season on the Adelaide Oval towards Port Adelaide in spherical 24.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
