The big

surprise over in the West, he's actually had his most prolific season in terms of games played.

He's played 22 out of 23.

A lot of battles with injury and a few head knocks over the years might have been a factor in his decision.

And him and his partner, Savannah, are also going to welcome their first child at the end of the season.

So he decided it's the right time to step away.

One of my favorite players, and a really good story, misselection in his first three drafts.

Is that trying to put one and one and put them together that he could be a Giant?

Sam Switkowski has announced his retirement at age twenty-nine when he's probably one of their, uh, unheralded but still extremely important players there at the Fremantle Footy Club.

The big surprise over in the West, he's actually had his, his most prolific season in terms of games played.

He's played twenty-two out of twenty-three.

A lot of battles with, with injury and, and a few head knocks over the years that might have been a factor in his decision, and him and his partner Savannah are also gonna welcome their first child at the end of the season.

So he's decided it's the right time to step away.

One of my favorite players and a, a really good story.

Missed selection in his first three drafts, and then sort of carved out a niche in a pressure forward role at Box Hill when he was initially a midfielder who recruiters felt was a bit too short, a bit too slow maybe.

[chuckles] That's right, not Full Scoop.

[laughs]

...

if you're trying to bring him in straight away for that little, little points bump.

Um, he won't play this week.

He appears to have a minor calf concern.

Uh, he's still in Perth actually.

He's been playing for Tasmania's VFL team, but he's from Perth, so he's gonna meet the team over there.

Mm.