Jacko has retired

[Ned_Flanders]

Officially announced now - KB just said on SEN

Effective immediately

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Reigning Jack Dyer Medallist Daniel Jackson has announced his retirement from AFL football, effective immediately.

Jackson, who played 156 games and kicked 61 goals in an 11-year career with Richmond, told the Club’s playing group this morning that he was bowing out due to the heavy toll injuries had taken on his body.

The 28-year-old was restricted to just 10 games this season, after winning the Tigers’ Best and Fairest in 2013. He had an interrupted pre-season, and was restricted by hip and glute injuries during the year.

Jackson was recruited by Richmond from Carey Grammar at pick 53 overall in the 2003 AFL National Draft.

He made his senior league debut with the Tigers as an 18-year-old in Round 16, 2004 against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium, picking up 13 possessions, taking three marks and applying five tackles in a solid first-up performance.

With his strong build and appetite for the contest, Jackson eventually found his way into Richmond’s midfield.

Although there were setbacks along the way, with injuries and suspensions, Jackson managed to provide the team with plenty of valuable grunt and leadership in his midfield role.

In his 10th season of league football last year, Jackson took his game to another level.

He played a major role in the Tigers breaking a 12-year finals drought with his productive work in the midfield, averaging 22.3 disposals per game and kicking 18 goals.

Winning the Jack Dyer Medal for the first time was fitting reward at season’s end for Jackson’s fine efforts throughout 2013.

Unfortunately, injuries have prevented him from replicating that form on a consistent basis this season, although he did rack up a career-high 34 disposals in the Round 7 match against Geelong at the MCG.

Daniel Jackson has given his all for Richmond over the past decade, overcoming the various obstacles that confronted him, to have a league playing career he can be mighty proud of.

http://www.richmondfc.com.au/news/2014-09-05/jackson-retires

 

[juss]

Good move by him. Pace of the game would have gotten to him next year and we can move forward without him anyway. Pretty much retires as a best and fairest, well done to him and many thanks for the service.

 

[Ned_Flanders]

Really surprised and disappointed (for him) its effective immediately - was hoping he may be able to push into the side if we went any deeper into Sept

Great bloke, and left it all out there every week (although prone to the odd brain fade )

Will really miss him, and wish him the best

 

[Cra1ga]

He was named on the extended bench this week. A surprise for the club as well?

 

[Spagman]

Yep, a much maligned player at times but there was never any doubt he was giving his all to the Tigers. Kicked some ripping goals also. Thanks for the decade of service Daniel, we all enjoyed you at your best.

 

[tugga]

Major respect for Dan. Got every ounce of ability he could from himself and won a B&F in a year where we finished 5th on the ladder.

 

[dean33]

well I guess dimma told him he wouldn't be playing this week and he couldn't see how he could get back in the team for the remainder of the finals if we get through.

Got the most out of himself I think and best of luck for whatever he chooses to do next, smart fella.

 

[Samuri Pizza Cat]

surely he's injured at training?

 

[Wacky Tiger]

Wacko Jacko will be missed. Who would have thought 2 years ago we would be saying that. Congrats on a solid career Jacko. Hope this helps to fire up the boys

 

[telsor]

Always a shame to see someone forced out with injuries.

Good luck to him.

 

[BF Tiger]

Happy retirement Jacko. Thanks for the service.

 

[Tiger Titus]

This one hurts a little bit. Great bloke, tried his guts out, did all the hard things right.

I'm glad we got to see one season of his best footy, and I look forward to seeing him move into the corporate side of footy (jeez he'd be a damn sight better than the current jokers running the AFL).

 

[DontArgue4]

NOOOOOO

Congrats on a great career Jacko, capped off with an amazing B&F in a year that we finished 5th.

Will be missed big time

 

[turtle27]

Good luck in post footy life Jacko. You've served the club well.

 

[Groupie_]

Marty Thomas would be doing backflips

 

[Tigerforlife78]

Damn shame his body broke down on him in the end, another great bloke for our club thats had to retire this season. Wish you all the best for the future Dan Jackson in everything you do (unless you end up coaching at another club then i hope u fail every time you come up against us).

 

[getthefooty]

A player you can't help but admire. Thought he was gone at one stage but to come back and win a B&F speaks volumes about the bloke.

I'm sure he'll dominate life after footy.

 

[DrMike]

Devo

Expected it, still sucks

 

[Morro]

I am actually really upset by this, and at 28 its really sad.

Great servant of the club, great bloke and was loyal to his team mates.

Could this be the emotion we need to take into Sunday, or will it bring the group down like it has with me.

regardless of that, bigger things than footy await Jacko, this guy will be running the AFL one day.

 

[Conca Truck]

All the best Jacko, you were awesome last year, so all the best.

 

[This Is Anfield]

Wow, surprised by this, Jacko is a smart man though and I respect his decision. What a warrior this man has been for the Richmond Football Club, did the grunt work during the really crap years and was a whipping boy for many, he rose above that to become our B&F in a finals season, well done.
Jacko has also been a shining light off field for the Tigers, articulate and hard working, will have a really successful career post footy, in or out of the game, future AFL CEO for mine.
Well done Daniel.

 

[wart101]

I only recently started to rally enjoy his football ><

 

[Final Siren]

Wow. Honestly thought he could have been an excellent captain.

Hard-working player who just got better and better.

 

[Tigerland#4]

Good luck Jacko on to bigger and better things..