Universal Love Jarryd Roughead retires from the AFL - record your appreciation in here

[HR Roughnstuf]

Heart and soul of the team during the 3-peat era

 

[Hong Kong Hawk]

I listened to the draft on the radio and heard his name called, followed by Buddy and then Lewis. His career has been brilliant to follow, and here’s hoping he succeeds in his coaching pursuits too (preferably with us).

 

[Strapping Young Lad]

I’ve always loved the quirkiness of this pic of Rough.

 

[myblueroan]

Just popped in to send a big congrats to Roughy.
A true champion on and off the field.
Bravo and wishing you every success for whatever comes next.

 

[Aphrodite]

Total respect for an absolute champion of the game.

Has been a pleasure to watch.

Wishing Jarryd all the best for the future!

 

[Blackhawk42]

Being 29, Roughy has been a star of my footy side for half my life. Knew how much of a star he was in 2008 when he had an absolutely brilliant season that was largely forgotten thanks to Franklins year from space.

The cancer battle and return only adds to the legacy of a wonderful footballer who kicked over 500 goals, could play in any position, played over 250 games and won 4 premierships.

Most memorable games include the 2014 preliminary final.
Beating Sydney in 2017.
The 2014 grand final booting 5 goals.

A true legend of our football club and the game as a whole. Thanks Roughy.

 

[Pessimistic]

Great stuff big guy.

On an optimistic note, rough jnr looks very hyperactive. Good Signs

Will be in this centuries TOC not least because hes so versatile

Would be funny if clarko put him at CHB for the whole game

 

[vanders]

Just watched the press conference and now I'm trying to find out who's cutting onions in my house

 

[hfc70]

Leongatha , we can’t thank you enough
For delivering the lovable Rough
The boy he could play
Four cups came his way
Just humble without all the puff.

What a pleasure.

We thank you.

Best wishes to you, Sarah & Pippa.

 

[tucky74]

As the boys have sung in M10 for the past dozen years or more.

All you need is rough,rough is all you need

A true great of the mighty HFC.

 

[Bruno Oresar]

Rough is a humble self effacing legend who hides his intelligence behind a laconic facade. He is funny and has been an amazing footballer. Unfortunately his cancer battle hurt his body and he was not quite the same player after 2016. But he is alive, a father, husband and living legend. We will miss you.

Ps. Absolutely loved yesterday’s presser. Clarko reminded us all he is the best leader of men in the business. Also loved the sly chip he had at Buddy for not sticking around and playing in 4 flags like his mates Roughy and Lewis.

 

[View from the nosebleed]

Farewell Rough, been an outstanding player and leader at our club.

 

[jerry_atrick]

Roughie - a great player; unfettering servant of the club and an inspiration to someone a few years your senior. Apart from providing some of the best memories of being a hawks supporter almost back the the times they were called the Mayflowers, I owe you big time.. Your comeback from cancer helped my son deal with his demons and you will never know.. I top my hat to you and wish you all the best in your post-on-field career.. A true legend on and off the field.

 

[grumbleguts]

 

[Nastyfish]

Letter from the great man on hfc website.

Jarryd Roughead has penned the following letter to the Hawthorn family...

A letter from Roughy

Jarryd Roughead has penned the following letter to the Hawthorn family...

www.hawthornfc.com.au

Mod edit - please don't cut and paste.

 

[Davo-27]

great player for the club, arrived when our team was in transition and retires as another transition happens, i remember going to training in 2005 when they still trained at Glenferrie and i remember seeing Croady belting into a young Buddy and Roughy making them earn their place, Croad would wrestle and beat them and this hardened them up for their amazing careers, i never would have guessed them to have such decorated careers, now i wish Roughy all the success in the next chapter of his career as an assistant coach at a guess?.

 

[CD Xbow]

Thanks Roughie for giving my father and I 15 years of enjoyment and no end of success. All; the best for you and your family for the future.
I think I'll go Sunday, first game in nearly a decade. Be warned I am the KOD.

 

[Milkshaker]

Rough is a humble self effacing legend who hides his intelligence behind a laconic facade. He is funny and has been an amazing footballer. Unfortunately his cancer battle hurt his body and he was not quite the same player after 2016. But he is alive, a father, husband and living legend. We will miss you.

Ps. Absolutely loved yesterday’s presser. Clarko reminded us all he is the best leader of men in the business. Also loved the sly chip he had at Buddy for not sticking around and playing in 4 flags like his mates Roughy and Lewis.

Which presser was this BO.

 

[SSSSSS]

The term 'legend' gets thrown around a bit but Roughy is every bit a Hawthorn legend as the rest of them.

Now go and make some boys.

 

[kirbatron]

Which presser was this BO.

Roughead calls time

Jarryd Roughead spoke to the media on Tuesday morning to address his retirement.

www.hawthornfc.com.au

 

[Xtreme]

The term 'legend' gets thrown around a bit but Roughy is every bit a Hawthorn legend as the rest of them.

Now go and make some boys.

Yep

His on field career may be ending and he might not be at Hawthorn in an off field capacity.. ... he'll still be on Hawthorn duty making Hawthorn babies!!

 

[LuckyHawk]

One of our absolute greats. Deserves to be in our best 10 players ever with the other 20 players on my list!

 

[Choppers]

Roughy.....a true champion.Thanks for the memories.

 

[Hawkboy62]

Farewell to a true champion of the club. So glad that he looks so healthy and happy!

 

[Off The Couch]