Toast Thank you Josh Kennedy

[Keys]

And it’s official

 

[squashface]

Thank you JK.



One of the greatest players to ever pull on a West Coast jumper - here are some special moments I've managed to find. Post some more in this thread if you have any.

 

[Eastcoasteagle]

And it’s official

Got an app notification but click on it and nothing opened. So last game this Sunday!! Not playing the last two.

 

[Westend]

I know its happening but I am still sad

such a legend of the game

 

[The wily weagle]

Kennedy has been an absolute legend of the club and as crazy as it sounds, I believe we won the Judd trade

I wish him every success in retirement

 

[Manbearpig77]

Very sad to see the great man go.

Been an absolute legend of the club/game.

Retires as one of our all time greats.

 

[Ambrose Burnside]

I know its happening but I am still sad

such a legend of the game

Sums it up for me as well.

Devastated despite knowing it was coming and had to happen both for JK to be able to enjoy retirement relatively pain-free, and for the club's list management.

What a career the great man has had.

 

[squashface]

Hopefully a packed house for the great man this week.

Get to the game if you can.

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Kennedy has been an absolute legend of the club and as crazy as it sounds, I believe we won the Judd trade

I wish him every success in retirement

We won 2018 GF with JK kicking 3 goals and Chris Masten getting 14 touches. Fair to say that most blues fans would reverse the trade if they could have the 2018 GF win.

 

[Farang83150]

Just comes across as a top bloke, guess the supporters and club proved his grandmother had nothing to worry about

 

[mad_eagle]

The app notification came through right at the same second his segment started on the radio...the social media intern's timing was on point this morning!

Thank you JK you legend!!! Fair to say some onions will likely be cut on Sunday afternoon/evening

 

[Biggie]

Miss him already

 

[Feeling Groovy]

Absolute champion player for us and comes across as the nicest guy. Will be sorely missed. We all knew it was coming as said above but its still sad when it happens. Glad he had a pretty good season too.

Edit: Club was quick to send me the "Thank you, Josh Kennedy! Shop our JK range of apparel and memorabilia" email an hour or so after the announcement of retirement email...

 

[Exambolor]

As a Pies fan, I would always be worried when we’d face the Eagles, as JK would always kick 5 or 6 on us. Which was a testament to how good a player he was, and a great bloke as well.

Have a lot of respect for his resilience this year. His body was sadly not holding up, but to still lead this seasons club goalkicking is an immense effort.

Great career JK. Enjoy retirement, and I’ll be a little less anxious when Eagles games come along now haha

 

[Keys]

The 6PR interview for anyone that’s interested

 

[HoneyBadger35]

 

[mattyc75]

Geez he's been a great player for a long time.
What i loved most about him was his chase downs and tackles. Was probably the best tackling full forward of all time.
Still remember him running past 'speedster' Ash Smith to tackle someone on the hbf one game
Bloody legend

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[kempy]

Marked by Kennedy near where the 50m line meets the boundary. Degree of difficulty high the commentators would say. Could he kick it?

Of course he could. Would maybe stutter, then whack and the ball would curve round and through the big sticks.

What a legend. What a guy. What a star.

Thanks for fabulous memories, Josh.


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[Truckosaurus]

I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!

 

[HoneyBadger35]

I’m not crying, you’re crying.

 

[Wosh]

Posted this on the MB, it’s been a long time since I’ve felt so incredibly sad



I’m so glad he’s leaving when he’s ready and on his terms but geez do we love this guy
I hope with all my heart we give him a wonderful send off with a win, but at this stage of the season and in our position just lots and lots of love and a goal or 2 will suffice.

Wow, been a long time since a retirement has made me feel like this, genuinely sad and nostalgic.

 

[Wosh]

I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying!

I actually am

 

[Balls In]

Irreplaceable. Has to be in the top five Eagles of all time but please don't make me choose who he replaces.

 

[fs88]

Genuinely shattered, borderline emotional. I was dreading for this day to come, I was hoping he could carry on for a few more years just in the goal square.

Thank you so much JK, one of my all time fav WC players.

I always said our premiership window closes when JK retires so it's now started

 

[Happy Mastenator]

Absolute champion player for us and comes across as the nicest guy. Will be sorely missed. We all knew it was coming as said above but its still sad when it happens. Glad he had a pretty good season too.

Edit: Club was quick to send me the "Thank you, Josh Kennedy! Shop our JK range of apparel and memorabilia" email an hour or so after the announcement of retirement email...

I imagine that players get a decent portion of any memorabilia sales that are based on their name/likeness. Also, a lot fans would want it. So not blaming the club for getting it out.