Toast Tom Jonas Retires

[Jojay]

Jonas announces his retirement

Port Adelaide captain Tom Jonas will retire at the conclusion of the club's 2023 campaign.

www.portadelaidefc.com.au

 

[PowerBaz]

Hope he wins a flag and possibly gets reported in his last match....

 

[TazD]

His last game will be the week before Cannon is back

 

[Macca19]

Has had a good career. Onya Tom

 

[simba_]

i hope he goes out Bashin'

 

[Chrizzt]

Writing was on the wall obviously, but wonder if this was pushed over the line by Ratugolea/McKay agreeing to terms with Port

 

[Stryke]

His last couple of years hasn't been great but at his best was a fantastic defender. Thanks Tom!

 

[Greasyrhys]

All the best for the future.

 

[RossFC]

 

[Janey]

For all the criticism he's copped lately, he's never sooked about being left out of the side and when he has played he may not have been that great on occasion, but you'd be confident he gave it all he could.

All the best Tom and here's hoping he finishes off the year on a high.

 

[StuMan]

Definitely time , but he's had a good career overall. Coming off the rookie list to becoming captain.

Go out swinging, Hitman.

 

[Malibu#27]

All the best Tom.
Been a strong and selfless 'leader' in his time - demonstrated as much as anything by how he's carried himself in the past few months while out of the side.
Has got the most out of himself often playing undersized.

 

[JakeNeadeFan]

Clearly has never been the most talented player on the field but on many occasions has been one of the most influential players. Which is a testament to his drive, hunger and desire to win for the club and teammates.

And as others have said, given the conditions has handled this year in an exemplary fashion.

Hopefully we can send him out a winner as he deserves it.

 

[gbear]

Glad he recognised it is time. I would argue he went on a year too long, particularly with regards to retaining the captaincy. This is far better news than last Tuesdays news.

 

[Ant Bear]

Tagged Luke Hodge in his first or second game. Never really big enough to be a KPD, but always gave his all for the club, and deserves to exit lauded and applauded.

 

[Lefti93]

Thank you Tommy. A good servant, good time to call it.

 

[Ralph Lorenz]

In years gone by, he was my favourite port player. I have a few #42 jumpers that I'll cherish. Favourite of them would be Richmond EF PB jumper, he played a great game that day.

Thanks Tommy, he did a lot with what he had.

 

[Fizzler]

Done well for a bloke off the rookie list to become captain. Obviously past his best but certainly a bloke that gave his all with the hand he was dealt, and should be looked at as an elite defender at his peak. I've said plenty about him, both good and bad, but one thing that's for sure is he was one of our own and I'm grateful for his service to the club, go well Tom!

 

[Honeyboy Wilson]

Heckuva career from being a "mature age" rookie lister to becoming a 200+ game captain of an AFL club.

 

[Shane_Mag]

Definitely time but honestly other then a few fumbles and missed kicks I thought his game against Freo was good. Loved his desperation and pressure.

 

[snozulu]

At his best a solid reliable defender who made the most of his career. Thanks Tom

 

[x_les_x]

Still remember the time he knocked Robertson out of this planet that his headband came off

Go well please snipe daicos in the granny

 

[Moses01]

Thanks Tom! Was a rock solid defender for us for a large portion of his career.

 

[Ralph Lorenz]

Still remember the time he knocked Robertson out of this planet that his headband came off

Go well please snipe daicos in the granny

I've love to see a montage of TJ running through people. It'd be a decent length video.

 

[Schulzenfest]

A few hiccups but overall had a good career. Hope we can send him out with a flag.