Sydney veteran Sam Reid has been forced into immediate retirement after suffering another setback.
Reid had been pushing to return to senior action, but another hamstring injury in the VFL on the weekend ended his season.
The 32-year-old told teammates of his decision on Tuesday morning.
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“I have called the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 seasons and I’m so grateful for the time I have had here at the club,” Reid said.
“Since arriving from Victoria all those years ago I’ve grown up from a 17-year-old school kid to now having a wife and two kids of my own. The club has looked after me and my family so well and I can’t thank them enough for the opportunity I’ve been given.
“I will look back with so many great memories of playing here – the people I’ve been able to work with have been incredible and a big reason why I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership sticks out in my mind as the footballing highlight.
“I want to say thank you to the entire football club, the players past and present, the coaching staff, and of course all the Swans members who have supported me along the journey.”
It means his last senior game was the 2022 grand final when he was subbed out during the heavy loss to Geelong.
Reid calls time after a 181-game career, that included the 2012 premiership.
The versatile tall was a threat up forward with his elite marking, while also provided valuable back-up in the ruck.
But his career has been riddled by injury.
Coach John Longmire paid tribute to Reid.
“Sam has been a highly valued member of our team, it has been a privilege and pleasure to coach him,” Longmire said.
“Sam has played several roles for the team and has always been valued for his football smarts and team-first ethos.
“He has faced many challenges with injuries over the years, and his commitment and dedication to rehab has always been of a very high standard.
“We are grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley have given to our club and wish them all the very best for the future.”
Reid’s retirement means Luke Parker is the only remaining member of the Swans’ 2012 premiership team to still be playing.
