Will Jude retire?

[BillyRayCypress]

As there is a great deal of guessing on who goes to make way for Tippet, there is a real decision to be made for Jude.

I would imagine that with such a badly damaged ACL, he would have to consider hanging up the boots. Now would be the best time to do it.

A LARS job might give him another full year if he wanted to continue.

My guess is that he retires but the Club gives him the choice. I think that was the case for Fosdike when he retired. Although it didn't help the playing group/list at the time when a player retires before the season starts.

[alison.z]

Will Jude retire?

I heard today the Swans have said there's a spot on the list for him if he wants it but he's yet to make a decision ...

[R-1]

I feel like he probably should. His knees sound like they're in terrible shape.

[Hazcam]

Got nothing else to prove. Walk out on top the world.

We have him covered. Last thing I wanna see is him breaking down and calling it quits in that manner. Go out in your own terms.

[Jeffers1984]

Perfect time for him to bow out tbh. I wouldn't begrudge him if he played on though but I feel that it's a good time for Parker to get his spot

[erica]

I'm sure he'll make an announcement after he decides and tells the club. I doubt he'll consider RWO speculation.

[bondy]

I doubt he'll consider RWO speculation.

That surprises me.

Also, I reckon he'll give it another year. He was outstanding again in 2012 and didn't look like slowing down until the injury.

[ScottH]

Perfect time for him to bow out tbh. I wouldn't begrudge him if he played on though but I feel that it's a good time for Parker to get his spot

Agree. Would be good for him to go out on top. However sad it will be if he does.
Be nice for him to be in the team that went back to back!!

[Jewels]

Got nothing else to prove. Walk out on top the world.

We have him covered. Last thing I wanna see is him breaking down and calling it quits in that manner. Go out in your own terms.

My thoughts exactly, though seeing this team without Jude is unimaginable.

[jono2707]

I still reckon if he was gonna do it he would have announced it on GF Day. I therefore expect to see him running around next year at this stage...

[Rod_]

So will he retire and will Goodesy go with him?

Big questions that we will find out by the 26th of this month.

I believe that both have nothing more to prove, however both still have the skills to compete, if they want too..... It is not up to me to tell these champions when to go!

Time to lead time to follow and a time to get out of the way! (Choice is theirs to when they have had enough. Listen to your body! would be my words of wisdom)

Rod_

[Swansinger]

Several of us on RWO , some time ago , called that he will retire.
Still , not one of us is privvy to all factors affecting any such decision.
Whatever the decision , I trust it will be the right one for both the club and for Jude.

[aardvark]

I guess it will depend on whether the club feels they have someone who can do his job better than him. Eg. Parker.

[Matty10]

Since when was playing AFL just about having something to prove?

If the man enjoys playing football for the Swans, and management have a spot for him to play, why would he retire? Going out on a high might be the poetic way to call it a day, but some people like to keep going until, for whatever reason, they are unable to continue. It is up to Jude to decide if that time is now.

[DamY]

Will Jude retire?

I remember watching the Guernsey presentation earlier this year, and Goodes saying that he wanted to share the feeling of a Premiership win with his brothers from 2006. I thought it was a lofty dream after the ultimately unsatisfying 2011 season (falling apart against Hawthorn was a bitter pill) but this season they proved many wrong. It must be quite satisfying for the senior players, and hopefully they make the right decision for themselves. Jude has given pretty much everything in his career, he deserves some time to consider!