The JPK tribute thread.

[jono2707]

Dead set legend.

And would be quite handy as a sub if he can somehow make it back for finals.

[KSAS]

Dead set legend.

And would be quite handy as a sub if he can somehow make it back for finals.

+1 I was thinking the same particularly if we make & win the GF!

Read through the thread & concur with all the heartfelt accolades. In my books, I place Joey right up alongside Skilton & Kelly in terms of humbleness and Captaincy. Legendary Blood.

Heard crazy stat on SEN today with Joey being accredited with an average of 16 contested clearances in Finals. Daylight to second with 12 to Dangerfield.

[Kafka's Ghost]

Probably my favourite finals performance of his, was in a 2010 final against a star studded Carlton. We got out to a handy lead at half time, due in part to goals from lesser lights, like Paul Bevan and Trent Dennis-Lane. In the third, Judd went berserk and they got the lead back. However, in the last, a young Joey just monstered their midfield and we ground out a thrilling victory.

And Trent Dennis-Lane made a mighty tackle and kicked truly. Great match.


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[RogueSwan]

Nothing more to add other than he is one of the Swans greatest and, from the couple of times I met him, a genuinely good person.

[stevoswan]

Just watched the 'announcement' video.....boy that was hard to watch. What a champion bloke JPK is....and we have a champion bloke as our coach too. I'm definitely teary after that.

[KTigers]

I watched it last night. It was obviously extremely difficult for him (JPK) to get out the words. Totally understandable. It'll be interesting
to see what he does next. His stature on the field and within the club is matched by very few in the nearly 40 years I've been going to
games and been a Swans supporter. I'm not usually a big fan of the role model thing, but if a young footballer followed JPK's lead
in how he conducts himself on the field and off it's hard to see how he could go wrong.

[goswannies]

One thing that gives me thought. If I’m to understand correctly, several weeks ago Joey indicated he might wish to play on next year when asked about 300 games. Horse, I thought, also said it would be considered at the right time.

Joey tore his hammy. Came back. And was on track for senior return on the back of some good VFL form (and was as far as being selected as the sub).

Injures the other hammy. Announces retirement.
With the intention of trying to get himself right to play again if able (would JPK be eligible for VFL finals?).

Now, if Joey managed to recover and return before seasons end (and let’s not factor in a premiership, as that would be a good sign off), why couldn’t he go on next year as planned, charging toward 300?

Or, if he doesn’t get back - Joey’s intention was to try to return this year. Thus, even if he doesn’t, it would give him an entire pre-season to get over the soft tissue injuries he sustained late season, to continue next year toward 300 as he pondered several weeks ago.



Or maybe, it’s just time



Regardless, he has been a true Blood. A warrior. An inspiration. He can depart on his terms … even if his terms are not quite his terms … knowing that he gave us, his teammates, and himself everything (and then some). A Swan for life.

[stellation]

Thank you, Josh. Without those topless pre-season training shots of you guys like me, cursed with a similar physique, would have continued to feel ashamed.

[crackedactor 01]

For me the first half of the 2016 GF he was superb despite myself having the memory of incredible bias umpiring, I won't forget his first half. Don't forget in the first quarter last Sunday he got 10 disposals in the first quarter and if the hamstrings behaved they was still some good football left in him.

[RogueSwan]

Is it worth sending this thread to the Swans? I did see they had a form on their website for people to send Joey their thanks.

[stevoswan]

Or maybe, it’s just time

I think the three medi-sub games (and subsequently three reserves games) were the writing on the wall for him. Given we would be expected to improve further next season, it was always going to be tough to make it back into best 22.

[goswannies]

I think the three medi-sub games (and subsequently three reserves games) were the writing on the wall for him. Given we would be expected to improve further next season, it was always going to be tough to make it back into best 22.

Actually, in his retirement press conference, I think there was a very brief mention that he had made the decision before the most recent injury. Father Time. Though art cruel. But Joey defied him for so long.

[stevoswan]

A good read with some stunning stats:

Josh Kennedy by the numbers

An absolute beast.

[stevoswan]

If one doesn't haven't a little tear in the eye while watching this there's something wrong.....I wish he could play just one more time.

Josh Kennedy's message to our members and fans