Player Watch Jordan Roughead

[partypie]

Did not see this one coming at all. Thought he had few years left in him…not if there’s no drive?

Is he retiring injured to get the payout?

Try to show a little compassion maybe? If anything he's doing us a favour by retiring now now as it will open up another list spot for the MSD.

You're right in saying the drive isn't here anymore, but I don't think it's necessarily a new thing or even a surprise as he was wavering a bit on more than one occasion over the past couple of years. It's a credit to him that he stuck it out for this long I reckon because he was one of the players who was really struggling with bubble life especially with the family stuff he had going on.

 

[Dynamics]

Ah bugger. What a good egg he is.

Leaves with many admirers from both clubs. You only have to hear him speak to know he's switched on. I really hope he stays in our coaching system.

 

[ManOfClay]

Many times the good old peanut butter sandwich has got me through.

I don’t leave the house on a workday without one

 

[TradeDraft]

Guess his Injury was not Healing very Well and with him Retering at Seasons End he Retire now and then Open's up a 2nd Mid-Season Pick

 

[JuniorB]

Just heard that Roughead has retired. I was taken by surprise but can't help but wonder if his timing benefits Collingwood in the Mid-Season Draft?
Let the speculation begin...

P.S. Thanks for the contribution, Roughy. You held your own down back for the Pies many times. Chapeau.

The AFL website says that the Pies didn't push him, but that he made the decision himself.
Being the good citizen that he is, he has timed his retirement so that the club can take a pick in the mid-season draft.
He's been a great pickup.
Thanks, Roughy, all the best.

 

[TradeDraft]

The AFL website says that the Pies didn't push him, but that he made the decision himself.
Being the good citizen that he is, he has timed his retirement so that the club can take a pick in the mid-season draft.
He's been a great pickup.
Thanks, Roughy, all the best.

Though club probably asked

 

[well left]

Good luck, Roughy

I think Busslinger just climbed in our drafting boards

Or someone like a Jack Payne from Brisbane as a ready to go type.


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[partypie]

His retirement video just popped up on afl.com.au - seems like it's his dodgy shoulder that got him in the end.

'First player to retire with a finger injury': Roughead bows out with a laugh

Jordan Roughead cracks a few jokes as he announces his retirement to teammates

www.afl.com.au

 

[The Royal Sampler]

Very sad to hear that Roughy’s time with us, in a playing capacity at least, has come to an end. He gave great service and made those around him play better and walk taller.

One of the finest peanut butter sandwiches one could ask for.

 

[Matty_G]

Happy for him he got to the 200 game mark. Not an ideal ending but still he's had a career most players could only dream of.

 

[davea_melb]

Wish Roughy all the best for the future, thanks for playing for the pies.
You will be missed as a player and hope you can stay around as a mentor, continue work with VFLW too.

 

[Scodog10]

Good luck, Roughy

I think Busslinger just climbed in our drafting boards

I would personally hope it had a bigger impact on our MSD plans because there seems to be a number of 195cm+ types currently showing a bit at state league level. Pointy end of the ND I feel is more trait based and unlikely to be impacted by an early retirement, IMO. For instance territory game is massive for us so clearance beasts and intercept defenders are probably of greatest value.

 

[whiskeytown]

Like Dunn… proved to be a canny, great pick up.

Get the sense he probably has solid plans for retirement… hence retiring now rather than eventually dwindling away in the twos

 

[Dead Eye Didak]

Has been a very good servant of the club, on and off the field, with his work in the AFLW programme, and his charity work.
Terrific bloke, and will be missed by the club. Hopefully he has a permanent role with the AFLW team. Thank you and enjoy retirement Roughy.....

 

[rand corp]

Was a great contributor to the cause since coming in, really played well, and impressed us all. Thanks, Roughy, and all the very best for the future.

 

[lyfsux]

Was a great contributor to the cause since coming in, really played well, and impressed us all. Thanks, Roughy, and all the very best for the future.

Agree 100% with this and also hope he's still got some roll with the AFLW side

 

[barrackers]

Surprised to hear he’s retiring mid year. Has he had another set back with his finger?

Thought our defensive structure was better and tighter in the game he played this year. With Dean an unknown at senior level and no other lockdown tall he’ll be missed.

 

[Apples]

The Club is as a better place for him having been in it. A gentleman and all round good person. Go well Roughy.

 

[TradeDraft]

Surprised to hear he’s retiring mid year. Has he had another set back with his finger?

Thought our defensive structure was better and tighter in the game he played this year. With Dean an unknown at senior level and no other lockdown tall he’ll be missed.

Need to Draft One in Mid-Season Draft

 

[SchuPie]

I would personally hope it had a bigger impact on our MSD plans because there seems to be a number of 195cm+ types currently showing a bit at state league level. Pointy end of the ND I feel is more trait based and unlikely to be impacted by an early retirement, IMO. For instance territory game is massive for us so clearance beasts and intercept defenders are probably of greatest value.

See your point
My POV

• Nov Draft I want the best KPD / KPF we can get at the pointy end
• MSD strongest / best inside mid we can get to protect our developing mids

I'm not at all worried about the ladder this year - being on the verge of the 8 is almost our worst result
Hoping we put in amazing performances but end up with great picks to shape our re-build

 

[Mollythedolly]

Sad to see Roughy depart. Although 2023 was looking less likely always assumed he’d see out the season.

I assume given the timing it signals an intention to take at least 1 pick at the MSD, and with Kreuger being added to the LTI list, more likely 2.

 

[loki04]

Enjoy your retirement Roughy and thanks for the memories. Been a good get for us.

 

[Jen2310]

Made us a better team when he came to the club. He'll be missed. Definitely got the most out of himself as a player. Can't ask for much more

 

[The Magnificent Seven]

Many times the good old peanut butter sandwich has got me through.

I hope every player smears a ring of peanut butter around their biceps in tribute this weekend.

 

[anshell]

This is really surprising news.I thought he would go on a bit longer,but it seems that his shoulder was worse than anyone thought.

I’m sad to see him go.He’s been a great club servant and seems to be so well respected at both clubs he played at.And don’t forget he’s virtually held our backline together for the last four years,so he’s been a great pick up for us.

Enjoy your retirement,Roughy.You’ve certainly deserved it.