But he didn't need to fake a retirement for that. Could have still had a farewell and thanks Dusty. Pretty sure that would have been well received.
Possibly true. The AFL is still shit scared of players announcing they are leaving clubs during the saeson, Neal-Bullen did it this year but I think there was a lot of outside issues pushing that move so for fans it's easier to swallow than Dusty saying I'm out in round 16.