Giants defender Tommy Sheridan has announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
The 26-year old has played 83 AFL games, including two for the Giants after crossing over from Fremantle at the end of 2018.
Sheridan was drafted by the Dockers with Pick 16 in the 2011 AFL draft.
The backman announced the decision to his teammates today.
โItโs been a tough couple of years here at a special club like the GIANTS but the time is right and Iโm looking forward to whatโs to come next,โ Sheridan told gwsgiants.com.au.
โItโs been a great journey but Iโve been dealt a pretty horrendous deck of cards in the last couple of years with injury and COVID and a few other things.
โIโm looking forward to the future and am extremely grateful for the opportunities Iโve had.โ
Despite failing to make his mark at the Giants, Sheridan said he had enjoyed his time at the club.
โIโve probably ran more FIFA tournaments than played games and thatโs a fact,โ admitted Sheridan added.
โI thoroughly enjoy making people laugh and having a good time as footy can be a pretty stressful environment.ย
โI will certainly miss the lads in the locker room as Iโve created some life long friendships at both clubs and will definitely stay connected.โ
Giants General Manager of Football Jason McCartney added: โUnfortunately Tommy hasnโt been able to get a clear run with his body in recent years but his character and enthusiasm around the club has never waned.
โHe quickly became a very popular member of our playing group and we thank him for his service over the past 24 months.
โAnyone who knows Tommy knows that he give his all to every endeavour on and off the field and I have no doubt that there are big things ahead for Tommy in the future.โ
