Western Bulldogs forward Sam Lloyd has announced his retirement from the AFL after 89 games with the Tigers and Bulldogs.
Lloyd made his debut with Richmond in 2014 after being drafted as a mature age recruit and went on to boot 114 goals between his stints at Punt Road and Whitten Oval.
โIโve thought long and hard about this decision over the last few weeks and months, and have come to the realisation that the time is right for me to hang up the boots,โ Lloyd said, per the club website.
โI have a chance to pursue some exciting business opportunities outside of the football industry, and Iโm keen to take on a different challenge.
โPlaying AFL has been an amazing experience, and Iโm proud of what Iโve achieved on the field.ย My journey wasnโt conventional, but Iโm just honoured to have played at the highest level.
โIโm extremely grateful to have represented two great clubs, who have given me the chance to live out a boyhood dream.
โIโm thankful to everyone whoโs helped me along the road on my football journey.ย Iโve loved my team-mates and coaches at both clubs, and I canโt thank them enough for the memories and lessons theyโve taught me.โ
โWe understand and respect Samโs decision to announce his retirement, on his terms,โ said Bulldogsโ General Manager of List and Recruiting, Sam Power.
โSam should be extremely proud of what heโs achieved over his career, both at Richmond and the Bulldogs.
โOver the last two years Sam has been a strong leader for our young group, and he has proven to be a respected and admired team-mate.ย He was a key part of our drive towards making the finals in 2019.
โWe wish him all the best for the next phase of his life, and he knows he will always be welcome at our club.โ
Lloyd's decision will mean the Bulldogs will have an available list spot ahead of the 2021 season.
