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Sam Reid, one of the last remaining members of the Sydney Swans' 2012 grand final winning team, has retired from the AFL.
Reid has not played since the Swans' defeat to Geelong in the 2022 decider, battling a horrid run with injury.
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Sydney premiership player Sam Reid has retired, effective immediately, following a torturous run with injury.
The injury-plagued tall, who was drafted in 2009, was pushing for a return after not appearing at AFL level since the 2022 grand final.
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But an injury setback while playing for the Swans in the VFL at the weekend has forced Reid to call it quits after 181 games.
The 32-year-old put together one of his best seasons in 2022, but an injury during the preliminary final meant he was sore going into the decider against Geelong.
Reid's retirement means Luke Parker is the only remaining Swans' 2012 premiership team member to still be playing.
Reid said that grand final upset of Hawthorn stands out as the on-field highlight.
"Since arriving from Victoria all those years ago, I've grown up from a 17-year-old school kid to now having a wife and two kids of my own," Reid said.
"The club has looked after me and my family so well and I can't thank them enough for the opportunity I've been given.
"I will look back with so many great memories of playing here — the people I've been able to work with have been incredible and a big reason why I lasted 15 years."
Swans coach John Longmire hailed Reid's contribution through adversity, calling him a pleasure to lead.
"Sam has played several roles for the team and has always been valued for his football smarts and team-first ethos," Longmire said.
"He has faced many challenges with injuries over the years, and his commitment and dedication to rehab has always been of a very high standard."
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