Jeremy McGovern retirement: West Coast Eagles teammates lead tributes to champion backman
The football world and West Coast teammates are paying tribute to one of the club’s greatest-ever careers after the retirement of Jeremy McGovern.
The champion Eagles backman was forced to retire after a series of concussions, including a brutal hit in a marking contest during his 197th and final game earlier this year.
Those tributes were led by McGovern’s management group Young Guns Sports Management. Alongside a picture of McGovern lifting the 2018 premiership cup, the account posted: “what a journey it’s been”.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“Today, we celebrate the retirement of one of the toughest, most respect and most loyal players to ever wear the jersey,” the post continued.
“From the early days of raw potential to becoming one of the best intercept defenders in the game, Gov gave everything for the team.
“Week in, week out, he led with heart, courage, and the kind of composure you just can’t teach. A leader on and off the field — we are proud to walk alongside him every step of the way.”
Premiership teammate Josh Kennedy posted an emoji of a crocodile and a heart, while Elliot Yeo shared it to his Instagram story with a teary-eyed emoji.
Elijah Hewett, Tyler Brockman and Archer Reid were among the current teammates who also shared it to their account.
Australian Twenty20 cricket captain Mitch Marsh was among those to comment on the Eagles’ official Instagram post, sharing an emoji of a goat.
