Brisbane coach reveals twist in Joe Daniher retirement story during club champion speech

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Brisbane coach reveals twist in Joe Daniher retirement story during club champion speech
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Joe Daniher would have retired from the AFL 12 months ago if Brisbane won last year’s grand final against Collingwood. At just 30 years of age and arguably in the prime of his decorated career, Daniher on Thursday announced he would leave the game with one year left on a lucrative contract at the Lions. Brisbane had been keen to extend Daniher beyond next year, but instead he has chosen to bow out of the AFL with a premiership in his final game.

“I’d just like you to come up now and say a few words before we don’t hear from you again.” A notoriously private person who shies away from any spotlight, media or attention at all costs, Daniher couldn’t help but crack a gag when he got to the lectern to speak in front of about 1000 present in the room on Thursday night. “It’s nice to finally get the mic.

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