Fremantle Dockers forward Sam Switkowski is leaving football at age 29. He made the statement. The decision happened just before the finals series. He will wrap up his career with the club once the season concludes. The announcement surprised many.
Family is his main focus. He elected to step away to pass more time with them. The club labeled Switkowski a key player. He will stay during the finals. His time on the field with Fremantle ends when the team wraps up the season.