Fremantle Dockers forward Sam Switkowski is leaving football at age 29. He made the statement. The decision happened right on the eve of the finals series. He will conclude his stint with the club once the season concludes. The announcement took many by surprise.
Family is his primary focus. He decided to walk away to pass more time with them. The club described Switkowski a vital team member. He remains for the finals. His career with Fremantle finishes when the team finishes the season.