Switkowski won't waste finals chance in his retirement season
Sam Switkowski, Fremantle's retiring 129-game veteran, has pledged maximum effort in the remaining finals as he chases a possible Grand Final berth.
Sam Switkowski announced last month that 2026 would be his final AFL season; his wife is expecting their first child and the family is moving back to Victoria. The 129-game forward has played both finals this year and said competing in September is a privilege he won't squander.
Sam Switkowski told AFL.com.au he'll be 'emptying the tank' in each remaining game. Coach Justin Longmuir has held up Switkowski as a model of reliability, citing him in team talks about dependability.
Switkowski said staying present and enjoying every moment matters more than whether the finals define his career.
- 129
- Games played
- 2026
- Final season
- First child expected
- Family milestone
- Victoria
- New home state
Why it mattersA veteran's potential final chance at a premiership creates genuine emotion around Fremantle's remaining games and his legacy.
AustraliaThe forward's final run affects Fremantle's September campaign and how Western Australian AFL supporters remember both Switkowski and the 2026 Dockers season.
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