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Daniher retires

Joe Daniher. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)
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Brisbane Lions premiership forward Joe Daniher has retired from AFL with one year left to run on his contract.

The 30-year-old told teammates of his decision amid their flag celebrations, following last Saturday’s 60-point thumping of Sydney in the grand final.

Speculation had swirled since the eve of the season decider Daniher was weighing up his playing future.

The former Calder Cannon had remained tight-lipped in the days following his influential performance in the Lions’ victory, where he kicked 2.4 from 16 disposals.

News of his decision to retire after 204 games came to light on Thursday.

Daniher played 96 games for Brisbane after joining the club for the 2021 season.

He played 108 games in eight seasons at Essendon.

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