.Premiership forward Joe Daniher has actually phoned opportunity on his illustrious profession, with Brisbane officially verifying his choice on Thursday afternoon.But it is actually since been actually disclosed the Lions and also Bombers favourite was heading to retire one year earlier, if his side had actually won the 2023 Grand Final over Collingwood.Reports first arised of Daniher's hesitations beyond 2024 on the eve of the year's splendid final, indicating the true opportunity it would be his 204th and final suit. Enjoy every game of the NAB AFL Women's Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary trial today > Grand FinalIMAGINE WHAT YOU MIGHT BE GETTING AS AN ALTERNATIVE. Free of charge and confidential support telephone call 1800u00a0858u00a0858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au.And after an incredible 10-goal win over Sydney that supplied Daniher his 1st flag at the top amount, the 30-year-old has tipped out of the ready efficient at age 30. While an ultimate discussion between Daniher and also Brisbane was actually anticipated soon after Sunday's triumph, a selection on his future has been created after the Lions penetrated the 2017 All-Australian ahead for a decision.Yet Chris Fagan entered 2024 understanding it was actually a specific option, after pointing out at the club's best and also fairest Daniher contacted him 12 months earlier and pointed out if the Lions had gained the 2023 banner, he would have retired then.Neale stays away from surgical procedure after AFL banner|00:40" He loathes this," Fagan said on Thursday evening." He bloody retired on us today, however what a wonderful contribution you've made to our footy nightclub, buddy, because you have actually been actually here these final four years." And things you are experts in is finals, is actually playing well in finals." This year was actually a bit different for you. You booted some goals for our team, however you additionally needed to play in the ruck at the same time." When you needed to, you carried out that task actually, actually well." Originally prepared as an Essendon father-son along with selection 10 in the 2012 draught, Daniher played 108 games for the Bombing planes before relocating to Brisbane in the end of 2020.' Ideally he stays around'|02:06 All over his 204 activities on top level, he kicked 395 targets-- succeeding the leading goalkicker honor four opportunities at Essendon as well as twice at the Lions." I resign knowing I gave my absolute all to the Brisbane Lions and also Essendon, as well as I am extremely pleased with what I achieved one at a time and as a group," Daniher claimed in a nightclub declaration on Thursday. "I am actually enormously happy for the opportunities provided me by both Brisbane and also Essendon and I intend to give thanks to both clubs as well as their fabulous enthusiasts for their support." It's been actually an astonishing experience listed here at the Brisbane Lions to go from a nightclub that was actually struggling at the bottom of the ladder to succeeding a premiership." As I end up my profession, I accomplish this with the club in a great job on and also off the industry and also I can't hang around to see the Brisbane Lions experience even more success in the future." I am beyond thrilled due to the squad our experts contend the Lions as well as particularly the youthful ability our team have coming via that are actually the potential superstars of this particular nightclub." I would like to thank every person that has actually played a part in my AFL career and also assisting me become the player and individual I am actually today." Daniher completed his job with an outstanding finals series, featuring booting the last target in Brisbane's 60-point marvelous final knocking of Sydney. "Joe is actually a generational kind of player that are going to go down being one of the very best ahead to have played AFL," Lions football manager Danny Daly mentioned." Our team are very lucky that he bet the Brisbane Lions because he was a huge secret to us experiencing the excellence we have and gaining the premiership." What I adore concerning Joey is actually that he has done it his method his whole profession as well as in doing so has actually become a much-loved creed amount of our club and the AFL." Our team sorrow to observe him disconnect the footwear and also refer to as opportunity on his career, yet he does this along with the total good thing of everybody at the Brisbane Lions." In support of the club I want to give thanks to Joe, his wonderful partner Adele as well as their loved ones for all they have actually provided the Brisbane Lions as well as prefer them all the most ideal.".