All-Australian Richmond defender Alex Rance has announced his immediate retirement from the AFL.
In a statement from the club, Rance said:
“I am someone who will always give their best to what they commit to, and I’m proud of the time, energy and dedication that I’ve put towards my football career,” Rance said.
“Right now, I feel I have served my purpose in terms of my on-field performance and cultural impact, and I’m so grateful to the football club for their support and care in allowing me to do that in my own unique way.
“Now I feel is the right time for me to put the same time and energy into other areas of my life that need it, and to prioritise the more important things to me, such as my spiritual growth, my family and friends.”
A generational defender. A true Richmond Man.
— Richmond FC (@Richmond_FC) December 18, 2019
Five-time All-Australian, and 2017 premiership player, Alex Rance has called time on his decorated playing career to focus on his family and faith.https://t.co/h7DlTkw9Xy
