Josh Kennedy

The season of veteran Swan Josh Kennedy is on tenterhooks following reports that the 34-year-old has sustained his second hamstring setback for the year.

With Sydney's home-and-away campaign containing just three more fixtures ahead of September, Kennedy is in a race against the clock to make an impact at the business end of the season. Kennedy has laced the boots at senior level just once since exiting the loss to Carlton and has largely been forced to bide his time at reserves level in the lead into finals. After being selected to line up for Sydney's VFL side during their Sunday morning clash against North Melbourne at Arden Street, Kennedy left the field early on in the clash whilst clutching his left hamstring.

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He won 10 disposals before limping from the field. Kennedy’s hopes of forcing his way back into the Swans’ senior side for finals now hang by a thread. The Swans are referring to the 34-year-old’s setback as a strain but remain unsure of how serious it is.

Sydney midfielder Josh Kennedy may not play again in 2022 after injuring his hamstring in Sunday's VFL win against North Melbourne at Arden Street Oval.

Kennedy’s year has been hampered by hamstring issues as he last played at senior level in Round 10 against Carlton. Worrying scenes at Arden Street with Sydney great Josh Kennedy limping off with what appears another bad hamstring injury in the VFL. Might be season over the Swans star. While the Swans prevailed 75-95, Kennedy was only able to muster the 10 disposals as he limped off the ground early in the game.

Ahead of his farewell game on Sunday, Josh Kennedy's West Coast teammates reveal why the Eagles champ is so loved and valued at the club.

Then it was 'follow me boys, I'll show you how to do it'. That was him." "I call him the people's champ. "The best thing about JK's experience is he was never a saint in his early days. "But I don't think people appreciate how important a vice-captain is, and he was the perfect vice-captain. "There were multiple times where he'd get going and then just say, 'Boys I've forgotten where I was going. It gave blokes like me and others at the footy club someone to follow.

West Coast fans have shown their support for beloved Eagles forward Josh Kennedy ahead of his final game at Optus Stadium on Sunday.

Defender Rhett Bazzo will act as the medical sub for West Coast, with no late changes to the 22. After putting on the boots and heading back out onto the ground, Kennedy was welcomed by an even bigger applause as the crowd ballooned an hour before the 2.10pm start time. Walking back to the rooms, with his teammates wearing merchandise emblazoned with his face and initials, Kennedy stopped to sign jumpers, posters, pictures, hats - anything blue and gold.

Retiring West Coast forward Josh Kennedy has turned back the clock, kicking four goals in the opening half of his farewell game against Adelaide.

It sailed through to put the Eagles on the scoreboard with Kennedy clasped his hands together, giving a ‘thank you’ gesture to the packed Optus Stadium crowd. He failed to mark the ball but was awarded a high free kick and took the set shot from the tightest edge of the 50m arc. The Eagles conceded the first three majors of the game before a short kick from fellow Northampton product Jamie Cripps gave the 34-year-old his first genuine opportunity.

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What a champion.— Corbin Middlemas (@CorbinMiddlemas) #AFLEaglesCrows August 7, 2022 “Missed the easiest one of the day, but look it was a great fight. I’d like to thank the club, the fans ... it’s been a crazy journey. His final outing had the footy world in utter disbelief as his eight goal outing was the most in a single game throughout the 2022 season. It’s been an amazing journey. The Crows spoiled the party as they recorded the 16.6 (102) to 13.8 (86) win, but it was still Kennedy’s day as he slotted a stunning eight goals in his final AFL outing.

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From the club, from the fans to all of us - we love you. “To help Tex, Adelaide were very straight line in that first half. But the crowd was soon to their feet when Kennedy drew a free kick for high contact. “As soon as we saw him come onto the scene... It’s been a crazy journey.” “To JK, thanks for everything. Kennedy was West Coast’s king in attack as he kicked three goals to quarter time. “He’s creating that space. It’s been an amazing journey. The first thing that was of note was his pure kicking,” Brereton praised. Bailey Williams had the chance earlier in the quarter to give the Eagles the lead, but the ball flicked the inside padding of the post and his goal was denied. He continued to rack up scores as the match went on and brought the Eagles to within five in a thrilling final term.

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"The boys were feeding me a fair bit today. And it was party time late in the quarter when Kennedy kicked two goals in the space of two minutes, both from 50m out and one of which was from the boundary. The veteran wasn't done with yet, booting two more goals in the final term to set up a grandstand finish. "I can't thank you all enough. The Crows kicked two goals in the dying minutes to seal the 16.6 (102) to 13.8 (86) victory. The 34-year-old had the chance to level the scores with five minutes to go in the match, but his 35-metre set shot sailed just wide.

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"The boys were feeding me a fair bit today. The Swans are back at the SCG next Sunday for a mammoth clash with the red-hot Magpies in a battle crucial to the make-up of the top-four, while the Kangaroos travel to play Adelaide on Saturday to face the Crows. While all ran smoothly for the Swans at Docklands, former co-captain Josh Kennedy suffered a suspected hamstring injury in the VFL game after he was on the cusp of a return to the AFL side. As well as Ah Chee, the Lions lost key defender Marcus Adams in the final term after a heavy knock to his ribs in a marking contest, while Carlton's Jack Martin was subbed off with calf tightness late in the match. Charlie Curnow's two goals sparked a six-goal run at the start of the final quarter as the visitors' reduced the margin to 15 points with three minutes to play. Brisbane skipper Dayne Zorko put in one of his most influential displays of the season with 22 disposals, a goal and nine score involvements while Lachie Neale (32 disposals, nine clearances, 10 score involvements) was also key. And it was party time late in the quarter when Kennedy kicked two goals in the space of two minutes, both from 50m out and one of which was from the boundary. Cripps is in hot water after a heavy bump on Callum Ah Chee in the second quarter as the Lions rebounded from last weekend's loss to Richmond to secure a 17.12 (114) to 12.9 (81) win at the Gabba. "I can't thank you all enough. The veteran wasn't done with yet, booting two more goals in the final term to set up a grandstand finish. The Crows kicked two goals in the dying minutes to seal the 16.6 (102) to 13.8 (86) victory. The 34-year-old had the chance to level the scores with five minutes to go in the match, but his 35-metre set shot sailed just wide.

'Classy' Kennedy's final on-field act for rivals who spoiled his goodbye proves his greatness.

They make our game great,” he said. “The boys fed me a fair bit. “I just thought, ‘boys let’s chill. Let’s not focus on me’.” “I don’t care if I don’t get a kick, I just want to win and to sing the song one more time in here,” he said. With his final address as an Eagles player, Kennedy took the time to thank the fans for bringing a “tear to the eye”.

He may be an avid Dockers supporter but Premier Mark McGowan has cheered on West Coast forward Josh Kennedy, also giving his vote of confidence in WA ...

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