Jarrad Waite's retirement announcement early this week had the footy world talking, in fact, 'Jarrad Waite' was the second highest trending term on Twitter in Melbourne on Tuesday.
North Media has compiled the social media reactions of fans following the 35-year-old's decision.
After an outstanding career, Jarrad Waite has announced that he'll retire at season's end.
— North Melbourne (@NMFCOfficial) August 21, 2018
Thank you, Waitey.
More here https://t.co/Y5bQXDNk6X #BeAShinboner pic.twitter.com/5tomYZNrgl
His former side, Carlton, paid its respects to Waite after he played at the club between 2001 and 2014.
Well played, Waitey.
— Carlton FC (@CarltonFC) August 21, 2018
Jarrad Waite has called time on his 243-game career - 184 of those in the navy blue. #BoundByBlue pic.twitter.com/wvizmfRP5F
Commentators and journalists also reflected on the 35-year-old's career.
I bloody loved watching Jarrad Waite. Congrats on a career choc full of highlights and sheer brilliance.
— David King (@davidking34) August 21, 2018
Jarrad Waite’s favourite memories are two finals victories over Richmond. One with Carlton and one with North. Says they were even more special because he doesn’t like Richmond!
— Julian de Stoop (@JDESTOOP80_FOX) August 21, 2018
Nice pic of Jarrad Waite and family on back page @theage from @Joe_Armao_ pic.twitter.com/ynMarQyLLB
— Daniel Cherny (@DanielCherny) August 21, 2018
Jarrad Waite retires after 244 games and 374 goals with @NMFCOfficial and @CarltonFC pic.twitter.com/SOAOPBdDCH
— Michael Willson (@MichaelCWillson) August 21, 2018
Jarrad Waite gave @NMFCOfficial outstanding service whenever he got on the park. But after playing 23 games in his first season at Arden St, he played 14 or less in his next three seasons. Kicked 129 goals in 59 games for the Roos, which is a clear free agency 'win'
— Nick Bowen (@Nick_Bowen) August 21, 2018
His peers also opened-up about their experiences with Waite.
Game 244 will be Jarrad Waite's last at the top level.
— AFL Players (@AFLPlayers) August 23, 2018
A few close teammates share their experiences with the retiring @NMFCOfficial forward: https://t.co/WOH2nb5czG pic.twitter.com/cAoioBWj00
And no retirement is complete without an impressive highlight reel
He's one of the most dynamic forwards in football, and this afternoon, he announced he'll retire from the game at season's end.
— North Melbourne (@NMFCOfficial) August 21, 2018
We've compiled Jarrad Waite's best highlights from his 16-season career. #BeAShinboner pic.twitter.com/1gmqnnN7dC
