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Essendon’s Conor McKenna announces retirement from AFL at 24, citing homesickness – Wide World of Sports
‘It’s been a difficult year for everyone’
Essendon star Conor McKenna has announced his announced immediate retirement from the AFL after having played 79 games for the Bombers.
McKenna, 24, informed teammates and the club of his intentions to return back home to Ireland on Tuesday.
The Irish defender has struggled with homesickness throughout his AFL career and had endured a difficult 2020 after he tested positive to COVID-19 back in June.
“I do really feel the time is now right for me to return home to Ireland,” McKenna said.
“I’v…
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