Retiring WA footy greats Josh Kennedy and David Mundy have paid tribute to each other after both the West Coast and Fremantle veterans announced their retirements this week.
Kennedy revealed his final curtain call will be against Adelaide at Optus Stadium on Sunday and Mundy said it wasn’t a round too soon for the Dockers.
“When his announcement came out, obviously it wasn’t a great surprise but he’s had a great career,” Mundy told SEN WA.
“I’m most thankful that he decided this week will be his last week and not the derby (the following round) because I just know he would have got up and kicked eight and won the game for them after the siren.
“He’s been an incredible player for the West Coast Eagles and he should be celebrated like a true champion.”
Mundy joked that the Eagles spearhead, who will retire as the club’s all-time leading goalkicker, has been “an incredibly big thorn in our side”.
Meanwhile, Kennedy, 34, acknowledged how universally respected the Fremantle stalwart was, saying: “I think we all love David Mundy.”
“He’s been an absolute superstar. Not only for the Fremantle Dockers but for WA footy,” Kennedy said.
“He’s always been a humble family man and being on the opposition, I’ve always loved being able to; one, play against him but then; (two), watch from afar what he’s been able to achieve.”
Kennedy said it was a testament to the 37-year-old that he’s still performing at a high standard after more than 17 years at the top level.
“To achieve what he’s achieved over the course of his career and to be doing what he’s still doing at his age is a credit to him,” Kennedy said.
“To see what he’s done towards the back end of his career as well, a lot of guys will obviously fade out and he’s never faded out, he’s still playing some unbelievable football.”
Mundy will hang up his boots at the end of Fremantle’s 2022 campaign.
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