Here are some reactions from yesterday's news that Jobe Watson will retire at the end 2017.

An out & out champion. His impact on the Club can never be measured. Incredible footballer. Even better person. Well done JW.

A post shared by Xavier Campbell (@xcam1979) on Aug 9, 2017 at 1:16am PDT

What a privilege and honour it has been to play alongside the great man! You have taught me so much over the years and there's no one I respect more. A true friend and inspiration. Thanks Wizard!

A post shared by Ben Howlett (@benhowlett40) on Aug 9, 2017 at 8:42pm PDT

A man of incredible intelligence & integrity. Congratulations to @JobeWatson on a career that will never be mirrored.

— Josh Jenkins (@JoshJenkins24) August 9, 2017

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Another chapter closes... @timwatson32 @JobeWatson ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1vVM537Dly

— AFL (@AFL) August 9, 2017

A superstar from the first day he arrived at Windy Hill. A true class act #ThankYouJobe

A post shared by Adrian Dodoro (@adriandodoro) on Aug 9, 2017 at 2:06am PDT

What a honour to play with such a hero, who has withstood physical and mental challenges that are so foreign and unimaginable to so many people. An even greater privilege to be his friend.

A post shared by Travis Colyer (@travcolyer) on Aug 9, 2017 at 5:46pm PDT

Well done to Jobe Watson what a great role model he is and will continue to be #moretolifethanfooty

— Danny Frawley (@SpudSays) August 9, 2017

Thanks Jobe! You personified everything a captain should be. #DonTheSash #GoBombers #ThankYouJobe

— Senator Briggs (@BriggsGE) August 9, 2017

Jobe will make it number 1. #legend https://t.co/kcZsimVtdM

— Dave Hughes (@DHughesy) August 9, 2017

Cheer The Champ! #ThankYouJobe pic.twitter.com/nAkCZaHEBO

— Essendon FC (@EssendonFC) August 9, 2017

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