Player Shaun Johnson

[RiceOwl]

Ryan Girdler on Triple M said they heard last night that SJ is going around again for 2025

This didn’t age well

 

[Lance155]

I so wanted our first premiership to be with SJ running the the team. So sad to let that dream go.

 

[Defence]

Glad I’ll get to see him play live one more time this weekend.
Looking at the draw his last game will be against the sharks at shark park which is probably the next best thing to a home game I suppose.

 

[Inruin]

Glad I’ll get to see him play live one more time this weekend.
Looking at the draw his last game will be against the sharks at shark park which is probably the next best thing to a home game I suppose.

Kind of a fitting game to finish off with.

 

[afakasi247]

First warriors player I’ve watched from debut until retirement.

I wish we got a premiership with you bro. You deserved it.

 

[hornbybrown]

Fuck!!

 

[MXRecord]

It's sad but it had to happen. I'll remember him as having so much natural talent but even more untapped potential.

 

[snake77]

Probably the best decision for himself. An injury interupted season at this stage of his career. He could go again thinking things would turn around like 2023 but more likely it would be another year like this year.

The club probably needs him but better to make a decision on what's best for him.

It has been great having a star half on our books. He's provided some great highlights and made us a joy to watch. A shame the experienced player guiding the team around the field last year didn't last a few more seasons. Last year was the controlling half we were waiting for.

Let hope we don't go through a long period trying to find a halfback like we did after Jones retired.

 

[MaybeTop8]

Farewell Shaun, a true champion and warrior. What a player.

 

[Rizzah]

Damn, this hurts. His body is clearly failing him but thought he might go around one more time. A real shame we don't have an heir apparent to fill the role. A similar young upstart who can turn a game. Sad.

Hopefully we can jag a couple more wins to see you out.
Enjoy retirement SJ, have thoroughly enjoyed watching you play.

 

[JaggedJ]

Probably the best decision for himself. An injury interupted season at this stage of his career. He could go again thinking things would turn around like 2023 but more likely it would be another year like this year.

The club probably needs him but better to make a decision on what's best for him.

It has been great having a star half on our books. He's provided some great highlights and made us a joy to watch. A shame the experienced player guiding the team around the field last year didn't last a few more seasons. Last year was the controlling half we were waiting for.

Let hope we don't go through a long period trying to find a halfback like we did after Jones retired.

What a slap in the face to the great Grant Rovelli.

Best of luck in retirement SJ, true Warriors legend.

 

[snake77]

Stacey Jones - Shaun Johnson.

Do we have a Sam Jacobs or a Steve Jackson on our books?

 

[Lance155]

Stacey Jones - Shaun Johnson.

Do we have a Sam Jacobs or a Steve Jackson on our books?

Suke Jetcalf?

 

[Ref]

I would only play him v Cronulla if we are still a finals chance.
Your last game can’t be away and meaningless.

 

[Wrighty]

I think you are a quality human being Shaun Johnson. Been my privilege to cheer you on. And even more pleased I went to the game last year against the Knights to cheer you on.
Hope you become a coach or some calling connected to the game.
Your candle may burn out this year but your legend never will to quote Elton John.

 

[mrblonde]

Probably the best decision for himself. An injury interupted season at this stage of his career. He could go again thinking things would turn around like 2023 but more likely it would be another year like this year.

The club probably needs him but better to make a decision on what's best for him.

It has been great having a star half on our books. He's provided some great highlights and made us a joy to watch. A shame the experienced player guiding the team around the field last year didn't last a few more seasons. Last year was the controlling half we were waiting for.

Let hope we don't go through a long period trying to find a halfback like we did after Jones retired.

And let's hope he doesn't do what Jones did and try to come back a few years later...
I don't think it's right to say Stacey's 2009 comeback anything like ruined his legacy, but I feel it lowered it a bit.
Massive credit to Shaun. At least this way it's largely his call on the timing and he gets another few games. It would have been worse if he'd suffered an injury in a game and basically had to call time on his career the very next day.

 

[Warriors4lyfe]

I so wanted our first premiership to be with SJ running the the team. So sad to let that dream go.

Yea he deserved to win a premiership.

 

[BigUCE]

Who’s next?

 

[Wrighty]

I want to go to his final match at Mt Smart - are the tickets sold out?

 

[Tragic]

Sad... but happy.
Thanks for the memories shauny