Joe Daniher won’t be making a shock AFL comeback, despite rival clubs testing the waters amid a shallow key forward market.
The Brisbane premiership hero has been the subject of recent speculation, with reports linking him to a potential return via the Sydney Swans. But according to Midweek Tackle’s Jon Ralph, the 30-year-old remains firmly retired.
“He’s not making a shock comeback,” Ralph said.
“The market is so thin that clubs are asking about him. He’s been linked to Sydney in the last week or two — they were the club that was really interested in him initially, and then he found his way to Brisbane.”
Well set up post-footy
Daniher retired following Brisbane’s 2024 premiership triumph, bowing out with one of the most consistent seasons of his career.
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With interest from Sydney reportedly resurfacing, some had wondered whether the Lions star might consider a return, especially with clubs like the Swans also sounding out other targets like Jamarra Ugle-Hagan.
But Ralph poured cold water on the idea.
“Sydney’s asking everyone, including Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, but Daniher is really well set up financially, he’s not interested in the money,” he said.
“I think if he was, 1% chance, he’d come back to Brisbane anyway. People close to him say he’s 0% chance — he’s got businesses to interest him as well.”
With that, the Daniher comeback dream appears well and truly shelved.