Jordan Roughead: I was close to giving up my spot
Western Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead has revealed how close he came to pulling out of the team - and denying himself what turned out to be premiership joy.
Jon Pierik is a sports writer with The Age, focusing primarily on AFL football, cricket and basketball. He has won awards for his cricket and basketball writing.
Western Bulldogs ruckman Jordan Roughead has revealed how close he came to pulling out of the team - and denying himself what turned out to be premiership joy.
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