Dom Sheed Calls Time on a Memorable Career After ACL Setback
Today marks the end of an era for West Coast Eagles fans, as Dom Sheed, one of the club’s most iconic figures, has officially announced his retirement from AFL after 165 games. And let’s be honest—this one hits hard.
Sheed, only 30, has battled with injury after injury over the past few seasons. His latest setback—a devastating ACL injury during pre-season training earlier this year—meant he never made it onto the field in 2025. That injury, unfortunately, proved to be the final blow.
But despite how his career ended, Dom Sheed will forever be remembered for the way he lived it—especially that moment in 2018.
If you’re a footy fan, you already know what I’m talking about. Grand Final. Eagles vs. Pies. Two minutes to go. Jeremy McGovern takes a gutsy intercept mark. The chain begins. Eventually, the ball lands in Sheed’s hands, tucked near the boundary, with barely any space to move—let alone kick.
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And then... he nails it. That incredible goal—one of the most difficult shots in AFL history—became immortal. Brian Taylor’s call still gives goosebumps: "He’s got the most impossible goal... and Sheed has kicked a remarkable grand final goal."
It wasn’t just that goal, either. That entire season, Sheed was on fire. He gathered 32 disposals in the Grand Final alone. His presence was enormous, and that performance sealed his place in AFL folklore.
Dom’s journey began far from the MCG, growing up in Kalgoorlie. He moved to Perth at 16, joined Subiaco, and by 17 was already debuting in senior WAFL games. In 2013, he captained WA in the under-18 championships and took home the prestigious Larke Medal. Drafted at pick 11, he made his AFL debut for West Coast in 2014.
He had a strong rise, playing 23 games in 2015, and was a constant presence until injuries began to sideline him. Unfortunately, the last few seasons were a real battle—just 24 games since 2022.
Still, no amount of injuries can erase what Dom Sheed gave to the Eagles and the game itself. That iconic moment in 2018 alone could’ve defined his career—but his work ethic, leadership, and resilience made him far more than just a one-kick wonder.
With Jeremy McGovern also stepping away recently due to injury, it feels like a changing of the guard for the Eagles. Liam Ryan is now the last man standing from that unforgettable 2018 play.
So here’s to you, Dom Sheed. A player who delivered when it mattered most. A premiership hero. A West Coast legend. Thanks for the memories.
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