Retiring West Coast skipper Luke Shuey has ended an emotional day by sharing some of his fondest memories in studio with former teammate Will Schofield and Adam Papalia on Tuesday night.

Shuey spoke candidly to the Wide World of Sports team this evening about the journey to reach this point.

“I didn’t sleep last night. I was so nervous this morning; more than any prelim or big final I’ve played.”

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When asked what he will miss most, Shuey spoke of the camaraderie and enjoying the game for what it was.

“The essence of football, from the day you start at four or five years old, is doing what you love with the people you love.”

This attitude was typified during his iconic after-the-siren kick to beat Port Adelaide in the 2017 Elimination Final.

“I don’t actually remember doing this, but looking back at the replay I saw that I smiled at somebody, I don’t know who it was. But I think that’s my mindset; you just need to enjoy those moments. You dream of them as a kid.”

“The games you remember most are the ones that mean a lot to your mates and the footy club.”

“I remember when we played two days after you (Schofield) lost your Dad, and those sorts of games are the ones you cherish the most.”

A long-time friend, Schofield reminisced with Shuey about their battles off the field, particularly on the table tennis table, and the West Coast captain recalled a time where his competitive streak got the better of him.

“We were playing table tennis on the morning of a Derby, I was in my socks and slipped on the floor. Schoey was playing dirty and deliberately hit it near the pillar. I smacked into it. I honestly thought I’d fractured my fibula.”

Just like he did when he fronted the media today, Shuey expressed how grateful he was for his perspective on footy, life and family.

“What I’ve realised over the past week is how much enjoyment our family and friends get from us doing what we love. They’re a big part of how we get to where we get to.”

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