Jobe Watson tipped to retire from AFL

Speculation is rife that Essendon champion and former skipper Jobe Watson is set to announce his AFL retirement.

The Bombers have called a 12.30pm press conference on Wednesday at their Tullamarine headquarters, with Watson to speak alongside coach John Worsfold.

The 32-year-old Watson is in his 14th season and is considered likely to call time on his decorated career.

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