Essendon defender Jake Kelly announces shock AFL retirement: ‘It’s the right time for me’

Essendon utility Jake Kelly has announced his retirement from the AFL.

The 29-year-old said he is focusing on the “next phase of his life” despite appearing to have plenty of footy ahead of him.

Kelly was a mainstay in the Bombers’ line-up this year, playing 20 games to take his career total…