Danny Jacobs retires on the eve of the 2008 AFL season after giving in to persistent hip injuries that have plagued him.

"The club has been awesome and has supported me through everything and I couldn't have asked for anything better, it's just a little disappointing that I didn't get to play more footy," Jacobs said.

"It wasn't through a lack of trying, I put myself out there, it just didn't go my way."