Collingwood veteran Alan Didak rejects reports he has retired Alan Didak trains at Gosch's Paddock. COLLINGWOOD veteran Alan Didak says he has no plans to retire at the end of this season. Didak today responded to suggestions he is ready to pull the pin on his 215-game career on Twitter. Reports that I've retired are incorrect. Still have passion 2 play and can assure you I'm very keen to continue my AFL career beyond this yr Alan Didak (@dids_04) August 11, 2013 The 30-year-old has managed just two senior appearances this year and faces an uphill battle to regain his place in the Magpies' starting line-up. Didak is out of contract at the end of this season.