Richmond’s Shane Edwards has announced his retirement, which will take effect at the end of the season.
After recently playing his 300th game, Edwards told teammates on Tuesday that he would call time after 16 years.
The 33-year-old said the time was right to retire after a glittering career, which shas seen him win three premierships with the Tigers.
“It is time for me to step aside and move on just as players did for me when I started,” he said in a club statement.
“I am trying to play to the best of my ability out there, but it is pretty obvious to me that I won’t be helping us move forward next year.
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick paid tribute to Edwards, praising him for his contribution to the club both on and off the field.
“Shane (Edwards) came in as a young player and leaves as a proud Richmond and Indigenous man,” he said.
“The journey he came on reflects us as a Club and what we have achieved. Shane leaves us as a three-time premiership player and All Australian. It resembles everything we have become.
“What we have gained from Shane is incredible insight, as individuals and about Indigenous culture as well.”
Edwards was named in the 2018 All-Australian team, while also finishing second in Richmond best and fairest award in 2019.