Collingwood’s Scott Pendlebury has stood down as captain.
AFL Media’s Josh Gabelich has reported that the veteran midfielder informed teammates on Monday.
For the 2022 season, Taylor Adams, Jeremy Howe and Darcy Moore served as Pendlebury’s vice-captains.
He took over the role in 2014, replacing Nick Maxwell and has twice been named the AFLPA's Best Captain.
“To Captain an AFL Club is one of the greatest honours and it is not something I have ever taken for granted,” Pendlebury told the Magpies website.
“It has been an absolute privilege to lead this side for as long as I have.
“At 34 years of age and in the twilight of my career, I felt that this is the optimal time to hand over the position and support the next Captain of our Club.
“I have experienced all the great football highs and lows throughout my nine-year tenure as Captain and I look forward to seeing the next person take the opportunity and make it their own.
“This year, I have shared in what feels like a new era of Collingwood – with new coaches, staff and a young playing group – and we have all witnessed what we have been able to create. It seems timely that we welcome a new Captain for season 2023.”
Pendlebury played 206 games as Magpies skipper - a club record.
"It has been an unreal honour to be the captain of this football club." 🖤🤍 pic.twitter.com/tXRAszSAkW
— Collingwood FC (@CollingwoodFC) December 12, 2022