Iconic AFL field umpire 'Razor' Ray Chamberlain has reportedly announced that the 2024 season will be his last as a match official in the top flight.

Chamberlain debuted in 2004 and has officiated in over 280 games in the AFL, including 31 finals matches and three grand finals.

The 47-year-old umpired in the drawn and deciding 2010 grand finals as well as 2019 decider between Richmond and GWS.

Chamberlain, who has dealt with a back injury that has hampered his abilities in 2024, informed his fellow umpires on Tuesday that this season will be his last with the whistle in hand, per News Corp.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 28: Umpire Ray Chamberlain and Lance Franklin of the Swans shake hands during the 2018 AFL round15 match between the Richmond Tigers and the Sydney Swans at Etihad Stadium on June 28, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Media/Getty Images)

The veteran official, who sits 10th for all-time AFL matches officiated, is set to see out the remaining rounds of the current season.

The publication reports Chamberlain won't be the only senior umpire to hang up the whistle in 2024, with fellow field umpire Chris Donlon also confirming his retirement this week.

Donlon, who has 422 games to his tally, sits seventh on the all-time list and has 20 finals to his name - including the 2011 grand final.

300-game boundary umpire Michael Saunders will also retire at the end of this year.