Collingwood utility Will Hoskin-Elliott has announced that he'll retire at the conclusion of the 2025 season, leaving one last tilt at a second premiership.
Hoskin-Elliott has played 242 games for GWS and the Pies over 14 seasons, including the 2023 flag triumph.
The 31-year-old was "proud" when he reflected on his career.
"I'm proud and honoured to call myself a Collingwood player and I have loved my time in the black and white," he said.
"I leave with incredible memories, lifelong friendships, and I can't wait to see what the rest of this season holds for us.
"Running out in the black and white, alongside my teammates, with the Magpie Army behind us, is so special. The feeling of hearing ‘Collingwood' echo around the MCG, knowing we have such incredible fans, is what makes me so proud to play for Collingwood.
"Thank you to GWS, who gave me my first crack at AFL football, and to everyone at the Pies who have welcomed me and my family – there's something special about seeing the kids run around the rooms after a game."
Hoskin-Elliott was first drafted by the Giants with Pick 4 in the 2011 National Draft, and was included in the club's inaugural team for the following year.
He was traded ahead of the 2017 campaign for a second-round selection after playing 52 matches for the league's expansion team.
Returning to Melbourne, Hoskin-Elliott found his groove in the black and white, playing a pivotal role in the club's 2018 resurgence, kicking 42 goals that year.
Since then, he has played multiple roles across all lines, and he has proven his importance to the club time and again.
Collingwood EGM of Football, Charlie Gardiner, congratulated Hoskin-Elliott on his career.
"Will has been a pivotal member of our Club for the past nine years, and we congratulate him on an incredible career," Gardiner said.
"To play upwards of 240 AFL games and achieve the ultimate success in 2023 is something Will should be very proud of, and he will leave a long-lasting legacy on the Collingwood Football Club.
"A much-loved teammate and highly respected throughout the league, Will has been a consistent figure in our side since he arrived at the club. This is a credit to his dedication and professionalism.
"We wish Will, his wife Kirstie and kids Flynn and Ivy all the best in their next chapter. The Hoskin-Elliotts will always be welcome at Collingwood."
Hoskin-Elliott's decision comes as the club weighs up a host of veterans and their futures beyond 2025.
Scott Pendlebury has been confirmed for next year, with Steele Sidebottom and Jeremy Howe believed to follow suit.
Brody Mihocek and Jamie Elliott are working through new deals, albeit with interest from rivals.
Mason Cox and Tom Mitchell are the other over-30s out of contract.
The Pies will attempt to secure a top-four spot on Friday when they face Melbourne at the MCG.
