Dual premiership player Travis Varcoe has announced his retirement.
Recruited by Geelong with pick 15 in the 2005 draft, Varcoe played 138 games and kicked 130 goals for the Cats and was part of the 2009 and 2011 premierships.
Varcoe was traded to Collingwood at the end of 2014 and played a further 92 games.
“I’ve run my race,” Varcoe said on the Collingwood website.
“I don’t have another season left in the tank. I leave feeling very fortunate and thankful for all that two wonderful clubs, Geelong and Collingwood, did for me and my family.
“I hope I was able to give something back to both of them in return for the support and care I received. As a footballer, you don’t do it alone on or off the field.”
Collingwood GM of Football, Geoff Walsh, thanked Varcoe for his contribution to the Magpies over the last six years.
“At his best, Trav was a dynamic player who could hunt opponent or ball with real intent. He was what we needed when he joined us and he has never stopped being a solid member of the group.
“All of Collingwood thanks Trav, Kim and their family.”