Veteran Collingwood midfielder Daniel Wells has announced his retirement following widespread injury issues riddled the end of his glistening career.
Following 243 games with North Melbourne, Wells made the move to the Pies as an unrestricted free-agent in 2017, but has managed only 15 appearances in his three seasons with the club.
However, after battling a range of soft-tissue injuries across the back-end of his career, and more recently knee issues this season, the 34-year-old midfielder has been forced to hang up the boots.
Wells won two best and fairest awards with the Kangaroos, as well as a goal of the year in 2004.
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The Magpies and Kangaroos legend thanks both clubs for their contribution to his career in a post on Instagram.
"So many ups and so many downs. So many victories and so many defeats. These moments I believe have helped shape me into the person I am today," Wells wrote.
"I feel so blessed to have played for two amazing clubs. @nmfcofficial I am forever grateful for all you did for me at the beginning and throughout my career and to the @collingwood_fc for all they have done for me and my family these passed 3 years."
