Collingwood premiership player Will Hoskin-Elliott has announced he will retire at the end of the AFL season.

The 31-year-old, who started his career as an inaugural GWS player, was a key member of the Magpies' 2023 flag triumph.

But he faces a fight to break back into the Pies' line-up for the upcoming finals series, after being dropped for last week's loss to Adelaide.

Hoskin-Elliott, who has played 242 AFL games, on Wednesday told teammates and staff of his decision to hang up his boots.

"I'm proud and honoured to call myself a Collingwood player and I have loved my time in the black and white," Hoskin-Elliott said.

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"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

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