One of Australia's most high-profile indigenous sportsmen, Adam Goodes, who was subject to repeated booing this season, has retired from Australian rules football after an illustrious career.
Goodes quit in a low-key farewell to his teammates after the Sydney Swans lost in the semi-finals of the domestic league (AFL) to North Melbourne Football Club on Saturday, calling an end to 18 seasons at the top level of the sport.
To finish the way we did last night was disappointing. But I'll hold my head high and look forward to the future
"No matter how many great players we've had retire, and we've had a few over the past few years, none as great as 'Goodesy' with no disrespect to the others," Swans' coach John Longmire said after the match.
"He's been an absolute icon of this footy club, and a superstar of the game."
The 35-year-old former Australian of the Year played 372 games for the Swans and made his AFL debut for the club in 1999.
Goodes, who has played more matches than any other indigenous player, is also a two-time Brownlow Medallist, a four-time All-Australian and co-captained the Swans from 2009 to 2012.