Collingwood legend Scott Pendlebury is leaving the club after 21 seasons and will end his glittering AFL career on the Gold Coast.
After a record 442 games since he debuted for the Magpies back in 2006, Pendlebury will be an effective on-field coach for the Suns in 2027.
The 38-year-old missed Collingwood's wildcard-final defeat to the Western Bulldogs due to a hamstring injury.
Pendlebury was hurt early in last week's loss against the Brisbane Lions and would have needed Collingwood to make at least the semi-finals to have been a chance of playing again this season.
Next year will almost certainly be Pendlebury's final season as a player, before he transitions into coaching.
"For the past 21 years, it's been an incredible privilege to be a Collingwood footballer. From walking in the doors as a 17-year-old, to seeing the way everyone at the Club has welcomed and embraced my family over all these years is something that is truly special," Pendlebury said.
"I've spent the majority of my life here and so many of my best memories have come through being part of Collingwood. The friendships, the challenges, the successes and even the tough times have all shaped who I am.
"The privilege of pulling on the Collingwood jumper has never been lost on me. I understand what this Club means to so many people and I've always tried to represent it in a way that makes our Magpie Army proud.
"This decision has not come lightly but I know this is the best thing for me and my family as I transition into the next phase of my football journey.
"And while my next chapter won't be in the black and white, it's hard to put into words what the Collingwood Football Club means to me. To all my coaches, the staff and my teammates, thank you for everything. Collingwood has been such a significant part of my life and I'll always be grateful for the opportunity to represent this great football club."
Senior coach Craig McRae thanked Pendlebury for his contribution to the club.
"Scott has dedicated so much of himself to this club over such a long period of time and we're all incredibly grateful for the impact he's had. He turns up every day with real humility, a willingness to learn and a genuine care for the people around him," McRae said.
"We talk a lot about legacy in footy, but Scott's legacy isn't just the games or the records. It's the impact he's had on people.
"At the Collingwood, we live in a state of growth mindset with no ceilings and he has led this from the front. He has been an incredible role model for his teammates and the wider Club.
"We are all grateful for being a part of Scott's football journey and the shared experiences and memories we've had together."
The Magpies formally farewelled fellow two-time premiership hero Steele Sidebottom on Friday night.
Sidebottom had already announced his retirement, but was given a farewell after the loss against the Bulldogs following his 375th game.
