Hamilton export and Western Bulldogs premiership player Liam Picken has retired from the AFL following ongoing problems with concussion symptoms.
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Picken told teammates on Monday he was calling time on his career.
The 2016 grand final star was picked up at number 30 in 2009 rookie draft and went on to play 198 games and boot 87 goals for the Bulldogs.
Picken was awarded the player of the finals series in 2016 after booting eight goals in four games.
However, he has not played at the top level since sustaining a head injury in last year's JLT Community Series.
Picken was diagnosed with post-concussion syndrome in 2018.
He thanked Western Bulldogs fans for their support in a video published on Twitter on Monday.
"The support you've given me, especially over the past 12 months, has been amazing and my family is ever-grateful," Picken said.
"It's been an amazing journey and I've got some amazing memories. It was a very special time I had at the Western Bulldogs."
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge told the club's website Picken would leave a significant legacy.
"It's never an easy thing to accept that one of the Club's great servants will finish his career," he said.
"For the duration of his career, Liam has embodied the core values we hold dear as a football club, and we will miss his presence greatly.
"We have always had a family-first mentality at the Bulldogs, and that should always be the overriding consideration when it comes to a player's health and any impact that has on playing football.
"Liam can be immensely proud of his achievements. He is loved and admired within the Club, and universally respected by the whole football public, which is a true indication of the impression he has made on the game."
Bulldogs director of football Chris Grant said the club would continue to support Picken into his retirement.
"Liam has made a lasting impact on the Western Bulldogs and we will not forget his contribution," he said.
"Over the last 12 months our focus has been to support Liam by providing him with the best medical care and ensuring his health is our number one priority.
"We will continue to provide off-field assistance for Liam to ensure he has the necessary support to return to full health, including his transition into the next chapter of his working career."
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