Cameron Smith has retired from rugby league.
A long-running saga over Smith's future came to an end on Wednesday when the Melbourne Storm confirmed the news.
Smith, 37, played 430 NRL games and won three premierships for Melbourne. He also played 56 Tests for Australia and 42 State of Origin matches for Queensland, as a mainstay of the Maroons dynasty that won 11 series in 12 years.
There was some speculation that Smith might sign a late contract with either the Brisbane Broncos or Gold Coast Titans for this season, but that has come to nothing. He retires as a one-club player.
"Cameron Smith has today announced his retirement from professional rugby league," a Storm statement on social media read.
"Cam is not only among the most decorated players the game has ever seen, he made an immeasurable contribution to our club on and off the field, and his legacy will be remembered in Melbourne forever."
Smith made the hooker position his own in a 19-season first grade career. He will undoubtedly be inducted as a rugby league Immortal once the five-year waiting period is complete; beginning with his retirement.
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