Rhyce Shaw draws the curtains on a humble career which will span more than 230 games over 16 seasons.
Traded onto Sydney at the end of the 2008 season, Shaw excelled in the red and white to go on and play a crucial role in the 2012 Premiership.
A leader on and off the field, Shaw took home the 2011 Best Clubman award symbolising his invaluable worth as a teammate.
Sydneyswas.com.au brings you a snapshot of Rhyce Shaw's stellar career as seen through the lenses of AFL Photographers.
We prefer him in Red and White but it's important to acknowledge Shawry's origins. He's pictured here with Josh Fraser after the pair were selected by Collingwood in the 1999 AFL Draft.
Much better... Shawry was straight down to business shortly after arriving in Sydney via a trade in the 2008 AFL Draft.
Shawry took over the #2 guernsey from 2005 Premiership hero and former Magpie teammate Nick Davis ahead of season 2009.
Shawry showcased his renowned bounce and dash throughout his first season in the Red and White. He went on to finish second in the Bob Skilton Medal behind Ryan O'Keefe.
Shawry dons his junior club's colours during a Swans' training session at Lakeside Oval in 2010. Shawry played for Diamond Creek, in Melbourne's north-east, as a little tacker.
Shawry is chaired off by Kieren Jack (left) and Craig Bird (right) after his 150th game in 2011.
Shawry hugs brother Heath after the Swans triumphed over Collingwood in the 2012 Preliminary Final at ANZ Stadium.
One to savour... Shawry kisses the 2012 Premiership Cup during the post-match celebrations.
Shawry jumps for joy after kicking a goal against Collingwood in Round 20, 2013. The defender currently has 44 goals to his name.
Shawry clutches at his knee in Round 22, 2013. The defender had already missed a majority of the season with injury and was back for only four games before this latest setback.
Shawry jokes around with Ted Richards and Adam Goodes during a photoshoot to promote the 2014 season.
Shawry celebrates with fans after his 200th game in Round 7, 2014.
Nick Malceski consoles his close mate after Shawry suffered an ankle injury against Richmond in Round 14, 2014. The defender missed four weeks.
Shawry does his best to put off Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury in Round 20, 2015.
