Injuries force Collingwood defender Tom Langdon to retire

Collingwood defender Tom Langdon has called time on his career following a string of injuries.

Langdon, who hasn't featured for the Magpies since round nine last year, will retire from the AFL after failing to overcome an ongoing knee issue.

The 26-year-old had been sidelined due to chronic cartilage damage in his right knee.

Langdon played a total of 89 games for the club after making his debut back in 2014. He was also a member of Collingwood's grand final side who lost to the Eagles in 2018.

"Tom played some wonderful football for Collingwood and it was a sad day when the reality of his premature retirement arrived," Collingwood GM of Football Geoff Walsh said.

"We saw him work incredibly hard to get back. He pushed himself through so much pain to keep his hopes of a comeback flickering. Given his talent and application, his finish is a cruel football story.

"We're all confident that Tom will make a success of the next phase of his life and we wish him well."