{
  "id": 736570,
  "title": "'I'll remember the people': Sidebottom among retiring AFL premiership duo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/ill-remember-the-people-sidebottom-among-retiring-afl-premiership-duo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-13T05:58:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-13/afl-sidebottom-prestia-announce-retirements/107034062"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Collingwood legend Steele Sidebottom and Richmond midfielder Dion Prestia have made the decision to retire from professional football. Sidebottom, who played in two Magpies' premiership teams, will conclude his 18-year career with Collingwood at the end of the season. Prestia, who spent his entire career with Richmond, will also be hanging up his boots. Both players will be honored with a farewell match this Saturday when Richmond takes on St Kilda at the MCG. Sidebottom, who debuted for Collingwood in 2009, has amassed 373 AFL games, the second most in the club's history. The versatile midfielder won two Copeland Trophies and an All-Australian award during his time with the Magpies. He recently reflected on his journey, stating that he will remember not only the victories but also the people who have played a significant role in his career.",
  "summary": "Collingwood's Steele Sidebottom and Richmond's Dion Prestia announce that they will be retiring from the AFL at the end of the season.",
  "key_points": [
    "Steele Sidebottom and Dion Prestia retiring from AFL",
    "Sidebottom played 373 games for Collingwood",
    "Farewell match for both players on Saturday"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The retirement of Steele Sidebottom and Dion Prestia marks a changing of the guard for their respective clubs, with both players ending careers marked by significant contributions and accolades.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}