澳式足球运动员斯蒂尔·西德博顿（Steele Sidebottom）正式宣布将在2026赛季末结束职业生涯 [1]。这位科林伍德队（Collingwood）传奇球员以373场出场记录位居球队历史第二 [1]。他与队友斯科特·彭德伯里（Scott Pendlebury）共同保持AFL纪录，两人作为同队友谊出场339场 [1]。
西德博顿职业成就斐然，随球队赢得2010年和2023年两个总冠军 [1]。他曾在2018年入选All-Australian最佳球队并获得Brownlow Medal亚军荣誉 [1]，同年还凭借季后赛表现获得Gary Ayres Medal奖项 [1]。他于2008年以第11顺位被国家选秀录取 [1]，并担任球队副队长长达8个赛季 [1]。
主教练克雷格·麦克雷（Craig McRae）对这位球星给予高度评价，称"他是authentic、caring、humble的，有一种聚合人心的方式" [1]。西德博顿本人则表示感恩："我会记得这些人。这么多队友、教练、工作人员和志愿者投入时间和精力帮助我。" [1]
Steele Sidebottom has announced he will retire at the conclusion of the 2026 season, bringing his 35-year career to a close [1]. The dual premiership winner for Collingwood will depart the game having appeared in 373 matches, the second-most in the club's history [1].
Sidebottom's illustrious career has been marked by exceptional longevity and achievement. Selected at pick 11 in the 2008 national draft, he won premierships in 2010 and 2023, while also earning All-Australian honors in 2018 and finishing runner-up in the Brownlow Medal that same year [1]. He was named best player in the finals series when he claimed the Gary Ayres Medal in 2018 [1]. Throughout his tenure, Sidebottom served as vice-captain for eight seasons and holds an AFL record alongside Scott Pendlebury for the most games played together as teammates, with 339 shared appearances [1].
Collingwood's coach Craig McRae led tributes to the departing star, describing Sidebottom as "authentic, caring, humble" and noting "a way he brings people together" [1]. Sidebottom reflected on his career, saying: "I will remember these people. So many teammates, coaches, staff and volunteers have invested their time and energy to help me" [1].