Sydney Roosters veteran Brett Morris has announced his immediate retirement from the game at the age of 34.

Morris recently ruptured his ACL in a game against the Newcastle Knights – ending his season and now his career.

“Not everybody gets to go out on their own terms, but looking back over my career, I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have had the opportunities I’ve had, and I hang up the boots a very proud and content man, knowing that the time is right,” Morris said on Monday.

“There are many people who have played an important role in helping me in my career throughout the years, and I’d like to extend my thanks to them all, right back to my junior club the Kiama Knights.

“In the NRL, I’ve been fortunate to be coached by and to play with some of the game’s best, and I’m grateful to all the coaches and teammates I’ve had over the years.

“More recently, it’s been an honour to wear the Sydney Roosters jersey and I will always be proud to have captained the side in what was my final match.”

Morris played 18 games for Australia, 15 for New South Wales, 170 matches for the Dragons and 40 for the Roosters.

In total, Morris crossed for 176 NRL tries.

The all-time great winger also won premierships with the Dragons (2010) and Roosters (2019).