Michael Wilson announces his retirement from football, ending a career which has spanned 192 games.

"When the medical staff say you shouldn't go on, then I think it's probably time to listen," Wilson said.

"Only once in my 10 years of coaching have I handed out a coach's award. I gave it to Michael at the end of the 2004 season," Power coach Mark Williams said.

"He played with shocking injuries that both needed surgery at the end of the season, after playing most of the season including the finals and grand final. To see the hurt and hardship he endured for the team was just remarkable."