Social media went into melt down yesterday afternoon, as fans learnt that their much loved 'Hodgey', after 16 seasons, four premierships and two Norm Smith medals, would be hanging up the boots at the end of 2017.

Outpourings of adoration, appreciation and heart break flooded the internet.

Here are some of the reactions.

A Club legend, and an AFL great, announces that this season will be his last...#alwaysafalcon

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