The 31-year-old sustained a knee injury in Round 3 limiting him to just three first-grade fixtures this season.

The 2010 Premiership winner will retire as the second most-capped first-grade player in the Club's history behind Ben Hornby (273).

“I have loved my time playing rugby league for the Dragons but unfortunately my hand has been forced with the knee injury getting worse over the course of this season,” Creagh said.

“It has been hard decision to make with my heart willing me on to continue playing first-grade for this great Club but deep down I know this is the right decision to make.”

He has won the Dragons’ Player of the Year a record four times (2007, 2009, 2010, 2014), been capped twice for Australia and has represented NSW Blues on 11 occasions.

Dragons CEO Peter Doust praised the one-club player on his service to the Dragons both on and off the field, during a standout career.

“Ben has had a long and proud career here at the Dragons and is well regarded by everyone who knows him,” Doust said.

“Playing 14 seasons in the NRL is a respected accomplishment and to be able to do that for the same-club makes the achievement even more commendable.

“Ben has been a leader here at our Club and a valued contributor towards the overall game of rugby league through his capacity in co-founding the Graduates of League program.”

Coach Paul McGregor thanked Creagh for his sterling efforts across his career at the Dragons.

“Ben has been a significant part of our football club for over a decade and a leader amongst the playing group,” he said.

“He has led by example both on the field and off it so it is a shame that he has been forced to retire but his decision personifies his character in always wanting to put the Club first.”