Former Richmond and Collingwood AFL star Andrew Krakouer, remembered for his incredible football career and contributions to the sport, has sadly passed away at 42.

Former AFL player Andrew Krakouer, who played for Collingwood and Richmond, has passed away in Perth at the age of 42.

Krakouer featured in 137 games for both clubs between 2001 and 2013 and won the 2011 Mark of the Year while playing for the Magpies.

Krakouer began his AFL career with Richmond in 2001 after being selected with pick 41 in the 2000 national draft.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon said he was “deeply shocked” by Krakouer’s passing.