Parramatta skipper Nathan Hindmarsh has announced he’ll retire at the end of the 2012 NRL season.

The 32-year-old former NSW and Test back-rower will walk away from the Eels after a 15-year career that’s seen him play 310 games for the club and appear in two grand finals.

Hindmarsh revealed his decision on a video broadcast on the Eels’ official website and said he told coach Stephen Kearney and club officials it would be his last campaign at the start of the season.

“I know there has been a lot of speculation about my career of late and I thank the coach and club for giving me the time I needed to make this decision public,” Hindmarsh said.

“I’m hoping that by announcing this, it will take some pressure off my coach, my teammates and the club, so we can get back to focusing on what really matters … winning games.

“I will retire as a one-club player which I am very proud of.

“I’m going to finish my career the same way I started – utterly and deeply exhausted – knowing I have tried my best and left it all on the field.”

Eels head coach Stephen Kearney paid tribute to Hindmarsh’s impact on the game over the past 15 years.

“He’s a guy who pretty much redefined how much work one human being can get through out there on the paddock,” Kearney said.

“I don’t know how many times I’ve seen replays of him chasing down wingers and fullbacks, making that last ditch effort that’s the difference between winning and losing matches.

“He’s all about heart and that’s why he’s so respected by everyone who plays the game, as well as loved and admired by those who watch it.”