Retiring ruckman Jamie Charman will perform a lap of honour for his Lions fans prior to this Sunday afternoon's match against Adelaide at the Gabba.

BROWNLOW medallist Simon Black has lauded retiring Brisbane Lions teammate Jamie Charman, labelling the ruckman as aggressive, combative and inspirational on the field, and fun, cheeky and lovable off it.

Charman retired on Wednesday after injuries cut short his 129-game career, and although Black said he would miss playing alongside his big mate, he had plenty of good memories to call on.

One of his favourite recollections was in a match against the Sydney Swans when Black was having a tough day against long-time adversary Brett Kirk.

Black couldn't help but laugh when he recalled the story.

"Charmo was always a really good one to go and rough up an opposition tagger or run-with player I was playing on," Black said.

"I'll never forget, Kirky was playing on me one day and probably doing a pretty good job and Charmo came up and gave him a big elbow in the ribs while Kirky was looking the other way and it dropped him.

"I actually went over and picked him (Kirk) up because I thought it was a bit cheap, but that was Charmo. He was there to help you out.

"I loved playing with him. He'd look after his own and whoever was on his side. The old cliché you'd love to be in the trenches with Charmo because he'd give you everything he's got and look out for you. He's one of my best mates and that's why I'll miss him."

Charman's retirement leaves just Black, Luke Power, Ash McGrath and captain Jonathan Brown from the Lions' premiership years.

Charman played in the 2003 victory over Collingwood after taking over the number one ruck mantle from Clark Keating and Beau McDonald.

Black said Charman had plenty of attributes that made him a great teammate to play alongside in the middle of the ground.

"What springs to mind is his aggressive, competitive nature," Black said. "How he willed himself at the contest and into the opposition's body and how hard he'd tackle was first class.

"It really inspired myself and a lot of the guys around him because he was such a fierce competitor and he intimidated opposition players because of his aggressiveness.

"I think a few players in the last few years probably enjoyed him not being out there because they weren't going to cop a stray elbow here or there."

Black, who is now in his 14th season at the Lions, said Charman was one of the great personalities in his time at the club.

He was always a favourite among fans and teammates and Black said it was little wonder.

"He's such a great personality, such a fun character to be around," Black said.

"He just loves a good time, a good laugh, he loves pulling the mickey out of the boys. He's very cheeky, in a lovable way.

"The laughs I've got out of Charmo over the years have been enormous and he's one of my best mates and I cherished my days playing with him and I'll greatly miss him.

"Watching his highlights video of his career gave me real chills, real goosebumps and made me feel really proud to have played with him."

Michael Whiting covers Brisbane Lions news for afl.com.au. Follow him on Twitter: @mike_whiting