AFL retirees playing Vic country footy clubs in 2025

It's increasingly become a normal part of the game that when an AFL player finishes their careers, either of their own volition or not, more and more are choosing to ply their trade back in the country.

This means lots of homecomings for players who return to an original home club as well as players finding new places to call home for the next part of their playing days.

Here's where you will find those were some of those who finished at the highest level last season, will be sharing their skills and excitement on Victorian country footy grounds in season 2025.

Ballarat FNL

• Zac Tuohy - (Bacchus Marsh FNC)
• Bigoa Nyuon - (Ballarat Swans FNC)
• Nick Hind - (Darley FNC)
• Denver Grainger-Barras - (North Ballarat FNC)

Bendigo FNL

• Josh Eyre - (Castlemaine FNC)

Ellinbank & District FNL

• Braydon Preuss - (Yarragon FNC)

Geelong FNL

• Seb Ross - (Colac FNC) - playing co-coach
• Nathan Kreuger - (Grovedale FNC) & Geelong VFL
• Oscar Murdoch - (Newtown & Chilwell FNC)
• Josh Corbett - (South Barwon FNC)

Gippsland League

• Dyson Heppell - (Leongatha FNC) & Port Melbourne VFL

Goulburn Valley FNL

• Jake Kelly (Mansfield FNC) - assistant coach
• Cooper Hamilton - (Rochester FNC) & Carlton VFL

Hampden FNL

• Gary Rohan - (Port Fairy FNC)

Murray FNL

• Tom Hawkins - (Finley FNC)

Ovens & Murray FNL

• Matt Taberner - (Myrtleford FNC)

Picola & District FNL

• Tom Clurey - (Katamatite FNC)

Riddell District FNL

• Marlion Pickett - (Melton South FNC)