Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar has called time on a stellar 16-year AFL career across three clubs - GWS, Collingwood and the Dogs.
Treloar finishes with 263 games and 158 goals to his name during which he was awarded an All-Australian blazer (2024), an Anzac Day Medal and a Neale Daniher Trophy.
In his prime, Treloar became one of the best midfielders in the competition, with his ball-winning ability, drive through the middle and capacity to hit the scoreboard all contributing to outstanding performances.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have come to the conclusion that I am retiring,” Treloar said.
“I will never forget the moment that I fell in love with the game of footy – I was that seven-year-old boy that just wanted to be like his older brother – follow in his footsteps and play the game.
“I was a kid from Dandenong who grew up with nothing – except a loving family. All I ever wanted to do was make my friends and family proud.”
“That young boy would be so proud – never in my wildest dreams did I think I would play one AFL game – so to be here after 16 seasons, it is something I am extremely proud of.
“I am forever grateful to the Western Bulldogs Football Club and hopefully one day my daughter Georgie is running out in the red, white and blue.
“I will always be a Bulldogs person; I couldn’t speak more highly of the place and the people that work here.”
Treloar began his journey at GWS as a pre-listed 17-year-old, playing 79 games in the expansion club’s first four seasons in the competition.
The gun midfielder would return home to Victoria in 2015 and join Collingwood, playing a pivotal role across five seasons at the Pies, including a thrilling run to the 2018 Grand Final.
In the final moments of the 2020 Trade Period, Treloar joined the Western Bulldogs and would become a staple of the side’s midfield.
During his first season at the Kennel, Treloar would again reach an AFL Grand Final, delivering one of the best Bulldogs performances in their loss to the Demons with 27 disposals and three goals in Perth.
His career-best season arrived in 2024, earning an All-Australian blazer after ranking No.1 in the competition for disposals and receiving 26 Brownlow votes.
Despite an injury impacted season the following year he played a key role in securing the Footscray Bulldogs’ VFL Premiership.
Executive Manager Men’s Football Sam Power praised Treloar’s contribution to the Club and to footy throughout his playing career.
“Adam has been such an incredible AFL player across his 16 seasons in the competition and should be extremely proud of everything he has achieved,” Power said.
“To compete at a highest level for as long as Adam has is a credit to him and his commitment to the game, becoming one of the most prolific ball-winners in the AFL for the better part of a decade.
“He became a mentor to many of our younger players, with his professionalism off field and ability to get the best out of himself the perfect example for his teammates.”
“We wish Adam, Kim and Georgie all the best and they are always welcome back at Mission Whitten Oval.”
Treloar has also actively supported community causes, becoming an ambassador for cancer charities, working at homeless shelters and coaching junior football sides while competing at the top level.
