Adam Treloar Retires After 16 Seasons, 263 Games With Western Bulldogs

Western Bulldogs midfielder Adam Treloar has announced his retirement after 16 seasons and 263 games across three AFL clubs. The 32-year-old made the decision with the “heaviest of hearts” after the Bulldogs did not offer him a contract for 2027. Recurring soft-tissue injuries limited him to just nine senior appearances over the past two seasons, cutting short what had been a stellar career marked by All-Australian selection in 2024.

The end of a three-club journey

Treloar began his AFL career at Greater Western Sydney as a pre-listed 17-year-old, playing 79 games across the expansion club’s first four seasons. He requested a trade to Collingwood at the end of 2015 and played 94 games for the Magpies before being traded to the Western Bulldogs in the final moments of the 2020 trade period. Treloar finishes with 263 games and 158 goals across his career, including an Anzac Day Medal and a Neale Daniher Trophy.

Injuries ended his final chapters

In his prime, Treloar was one of the competition’s best midfielders, known for his ball-winning ability, drive through the middle, and goal-kicking capacity. He reached an AFL Grand Final with Collingwood in 2018 and another with the Bulldogs in 2021. However, repeat calf tears and other soft-tissue injuries derailed his final two seasons. He managed just nine senior games across the past two seasons, forcing the Bulldogs to decline a contract renewal.

Treloar’s emotional farewell

In a video message released by the club, Treloar said he was retiring with the “heaviest of hearts.” He reflected on his journey from a seven-year-old boy in Dandenong who dreamed of playing AFL to a 16-year veteran. “That young boy would be so proud,” Treloar said. “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.” He expressed gratitude to the Western Bulldogs and said he hoped his daughter Georgie would one day play for the club.

The 2020 trade that reshaped his career

Treloar’s move to the Bulldogs came after he was traded by Collingwood in the final minute of the 2020 trade period. He was deeply hurt by the decision at the time, as he had five years remaining on a lucrative contract with the Magpies. The trade negotiations between the two clubs took several weeks to resolve contract details. Despite the difficult circumstances, Treloar became a staple of the Bulldogs’ midfield and earned All-Australian selection in 2024 after a stellar campaign.

Final Thoughts

Treloar’s retirement closes a chapter on one of the AFL’s most accomplished midfielders. His 16-year career spanned three clubs and 263 games, but soft-tissue injuries ultimately forced an end to his playing days.

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