Former Brisbane, Gold Coast and Adelaide midfielder Jarryd Lyons has called time on his professional football career after a farewell campaign with SANFL side Glenelg.
Lyons signed with the Bays for 2025 after a 14-year career in the top flight, which commenced with the Crows via the 2010 AFL Draft.
The Victorian spent six years on Adelaide’s list, playing 55 games for the Crows prior to seeking a switch to the Suns.
Lyons spent just two years with Gold Coast before seeing the club decide to delist him despite the veteran onballer having a contract for another 12 months.
Brisbane swooped on the midfielder’s services, which would prove to be a valuable play as Lyons went on to become a key piece of Chris Fagan’s plans in 2019.
Lyons enjoyed a career-best campaign in 2021, playing 24 games for a return of 28.08 disposals, 6.42 tackles and 6.21 clearances for the Lions.
Having spent most of 2023 in the VFL, Lyons claimed the J.J. Liston Trophy as the competition’s best and fairest as the Lions made another deep finals run.
After a three-game campaign last year, Lyons decided to call time on his AFL career, opting for a move to Glenelg to play alongside brother Corey. The pair were pivotal in the Tigers reaching the SANFL Grand Final this year, losing to Sturt in the season decider.
While deciding to call time on his SANFL career, Lyons has opted to continue playing football at the local level, signing with South Australian club Hahndorf in the Hills Football League.
Lyons is one of several senior Glenelg players to depart the club following their 2025 season, with Luke Reynolds and Max Proud also retiring.