Sydney Swans midfielder Taylor Adams announces retirement

The Swans midfielder announced his retirement on Monday morning, with 2026 set to be his final season after 15 years and 229 professional games.

Adams said he knew now was the right time for him to retire.

“I’m incredibly grateful to all three clubs I have played for and to have had an amazing football journey,” he said in a statement.

“It was always a dream of mine to play at the highest level, so to have played AFL for well over a decade is something I should be really proud of.

“To the Giants, Pies and now the Swans, I want to say thank you to all three clubs and to all of the staff involved in my career along the way. It’s been a great journey but I’m now ready for another chapter.”

The 32-year-old was originally picked in the 2011 draft by GWS, before he was traded to Collingwood at the end of 2013.

The midfielder then went on to play 175 games with the Magpies and won the Copeland Trophy as the club’s best and fairest in 2020. He also gained All Australian selection in that season.

He was then traded to the Swans at the end of the 2023 season, where he would go on to play 23 games before calling time on his career.

Sydney Swans executive general manager Leon Cameron said Adams should be immensely proud of his career.

“Taylor has been known around the league as one of the hardest-working players in the competition for his entire career,” he said.

“He’s had a unique footy journey which has taken him to three clubs, but during that time he has been extremely professional and always got the best out of himself.

“I wish Taylor and his young family all the very best for whatever comes next - he will always be welcome at the Swans.”

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