GWS ruckman Dawson Simpson will up the boots at the end of the season.
Simpson has played 47 AFL games with Geelong and GWS in a career spanning 12 years.
While he dealt with a range of injuries and setbacks over his career, he believes it may have been a blessing in disguise.
"I probably haven't achieved what I wanted to when it comes to games played, but I think the resilience I've been taught has created a man that can make a difference outside of football," Simpson said.
"I think that had I had an armchair ride or a cruisey career, I wouldn't be the same person today.
“I wouldn't have the same depth and resilience in my character if I didn't have the setbacks I had and the injuries I've had.
"I look back on my career happy with what I've been able to achieve over the past 12 seasons and striving for those last couple of games and the ultimate success this year.
"The friendships I've made at both the Cats and the Giants will last for a lifetime and that's one of things I look back on with the greatest fondness."
Simpson is the second Giant to retire this week, with Brett Deledio calling time on his career yesterday.