Sydney Swans AFLW midfielder Hayley Bullas has informed the club she wishes to retire, effective immediately.

28-year old Bullas arrived in the Harbour City in 2023 having played 30 AFLW games for West Coast across four seasons, making her debut in 2020, coming from the Essendon VFL side.

Her first year in the red and white in 2023 didn’t go to plan as she missed the entire season with a knee reconstruction but made an impact off the field with her attitude and standards.

Despite the setback, Bullas recovered to play seven games for the Swans in 2024, averaging 12 disposals and more than four tackles a game.

She retires with a total of 37 games across six seasons.

AFLW Senior Coach Scott Gowans said Bullas was a valuable leader for the club.

“Hayley was a critical part of establishing a professional culture in our group by bringing in her elite standards and her midfield grunt,” Gowans said.

“Hayley trained hard, played the game hard and leaves the game knowing she got the best out of herself.

“On behalf of the club, I wish her well in whatever so chooses to do next.”