Melbourne youngster Harley Balic has announced his retirement from the AFL, effective immediately.
The 21-year-old played four games for the Dockers in 2017 before switching to the Demons, although he's failed to register a senior appearance with Melbourne this season.
Balic told the club's website he'd lost his passion for the game.
โIt was an easy decision in the end, as Iโve thought about it for a little while now,โ Balic toldย Melbourne Media.
โItโs something Iโm not going to regret and Iโm very appreciative to Melbourne for letting me come to the club for a second chance.
โIโve always loved football, but my heartโs not in it and everything ends up being a grind and I think itโs just the right thing to do.
โThe [clubโs] VFL and AFL [teams] are both going to be successful this year and itโs something Iโd love to be a part of, if I loved it, but unfortunately I donโt and itโs time to go out into the real world and see what else is out there for me.โ
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