It's official - Giants star Zac Williams has informed the club that he will explore his free agency options.

The club released a statement on Monday afternoon confirming his decision, with the defender's preference being a move to a Victorian club.

The 26-year old wants to be closer to his sister who lives in based in Albury.

โ€œItโ€™s disappointing to receive this news as Zac has come a long way since coming through the Giants Academy pathway," Giants General Manager Football Jason McCartney said told the club website.ย 

โ€œWe understand that free agency is part of the current football landscape and that the players have the right to go down this path.โ€

Williams has played 113 games for GWS after getting drafted with Pick 95 in the 2013 AFL Draft.

He averaged 16.9 disposals from 11 games this season.