There has been a number of AFL players who have retired yet changed their mind and eventually retuned to footy.

We take a look at 10 of the best comeback stories - based off success, contribution and overall story behind it, after returning to the game.

This list includes players who officially retired.

3. Vic Cumberland

While there isn't any official retirement here, Harry 'Vic' Cumberland's VFL career was full of interruption, where he was no longer listed multiple times.

Cumberland initially played for Melbourne between 1898 and 1901, playing 50 games, including the 1900 premiership.

Following his time at the Demons, Cumberland would have four separate stints at St Kilda, for a total of 126 games.

He first resumed his career in 1903 and was one of the Saints top players in the two seasons he was there. He was instrumental in helping the Saints rise from a winless wooden spoon season in 1902, just missing finals at fifth the following year.

Cumberland moved to New Zealand in 1905 but returned to Australia after two years, joining St Kilda for a second time.

Once again, he was one of the competition's leading players, where he helped the Saints make finals for the first time in 1907 and once again the following year.

He left the VFL once again, moving to South Australia and joining SANFL club Sturt.

After three years, he returned to Victoria in 1912, and yes, came back to St Kilda. He was a key player in the 1913 Grand Final team, the clubs first appearance. He remained there until 1915, when St Kilda ceased playing due to World War I.

Cumberland's next and final return to football has to be the biggest story here.

He was enlisted to serve in 1916, and embarked for France. While fighting, he was wounded three times. He returned to Australia at the end of 1919.

Cumberland returned to play for St Kilda for one more season in 1920 at 43-years-old, the oldest ever to play a game.