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.
9. Peter Hudson
Peter Hudson played in both the VFL and TANFL. He has too many achievements to name, so we'll just talk about his VFL stint.
Joining the VFL and Hawthorn in 1967, he would become one of the all time best full-forwards. He kicked 10 goals or more a remarkable 11 times in VFL football. He kicked 16 once, 13 twice, 12 twice, 11 twice and 10 four times. Hudson also kicked nine goals in a match nine times, and eight goals in a match 11 times.
In 1972, he seriously injured his knee and it was thought he would never play again.
"The people of Hawthorn, no matter what generation they come from, seem to be so proud. You can't help but be caught up in the family-type atmosphere." ๐
Peter Hudson is #Always Hawthorn. pic.twitter.com/8fPRqwrKP5
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) January 15, 2019
He would however, not the same player he was, but he continued to be a goal kicking machine.
Hudson retired from VFL football to take control of a large hotel complex in Tasmania. The Hawks fought to retain his services, and even talked him into making a comeback in 1973.
After two rounds in 1974, he injured his knee again and once again retired from VFL.
Hudson was lured back for a season in 1977, and would kick 110 goals, winning the Coleman medal for a fourth time.
He retired for good after this, leaving the VFL a third time, with one premiership, two club best and fairest awards and two All-Australian selections.
