Geelong have formally cut ties with premiership hero Tyson Stengle, who says he has chosen to step away from AFL football and return home to South Australia after a difficult year. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementThe forward played only one VFL game this season amid off-field issues, and last played at the top level in Geelong's 2025 AFL grand final loss. Tyson Stengle and star forward Jeremy Cameron celebrated a goal last season. Career pinnacle: Tyson Stengle held the premiership trophy after starring in the 2022 grand final. Stengle finishes his career on 109 games and 175 goals - with 93 games and 160 goals for the Cats.