After 10 years in the game, Jon Patton has announced his retirement from the AFL.

Patton was an inaugural member of the GIANTS and the club’s first pick in the 2011 Draft. 

He went on to play 95 games, including 89 for the GIANTS and six for Hawthorn.

GIANTS Chief Executive Officer David Matthews acknowledged Patton’s announcement today.

“Jon was a key part of the GIANTS in our formative years and we acknowledge the difficult decision he has made to retire to focus on life away from the game,” said Mr Matthews.

“Jon showed great resilience in his time at the GIANTS, particularly in the face of a number of serious injuries that saw him play 89 of a possible 187 games in his time at the club.

“All of us at the GIANTS wish Jon the very best in the next chapter of his life.”

Patton played 95 games and kicked 133 goals over nine active seasons in the game.