Greene to leave Giants ahead of expected move to Cats

The GWS Giants have confirmed Toby Greene will leave the club to potentially join Geelong ahead of the 2027 season.

The Giants released a brief statement on Thursday morning, announcing Greene's intention to return to his home state of Victoria.

"The Giants have been advised by Toby Greene of his intention to move back to Victoria for family reasons with a view to joining the Geelong Football Club," the statement read.

Giants chief executive Dave Matthews told SEN radio Greene was leaving with the club's wishes.

"That's the decision he has made and we certainly respect that," Matthews said.

"He's been a celebrated figure at our club, a very important person and I know this his has been a really tough decision, one he's largely made for family reasons."

Greene was a foundation player at the Giants, spending 15 seasons at the club.

He debuted in 2012 and played more than 280 senior matches.

Greene won the club's best-and-fairest award twice and is a three-time All-Australian.