The Gold Coast SUNS have agreed to release Jarrod Garlett from his playing contract ahead of tomorrow’s List Lodgement (2) deadline.

The club had been working closely with Garlett in recent times and early last week Garlett requested the club release him from his contract to allow him to return home to Western Australia to deal with a private family matter.

General Manager - Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft said the change in family circumstances led to the Garlett’s contract release.

"Our player development team and wider support network has been working with Jarrod for some time to assist him in adjusting into life away from his family," Ashcroft said.

"In the midst of this, a significant change in circumstances with his family back in Western Australia led to Jarrod making the decision it was in his, and his family’s best interests to be released from his contract."

"We continue to work with Jarrod and his management to ensure Jarrod's transition into life away from the AFL is as smooth as possible and we wish him and his family all the very best in the future."

Garlett, who played 17 games in his first two seasons with the club, signed a two-year contract extension in August.