The Gold Coast SUNS have today released Rex Liddy from his playing contract after the 19-year-old indicated a desire to cease his AFL career.

Liddy and the GC SUNS had been working closely in a bid to revive the North Queenslanders hunger to train and play at the elite level and the club has supported the talented teenagers decision not to pursue a career in the AFL.

With the GC SUNS required to submit their AFL list lodgement today, Liddy, his manager and the Club came to the decision that a contract release was appropriate.

Gold Coast SUNS, General Manager – Football Operations, Marcus Ashcroft said the club understood Liddy’s position and are committed to working with Rex and assisting him going forward.

“We completely understand Rex’s position, and have been working with him and his manager for some time assisting where we could off the field and trying to reignite his passion for AFL.

“Although disappointed to lose him, we will assist him in his transition back into life away from the Gold Coast SUNS and wish him every success in the future.”

Liddy was a Queensland Zone Selection, joining the club in 2010, he made his AFL debut against North Melbourne in Round 12 at Metricon Stadium and played 4 senior matches with the Gold Coast SUNS in 2011.