Greg Broughton Biography

Greg Broughton has announced his retirement and will get a farewell game with the Suns at the SCG against the Sydney in the final round of the 2015 regular season.

Broughton admitted that 2015 was a struggle, both mentally and physically, for him.

"I think it's a pretty easy decision on my behalf," he said.

"I think early days my body would hold up (better). I think I like to say I'm more of a crash and bash type player.

"In the latter stages of my career I started to get sorer and sorer and more injuries."

Gold Coast select Greg Broughton with pick No.67 at the 2014 NAB AFL Rookie Draft.

"He's part of our family now. It was tough having him go off the list, but he was just out of contract at the wrong time," Suns list manager Scott Clayton said.

"He'll be our nominated rookie (to be elevated to the senior list) and he's in. We always said we'd come to an arrangement.

"Greg really wants to end up on the Gold Coast, he likes it here and wants to be here. He's been terrific for us."

Gold Coast delist Greg Broughton but will likely re-draft him as a rookie for the 2015 season.

"He'd rather stay on the Gold Coast and play with us, but he has to go through this process," Gold Coast list manager Scott Clayton said.

"We'll take him as a rookie if we get the opportunity. I don't think he's keen to get up and go, but that's the rules and hopefully he remains with us."

Gold Coast recruit Greg Broughton says he is enjoying life with his new team.

"I knew a couple of boys before I came over, so [I'm] settling in quite nicely. The boys have welcomed me in and I'm enjoying it, having fun," he said.

"It's an exciting young group and I'm looking forward to starting in the next month. It's been hard work over the last couple of months, meeting new guys and a new coaching group, but it's been great."

Fremantle defender Greg Broughton has moved to Gold Coast in exchange for the Suns' pick No. 37.

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Fremantle defender Greg Broughton to have surgery later this week on his right ring finger, ruling him out for the season.

Greg Broughton is poised to cement a place in Freo's midfield, but he's only interested in being the best he can.

"The goal for me is just to play at the highest level I can, whether it's in the midfield or down back," Broughton said.

"It's been great for the guys that haven't played in there as much to have the whole pre-season to work in the midfield and to get those opportunities to call the shots."

Stephen Hill and Greg Broughton will stay with Fremantle until 2012 and 2011 respectively after signing new contracts.

"They both impressed with the way they went about their football in their debut seasons," General manager of player management Brad Lloyd said.

"We see Stephen and Greg as being long-term players for the club."

Fremantle rookie Greg Broughton has described his debut selection for Sunday's AFL clash with Adelaide at Subiaco Oval as a "dream come true".

"He doesn't get rattled and he has no fear about putting it on the line," Fremantle coach Mark Harvey said.

"He's dogged, determined, hates to be beaten and plays with the desire that you look for.

"Greg has also got a creative side to his game and has good composure for a guy who hasn't played at the elite level."