Oft-maligned Hawthorn ruck-forward Ty Vickery has announced his AFL retirement, despite having another year to run on his contract.

The 27-year-old played only six senior games in his single season with the Hawks after moving from Richmond as a free agent.

“It hasn’t been an easy call to make. Football has been a huge part of my life, but I don’t have the same passion for the game that I once did,” Vickery said.