Alex Rance has not ruled out a return to football following his unexpected retirement late last year.

The 2017 premiership player and five-time All Australian told RRR radio on Monday morning that he was happy with the balance he has found in his life since leaving Richmond, but is keeping an open mind on his future.

"I love the game and I love what I have contributed and I am not going to completely rule out the fact that I could come back," Rance said.

"But at this stage I am really happy with the life balance that I have and I don't regret any of my time spent at Richmond because it made me who I am and I am proud of the effort that I put in there to achieve what we did.