Aalbers, who has spent four years at the helm, told the Giants of his intentions at the weekend to give the club ample time to find a replacement.

"I think the time will be right for someone different to come in," the former Lavington forward said.

"I spoke to Wal (Collins) and Mark (Kreutzberger) and I just thought we have got to a certain point, been through a merger and put things into place and I think a different voice could help take the club the next step.

"I've loved the past four years and our focus at the moment is right on making finals. I think that's a realistic goal in a tight competition."

Aalbers has been one of the league's premier forwards since joining the club from the Ovens and Murray.

He kicked 57 goals in 2017 playing as a forward and midfielder and booted nine for the Hume league against Tallangatta and District.

The Giants are sitting in eighth spot on the ladder with a 3-4 win-loss record and take on competition leader Osborne at Osborne on Saturday.

"We did a lot right against Culcairn at the weekend and to go down by a point was really disappointing," Aalbers said.

"We've just got to tidy up a few things and I'm confident the results will come."