.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every relocation by every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed here's everything you require to understand about what your group is actually performing to organize 2025. See every video game up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time cope with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your complimentary test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT TIME' sBombers expert and past skipper Dyson Heppell has actually introduced he is going to retire at the end of the time complying with an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Select 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell won the Rising Superstar honor in his 1st year and also captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's other occupation accomplishments feature gaining Essendon's greatest and fairest and an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long stayed devoted to the Bombing planes throughout his job regardless of rival enthusiasm as he are going to officially depart the video game a one-club player.Heppell will retire at time's end (Image through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I've been duke it outing the selection for an amount of weeks and it is actually a selection that certainly hasn't happen gently or even been actually an easy one however one that I'm extremely information along with," Heppell stated." In my very own mind I always wanted to call it a day while I was still playing suitable footy which if it reached a point where we've obtained other children primed and prepared to play my duty after that I know it's opportunity. Certainly there's a little very competitive pet dog part of me that resides in my ear telling me to go another however after taking into consideration all opportunities as well as possessing the opportunity to head out on my own conditions it just believes that the best telephone call." Once it is actually all claimed and carried out if I've managed to have a favorable influence on my colleagues, coaches, workers as well as the more comprehensive club and also hopefully I've influenced some little tackers to chase their desires along the road at that point I say a job properly carried out and also if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The elegance regarding this game as well as this nightclub is actually that it delivers opportunities to find some amazing people that I've nurtured terrific relationships along with throughout the years. There's too many to call yet I am going to get to you done in opportunity to claim a huge thanks for the influence you've had on me." They all say it, yet it carries out go grisly swiftly. I envy of our young kids plunging into your jobs. I would certainly get back there certainly and also do it all again if I could. I am actually so satisfied along with where the club is at and also the culture that our experts're building and also the bold probability that our team have actually established, and also I long for nothing much more than to see this group make every effort in the direction of that opportunity. Let's tear in for whatever is actually left behind for our team this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has actually today gotten in touch with opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff educated allies today that he will not be actually using right into a 15th AFL season. Because being actually prepared by the Eagles with selection 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has gone on to play 278 activities in the blue and gold.While an ankle joint accident has actually severely obstructed his potential to take to the area over recent two periods, Gaff has participated in an important part in helping as well as educating the club's upcoming plant of kids. The Eagles intend to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a proper final goodbye at Optus Arena against Carlton in circular 23. That would suggest Gaff will possess participated in 280 AFL suits during the course of his profession, placing him fourth for all-time video games dipped into the club behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Darling (295 *) and also Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian representative and also 2015 Club Champion." Andrew has been actually an outstanding contributor to our nightclub for a many years and also a half as well as our team will definitely take the opportunity to suitably recognize him in the next 2 full weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Alarm claimed in a club claim." It is going to be sad to view some of our excellent gamers finish his career, but Andrew leaves a lasting legacy. He is actually strongly appreciated throughout the regulation football club, certainly not merely within the playing group and also the football division." Significantly our participants and supporters on both the east coastline as well as in Perth will definitely acquire the possibility to goodbye him in the next pair of full weeks. There will be a large contingent of Melbourne-based participants and supporters in Hobart as well as our team're anticipating close to a full house for our final home versus Carlton." Exactly how Felines were 'blindsided' by smart Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PET CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a monumental early morning for retired lives throughout the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have actually revealed their corresponding retirement lives from the game.Martin, who organized 302 video games as well as 338 objectives at the nightclub announced his retired life with quick impact." It is actually challenging to embed terms what the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub means to me, I enjoy this area a lot," Martin informed Richmond colleagues and also personnel on Tuesday morning." I will certainly be actually permanently grateful for the passion as well as the support I have actually acquired from people below." To my colleagues, the brotherhood that all of us share is what I value very most along with the connection along with the personnel as well as coaches ... thanks to each one of you." To my friends and family thank you for your outright passion as well as support." To the Leopard Soldiers, I have regularly felt thus really loved and sustained throughout my career and for that I will certainly be for life grateful. The moments that our company have actually created with each other will definitely live with me for life. Thank you." Martin has actually been hindered by a back injury in recent weeks that is actually limited him to pair of appeals because playing his 300th activity against Hawthorn in June.It comes surrounded by recurring conjecture around Martin's future consisting of the option of linking with Hardwick once more at the Suns, hindered by a back personal injury in latest weeks. When it comes to rival Felines champion Tom Hawkins, the end might almost be as unexpected as the Pet cats stay in the quest for another premiership.Hawkins additionally revealed his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, but unlike Martin, not with urgent effect.The 36-year-old is currently recuperating coming from a nasty feet accident that has him eliminated up until at least Round 24." Tom has been an incredible presence each on and off the field at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his ability to play consistently at an elite degree, in addition to submissiveness and take care of his allies, trademarks of his profession," Cats footy boss Andrew Mackie pointed out in a claim." He is actually a generational gamer who is going to appropriately be commemorated for his success on field, and also the duty he has actually participated in forming our nightclub into what it is actually today." We thank Tom, his partner Emma, and also their children Arabella, Primrose as well as Holly for all they have actually given our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shore Suns pro and two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retired life, reliable immediately.Ellis, who transforms 31 recently, names time after 251 activities considering that being actually signed up by Richmond along with Choose 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as component of a golden age under Damien Hardwick before moving to Gold Shore at the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both clubs and also Hardwick, who he played for at each ceases, for making his quest therefore special.Brandon Ellis has gotten in touch with time on his profession (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I am actually honoured to have actually possessed such an impressive adventure in the AFL and also to have actually fulfilled some unbelievable individuals that will certainly be a part of my lifestyle forever," Ellis pointed out." I would love to say thanks to the Richmond Football Nightclub for changing my life and giving me the chance to live my dream." To my Gold Coast Suns family, it's been a fantastic adventure to move our life up listed below and also it has actually been the very best choice our company have actually ever brought in. Gold Coastline is actually home right now as well as our experts can not observe our own selves leaving anytime soon." To Dimma, thank you for every little thing from the extremely beginning to the end. You have had a gigantic impact on my lifestyle and also I can totally claim I am actually a much better guy due to you. "To my family and partner Sarah-- you are actually one of the most crucial folks to me and also I am forever in debt to you. Thanks for your steadfast help to permit me to live my dream." Suns footy manager Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his additions to the nightclub." We wish to praise Brandon on all he has actually attained throughout his embellished occupation along with both Richmond as well as the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell stated." To bring in a gamer of Brandon's top quality and also along with premiership adventure was actually a substantial result for our nightclub as well as our experts are thankful for whatever Brandon has actually given us in five years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individuality as well as smile, video game feeling as well as capacity to stop an objective when his crew needed it will definitely be actually exactly how he is actually born in mind." He will resign as a champ of two nightclubs, and our experts wish to desire Brandon and Sarah all the most effective for the upcoming section of their lifestyles." Sam Reid hangs up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RESIGNS AFTER LONG personal injury BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has actually announced his prompt retirement after suffering a new personal injury obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely step out of the activity after booting 183 objectives in 181 activities that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated teammates of his selection on Tuesday as he said he "could not give thanks to the nightclub sufficient" for its support to him after he was actually signed on with pick 38 in 2009." I have actually called the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons and I'm thus grateful for the time I have actually possessed here at the nightclub," Reid stated." Because getting here from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown coming from a 17-year-old school kid to currently having a partner and also two children of my own. The club has looked after me and my family thus properly and also I can not thank them enough for the opportunity I have actually been offered." I am going to look back with many fantastic memories of playing here-- individuals I've managed to collaborate with have actually been awesome and a large reason I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my thoughts as the footballing highlight." I wish to thank to the whole entire football club, the gamers previous as well as existing, the training workers, as well as obviously all the Swans members who have supported me along the experience." Reid was incapable to participate in an elderly game in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring injury however was redrafted as a newbie on an one-year offer for 2024. He has not played because the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a dazzling period while bring an accident, and also was actually rapidly forced out of the contest.Swans train John Longmire applauded his dedication to beating personal injuries, which also sidelined him for all of 2016 plus all however one video game in 2018." Sam has been an extremely valued participant of our crew, it has been actually a benefit as well as enjoyment to coach him," Longmire pointed out." Sam has participated in numerous roles for the crew as well as has consistently been actually valued for his regulation football smarts and team-first values." He has actually experienced numerous challenges along with injuries over times, and his dedication and also devotion to rehabilitation has consistently been of a quite higher standard." We are actually happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have given to our club and desire them all the best for the future." Sam Reid introduced his immediate retirement life coming from regulation football adhering to an accident in the VFL last weekend break as well as a 181 game occupation with the Sydney Swans. Image through Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's allowing: Rory Sloane (retired) That's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's passing on: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's causing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's departing from: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (retired) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's going out of: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's causing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGEELONGWho's allowing: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's departing from: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's making: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's causing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's abandoning: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCRICHMONDWho's leaving behind: Dustin Martin (resigned) That is actually showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's making: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's passing on: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's exiting: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.