.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every step through every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Below's whatever you need to learn about what your team is doing to prepare for 2025. View every game until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season cope with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger resigns|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT TIME' sBombers expert as well as former captain Dyson Heppell has announced he will definitely retire in the end of the time adhering to an outstanding 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Select 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell won the Rising Celebrity award in his 1st year and also captained the club coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's various other career achievements feature winning Essendon's greatest and fairest and also an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the club previously this year.Heppell has actually long stayed dedicated to the Bombers around his job regardless of competing enthusiasm as he are going to officially depart the activity a one-club player.Heppell will certainly resign at season's end (Photograph through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I've been duke it outing the selection for a variety of full weeks and also it's a decision that definitely have not happen gently or been actually a very easy one yet one that I'm extremely web content with," Heppell stated." In my very own mind I consistently desired to stop while I was still participating in respectable footy and also if it got to a point where we've acquired various other boys topped and also ready to play my part after that I understand it's opportunity. Certainly there is actually a little bit of competitive dog aspect of me that resides in my ear telling me to go another yet after thinking about all options and also having the option to go out on my very own phrases it simply believes that the appropriate call." The moment it's all stated and carried out if I've dealt with to have a good influence on my allies, trainers, team and the wider club and also perhaps I have actually motivated some little bit of tackers to chase their aspirations en route at that point I point out a task properly carried out and if that's my effectiveness, I'll take it." The elegance regarding this activity and this nightclub is that it gives possibilities to encounter some incredible people that I've nurtured fantastic friendly relationships with throughout the years. There's a lot of to call but I will get to you done in time to claim a gigantic thanks for the influence you've had on me." They all claim it, but it carries out go grisly fast. I'm envious of our young boys plunging into your professions. I 'd go back certainly there and perform it all once more if I could. I'm thus delighted along with where the club is at and the lifestyle that our team are actually constructing and also the bold opportunity that we have prepared, as well as I wish for nothing at all much more than to view this group make every effort in the direction of that option. Let's tear in for whatever is left for our team this year. I like you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Coastline Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has today called time on his AFL career.Gaff updated teammates today that he will certainly not be actually using into a 15th AFL time. Given that being made by the Eagles with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has happened to participate in 278 games in heaven and also gold.While an ankle personal injury has actually badly hindered his ability to take to the area over the past pair of periods, Gaff has actually played an essential part in aiding and also teaching the club's next plant of youngsters. The Eagles mean to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a suitable final goodbye at Optus Arena against Carlton in rounded 23. That would certainly imply Gaff would certainly possess participated in 280 AFL suits during his occupation, positioning him fourth for all-time games played at the club responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Favorite (295 *) and Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian rep and 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has been actually an impressive contributor to our nightclub for a years as well as a fifty percent as well as our experts will certainly seize the day to properly recognize him in the upcoming pair of full weeks," General Manager Regulation football Gavin Bell mentioned in a nightclub declaration." It will sorrow to observe one of our great gamers end his job, yet Andrew leaves an enduring legacy. He is actually very appreciated around the football club, not simply within the playing group and also the regulation football department." Importantly our participants and fans on both the eastern coastline as well as in Perth will certainly receive the possibility to farewell him in the upcoming two weeks. There are going to be actually a big contingent of Melbourne-based members as well as proponents in Hobart and also we're expecting near to a capacity for our last home against Carlton." Just how Felines were actually 'blindsided' through shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a significant early morning for retired lives around the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually announced their corresponding retirement lives coming from the game.Martin, who assembled 302 video games and 338 goals at the nightclub announced his retirement with urgent result." It is difficult to embed terms what the Richmond Soccer Nightclub suggests to me, I enjoy this location so much," Martin said to Richmond allies and also staff on Tuesday morning." I will definitely be actually for good grateful for the affection and the assistance I have actually received from the people listed below." To my teammates, the league that we all allotment is what I value most along with the bond with the staff as well as instructors ... thanks to every one of you." To my friends and family thanks for your unconditional love and assistance." To the Tiger Soldiers, I have actually always experienced thus really loved and also supported throughout my occupation and for that I will definitely be forever happy. The memories that our company have actually developed together are going to deal with me permanently. Thanks." Martin has actually been interfered with by a back accident in recent full weeks that is actually minimal him to 2 looks due to the fact that playing his 300th game against Hawthorn in June.It comes amidst ongoing supposition around Martin's potential consisting of the probability of connecting with Hardwick again at the Suns, hindered by a back accident in recent weeks. As for competing Kitties champion Tom Hawkins, completion might not quite be actually as sudden as the Cats keep in the search for one more premiership.Hawkins likewise revealed his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, certainly not with immediate effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recovering coming from a horrible foot personal injury that has him dismissed till a minimum of Sphere 24." Tom has been a fabulous existence each on as well as off the industry at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his capacity to play continually at a best level, in addition to humbleness as well as look after his teammates, hallmarks of his occupation," Pussy-cats footy manager Andrew Mackie said in a statement." He is a generational player that will rightly be commemorated for his achievements on industry, as well as the function he has participated in forming our club right into what it is today." Our experts thank Tom, his other half Emma, and their kids Arabella, Primrose as well as Henry for all they've provided our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL FLAG LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Coastline Suns expert and two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually declared his AFL retirement, reliable immediately.Ellis, who turns 31 today, names opportunity after 251 games since being actually signed up through Richmond with Decide on 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as portion of a golden era under Damien Hardwick prior to transferring to Gold Shoreline in the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both clubs as well as Hardwick, that he bet at both stops, for making his journey so special.Brandon Ellis has called opportunity on his job (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I am actually honored to have possessed such an amazing journey in the AFL as well as to have actually satisfied some amazing folks who are going to be a part of my life for life," Ellis mentioned." I want to give thanks to the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub for altering my lifestyle and giving me the possibility to reside my desire." To my Gold Coast Suns loved ones, it is actually been a wonderful experience to relocate our lifestyle up listed below and also it has been the best selection our experts've ever brought in. Gold Shoreline is actually home right now and also our team can't see our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thanks for whatever from the very starting to the end. You have had a large impact on my life and I can wholeheartedly claim I am actually a much better guy because of you. "To my household as well as companion Sarah-- you are actually one of the most vital individuals to me and also I am actually for good in the red to you. Thanks for your undeviating assistance to enable me to stay my dream." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his contributions to the club." Our team 'd like to congratulate Brandon on all he has actually attained throughout his decorated profession with both Richmond and the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell stated." To attract a player of Brandon's quality and along with premiership knowledge was actually a considerable end result for our club and we are grateful for everything Brandon has provided us in five years at the Suns." Brandon's contagious individual and smile, video game feeling and capability to kick an objective when his team required it will certainly be exactly how he is remembered." He will retire as a champ of pair of clubs, and our company would love to wish Brandon and also Sarah all the greatest for the following chapter of their lives." Sam Reid disconnects the footwear|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has actually revealed his immediate retirement life after suffering a new personal injury setback in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely step out of the video game after booting 183 targets in 181 activities that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He updated teammates of his decision on Tuesday as he stated he "could not say thanks to the club enough" for its own devotion to him after he was called up along with pick 38 in 2009." I have contacted the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 periods and also I'm therefore happy pro tempore I have had here at the nightclub," Reid mentioned." Considering that getting there from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up from a 17-year-old school kid to right now having a wife as well as two youngsters of my personal. The club has taken care of me and also my family members therefore well as well as I can't thank all of them good enough for the chance I have actually been actually given." I will certainly remember with numerous great memories of participating in below-- people I've had the ability to collaborate with have been actually fabulous as well as a huge reason that I lasted 15 years. Obviously, the 2012 premiership stands out in my mind as the footballing emphasize." I wish to say thank you to the whole entire football nightclub, the players past as well as existing, the coaching personnel, as well as naturally all the Swans members that have assisted me along the trip." Reid was incapable to play a senior activity in 2023 as a result of an intense pre-season hamstring accident yet was actually redrafted as a novice on an one-year deal for 2024. He has actually certainly not played due to the fact that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a fantastic season while holding a personal injury, and also was actually promptly forced out of the contest.Swans train John Longmire commended his dedication to eliminating traumas, which additionally sidelined him for each of 2016 and all yet one game in 2018." Sam has been actually a highly valued participant of our team, it has been actually an opportunity and also delight to train him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has actually participated in several roles for the staff and also has actually constantly been actually valued for his regulation football smarts as well as team-first values." He has faced many challenges along with personal injuries over times, and his dedication and also commitment to rehabilitation has always been actually of a really higher specification." Our experts are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have actually offered to our club and also prefer them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid declared his urgent retirement life from soccer observing an accident in the VFL final weekend and also a 181 activity profession with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: News Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's exiting: Rory Sloane (resigned) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's allowing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's departing: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): thirteen, 33Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's abandoning: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's leaving behind: Tom Hawkins (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's departing from: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's passing on: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's going out of: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's abandoning: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's giving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's leaving behind: Dustin Martin (retired) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's leaving behind: Sam Reid (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST shoreline EAGLESWho's giving: Andrew Gaff (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's departing: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBC.