.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every action by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Here's every little thing you require to know about what your group is carrying out to prepare for 2025. View every video game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free test today > Around 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger resigns|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers pro and previous captain Dyson Heppell has announced he is going to resign in the end of the time following a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell won the Increasing Celebrity award in his first year and also captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's other profession success feature succeeding Essendon's greatest and also fairest as well as an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has actually long kept dedicated to the Bombers throughout his job even with rival interest as he will officially depart the video game a one-club player.Heppell are going to resign at season's end (Photograph through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I have actually been duke it outing the decision for an amount of full weeks and also it is actually a choice that definitely have not happen softly or been a simple one yet one that I'm extremely web content with," Heppell stated." In my personal thoughts I constantly would like to stop while I was actually still participating in nice footy which if it got to an aspect where our team have actually obtained other kids primed and also prepared to play my role after that I understand it's time. No question there's a little affordable dog part of me that remains in my ear informing me to go another yet after considering all opportunities as well as possessing the possibility to go out on my personal terms it simply seems like the appropriate call." The moment it's all pointed out and also carried out if I have actually dealt with to possess a good influence on my colleagues, trains, staff and the more comprehensive nightclub as well as hopefully I've influenced some little tackers to chase their goals along the way after that I point out a job properly done and if that's my success, I'll take it." The elegance regarding this game and also this club is actually that it offers opportunities to meet some astonishing folks that I have actually fostered great companionships with for many years. There's excessive to call but I will come to you all in opportunity to say a massive thanks for the effect you have actually carried me." They all state it, but it does go grisly swiftly. I'm envious of our younger kids plunging into your careers. I 'd get back certainly there and do it all again if I could. I am actually therefore happy with where the club goes to and the society that our experts're creating and the daring opportunity that our company have set, and also I wish for nothing much more than to see this team try in the direction of that probability. Permit's tear in for whatever is left behind for our company this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - EXPERT EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has today called time on his AFL career.Gaff informed teammates today that he will not be actually playing on into a 15th AFL period. Because being drafted due to the Eagles with pick 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually gone on to play 278 activities in the blue as well as gold.While an ankle injury has actually significantly hindered his potential to take to the industry over the past pair of seasons, Gaff has actually participated in an essential job in helping and educating the club's next plant of youngsters. The Eagles intend to participate in Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a proper last farewell at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in round 23. That will indicate Gaff will possess participated in 280 AFL suits throughout his career, positioning him fourth for everlasting games played at the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Favorite (295 *) and Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian agent as well as 2015 Club Champ." Andrew has actually been actually a remarkable factor to our nightclub for a decade as well as an one-half and our company will definitely seize the day to appropriately accept him in the following pair of weeks," General Supervisor Football Gavin Bell pointed out in a nightclub statement." It will certainly be sad to find among our wonderful gamers end his occupation, yet Andrew leaves an enduring heritage. He is strongly respected across the soccer nightclub, certainly not merely within the playing team as well as the football team." Significantly our participants as well as supporters on both the east coastline and also in Perth will definitely acquire the possibility to farewell him in the upcoming 2 weeks. There will be actually a sizable section of Melbourne-based members and followers in Hobart as well as our experts are actually hoping for near to a capacity for our final home versus Carlton." How Felines were actually 'blindsided' by shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a huge morning for retired lives around the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have introduced their respective retired lives from the game.Martin, who collected 302 games and 338 targets at the nightclub declared his retired life along with immediate effect." It is tough to take into phrases what the Richmond Volleyball Club implies to me, I love this area a great deal," Martin told Richmond allies and workers on Tuesday early morning." I will certainly be for life thankful for the love and also the assistance I have received coming from people here." To my colleagues, the league that all of us allotment is what I value very most as well as the bond along with the personnel and also trainers ... thank you to each one of you." To my family and friends thanks for your genuine affection and assistance." To the Leopard Soldiers, I have actually always really felt therefore loved and also supported throughout my profession and for that I will be for good happy. The moments that our team have actually created together will certainly deal with me for good. Thank you." Martin has been actually hampered through a back accident in latest full weeks that's minimal him to two looks due to the fact that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It happens among continuous hunch around Martin's potential featuring the option of connecting along with Hardwick again at the Suns, obstructed by a back injury in current weeks. When it comes to rivalrous Cats promote Tom Hawkins, the end might almost be as unexpected as the Pussy-cats stay in the search for yet another premiership.Hawkins additionally declared his retirement on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, certainly not along with instant effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recouping coming from a horrible foot trauma that possesses him dismissed until a minimum of Round 24." Tom has been a fabulous presence both on and also off the area at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his capacity to participate in consistently at an elite amount, together with submissiveness and also look after his colleagues, trademarks of his career," Pussy-cats footy employer Andrew Mackie stated in a statement." He is actually a generational player that will rightly be commemorated for his accomplishments on field, as well as the part he has actually participated in shaping our nightclub into what it is actually today." Our company give thanks to Tom, his wife Emma, and their kids Arabella, Primrose as well as Holly for all they've provided our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL FLAG LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coast Suns professional and also two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has announced his AFL retired life, helpful immediately.Ellis, who switches 31 today, names opportunity after 251 video games since being actually drafted by Richmond along with Pick 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It consists of 176 appeals for the Tigers as aspect of a golden era under Damien Hardwick prior to relocating to Gold Shore at the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both nightclubs and Hardwick, who he bet at both ceases, for creating his experience so special.Brandon Ellis has actually gotten in touch with opportunity on his profession (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I'm honored to have actually had such a fantastic journey in the AFL and to have satisfied some amazing folks that will certainly belong of my lifestyle forever," Ellis mentioned." I want to give thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for changing my lifestyle and also offering me the opportunity to reside my aspiration." To my Gold Shore Suns family, it is actually been actually a terrific experience to relocate our lifestyle up below and it has actually been actually the best choice our team've ever before created. Gold Shore is home currently and our company can't observe our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thanks for whatever from the extremely beginning to the end. You have had an extensive impact on my lifestyle and also I may completely mention I am a far better guy due to you. "To my family and partner Sarah-- you are one of the most vital individuals to me and also I am permanently in debt to you. Thanks for your steadfast assistance to enable me to live my aspiration." Suns footy manager Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his contributions to the club." We would love to congratulate Brandon on all he has accomplished throughout his enhanced job along with both Richmond and the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell stated." To entice a player of Brandon's quality as well as with premiership adventure was actually a considerable result for our club as well as our experts are actually grateful for everything Brandon has actually given our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable character and also smile, activity feeling and also capability to stop an objective when his crew needed it will definitely be just how he is don't forgotten." He is going to retire as a champ of 2 nightclubs, and our team want to desire Brandon as well as Sarah all the greatest for the following chapter of their lifestyles." Sam Reid hangs up the footwear|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG INJURY BATTLESydney premiership onward Sam Reid has actually announced his instant retirement after enduring a fresh injury obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely tip away from the video game after booting 183 targets in 181 games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated teammates of his selection on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't say thanks to the nightclub good enough" for its own devotion to him after he was actually drafted with pick 38 in 2009." I have gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons as well as I am actually therefore thankful for the time I have actually had listed below at the nightclub," Reid mentioned." Due to the fact that showing up from Victoria all those years ago I've matured coming from a 17-year-old school kid to now possessing a better half as well as pair of youngsters of my own. The nightclub has taken care of me as well as my household thus properly and also I can not thank them enough for the opportunity I've been actually provided." I will look back with many wonderful moments of playing below-- the people I've had the ability to collaborate with have actually been actually awesome as well as a huge main reason why I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership stands out in my thoughts as the footballing feature." I wish to say thank you to the whole soccer nightclub, the players previous and also existing, the coaching team, as well as of course all the Swans members who have supported me along the trip." Reid was not able to play a senior activity in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring accident yet was redrafted as a newbie on a 1 year package for 2024. He has certainly not participated in considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually named after a fantastic season while lugging a personal injury, and also was swiftly forced out of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire praised his devotion to overcoming traumas, which likewise sidelined him for each of 2016 and all however one game in 2018." Sam has been actually a very valued member of our crew, it has been a privilege and also enjoyment to coach him," Longmire said." Sam has played many tasks for the staff and also has actually regularly been valued for his soccer smarts as well as team-first values." He has dealt with numerous challenges with injuries over times, as well as his commitment as well as dedication to rehabilitation has always been actually of an extremely high standard." Our company are actually thankful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have provided our club as well as desire all of them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid introduced his prompt retirement coming from soccer complying with a trauma in the VFL final weekend break and a 181 game profession along with the Sydney Swans. Image by Phil HillyardSource: Updates Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's leaving behind: Rory Sloane (resigned) Who's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's providing: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's causing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCFREMANTLEWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's leaving behind: Tom Hawkins (resigned) That's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's causing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's providing: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's providing: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) That's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's making: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's leaving behind: Dustin Martin (resigned) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's getting out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's passing on: Sam Reid (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST shore EAGLESWho's allowing: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's allowing: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBC.