.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every technique through every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed below's whatever you need to understand about what your crew is actually doing to get ready for 2025. View every game until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time cope with no ad-breaks during the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your complimentary trial today > Sphere 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers expert and also past skipper Dyson Heppell has actually introduced he will definitely retire by the end of the period following an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell succeeded the Rising Celebrity honor in his initial year and also captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's various other job success feature winning Essendon's best and fairest and also an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long remained dedicated to the Bombers all over his career regardless of rivalrous interest as he will officially depart the game a one-club player.Heppell are going to retire at period's conclusion (Picture through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been duke it outing the selection for a lot of full weeks and it's a decision that certainly hasn't come lightly or been actually a very easy one however one that I'm incredibly material with," Heppell mentioned." In my own mind I constantly wished to stop while I was still playing decent footy which if it reached a point where we've received various other boys primed and also ready to play my duty at that point I recognize it's opportunity. No question there's a little bit of reasonable pet portion of me that resides in my ear telling me to go one more however after looking at all options and possessing the possibility to head out on my very own phrases it simply believes that the ideal phone call." The moment it's all stated and done if I've dealt with to have a good influence on my allies, trainers, personnel as well as the wider club and with any luck I have actually motivated some little bit of tackers to chase their goals along the road at that point I mention a project well performed as well as if that's my results, I'll take it." The charm regarding this game and also this club is actually that it provides chances to encounter some incredible people that I have actually cultivated excellent friendly relationships along with over the years. There is actually excessive to name however I will certainly come to you done in opportunity to point out a large thanks for the impact you've carried me." They all say it, however it performs go bloody swiftly. I'm envious of our youthful boys embarking on your occupations. I would certainly get back there and perform it all once more if I could. I am actually therefore happy with where the club is at and the culture that our experts're building and also the daring possibility that our experts have set, and also I yearn for nothing at all greater than to see this team strive in the direction of that opportunity. Allow's tear in for whatever is left behind for us this year. I like you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has today phoned time on his AFL career.Gaff notified colleagues today that he will not be playing on right into a 15th AFL period. Due to the fact that being actually made by the Eagles along with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has happened to play 278 video games in heaven as well as gold.While an ankle accident has actually severely hampered his potential to need to the industry over recent two times, Gaff has played an integral function in aiding and instructing the club's following plant of children. The Eagles mean to play Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a fitting ultimate goodbye at Optus Arena against Carlton in circular 23. That will indicate Gaff will have participated in 280 AFL suits during his job, putting him fourth for everlasting games dipped into the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Beloved (295 *) as well as Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian representative and also 2015 Club Champ." Andrew has been actually a remarkable contributor to our nightclub for a many years as well as an one-half and also we are going to take the opportunity to appropriately recognize him in the following two full weeks," General Manager Regulation football Gavin Bell said in a nightclub statement." It will certainly be sad to see one of our fantastic gamers end his career, yet Andrew leaves an enduring heritage. He is highly valued all over the soccer nightclub, certainly not just within the playing team and the football division." Notably our members as well as enthusiasts on both the eastern shoreline as well as in Perth are going to get the option to goodbye him in the next two full weeks. There are going to be a sizable section of Melbourne-based members and fans in Hobart and our experts are actually anticipating near a full house for our last home versus Carlton." Exactly how Pet cats were actually 'blindsided' through scheming Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retirement lives all over the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have declared their particular retirement lives from the game.Martin, that assembled 302 games and also 338 targets at the nightclub declared his retired life with immediate result." It is actually difficult to put into words what the Richmond Football Nightclub implies to me, I love this area a lot," Martin informed Richmond colleagues as well as team on Tuesday early morning." I will be forever thankful for the affection and also the help I have actually received coming from the people below." To my allies, the league that we all reveal is what I value very most as well as the connect along with the staff as well as trainers ... thank you to each one of you." To my family and friends thank you for your outright passion and help." To the Tiger Soldiers, I have actually constantly felt so adored and sustained throughout my occupation as well as for that I will definitely be for good grateful. The moments that our company have made with each other are going to deal with me for life. Thank you." Martin has been actually obstructed by a back injury in current full weeks that is actually minimal him to 2 looks considering that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It happens amid recurring opinion around Martin's future featuring the opportunity of connecting with Hardwick once more at the Suns, hampered through a back personal injury in current full weeks. As for competing Kitties promote Tom Hawkins, the end might not quite be as sudden as the Kitties keep in the pursuit for an additional premiership.Hawkins likewise revealed his retirement on the Tuesday early morning, however unlike Martin, not with instant effect.The 36-year-old is actually presently recovering coming from an awful feet trauma that has him dismissed up until at least Around 24." Tom has actually been an astonishing existence both on and off the area at Geelong for the past 18 years, along with his capability to participate in continually at a best degree, in addition to humbleness as well as take care of his allies, trademarks of his job," Cats footy boss Andrew Mackie stated in a declaration." He is actually a generational player that is going to rightly be actually celebrated for his achievements on industry, in addition to the task he has played molding our club right into what it is actually today." Our team thank Tom, his better half Emma, and also their youngsters Arabella, Primrose and also Holly for all they have actually provided our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coast Suns pro and also two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retirement, successful immediately.Ellis, who transforms 31 today, names opportunity after 251 games due to the fact that being actually drafted by Richmond with Decide on 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It consists of 176 appearances for the Tigers as component of a golden age under Damien Hardwick before transferring to Gold Shoreline by the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both clubs and Hardwick, that he bet at each stops, for making his quest so special.Brandon Ellis has actually contacted time on his occupation (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I'm honored to have actually possessed such an outstanding experience in the AFL as well as to have actually met some unbelievable people who will certainly belong of my life forever," Ellis claimed." I want to give thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for altering my life and providing me the opportunity to reside my desire." To my Gold Coast Suns family members, it is actually been a wonderful adventure to relocate our life upward right here as well as it has been the greatest decision our team've ever created. Gold Shore is home currently and also our team can not find our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thank you for everything from the extremely starting to the end. You have possessed a gigantic influence on my life as well as I may wholeheartedly mention I am actually a much better man as a result of you. "To my loved ones and also companion Sarah-- you are actually one of the most crucial folks to me as well as I am forever in the red to you. Thanks for your steadfast support to permit me to live my dream." Suns footy supervisor Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his contributions to the club." Our company wish to applaud Brandon on all he has achieved throughout his adorned career with both Richmond and also the Gold Coast Suns," Campbell pointed out." To bring in a player of Brandon's high quality as well as with premiership adventure was actually a substantial outcome for our club as well as our team are actually happy for every little thing Brandon has provided our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individual and also smile, game feeling and capacity to stop a goal when his group required it is going to be actually just how he is actually always remembered." He will definitely retire as a champion of pair of nightclubs, and also our experts 'd like to desire Brandon and Sarah all the most ideal for the next section of their lives." Sam Reid hangs up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG personal injury BATTLESydney premiership onward Sam Reid has actually announced his prompt retirement after suffering a new trauma misfortune in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely step out of the game after booting 183 objectives in 181 activities that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He updated teammates of his choice on Tuesday as he stated he "could not thank the club enough" for its commitment to him after he was signed up along with selection 38 in 2009." I have contacted the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 periods and also I'm so thankful pro tempore I have possessed here at the club," Reid stated." Since arriving from Victoria all those years ago I've grown from a 17-year-old school kid to right now possessing a better half and also two little ones of my very own. The nightclub has taken care of me and also my family members thus well and also I can not thank them sufficient for the possibility I've been actually given." I will definitely recall with many excellent minds of participating in listed below-- people I have actually been able to collaborate with have been amazing as well as a big main reason why I lasted 15 years. Obviously, the 2012 premiership stands out in my mind as the footballing emphasize." I intend to say thank you to the entire volleyball nightclub, the players past and found, the training workers, as well as naturally all the Swans members who have assisted me along the quest." Reid was actually unable to play a senior game in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring injury but was actually redrafted as a novice on a 1 year offer for 2024. He has actually certainly not participated in due to the fact that the 2022 Grand Final when he was called after a dazzling period while carrying a trauma, as well as was quickly displaced of the contest.Swans instructor John Longmire commended his commitment to getting rid of accidents, which likewise sidelined him for every one of 2016 plus all but one game in 2018." Sam has actually been actually a strongly valued participant of our group, it has actually been actually a privilege and also enjoyment to trainer him," Longmire claimed." Sam has actually participated in several roles for the staff and also has actually consistently been valued for his soccer smarts as well as team-first attitude." He has dealt with numerous difficulties along with personal injuries over times, and also his dedication and also devotion to rehab has regularly been actually of an extremely high standard." Our team are actually happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have actually given to our club and also wish them all the very best for the future." Sam Reid introduced his immediate retirement life coming from football observing a personal injury in the VFL last weekend as well as a 181 game career along with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AS WELL AS ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's passing on: Rory Sloane (resigned) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's causing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's providing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's exiting: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's passing on: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's leaving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's exiting: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's departing from: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving behind: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's providing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's causing: Dustin Martin (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's making: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's departing: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST shoreline EAGLESWho's departing: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who's arriving: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's leaving behind: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.