.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every relocation by every club introducing the 2024 off-season. Here's every little thing you need to have to know about what your staff is carrying out to prepare for 2025. Enjoy every game up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary trial today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers pro and former captain Dyson Heppell has actually revealed he will definitely resign in the end of the period following an outstanding 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell won the Climbing Star award in his very first year and also captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's other job success feature gaining Essendon's greatest as well as fairest as well as an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the club previously this year.Heppell has actually long remained loyal to the Bombing planes around his career even with rivalrous passion as he will officially leave the video game a one-club player.Heppell will certainly resign at season's conclusion (Photograph by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I've been duke it outing the choice for a lot of weeks and also it is actually a choice that undoubtedly have not happen softly or been an effortless one yet one that I'm very content with," Heppell pointed out." In my very own mind I regularly desired to stop while I was actually still playing respectable footy and that if it reached a factor where we've acquired other boys topped and also all set to play my task at that point I know it's opportunity. No question there is actually a little competitive canine part of me that resides in my ear telling me to go one more yet after taking into consideration all possibilities and having the option to walk out on my own conditions it just thinks that the correct phone call." As soon as it's all stated as well as done if I've managed to have a beneficial influence on my allies, trains, staff and also the wider nightclub and also perhaps I've inspired some little bit of tackers to chase their dreams along the road at that point I mention a project properly carried out as well as if that's my results, I'll take it." The elegance concerning this video game as well as this nightclub is actually that it supplies possibilities to come across some amazing folks that I have actually nurtured terrific friendly relationships with over times. There is actually too many to call yet I will get to you done in opportunity to state a huge thanks for the effect you've had on me." They all say it, but it carries out go grisly quickly. I envy of our youthful kids starting your careers. I will get back there certainly and also perform it all again if I could. I'm therefore happy along with where the group is at as well as the lifestyle that our team're constructing as well as the strong possibility that our company have actually established, and also I want absolutely nothing much more than to view this team strive towards that option. Let's tear in for whatever is left behind for our company this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles celebrity Andrew Gaff has today called time on his AFL career.Gaff notified colleagues today that he would certainly certainly not be playing on into a 15th AFL period. Since being drafted due to the Eagles with selection 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has actually gone on to play 278 video games in heaven and gold.While an ankle personal injury has actually gravely hampered his potential to need to the area over the past pair of seasons, Gaff has played an integral task in aiding and also teaching the nightclub's upcoming crop of young people. The Eagles aim to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a fitting final goodbye at Optus Arena against Carlton in circular 23. That will indicate Gaff would certainly have played 280 AFL suits in the course of his job, positioning him 4th for enduring games dipped into the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Darling (295 *) and Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian rep and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has been an impressive factor to our club for a years and also a fifty percent and our team will take the opportunity to properly recognize him in the upcoming pair of weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Bell pointed out in a club statement." It will certainly be sad to observe some of our great players end his occupation, yet Andrew leaves behind a long-term heritage. He is actually extremely recognized across the football nightclub, certainly not only within the having fun group as well as the regulation football department." Essentially our participants as well as fans on both the east coast as well as in Perth will definitely receive the opportunity to farewell him in the following 2 weeks. There are going to be actually a huge contingent of Melbourne-based members and fans in Hobart and also our team're hoping for close to a full house for our final home versus Carlton." How Kitties were actually 'blindsided' through sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, FELINE RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a monumental morning for retirements across the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually revealed their respective retirements from the game.Martin, that collected 302 games and 338 targets at the club introduced his retired life with instant result." It is actually tough to take into phrases what the Richmond Soccer Club means to me, I enjoy this place a great deal," Martin told Richmond colleagues and personnel on Tuesday early morning." I am going to be for good grateful for the passion as well as the assistance I have actually obtained coming from people right here." To my colleagues, the brotherhood that we all allotment is what I value very most along with the bond with the personnel and coaches ... thanks to every one of you." To my friends and family thank you for your outright love and support." To the Leopard Military, I have actually regularly felt therefore really loved as well as assisted throughout my job as well as for that I will definitely be for life thankful. The moments that we have actually produced together will certainly deal with me for life. Thank you." Martin has been actually obstructed by a back injury in recent weeks that's limited him to 2 appeals given that playing his 300th game against Hawthorn in June.It happens in the middle of recurring opinion around Martin's future including the opportunity of connecting along with Hardwick again at the Suns, obstructed by a back personal injury in recent weeks. When it comes to competing Kitties champion Tom Hawkins, the end may not quite be actually as sudden as the Cats remain in the hunt for another premiership.Hawkins also revealed his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, but unlike Martin, certainly not with prompt effect.The 36-year-old is currently recuperating from an unpleasant feet accident that has him eliminated till at the very least Round 24." Tom has actually been actually a fabulous existence both on as well as off the industry at Geelong for the past 18 years, along with his ability to play regularly at a best level, alongside submissiveness as well as look after his allies, trademarks of his profession," Kitties footy boss Andrew Mackie mentioned in a statement." He is actually a generational gamer who will rightly be commemorated for his accomplishments on industry, as well as the task he has participated in shaping our club right into what it is actually today." Our experts thank Tom, his other half Emma, and also their little ones Arabella, Primrose and also Henry for all they've provided our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS EXPERT, DUAL FLAG TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shore Suns pro and two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has announced his AFL retirement, efficient immediately.Ellis, who turns 31 today, names opportunity after 251 activities because being signed on by Richmond with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It features 176 looks for the Tigers as part of a golden age under Damien Hardwick prior to relocating to Gold Coastline by the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both nightclubs and also Hardwick, who he played for at both stops, for making his journey therefore special.Brandon Ellis has contacted time on his profession (Picture through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I'm honored to have actually had such an amazing experience in the AFL as well as to have fulfilled some incredible folks that will certainly be a part of my life for life," Ellis pointed out." I would love to say thanks to the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub for altering my lifestyle and giving me the possibility to reside my aspiration." To my Gold Shore Suns household, it's been actually a wonderful adventure to move our life up here as well as it has actually been the most ideal decision our company've ever before brought in. Gold Coast is actually home now and we can't observe our own selves leaving behind anytime quickly." To Dimma, thank you for every thing from the very beginning throughout. You possess possessed a substantial effect on my lifestyle as well as I may wholeheartedly state I am a much better man as a result of you. "To my loved ones and also companion Sarah-- you are actually the absolute most essential people to me and I am actually for life in debt to you. Thanks for your unwavering support to enable me to reside my dream." Suns footy supervisor Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his payments to the nightclub." We would love to congratulate Brandon on all he has attained throughout his decorated occupation along with both Richmond as well as the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell mentioned." To attract a gamer of Brandon's top quality as well as along with premiership adventure was actually a substantial end result for our club and also our company are grateful for whatever Brandon has given us in five years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individual as well as smile, activity sense and also ability to kick a target when his crew needed it will be exactly how he is born in mind." He will certainly retire as a champ of pair of nightclubs, and our team wish to desire Brandon and also Sarah all the greatest for the upcoming phase of their lifestyles." Sam Reid puts up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RETIRES AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has revealed his urgent retired life after suffering a fresh accident obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly tip out of the activity after booting 183 objectives in 181 video games that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He notified teammates of his decision on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't thank the nightclub good enough" for its support to him after he was signed on along with selection 38 in 2009." I have actually gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 periods as well as I am actually therefore grateful pro tempore I have actually had below at the nightclub," Reid claimed." Given that coming in coming from Victoria all those years ago I've grown coming from a 17-year-old school kid to currently having an other half and two kids of my own. The club has actually cared for me as well as my family members so effectively and also I can not thank them sufficient for the chance I've been actually given." I will certainly look back along with so many great minds of playing listed here-- people I've managed to deal with have actually been astonishing and a huge reason I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my thoughts as the footballing emphasize." I would like to thank to the entire volleyball nightclub, the players past and present, the training staff, and obviously all the Swans members who have actually assisted me along the journey." Reid was actually incapable to participate in an elderly video game in 2023 as a result of a severe pre-season hamstring injury yet was actually redrafted as a newbie on a 1 year bargain for 2024. He has not played due to the fact that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a great time while carrying a trauma, and was swiftly displaced of the contest.Swans instructor John Longmire praised his dedication to conquering injuries, which likewise sidelined him for each one of 2016 plus all however one video game in 2018." Sam has actually been an extremely valued member of our team, it has been actually an advantage as well as enjoyment to train him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has actually played many jobs for the crew and also has always been actually valued for his football smarts and also team-first values." He has dealt with a lot of obstacles with personal injuries over times, and also his dedication as well as devotion to rehab has constantly been of a quite high specification." Our team are grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon as well as Harley have given to our club as well as want them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid introduced his immediate retirement coming from soccer adhering to an injury in the VFL final weekend and a 181 game occupation along with the Sydney Swans. Photograph by Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AS WELL AS ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's causing: Rory Sloane (resigned) That's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCARLTONWho's allowing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's getting out of: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCESSENDONWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): thirteen, 33Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's leaving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's leaving: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's providing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving behind: Angus Brayshaw (retired) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's going out of: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's causing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's causing: Dustin Martin (resigned) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCST KILDAWho's getting out of: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's allowing: Sam Reid (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST coastline EAGLESWho's getting out of: Andrew Gaff (retired) That is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's allowing: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) That's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBC.