.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every action through every group introducing the 2024 off-season. Below's whatever you require to know about what your staff is actually performing to organize 2025. Watch every game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your cost-free trial today > Round 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger resigns|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT SEASON' sBombers pro and also previous skipper Dyson Heppell has declared he will definitely retire at the end of the season observing a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Select 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell won the Increasing Superstar honor in his initial year and captained the club coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's various other job accomplishments consist of gaining Essendon's best and also fairest as well as an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long remained devoted to the Bombers around his profession regardless of rival interest as he are going to officially depart the video game a one-club player.Heppell will certainly retire at time's side (Picture through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I've been duke it outing the decision for a lot of weeks as well as it is actually a decision that undoubtedly have not happen gently or been actually a quick and easy one but one that I am actually incredibly content with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own thoughts I regularly desired to stop while I was still participating in decent footy which if it got to an aspect where our company've got other children topped as well as all set to play my role at that point I recognize it is actually time. Certainly there is actually a little bit of reasonable canine part of me that's in my ear telling me to go one more but after taking into consideration all options and possessing the chance to walk out on my personal conditions it only believes that the ideal phone call." The moment it's all said and carried out if I have actually managed to possess a favorable impact on my colleagues, coaches, workers and also the wider nightclub as well as hopefully I have actually inspired some little tackers to chase their aspirations along the way then I claim a project properly performed and also if that's my results, I'll take it." The elegance about this video game and this club is that it offers opportunities to meet some amazing folks that I've promoted wonderful relationships along with throughout the years. There's too many to call yet I will certainly reach you all in opportunity to point out a substantial many thanks for the effect you have actually had on me." They all state it, however it does go bloody swiftly. I'm envious of our youthful boys plunging into your careers. I 'd get back there and do it all again if I could. I'm therefore pleased with where the group is at and also the society that we're building and also the strong opportunity that our team have set, as well as I wish for absolutely nothing much more than to observe this group aim in the direction of that probability. Permit's tear in for whatever is actually left behind for our team this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PRO EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Coastline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has actually today phoned time on his AFL career.Gaff educated teammates today that he would certainly not be actually playing on right into a 15th AFL season. Considering that being prepared due to the Eagles with choice 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually gone on to play 278 games in heaven and also gold.While an ankle joint personal injury has actually drastically hindered his potential to take to the area over recent 2 seasons, Gaff has played an important task in assisting and instructing the nightclub's following crop of kids. The Eagles intend to participate in Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday just before a suitable ultimate farewell at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in circular 23. That will mean Gaff will possess played 280 AFL matches during his profession, placing him fourth for enduring video games dipped into the club responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Beloved (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 club for a decade and a fifty percent as well as our team will seize the day to suitably accept him in the next 2 weeks," General Supervisor Football Gavin Alarm pointed out in a club claim." It will certainly sorrow to observe one of our great gamers end his job, however Andrew leaves behind a lasting legacy. He is extremely appreciated all over the regulation football club, certainly not only within the playing team as well as the soccer division." Notably our members and fans on both the eastern coast and in Perth are going to acquire the opportunity to farewell him in the next 2 full weeks. There will certainly be actually a big contingent of Melbourne-based members as well as advocates in Hobart as well as our company are actually anticipating near a capacity for our final home against Carlton." Exactly how Pet cats were actually 'blindsided' through shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PET CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a huge early morning for retirements around the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have actually introduced their particular retirement lives from the game.Martin, who collected 302 video games and 338 goals at the club declared his retirement life along with instant result." It is actually difficult to embed words what the Richmond Volleyball Club means to me, I love this spot so much," Martin said to Richmond allies as well as personnel on Tuesday morning." I will definitely be actually for good thankful for the passion and the assistance I have obtained from people listed below." To my colleagues, the league that all of us share is what I value most in addition to the bond along with the workers and instructors ... thank you to every one of you." To my family and friends thanks for your outright passion and assistance." To the Leopard Soldiers, I have always experienced thus loved as well as sustained throughout my occupation and also for that I will be actually for good grateful. The moments that our team have made together will certainly cope with me forever. Thank you." Martin has actually been actually hindered through a back injury in latest weeks that's limited him to 2 appeals due to the fact that playing his 300th activity against Hawthorn in June.It comes amid on-going guesswork around Martin's future featuring the probability of linking along with Hardwick again at the Suns, interfered with through a back trauma in current full weeks. When it comes to rivalrous Pet cats champion Tom Hawkins, completion might almost be as quick as the Pussy-cats remain in the pursuit for one more premiership.Hawkins likewise declared his retirement life on the Tuesday morning, but unlike Martin, not along with instant effect.The 36-year-old is currently recovering from an unpleasant feet injury that possesses him dismissed up until at least Around 24." Tom has been an extraordinary visibility both on and also off the industry at Geelong for the past 18 years, along with his capacity to play continually at a best level, along with humility and also take care of his teammates, trademarks of his occupation," Cats footy boss Andrew Mackie said in a statement." He is actually a generational gamer that will rightly be actually celebrated for his success on industry, along with the job he has participated in shaping our nightclub in to what it is actually today." Our experts thank Tom, his other half Emma, and their children Arabella, Primrose and also Henry for all they have actually offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shoreline Suns pro as well as two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retirement life, effective immediately.Ellis, that turns 31 today, refers to as time after 251 games given that being actually called up through Richmond along with Pick 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as portion of a golden era under Damien Hardwick just before moving to Gold Coastline at the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both nightclubs and also Hardwick, that he played for at each stops, for making his adventure thus special.Brandon Ellis has actually gotten in touch with time on his job (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I am actually honored to have possessed such an impressive adventure in the AFL as well as to have fulfilled some extraordinary individuals that are going to be a part of my life for good," Ellis stated." I would love to say thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for changing my life as well as offering me the option to stay my dream." To my Gold Shoreline Suns family members, it is actually been an excellent journey to move our life up listed below as well as it has actually been the most ideal choice our team've ever before brought in. Gold Shore is home right now as well as we can't find our own selves leaving anytime soon." To Dimma, thanks for every thing coming from the quite starting to the end. You possess possessed an extensive effect on my lifestyle and also I may wholeheartedly say I am actually a much better man due to you. "To my household as well as companion Sarah-- you are actually the absolute most necessary folks to me and also I am forever in the red to you. Thanks for your steady assistance to allow me to reside my aspiration." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his additions to the club." Our experts want to congratulate Brandon on all he has actually obtained throughout his enhanced career along with both Richmond and also the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell mentioned." To bring in a gamer of Brandon's premium and with premiership knowledge was actually a substantial end result for our club as well as we are happy for whatever Brandon has provided our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious character and also smile, activity feeling and also capability to stop an objective when his team needed it is going to be actually how he is actually always remembered." He will definitely retire as a champ of pair of nightclubs, as well as our company want to prefer Brandon and also Sarah all the very best for the upcoming section of their lives." Sam Reid hangs up the footwear|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership onward Sam Reid has declared his urgent retirement after enduring a new injury problem in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly step far from the activity after booting 183 goals in 181 video games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He notified colleagues of his decision on Tuesday as he mentioned he "could not thank the nightclub good enough" for its own loyalty to him after he was signed on along with choice 38 in 2009." I have actually gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons as well as I'm therefore grateful pro tempore I have actually possessed listed below at the club," Reid pointed out." Considering that arriving from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown up coming from a 17-year-old school kid to currently having an other half as well as 2 kids of my very own. The club has actually looked after me and my loved ones therefore effectively and I can't thank them enough for the opportunity I have actually been provided." I will remember with numerous excellent memories of playing listed here-- individuals I've been able to partner with have actually been actually astonishing as well as a major main reason why I lasted 15 years. Naturally, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my thoughts as the footballing emphasize." I wish to thank to the whole entire football nightclub, the players previous and found, the mentoring staff, and also of course all the Swans participants who have supported me along the trip." Reid was actually incapable to participate in an elderly video game in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring trauma however was redrafted as a newbie on a 1 year package for 2024. He has not played since the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually named after a brilliant period while lugging an injury, and also was rapidly displaced of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire commended his commitment to conquering traumas, which also sidelined him for each of 2016 plus all however one game in 2018." Sam has been an extremely valued member of our staff, it has actually been actually an opportunity and also delight to trainer him," Longmire claimed." Sam has participated in numerous parts for the crew and also has always been actually valued for his football smarts and also team-first attitude." He has actually encountered many obstacles with injuries over times, as well as his dedication and also devotion to rehab has actually consistently been actually of an extremely high standard." Our company are happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon as well as Harley have offered to our nightclub and prefer them all the very best for the future." Sam Reid announced his urgent retirement from football observing an accident in the VFL final weekend as well as a 181 activity job along with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: News Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AS WELL AS ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's providing: Rory Sloane (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's making: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCARLTONWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's exiting: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's giving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's getting out of: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's abandoning: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's going out of: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's providing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's making: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's departing: Angus Brayshaw (retired) Who's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's passing on: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's providing: Dustin Martin (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's allowing: Sam Reid (retired) Who's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's giving: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's departing: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBC.