.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every action through every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Below's every thing you require to learn about what your crew is performing to prepare for 2025. Watch every activity up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Specify a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers pro and previous skipper Dyson Heppell has actually declared he will definitely retire at the end of the period adhering to an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Select 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell succeeded the Climbing Superstar award in his first year and also captained the club coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's other job success include winning Essendon's absolute best and also fairest as well as an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the club previously this year.Heppell has long kept devoted to the Bombers throughout his occupation even with rival enthusiasm as he are going to officially leave the activity a one-club player.Heppell will retire at season's end (Photograph by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I have actually been wrestling with the selection for a number of full weeks and it is actually a selection that surely have not come lightly or even been actually an easy one but one that I'm tremendously content with," Heppell claimed." In my own mind I regularly wished to stop while I was actually still playing nice footy and also if it came to a factor where our company've acquired other children primed as well as all set to play my part after that I recognize it is actually time. No doubt there's a little reasonable pet part of me that remains in my ear informing me to go one more yet after taking into consideration all options as well as having the possibility to go out on my personal conditions it only seems like the right telephone call." Once it is actually all mentioned and also done if I have actually managed to have a good influence on my colleagues, trainers, workers and the broader club and also ideally I've motivated some little bit of tackers to chase their aspirations along the road at that point I say a task effectively done and if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The appeal concerning this activity and this club is that it delivers possibilities to come across some amazing individuals that I've fostered terrific friendships along with throughout the years. There's excessive to name yet I will certainly come to you all in opportunity to mention a massive many thanks for the effect you have actually carried me." They all claim it, yet it carries out go bloody quick. I'm envious of our young children plunging into your careers. I will go back there certainly and also perform it all once more if I could. I am actually therefore satisfied along with where the club is at as well as the culture that we are actually building and the bold option that we have actually specified, and also I want absolutely nothing much more than to see this team aim in the direction of that possibility. Permit's tear in for whatever is left behind for our company this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles celebrity Andrew Gaff has actually today gotten in touch with opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff educated colleagues today that he will not be actually playing on in to a 15th AFL time. Considering that being actually composed due to the Eagles with choice 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has taken place to play 278 video games in the blue as well as gold.While an ankle joint personal injury has severely hampered his capability to need to the field over recent 2 times, Gaff has actually participated in an integral job in assisting and teaching the nightclub's next plant of children. The Eagles want to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a fitting ultimate farewell at Optus Coliseum against Carlton in round 23. That would mean Gaff will have played 280 AFL matches throughout his job, positioning him 4th for enduring activities dipped into the nightclub behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Darling (295 *) as well as Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian representative and also 2015 Club Champion." Andrew has actually been actually an impressive factor to our nightclub for a many years as well as an one-half and our team will definitely take the opportunity to appropriately acknowledge him in the upcoming pair of full weeks," General Supervisor Regulation football Gavin Alarm mentioned in a nightclub statement." It will sorrow to observe one of our terrific players finish his occupation, yet Andrew leaves a long lasting tradition. He is strongly valued around the regulation football nightclub, not simply within the having fun team as well as the regulation football team." Significantly our members and fans on both the eastern coastline and in Perth will certainly get the chance to farewell him in the next two full weeks. There will be actually a big contingent of Melbourne-based participants as well as fans in Hobart and our experts are actually anticipating near a capacity for our last home against Carlton." How Cats were 'blindsided' by sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, PUSSY-CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a monumental morning for retirement lives all over the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have declared their respective retired lives coming from the game.Martin, that put together 302 games and 338 objectives at the club announced his retirement with immediate effect." It is actually difficult to embed terms what the Richmond Volleyball Club means to me, I like this spot a great deal," Martin said to Richmond teammates and also workers on Tuesday early morning." I will certainly be for good grateful for the affection as well as the support I have actually acquired coming from individuals listed here." To my teammates, the brotherhood that all of us allotment is what I value most as well as the connect with the personnel and also trainers ... thanks to each of you." To my family and friends thanks for your unconditional affection and also help." To the Leopard Army, I have actually constantly really felt thus really loved and sustained throughout my profession as well as for that I will certainly be forever grateful. The moments that we have created together will definitely cope with me for life. Thank you." Martin has been actually hampered through a back injury in current full weeks that is actually minimal him to 2 looks because playing his 300th game against Hawthorn in June.It happens amid continuous hunch around Martin's future consisting of the probability of linking up with Hardwick again at the Suns, hindered through a back injury in latest weeks. As for rival Pussy-cats champion Tom Hawkins, the end may almost be actually as abrupt as the Kitties remain in the search for an additional premiership.Hawkins also revealed his retired life on the Tuesday morning, but unlike Martin, certainly not along with quick effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recovering coming from a nasty feet injury that has him ruled out until at least Around 24." Tom has actually been an amazing presence each on as well as off the industry at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his capability to participate in constantly at a best amount, in addition to humbleness as well as look after his teammates, trademarks of his occupation," Pet cats footy employer Andrew Mackie stated in a declaration." He is actually a generational player that will appropriately be celebrated for his achievements on area, in addition to the job he has actually participated in shaping our club right into what it is actually today." Our team give thanks to Tom, his partner Emma, as well as their little ones Arabella, Primrose and Holly for all they've offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coastline Suns expert as well as two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has introduced his AFL retired life, successful immediately.Ellis, that turns 31 this week, calls time after 251 video games considering that being drafted by Richmond with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It includes 176 looks for the Tigers as aspect of a golden age under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Coastline in the end of 2019. The midfielder gave thanks to both clubs and Hardwick, who he played for at each ceases, for making his journey so special.Brandon Ellis has actually gotten in touch with time on his job (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I'm honored to have possessed such a remarkable experience in the AFL and to have actually complied with some awesome folks that will belong of my lifestyle for life," Ellis pointed out." I would love to give thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for changing my life and also offering me the option to stay my desire." To my Gold Shore Suns family, it's been a wonderful journey to move our life upward listed here as well as it has actually been actually the best selection our company've ever brought in. Gold Shore is actually home now and also our company can not find our own selves leaving behind anytime soon." To Dimma, thank you for every little thing from the incredibly beginning to the end. You have had a massive influence on my life and I can totally mention I am a far better man because of you. "To my family and also partner Sarah-- you are the best significant individuals to me and I am forever in debt to you. Thanks for your undeviating assistance to permit me to live my aspiration." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his contributions to the nightclub." We wish to applaud Brandon on all he has accomplished throughout his embellished career with both Richmond as well as the Gold Shore Suns," Campbell mentioned." To draw in a player of Brandon's quality and with premiership adventure was a notable end result for our nightclub and our company are happy for everything Brandon has given us in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individual and also smile, video game feeling and capability to stop a target when his group required it will definitely be how he is remembered." He will resign as a champion of 2 nightclubs, as well as our team would love to desire Brandon and also Sarah all the very best for the next chapter of their lives." Sam Reid disconnects the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RESIGNS AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has introduced his immediate retired life after enduring a new personal injury obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely tip out of the game after booting 183 targets in 181 video games that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He notified colleagues of his choice on Tuesday as he mentioned he "could not thank the nightclub sufficient" for its own support to him after he was actually signed up along with choice 38 in 2009." I have actually called the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 periods as well as I am actually so thankful pro tempore I have actually possessed below at the nightclub," Reid said." Given that coming in coming from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up coming from a 17-year-old school kid to right now possessing an other half as well as pair of youngsters of my personal. The nightclub has actually taken care of me and also my loved ones therefore effectively as well as I can't thank them good enough for the possibility I've been provided." I will certainly remember with a lot of fantastic moments of participating in right here-- individuals I've managed to work with have actually been actually extraordinary and also a large main reason why I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership stands out in my thoughts as the footballing feature." I intend to say thank you to the whole entire football nightclub, the gamers past and existing, the coaching personnel, and of course all the Swans members that have assisted me along the experience." Reid was actually unable to play a senior game in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring injury however was redrafted as a novice on an one-year bargain for 2024. He has actually not played given that the 2022 Grand Final when he was called after a fantastic time while holding a personal injury, as well as was rapidly forced out of the contest.Swans instructor John Longmire commended his dedication to beating personal injuries, which additionally sidelined him for every one of 2016 and all however one activity in 2018." Sam has actually been an extremely valued member of our crew, it has actually been actually an opportunity and also enjoyment to coach him," Longmire claimed." Sam has actually participated in many jobs for the group and also has actually regularly been actually valued for his soccer smarts as well as team-first attitude." He has dealt with lots of problems with injuries over the years, and his devotion and commitment to rehabilitation has consistently been actually of a very higher criterion." We are actually happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have provided our nightclub and want them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid declared his immediate retired life from regulation football complying with a personal injury in the VFL final weekend as well as a 181 game occupation with the Sydney Swans. Image by Phil HillyardSource: Updates Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AS WELL AS ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's going out of: Rory Sloane (resigned) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's making: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's leaving: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's providing: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) Who's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since side of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's departing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's making: Tom Hawkins (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD coastline SUNSWho's exiting: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's causing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's going out of: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's getting out of: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's exiting: Dustin Martin (retired) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's passing on: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's passing on: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's giving: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBC.