.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every move through every club introducing the 2024 off-season. Here's every thing you require to understand about what your group is doing to prepare for 2025. Check out every video game until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks throughout use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your cost-free test today > Around 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY COSTING YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers expert and also past captain Dyson Heppell has actually declared he will certainly retire at the end of the season adhering to an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Choose 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell won the Increasing Celebrity honor in his 1st year as well as captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's various other career achievements include gaining Essendon's best and also fairest and also an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the club previously this year.Heppell has long stayed dedicated to the Bombers all over his profession despite rival enthusiasm as he are going to officially leave the video game a one-club player.Heppell will definitely retire at time's conclusion (Picture through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I've been actually wrestling with the choice for an amount of weeks and also it's a choice that certainly have not happen softly or even been actually a simple one but one that I am actually tremendously content along with," Heppell pointed out." In my very own mind I constantly intended to stop while I was still participating in decent footy and also if it got to a point where our team have actually got other kids topped as well as all set to play my task at that point I understand it's time. No doubt there is actually a little competitive dog component of me that remains in my ear informing me to go another but after looking at all opportunities and also possessing the chance to go out on my personal phrases it only feels like the ideal call." As soon as it is actually all mentioned and carried out if I've managed to possess a good influence on my allies, instructors, staff and also the more comprehensive club as well as ideally I've inspired some little tackers to chase their desires en route after that I mention a task properly done and also if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The charm about this video game and also this nightclub is that it offers options to encounter some amazing people that I have actually fostered excellent relationships along with for many years. There's too many to name however I will reach you all in opportunity to point out a large many thanks for the impact you have actually carried me." They all claim it, yet it does go blood-spattered quick. I envy of our young children starting your occupations. I would certainly get back there certainly and also do it all once more if I could. I am actually thus delighted along with where the group goes to and the society that our company're developing and also the vibrant probability that our team have set, and I want nothing at all much more than to see this team make every effort towards that option. Allow's tear in for whatever is left behind for us this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has today called time on his AFL career.Gaff informed colleagues today that he would certainly not be using into a 15th AFL time. Since being actually drafted due to the Eagles along with choice 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has happened to play 278 activities in heaven and gold.While an ankle injury has badly hindered his ability to need to the industry over recent pair of periods, Gaff has actually participated in an indispensable part in helping and showing the nightclub's next crop of young people. The Eagles plan to participate in Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a suitable ultimate farewell at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in round 23. That would indicate Gaff would certainly have participated in 280 AFL matches in the course of his profession, positioning him 4th for all-time video games played at the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Darling (295 *) and also Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep and 2015 Nightclub Champion." Andrew has been an outstanding factor to our club for a many years and also a fifty percent and we will certainly seize the day to appropriately recognize him in the next 2 full weeks," General Manager Regulation football Gavin Bell said in a nightclub statement." It will definitely be sad to observe one of our fantastic players finish his career, yet Andrew leaves behind an enduring tradition. He is extremely appreciated around the regulation football nightclub, not just within the playing group as well as the regulation football division." Notably our members as well as followers on both the eastern coastline and in Perth will acquire the option to farewell him in the following 2 weeks. There will be a huge contingent of Melbourne-based participants and followers in Hobart as well as our company're expecting near a full house for our last home versus Carlton." Just how Pussy-cats were actually 'blindsided' by shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a significant early morning for retirement lives throughout the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have introduced their corresponding retirements coming from the game.Martin, who collected 302 games and also 338 objectives at the club introduced his retirement life with immediate result." It is actually challenging to put into words what the Richmond Soccer Nightclub implies to me, I adore this area a lot," Martin told Richmond teammates and personnel on Tuesday early morning." I will definitely be for life thankful for the love and the assistance I have received coming from individuals listed below." To my allies, the league that all of us allotment is what I value most in addition to the bond with the workers and also trainers ... thanks to every one of you." To my friends and family thanks for your unconditional love as well as support." To the Leopard Army, I have actually consistently experienced thus enjoyed and also sustained throughout my job as well as for that I are going to be permanently thankful. The memories that our company have actually made all together will definitely deal with me for life. Thank you." Martin has been actually obstructed through a back personal injury in recent weeks that's limited him to two appeals considering that playing his 300th game versus Hawthorn in June.It comes amidst continuous conjecture around Martin's potential including the option of linking along with Hardwick again at the Suns, obstructed by a back accident in recent weeks. When it comes to competing Kitties champion Tom Hawkins, completion might almost be actually as abrupt as the Pet cats keep in the quest for yet another premiership.Hawkins likewise declared his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, certainly not with immediate effect.The 36-year-old is presently recouping from a nasty foot accident that has him dismissed up until a minimum of Sphere 24." Tom has actually been an extraordinary visibility both on and off the industry at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his capacity to participate in constantly at an elite amount, along with humbleness as well as look after his teammates, hallmarks of his job," Cats footy manager Andrew Mackie stated in a claim." He is actually a generational player who will rightly be commemorated for his achievements on industry, along with the job he has played forming our nightclub in to what it is actually today." Our experts thank Tom, his wife Emma, and also their youngsters Arabella, Primrose and Henry for all they have actually provided our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL BANNER TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shoreline Suns pro and also two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually revealed his AFL retirement life, reliable immediately.Ellis, who transforms 31 this week, calls opportunity after 251 games due to the fact that being actually called up by Richmond along with Pick 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It features 176 appeals for the Tigers as aspect of a golden age under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Shoreline in the end of 2019. The midfielder gave thanks to both nightclubs and Hardwick, who he bet at each stops, for making his journey thus special.Brandon Ellis has contacted opportunity on his job (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I am actually honored to have had such an incredible adventure in the AFL and to have fulfilled some astonishing folks who will certainly be a part of my lifestyle permanently," Ellis pointed out." I want to say thanks to the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub for changing my lifestyle and also providing me the chance to live my desire." To my Gold Shoreline Suns family members, it's been actually a fantastic journey to relocate our lifestyle upward below and it has been actually the very best selection we've ever before made. Gold Shore is home now and also our team can not see our own selves leaving anytime very soon." To Dimma, thank you for whatever coming from the extremely starting throughout. You possess possessed a substantial effect on my life as well as I can wholeheartedly say I am a far better male because of you. "To my family and partner Sarah-- you are the most essential individuals to me as well as I am actually for life in the red to you. Thanks for your steady help to permit me to reside my aspiration." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his additions to the club." Our experts would love to praise Brandon on all he has accomplished throughout his adorned occupation along with both Richmond as well as the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell claimed." To entice a player of Brandon's premium and along with premiership knowledge was a substantial end result for our club and also our company are actually grateful for whatever Brandon has given our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individuality and also smile, activity sense and also capacity to kick an objective when his team required it will definitely be actually exactly how he is don't forgotten." He will certainly resign as a champion of 2 clubs, as well as our company would love to prefer Brandon as well as Sarah all the most ideal for the following phase of their lifestyles." Sam Reid disconnects the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RETIRES AFTER LONG personal injury BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has actually announced his instant retirement after enduring a fresh accident setback in the VFL.Reid, 32, are going to step out of the game after booting 183 goals in 181 games that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He informed colleagues of his selection on Tuesday as he stated he "could not say thanks to the nightclub good enough" for its own devotion to him after he was actually drafted with choice 38 in 2009." I have contacted the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 periods and I am actually thus grateful for the time I have actually had listed here at the nightclub," Reid mentioned." Since getting here from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up coming from a 17-year-old school child to currently possessing an other half and also pair of kids of my own. The club has actually cared for me and also my household so effectively as well as I can't thank all of them sufficient for the chance I have actually been actually given." I am going to remember along with numerous terrific memories of participating in right here-- the people I have actually had the capacity to deal with have been extraordinary and a huge reason I lasted 15 years. Of course, the 2012 premiership stands out in my thoughts as the footballing emphasize." I want to say thank you to the entire volleyball club, the players previous as well as current, the mentoring staff, and also naturally all the Swans members that have actually supported me along the adventure." Reid was unable to play an elderly game in 2023 because of a severe pre-season hamstring injury however was actually redrafted as a newbie on an one-year package for 2024. He has not participated in considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was named after a dazzling period while lugging an accident, and also was actually quickly forced out of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire commended his dedication to overcoming accidents, which also sidelined him for each of 2016 and all but one activity in 2018." Sam has actually been a very valued participant of our team, it has been an opportunity as well as delight to instructor him," Longmire said." Sam has actually participated in a number of jobs for the staff as well as has constantly been actually valued for his football smarts as well as team-first attitude." He has encountered many obstacles along with personal injuries for many years, as well as his devotion as well as commitment to rehabilitation has consistently been of an incredibly high standard." Our company are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley davidson have provided to our nightclub and wish all of them all the best for the future." Sam Reid declared his prompt retired life coming from soccer following a personal injury in the VFL last weekend break as well as a 181 activity career with the Sydney Swans. Photograph by Phil HillyardSource: News Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL NIGHTCLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's providing: Rory Sloane (retired) That's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's abandoning: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Round 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCARLTONWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's making: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's giving: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's abandoning: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's departing from: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's giving: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's abandoning: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's departing from: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's giving: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving behind: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who's getting here: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's going out of: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's giving: Dustin Martin (retired) Who's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's allowing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's exiting: Sam Reid (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST shore EAGLESWho's providing: Andrew Gaff (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's allowing: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBC.