.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can track every action by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Right here's everything you require to know about what your crew is carrying out to get ready for 2025. Enjoy every video game until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your cost-free test today > Around 23WHAT'S GAMBLING REALLY PRICING YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT TIME' sBombers expert and past captain Dyson Heppell has actually announced he will certainly retire in the end of the time following a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Choose 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell succeeded the Climbing Superstar honor in his initial year and captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's other profession accomplishments feature winning Essendon's ideal as well as fairest and also an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the club previously this year.Heppell has actually long stayed faithful to the Bombing planes all over his job despite rival rate of interest as he will formally depart the game a one-club player.Heppell will definitely resign at period's conclusion (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been wrestling with the choice for a number of full weeks and it's a decision that definitely hasn't happen softly or even been an easy one but one that I am actually super material along with," Heppell said." In my very own mind I regularly intended to call it a day while I was actually still participating in nice footy which if it reached a point where we have actually received various other children primed and prepared to play my task then I recognize it's time. No doubt there's a little bit of competitive canine component of me that resides in my ear telling me to go another however after considering all opportunities as well as having the opportunity to go out on my own conditions it merely believes that the right phone call." Once it's all said and also done if I have actually taken care of to possess a good effect on my teammates, trainers, workers as well as the wider nightclub as well as perhaps I've encouraged some little tackers to chase their aspirations in the process at that point I say a work effectively done as well as if that's my success, I'll take it." The elegance about this activity as well as this club is that it supplies options to meet some astonishing people that I have actually cultivated terrific friendships along with over the years. There's a lot of to name but I will definitely come to you all in opportunity to say a large many thanks for the effect you've carried me." They all say it, yet it does go bloody quickly. I'm envious of our young boys plunging into your occupations. I 'd return certainly there and do it all once more if I could. I am actually therefore happy with where the club is at and also the lifestyle that we're developing as well as the daring probability that our team have prepared, as well as I yearn for absolutely nothing more than to see this group strive in the direction of that option. Let's tear in for whatever is left behind for our company this year. I like you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - EXPERT EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has today called opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff educated colleagues today that he will not be actually playing on right into a 15th AFL period. Since being actually drafted due to the Eagles along with choice 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has actually taken place to play 278 games in heaven and gold.While an ankle joint personal injury has gravely obstructed his capability to require to the industry over recent 2 seasons, Gaff has actually played an important duty in helping as well as teaching the club's following crop of young people. The Eagles intend to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a suitable final farewell at Optus Coliseum against Carlton in circular 23. That would indicate Gaff would certainly have participated in 280 AFL matches in the course of his occupation, putting him fourth for all-time games dipped into the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Beloved (295 *) and Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has actually been actually an amazing factor to our nightclub for a decade as well as a fifty percent and our team will certainly seize the day to correctly accept him in the following two weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Alarm stated in a nightclub statement." It will definitely sorrow to view among our wonderful gamers end his profession, yet Andrew leaves behind a long lasting legacy. He is actually strongly valued all over the football nightclub, not merely within the playing team and also the regulation football department." Significantly our members as well as fans on both the east shoreline as well as in Perth will definitely obtain the option to farewell him in the upcoming two weeks. There will definitely be actually a huge contingent of Melbourne-based participants and fans in Hobart as well as we're expecting near a capacity for our final home versus Carlton." Just how Pet cats were actually 'blindsided' through sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a monumental morning for retired lives around the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually declared their particular retirement lives from the game.Martin, who assembled 302 games as well as 338 targets at the club revealed his retired life with urgent impact." It is actually challenging to take into phrases what the Richmond Soccer Club implies to me, I love this spot a great deal," Martin told Richmond teammates and personnel on Tuesday early morning." I will certainly be actually for life grateful for the love as well as the help I have acquired from the people listed here." To my colleagues, the brotherhood that all of us allotment is what I value very most as well as the bond with the staff and also instructors ... thank you to all of you." To my family and friends thank you for your outright affection and help." To the Leopard Soldiers, I have actually constantly really felt thus enjoyed as well as assisted throughout my job as well as for that I will be actually for good grateful. The moments that our company have produced together will definitely deal with me for good. Thank you." Martin has been actually hampered by a back trauma in latest full weeks that's minimal him to two appearances given that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It happens amidst on-going supposition around Martin's future including the probability of linking up with Hardwick once more at the Suns, obstructed by a back injury in current weeks. When it comes to rivalrous Pussy-cats promote Tom Hawkins, completion might not quite be as sudden as the Pussy-cats remain in the quest for another premiership.Hawkins also introduced his retired life on the Tuesday morning, yet unlike Martin, not with quick effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recovering coming from an awful feet injury that possesses him ruled out till a minimum of Round 24." Tom has been actually an awesome presence each on as well as off the field at Geelong for the past 18 years, along with his capacity to play regularly at an elite level, in addition to humbleness and maintain his colleagues, hallmarks of his career," Felines footy manager Andrew Mackie mentioned in a declaration." He is actually a generational player that is going to rightly be actually commemorated for his success on field, in addition to the function he has actually played shaping our club in to what it is actually today." Our company thank Tom, his partner Emma, as well as their kids Arabella, Primrose and Holly for all they have actually provided our club." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Coast Suns pro as well as two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has announced his AFL retirement, efficient immediately.Ellis, that turns 31 this week, refers to as opportunity after 251 games considering that being actually signed on by Richmond along with Pick 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It includes 176 appeals for the Tigers as aspect of a golden era under Damien Hardwick prior to transferring to Gold Shoreline at the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both nightclubs and also Hardwick, who he played for at each quits, for making his trip therefore special.Brandon Ellis has called time on his profession (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I'm honored to have actually had such a fantastic experience in the AFL as well as to have complied with some awesome individuals who will be a part of my lifestyle for good," Ellis pointed out." I wish to say thanks to the Richmond Football Club for altering my lifestyle and also offering me the opportunity to live my goal." To my Gold Shore Suns household, it's been a terrific journey to move our lifestyle up below as well as it has actually been the most effective selection our team have actually ever before made. Gold Shore is home now and our team can't see our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thanks for whatever from the really starting throughout. You have had a massive influence on my lifestyle and also I may wholeheartedly say I am a much better guy due to you. "To my household and partner Sarah-- you are actually the best essential people to me and I am for life in the red to you. Thank you for your steady support to permit me to live my aspiration." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his payments to the nightclub." Our team 'd like to congratulate Brandon on all he has actually obtained throughout his embellished career along with both Richmond and also the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell claimed." To draw in a player of Brandon's quality as well as with premiership experience was a notable end result for our club and also we are thankful for every thing Brandon has actually offered our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individuality as well as smile, video game feeling and also capacity to kick an objective when his staff needed it will be actually exactly how he is actually kept in mind." He will certainly resign as a champ of pair of clubs, and also our experts wish to prefer Brandon and Sarah all the most ideal for the following section of their lifestyles." Sam Reid disconnects the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has actually revealed his immediate retired life after experiencing a new injury misfortune in the VFL.Reid, 32, will definitely tip out of the game after booting 183 goals in 181 activities which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated colleagues of his selection on Tuesday as he said he "could not say thanks to the nightclub sufficient" for its support to him after he was actually called up along with selection 38 in 2009." I have actually called the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 times and also I am actually thus grateful for the time I have actually had right here at the club," Reid stated." Given that getting here from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up from a 17-year-old school child to now possessing a spouse and pair of youngsters of my very own. The nightclub has actually taken care of me as well as my family therefore properly as well as I can't thank them good enough for the option I've been given." I will certainly recall with plenty of fantastic memories of playing right here-- the people I have actually had the ability to work with have been unbelievable as well as a major main reason why I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership stands out in my mind as the footballing highlight." I intend to thank to the whole soccer club, the gamers previous as well as found, the training staff, and also certainly all the Swans participants that have actually assisted me along the journey." Reid was actually unable to play an elderly video game in 2023 due to a severe pre-season hamstring injury however was reviewed as a newbie on an one-year offer for 2024. He has actually not participated in since the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a brilliant season while carrying a trauma, as well as was actually swiftly forced out of the contest.Swans train John Longmire commended his dedication to overcoming accidents, which likewise sidelined him for all of 2016 plus all however one video game in 2018." Sam has been a strongly valued participant of our team, it has been actually an advantage and also satisfaction to train him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has actually played a number of tasks for the crew as well as has actually consistently been valued for his soccer smarts and team-first principles." He has actually dealt with lots of challenges along with accidents over the years, as well as his commitment and also devotion to rehabilitation has regularly been actually of a really higher requirement." Our company are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley davidson have offered to our club as well as want all of them all the greatest for the future." Sam Reid announced his prompt retired life from soccer complying with an accident in the VFL last weekend break and also a 181 game job with the Sydney Swans. Picture by Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's providing: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's exiting: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's departing: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCESSENDONWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): thirteen, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCFREMANTLEWho's allowing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's departing from: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's giving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's providing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's exiting: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft selections (since side of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's departing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's making: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's passing on: Dustin Martin (retired) Who's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's exiting: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's departing: Sam Reid (retired) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST shoreline EAGLESWho's making: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's getting out of: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBC.