.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every technique through every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed here's every little thing you require to know about what your staff is actually performing to plan for 2025. Check out every video game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard resigns|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT SEASON' sBombers expert and past captain Dyson Heppell has actually introduced he will retire in the end of the season complying with an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell won the Rising Star honor in his 1st year and also captained the nightclub coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's other profession success consist of succeeding Essendon's ideal and also fairest and an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub previously this year.Heppell has long kept faithful to the Bombers all over his occupation in spite of rival rate of interest as he are going to officially leave the activity a one-club player.Heppell will retire at period's end (Image by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been wrestling with the choice for a variety of weeks and also it is actually a selection that certainly have not happen lightly or been actually a simple one but one that I am actually extremely information with," Heppell said." In my own thoughts I consistently wished to stop while I was actually still playing suitable footy which if it came to an aspect where our experts've acquired various other kids primed and ready to play my role after that I understand it's time. No question there's a little competitive pet portion of me that's in my ear informing me to go one more however after looking at all opportunities as well as possessing the chance to walk out on my very own conditions it simply believes that the ideal phone call." The moment it's all said and carried out if I've handled to possess a favorable impact on my colleagues, coaches, team and also the broader nightclub as well as ideally I have actually inspired some little bit of tackers to chase their goals in the process then I mention a task properly done and if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The beauty regarding this video game and also this club is actually that it gives chances to come across some unbelievable folks that I've encouraged terrific companionships with over times. There's a lot of to call yet I will definitely come to you all in time to point out a huge many thanks for the impact you've had on me." They all say it, however it carries out go grisly swiftly. I envy of our youthful kids embarking on your occupations. I will return there certainly and also perform it all once again if I could. I am actually therefore pleased with where the club is at and the culture that we're creating as well as the bold opportunity that our experts have actually specified, and I long for absolutely nothing greater than to view this team strive towards that opportunity. Permit's tear in for whatever is actually left behind for us this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has actually today contacted time on his AFL career.Gaff notified colleagues today that he will not be playing on right into a 15th AFL time. Due to the fact that being composed due to the Eagles with choice 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually happened to play 278 video games in the blue as well as gold.While an ankle joint trauma has severely obstructed his ability to require to the industry over the past pair of periods, Gaff has participated in an essential task in helping and also showing the nightclub's following crop of youngsters. The Eagles intend to participate in Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday just before a fitting ultimate farewell at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in round 23. That would mean Gaff would certainly possess played 280 AFL matches throughout his job, putting him 4th for enduring games dipped into the club behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Favorite (295 *) as well as Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian agent and 2015 Club Champion." Andrew has actually been an impressive factor to our nightclub for a years as well as an one-half and also we will definitely take the opportunity to suitably accept him in the following 2 weeks," General Supervisor Soccer Gavin Bell stated in a nightclub declaration." It will certainly be sad to see some of our fantastic players end his profession, yet Andrew leaves behind a long-term heritage. He is actually strongly appreciated all over the regulation football nightclub, not just within the playing group and also the regulation football team." Notably our participants and also fans on both the east shoreline as well as in Perth are going to acquire the opportunity to farewell him in the next two full weeks. There will definitely be a huge set of Melbourne-based members as well as proponents in Hobart as well as our team're anticipating near to a full house for our final home against Carlton." Just how Pussy-cats were 'blindsided' by smart Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a massive morning for retired lives all over the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have declared their particular retirements from the game.Martin, that assembled 302 activities and 338 objectives at the club introduced his retirement life with immediate effect." It is actually difficult to take into phrases what the Richmond Soccer Nightclub indicates to me, I adore this place so much," Martin told Richmond allies and personnel on Tuesday morning." I will certainly be permanently happy for the love and the help I have actually acquired coming from people below." To my colleagues, the league that most of us reveal is what I value very most and also the connection with the workers and instructors ... thank you to every one of you." To my friends and family thank you for your outright love and also assistance." To the Tiger Military, I have actually constantly felt so loved and also assisted throughout my profession as well as for that I will certainly be actually for life grateful. The minds that our experts have actually produced with each other will definitely deal with me forever. Thank you." Martin has actually been interfered with by a back personal injury in current full weeks that's restricted him to pair of looks due to the fact that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It happens amidst continuous opinion around Martin's future consisting of the possibility of connecting along with Hardwick again at the Suns, interfered with through a back trauma in current weeks. As for competing Felines champion Tom Hawkins, the end may almost be actually as abrupt as the Pet cats stay in the search for another premiership.Hawkins likewise introduced his retirement life on the Tuesday early morning, but unlike Martin, not with quick effect.The 36-year-old is actually presently bouncing back from an awful foot injury that has him dismissed till at the very least Round 24." Tom has been an incredible visibility both on and also off the area at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his capability to play consistently at a best amount, in addition to submissiveness and look after his colleagues, hallmarks of his career," Pet cats footy manager Andrew Mackie mentioned in a statement." He is a generational player that will rightly be celebrated for his achievements on industry, in addition to the function he has participated in shaping our nightclub in to what it is today." We thank Tom, his spouse Emma, as well as their children Arabella, Primrose as well as Henry for all they've offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Coastline Suns veteran as well as two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has revealed his AFL retirement, successful immediately.Ellis, that turns 31 recently, refers to as time after 251 games because being drafted by Richmond along with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as component of a golden age under Damien Hardwick prior to relocating to Gold Shoreline in the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both clubs and also Hardwick, who he played for at both ceases, for making his trip therefore special.Brandon Ellis has actually phoned time on his profession (Image by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I'm honored to have possessed such a fantastic experience in the AFL and also to have satisfied some awesome individuals who will be a part of my life for life," Ellis said." I would love to say thanks to the Richmond Football Club for altering my life and also offering me the chance to reside my goal." To my Gold Shore Suns household, it's been actually a fantastic adventure to relocate our lifestyle up right here and it has actually been actually the greatest selection our company've ever before made. Gold Coastline is home now and also our team can not find ourselves leaving behind anytime soon." To Dimma, thank you for every little thing coming from the very starting to the end. You possess had a substantial influence on my lifestyle as well as I can wholeheartedly claim I am a much better man because of you. "To my family and also companion Sarah-- you are actually the best significant people to me and I am permanently in the red to you. Thank you for your undeviating assistance to enable me to stay my desire." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his additions to the club." Our company 'd like to congratulate Brandon on all he has achieved throughout his enhanced job along with both Richmond and the Gold Shore Suns," Campbell mentioned." To bring in a gamer of Brandon's quality and with premiership expertise was actually a significant outcome for our club as well as our experts are actually grateful for every thing Brandon has actually provided our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious personality and also smile, activity sense as well as ability to kick an objective when his crew required it is going to be actually exactly how he is actually born in mind." He will certainly retire as a champion of two nightclubs, and also our company would love to desire Brandon and Sarah all the best for the following section of their lives." Sam Reid puts up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RETIRES AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has introduced his urgent retirement after going through a fresh injury setback in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly step far from the game after booting 183 objectives in 181 video games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He informed teammates of his choice on Tuesday as he mentioned he "could not thank the nightclub good enough" for its own loyalty to him after he was actually called up along with choice 38 in 2009." I have gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 times and I am actually therefore grateful for the time I have had listed here at the club," Reid stated." Because getting there coming from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown up coming from a 17-year-old school child to right now having a better half and pair of youngsters of my very own. The club has actually looked after me and my loved ones so properly and I can't thank all of them good enough for the chance I've been actually provided." I will look back along with many great moments of participating in here-- individuals I've had the capacity to team up with have been amazing as well as a big reason I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my mind as the footballing feature." I desire to thank to the whole entire football nightclub, the gamers previous and also current, the coaching team, and naturally all the Swans participants that have assisted me along the adventure." Reid was not able to play a senior video game in 2023 due to a serious pre-season hamstring trauma yet was redrafted as a novice on an one-year bargain for 2024. He has actually not participated in because the 2022 Grand Final when he was called after a fantastic period while carrying an accident, as well as was actually promptly dislodged of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire commended his dedication to getting rid of injuries, which additionally sidelined him for every one of 2016 plus all but one game in 2018." Sam has actually been a very valued member of our crew, it has been actually an opportunity as well as delight to coach him," Longmire stated." Sam has played numerous tasks for the team as well as has consistently been actually valued for his soccer smarts and team-first values." He has actually faced lots of obstacles with traumas over times, and also his dedication as well as dedication to rehabilitation has actually regularly been of a quite high requirement." We are actually thankful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have actually provided to our nightclub as well as desire them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid announced his quick retirement life coming from football complying with an accident in the VFL final weekend and also a 181 video game job with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's getting out of: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's allowing: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's leaving behind: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's giving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 13, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's leaving: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGEELONGWho's giving: Tom Hawkins (retired) That's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's making: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's exiting: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's allowing: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's allowing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's causing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCRICHMONDWho's giving: Dustin Martin (retired) Who's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's causing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's getting out of: Sam Reid (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST shoreline EAGLESWho's passing on: Andrew Gaff (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's leaving behind: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) That is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBC.