.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every relocation through every club introducing the 2024 off-season. Listed below's whatever you need to have to find out about what your staff is performing to prepare for 2025. See every activity till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks in the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your totally free test today > Around 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard resigns|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT SEASON' sBombers veteran as well as former skipper Dyson Heppell has actually announced he will definitely retire at the end of the season following an outstanding 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Pick 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell gained the Increasing Superstar honor in his first year and also captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's various other occupation accomplishments feature gaining Essendon's greatest and fairest and also an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the nightclub previously this year.Heppell has long remained loyal to the Bombers around his job in spite of rivalrous rate of interest as he will formally leave the game a one-club player.Heppell are going to resign at period's conclusion (Picture by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been wrestling with the choice for a lot of weeks and it is actually a selection that definitely have not happen lightly or even been actually a very easy one but one that I'm tremendously content along with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own thoughts I always wished to call it a day while I was actually still playing good footy and that if it reached an aspect where our company've got various other kids topped and all set to play my task then I understand it is actually opportunity. Certainly there is actually a little bit of very competitive pet part of me that resides in my ear telling me to go another yet after taking into consideration all possibilities and also having the possibility to head out on my own phrases it only thinks that the correct call." Once it's all stated as well as carried out if I've managed to possess a favorable effect on my allies, coaches, staff and the wider club and hopefully I've inspired some little bit of tackers to chase their dreams in the process after that I state a work effectively carried out as well as if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The charm regarding this video game as well as this nightclub is that it provides chances to find some extraordinary folks that I have actually promoted excellent friendships along with for many years. There's excessive to name but I will certainly reach you done in opportunity to mention an extensive many thanks for the influence you've carried me." They all mention it, yet it performs go grisly swiftly. I'm envious of our young boys plunging into your careers. I would certainly get back certainly there and also perform it all once again if I could. I'm so delighted along with where the club goes to and the culture that our experts are actually creating as well as the vibrant option that we have established, as well as I long for nothing at all greater than to observe this team try towards that probability. Allow's tear in for whatever is actually left for us this year. I enjoy you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has today phoned time on his AFL career.Gaff informed allies today that he would certainly not be actually using into a 15th AFL period. Because being actually composed due to the Eagles with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually happened to play 278 activities in the blue and gold.While an ankle injury has actually badly hampered his potential to take to the field over recent two times, Gaff has participated in an integral job in aiding and instructing the nightclub's following crop of kids. The Eagles plan to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a proper final goodbye at Optus Arena versus Carlton in rounded 23. That would certainly suggest Gaff would certainly have played 280 AFL matches throughout his occupation, positioning him fourth for enduring games dipped into the club behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Favorite (295 *) as well as Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep as well as 2015 Club Champion." Andrew has been actually an amazing contributor to our nightclub for a years and an one-half as well as our experts will certainly seize the day to properly accept him in the following 2 full weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Alarm said in a club statement." It will certainly be sad to see one of our wonderful gamers finish his job, however Andrew leaves a lasting heritage. He is strongly valued throughout the regulation football nightclub, not simply within the having fun team and the soccer division." Essentially our participants as well as followers on both the eastern coastline and also in Perth are going to get the chance to goodbye him in the following two full weeks. There will definitely be actually a big section of Melbourne-based members and also promoters in Hobart and also we are actually expecting close to a capacity for our last home against Carlton." How Felines were actually 'blindsided' by sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a monumental early morning for retired lives across the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins have introduced their particular retired lives coming from the game.Martin, that collected 302 activities and 338 objectives at the club introduced his retirement life with instant result." It is hard to put into words what the Richmond Soccer Nightclub suggests to me, I love this spot a great deal," Martin informed Richmond colleagues and team on Tuesday morning." I will definitely be actually permanently happy for the love and also the assistance I have obtained from the people here." To my allies, the brotherhood that we all reveal is what I value most as well as the bond along with the staff and also trainers ... thank you to all of you." To my family and friends thanks for your unconditional passion as well as support." To the Leopard Army, I have actually consistently experienced so liked and also assisted throughout my occupation as well as for that I will be actually forever thankful. The minds that our team have created together are going to deal with me permanently. Thanks." Martin has been actually interfered with by a back accident in current full weeks that's minimal him to two appearances given that playing his 300th video game versus Hawthorn in June.It comes surrounded by continuous hunch around Martin's future including the opportunity of connecting along with Hardwick once more at the Suns, obstructed by a back trauma in latest weeks. As for rivalrous Kitties champion Tom Hawkins, completion might almost be as quick as the Cats stay in the search for yet another premiership.Hawkins also announced his retirement life on the Tuesday morning, but unlike Martin, certainly not along with quick effect.The 36-year-old is actually presently recuperating from an unpleasant feet personal injury that possesses him eliminated until at the very least Around 24." Tom has been an incredible presence each on as well as off the area at Geelong for the past 18 years, along with his capability to play constantly at an elite level, alongside humility and also look after his colleagues, hallmarks of his occupation," Cats footy manager Andrew Mackie mentioned in a statement." He is a generational player that is going to appropriately be commemorated for his success on field, in addition to the job he has actually played shaping our club in to what it is today." Our company give thanks to Tom, his wife Emma, as well as their kids Arabella, Primrose and also Holly for all they've offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL FLAG LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shore Suns veteran and also two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has revealed his AFL retirement, efficient immediately.Ellis, that transforms 31 today, names time after 251 activities because being drafted through Richmond along with Decide on 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It includes 176 looks for the Tigers as component of a golden age under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Shoreline in the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both clubs as well as Hardwick, that he played for at each quits, for creating his quest thus special.Brandon Ellis has actually gotten in touch with time on his occupation (Picture through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I'm honored to have possessed such an amazing trip in the AFL and also to have actually satisfied some extraordinary people that are going to be a part of my life permanently," Ellis stated." I 'd like to say thanks to the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub for modifying my lifestyle and providing me the option to live my goal." To my Gold Coast Suns family, it is actually been actually a fantastic experience to move our lifestyle up here and also it has been actually the very best decision our experts've ever before brought in. Gold Coastline is actually home currently and we can not see ourselves leaving anytime soon." To Dimma, thanks for whatever coming from the quite starting to the end. You possess had a large impact on my life and also I may wholeheartedly mention I am actually a better guy because of you. "To my household as well as companion Sarah-- you are actually the best significant folks to me and I am actually permanently in debt to you. Thanks for your unwavering help to enable me to stay my goal." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his additions to the nightclub." We 'd like to praise Brandon on all he has accomplished throughout his decorated profession with both Richmond and the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell claimed." To attract a gamer of Brandon's high quality and with premiership expertise was actually a substantial outcome for our nightclub and also our experts are actually grateful for every thing Brandon has actually given our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individuality as well as smile, activity sense and capacity to kick a goal when his group needed it will definitely be how he is actually born in mind." He will resign as a champion of 2 nightclubs, as well as our team would love to prefer Brandon and also Sarah all the best for the following section of their lives." Sam Reid puts up the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership onward Sam Reid has introduced his immediate retirement life after suffering a fresh trauma misfortune in the VFL.Reid, 32, will tip out of the game after booting 183 goals in 181 video games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated allies of his decision on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't give thanks to the club good enough" for its devotion to him after he was actually drafted along with pick 38 in 2009." I have actually contacted the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 periods as well as I am actually so happy for the time I have possessed listed below at the club," Reid mentioned." Given that coming in coming from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up coming from a 17-year-old school child to right now possessing a better half and pair of little ones of my very own. The nightclub has actually cared for me and also my household therefore properly and I can't thank them enough for the chance I have actually been actually provided." I am going to look back with a lot of fantastic minds of participating in listed here-- individuals I have actually had the capacity to work with have actually been awesome and a large reason I lasted 15 years. Naturally, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my mind as the footballing feature." I intend to say thank you to the whole soccer club, the players past as well as current, the coaching workers, and naturally all the Swans participants that have supported me along the journey." Reid was actually incapable to play an elderly game in 2023 due to an intense pre-season hamstring trauma but was redrafted as a newbie on an one-year bargain for 2024. He has certainly not played given that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a fantastic season while bring an accident, and also was promptly displaced of the contest.Swans instructor John Longmire complimented his commitment to overcoming personal injuries, which also sidelined him for each of 2016 and all however one video game in 2018." Sam has actually been an extremely valued participant of our crew, it has actually been actually an opportunity and also delight to train him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has actually participated in a number of parts for the staff and has actually constantly been actually valued for his soccer smarts and also team-first ethos." He has faced lots of challenges along with personal injuries throughout the years, and also his devotion as well as commitment to rehab has actually consistently been of an extremely high specification." Our team are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon as well as Harley davidson have provided to our club and desire all of them all the finest for the future." Sam Reid revealed his immediate retirement from regulation football complying with a personal injury in the VFL final weekend break and also a 181 game occupation along with the Sydney Swans. Photo through Phil HillyardSource: Updates Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL NIGHTCLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's allowing: Rory Sloane (resigned) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's allowing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's causing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's abandoning: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's passing on: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's providing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGEELONGWho's making: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's exiting: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's getting out of: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's allowing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's leaving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's getting out of: Dustin Martin (resigned) Who's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's departing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's providing: Sam Reid (resigned) That's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's departing: Andrew Gaff (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's passing on: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.