.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every technique by every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Here's every thing you need to have to learn about what your team is actually performing to organize 2025. View every game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period LIVE with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of charge trial today > Sphere 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT TIME' sBombers pro and also previous skipper Dyson Heppell has declared he will certainly retire by the end of the period complying with an outstanding 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell won the Rising Star honor in his very first year and also captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's various other profession accomplishments include gaining Essendon's greatest and also fairest as well as an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long remained devoted to the Bombing planes around his occupation regardless of rival passion as he are going to formally depart the activity a one-club player.Heppell will definitely retire at period's conclusion (Photo through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I have actually been duke it outing the decision for a number of full weeks as well as it's a choice that definitely hasn't happen softly or even been actually a simple one however one that I'm super information along with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own thoughts I regularly desired to stop while I was still participating in respectable footy and that if it reached a factor where our company've received various other kids primed and also all set to play my job after that I know it's time. Certainly there is actually a little competitive dog component of me that's in my ear informing me to go another yet after thinking about all probabilities and also possessing the possibility to go out on my own conditions it only feels like the right telephone call." Once it's all stated as well as carried out if I've dealt with to possess a beneficial impact on my teammates, instructors, team and also the broader nightclub and with any luck I've motivated some little bit of tackers to chase their desires along the way at that point I mention a job properly performed as well as if that's my effectiveness, I'll take it." The beauty regarding this activity and also this club is actually that it supplies chances to meet some awesome individuals that I have actually encouraged wonderful friendships along with over times. There is actually way too many to name however I am going to come to you all in opportunity to claim a massive thanks for the effect you have actually had on me." They all say it, but it carries out go grisly quick. I envy of our youthful boys embarking on your jobs. I would certainly go back there certainly and also perform it all once again if I could. I am actually so pleased along with where the group goes to and also the lifestyle that our company're building and also the vibrant opportunity that we have actually established, as well as I wish for nothing greater than to find this team strive towards that opportunity. Let's tear in for whatever is left behind for our team this year. I enjoy you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles celebrity Andrew Gaff has actually today phoned time on his AFL career.Gaff updated colleagues today that he will certainly not be actually using into a 15th AFL period. Since being prepared due to the Eagles along with pick 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has happened to participate in 278 video games in the blue as well as gold.While an ankle injury has actually gravely hampered his capacity to require to the industry over recent 2 seasons, Gaff has participated in an essential duty in helping and teaching the nightclub's following crop of kids. The Eagles mean to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday just before a fitting last farewell at Optus Arena versus Carlton in rounded 23. That would certainly imply Gaff would certainly possess played 280 AFL suits throughout his job, putting him fourth for all-time activities dipped into the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Favorite (295 *) and also Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian representative and 2015 Nightclub Champion." Andrew has actually been actually an impressive contributor to our club for a many years as well as an one-half and we will definitely seize the day to suitably acknowledge him in the upcoming two weeks," General Supervisor Regulation football Gavin Bell stated in a club statement." It will definitely sorrow to view among our great players end his profession, but Andrew leaves a long-term heritage. He is actually very respected throughout the football club, not simply within the having fun team and the regulation football department." Essentially our participants as well as followers on both the eastern shore as well as in Perth will obtain the opportunity to goodbye him in the following pair of weeks. There will certainly be actually a big section of Melbourne-based members as well as supporters in Hobart as well as our team're anticipating near to a full house for our final home versus Carlton." Exactly how Pet cats were 'blindsided' by smart Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, PUSSY-CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retired lives across the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins have announced their corresponding retirements from the game.Martin, that put together 302 activities and 338 objectives at the club declared his retirement with instant effect." It is challenging to take into phrases what the Richmond Volleyball Club means to me, I adore this area a great deal," Martin told Richmond teammates and personnel on Tuesday early morning." I am going to be forever happy for the affection and also the support I have acquired from the people listed below." To my allies, the league that most of us reveal is what I value very most and also the connection with the staff as well as instructors ... thank you to each one of you." To my friends and family thanks for your unconditional affection and help." To the Tiger Military, I have regularly felt thus adored and assisted throughout my career as well as for that I will be forever grateful. The memories that our company have actually created together will deal with me for good. Thank you." Martin has been hindered by a back personal injury in recent full weeks that is actually restricted him to pair of looks since playing his 300th game versus Hawthorn in June.It comes in the middle of recurring conjecture around Martin's future featuring the opportunity of linking up with Hardwick once more at the Suns, hampered by a back trauma in recent full weeks. When it comes to competing Pet cats champion Tom Hawkins, completion might almost be as unexpected as the Cats remain in the pursuit for one more premiership.Hawkins likewise declared his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, certainly not with instant effect.The 36-year-old is presently recovering coming from a horrible feet accident that has him dismissed until a minimum of Sphere 24." Tom has been actually an amazing visibility both on and off the industry at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his potential to play regularly at a best amount, together with humility and care for his teammates, trademarks of his occupation," Pussy-cats footy boss Andrew Mackie mentioned in a statement." He is a generational player that is going to rightly be celebrated for his success on field, and also the part he has played shaping our club in to what it is today." Our company thank Tom, his spouse Emma, as well as their children Arabella, Primrose and also Henry for all they've offered our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL BANNER TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coast Suns professional as well as two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually declared his AFL retired life, reliable immediately.Ellis, who transforms 31 today, names opportunity after 251 video games considering that being actually signed up through Richmond with Pick 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as component of a golden age under Damien Hardwick before transferring to Gold Coast at the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both clubs and also Hardwick, that he bet at both ceases, for creating his experience therefore special.Brandon Ellis has actually phoned time on his profession (Image through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I'm honoured to have possessed such an outstanding trip in the AFL and to have met some fabulous folks that will be a part of my life forever," Ellis mentioned." I want to thank the Richmond Football Nightclub for changing my lifestyle and also providing me the opportunity to stay my dream." To my Gold Coast Suns family, it's been a wonderful journey to relocate our life upward listed here and it has been the best selection our experts have actually ever before brought in. Gold Shore is home right now as well as our experts can't view ourselves leaving behind anytime quickly." To Dimma, thank you for every thing from the very starting throughout. You possess possessed an extensive influence on my life and also I may wholeheartedly mention I am a far better guy due to you. "To my loved ones and also companion Sarah-- you are actually the best essential folks to me and I am actually permanently in the red to you. Thank you for your steadfast help to enable me to live my goal." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his contributions to the club." We want to praise Brandon on all he has actually accomplished throughout his embellished career with both Richmond and the Gold Coast Suns," Campbell said." To bring in a player of Brandon's top quality as well as with premiership adventure was a substantial outcome for our club as well as our company are actually thankful for every little thing Brandon has actually offered our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individuality and smile, game feeling and also ability to stop an objective when his staff needed it will certainly be actually just how he is actually kept in mind." He will definitely resign as a champ of pair of clubs, and our company wish to want Brandon and Sarah all the most effective for the following section of their lives." Sam Reid disconnects the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RETIRES AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has announced his urgent retired life after enduring a new accident misfortune in the VFL.Reid, 32, are going to tip far from the activity after booting 183 targets in 181 activities that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated colleagues of his choice on Tuesday as he said he "could not say thanks to the club sufficient" for its loyalty to him after he was actually signed up along with selection 38 in 2009." I have actually gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 times and I am actually therefore happy for the time I have actually had right here at the nightclub," Reid stated." Considering that getting here from Victoria all those years ago I've grown coming from a 17-year-old school child to now possessing an other half as well as two children of my very own. The nightclub has cared for me and my family members thus effectively and also I can not thank all of them sufficient for the possibility I have actually been provided." I will certainly remember with numerous excellent moments of playing below-- the people I've had the capacity to partner with have been actually astonishing and also a significant reason why I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my thoughts as the footballing feature." I desire to thank to the whole entire soccer nightclub, the gamers previous as well as found, the training workers, and also of course all the Swans participants who have sustained me along the quest." Reid was unable to participate in a senior video game in 2023 because of an intense pre-season hamstring accident however was actually redrafted as a novice on a 1 year deal for 2024. He has not participated in because the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a great season while bring an injury, as well as was swiftly displaced of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire complimented his dedication to overcoming traumas, which also sidelined him for each one of 2016 and all yet one game in 2018." Sam has actually been actually an extremely valued participant of our crew, it has actually been actually a privilege as well as satisfaction to train him," Longmire claimed." Sam has actually participated in a number of functions for the group as well as has actually always been actually valued for his football smarts as well as team-first values." He has actually dealt with many problems along with traumas over the years, and his commitment and commitment to rehabilitation has regularly been of an extremely higher standard." Our team are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley davidson have actually offered to our nightclub and desire them all the best for the future." Sam Reid revealed his instant retirement coming from soccer following a trauma in the VFL final weekend and also a 181 game profession along with the Sydney Swans. Photo through Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's passing on: Rory Sloane (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's making: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's abandoning: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCESSENDONWho's abandoning: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): thirteen, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's abandoning: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's exiting: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGOLD shoreline SUNSWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's allowing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's abandoning: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's departing: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's going out of: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's passing on: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCRICHMONDWho's giving: Dustin Martin (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's making: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST shore EAGLESWho's leaving: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's making: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) Who's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.