.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can track every move through every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Right here's every thing you need to know about what your crew is carrying out to get ready for 2025. Enjoy every game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time deal with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge trial today > Around 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Set a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT SEASON' sBombers professional and also former skipper Dyson Heppell has revealed he is going to resign by the end of the season following an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Pick 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell succeeded the Increasing Superstar honor in his 1st year and also captained the nightclub coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's various other profession achievements feature succeeding Essendon's ideal and also fairest and also an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long remained faithful to the Bombing planes around his career despite competing interest as he are going to formally depart the game a one-club player.Heppell will definitely resign at season's side (Image by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I've been wrestling with the selection for an amount of full weeks and also it's a decision that absolutely have not come softly or even been actually an easy one however one that I am actually incredibly web content along with," Heppell stated." In my personal mind I regularly wished to stop while I was still playing respectable footy which if it came to an aspect where we have actually received various other children keyed and ready to play my role after that I recognize it is actually time. No doubt there is actually a little bit of reasonable dog component of me that's in my ear informing me to go another yet after considering all options as well as having the chance to go out on my very own phrases it merely thinks that the right phone call." As soon as it is actually all said as well as done if I've managed to possess a favorable effect on my teammates, trainers, workers and also the wider club and perhaps I've inspired some little tackers to chase their goals in the process after that I point out a job effectively performed and if that's my success, I'll take it." The elegance regarding this activity as well as this nightclub is actually that it supplies chances to meet some fabulous people that I have actually fostered fantastic relationships along with over times. There's a lot of to name but I will definitely get to you done in opportunity to point out a huge thanks for the impact you have actually had on me." They all state it, but it does go blood-spattered quick. I'm envious of our young children plunging into your professions. I would certainly return there and also do it all again if I could. I am actually so satisfied along with where the club goes to and also the lifestyle that our company're creating as well as the vibrant possibility that we have actually set, as well as I want nothing much more than to observe this team aim towards that possibility. Allow's tear in for whatever is left for our company this year. I enjoy you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PRO EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Coastline Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has actually today called time on his AFL career.Gaff updated teammates today that he would not be using into a 15th AFL period. Due to the fact that being made by the Eagles with choice 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually gone on to play 278 games in the blue and gold.While an ankle joint trauma has seriously obstructed his ability to need to the field over recent pair of seasons, Gaff has played an integral role in aiding as well as teaching the nightclub's upcoming crop of kids. The Eagles want to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a right last goodbye at Optus Stadium versus Carlton in circular 23. That would certainly mean Gaff will possess participated in 280 AFL suits during his profession, placing him fourth for everlasting video games dipped into the nightclub responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Beloved (295 *) and also Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian representative and 2015 Club Champion." Andrew has been actually a remarkable contributor to our nightclub for a many years and a fifty percent as well as we will definitely take the opportunity to correctly acknowledge him in the upcoming 2 full weeks," General Supervisor Soccer Gavin Alarm mentioned in a club statement." It will certainly sorrow to observe some of our excellent players finish his career, but Andrew leaves a lasting legacy. He is strongly valued across the football nightclub, certainly not simply within the playing team and the regulation football team." Essentially our participants and also enthusiasts on both the eastern coastline as well as in Perth will definitely receive the possibility to farewell him in the next pair of weeks. There are going to be actually a sizable contingent of Melbourne-based members as well as proponents in Hobart as well as our team are actually expecting close to a capacity for our final home versus Carlton." Just how Felines were 'blindsided' through scheming Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PET CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a massive morning for retirement lives throughout the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually declared their corresponding retirement lives coming from the game.Martin, that assembled 302 games as well as 338 objectives at the nightclub declared his retirement along with prompt effect." It is difficult to take into terms what the Richmond Volleyball Club means to me, I love this place a lot," Martin told Richmond colleagues and also workers on Tuesday morning." I am going to be permanently grateful for the affection as well as the help I have actually gotten coming from individuals below." To my teammates, the brotherhood that all of us share is what I value most as well as the connection along with the staff as well as coaches ... thanks to every one of you." To my family and friends thank you for your genuine affection as well as help." To the Tiger Military, I have actually regularly felt therefore liked and sustained throughout my career and for that I are going to be actually forever thankful. The minds that our team have created with each other will live with me for good. Thank you." Martin has actually been hindered by a back trauma in current weeks that is actually minimal him to pair of appearances due to the fact that playing his 300th game against Hawthorn in June.It comes amidst on-going guesswork around Martin's potential including the probability of connecting along with Hardwick again at the Suns, interfered with by a back accident in latest weeks. When it comes to rival Pussy-cats champion Tom Hawkins, the end might almost be actually as abrupt as the Kitties keep in the pursuit for one more premiership.Hawkins additionally declared his retirement life on the Tuesday morning, but unlike Martin, certainly not with prompt effect.The 36-year-old is currently recovering from an unpleasant foot injury that possesses him ruled out up until a minimum of Around 24." Tom has actually been actually an amazing visibility both on as well as off the field at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his potential to participate in constantly at an elite amount, together with humbleness and take care of his allies, trademarks of his profession," Kitties footy boss Andrew Mackie claimed in a declaration." He is actually a generational gamer who will appropriately be commemorated for his success on area, as well as the part he has participated in forming our club right into what it is actually today." Our company thank Tom, his partner Emma, and their little ones Arabella, Primrose and Henry for all they've provided our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL BANNER TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shore Suns professional and two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retirement life, efficient immediately.Ellis, that transforms 31 today, refers to as opportunity after 251 video games due to the fact that being called up by Richmond along with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It consists of 176 looks for the Tigers as portion of a golden age under Damien Hardwick prior to transferring to Gold Shoreline at the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both clubs as well as Hardwick, who he bet at each deters, for creating his adventure therefore special.Brandon Ellis has actually phoned time on his career (Photograph through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I am actually honored to have actually possessed such an impressive experience in the AFL and to have fulfilled some unbelievable people that are going to belong of my lifestyle for good," Ellis stated." I 'd like to say thanks to the Richmond Football Nightclub for altering my life and offering me the chance to reside my aspiration." To my Gold Shore Suns family, it is actually been a great journey to relocate our lifestyle up right here and it has been actually the very best selection our company've ever before created. Gold Shoreline is actually home now and also our experts can not find ourselves leaving behind anytime quickly." To Dimma, thank you for whatever from the very beginning to the end. You have possessed an extensive impact on my lifestyle and also I may totally claim I am actually a far better man as a result of you. "To my household and also companion Sarah-- you are actually the best vital folks to me and I am for life in debt to you. Thank you for your unwavering assistance to enable me to reside my goal." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his contributions to the nightclub." Our team would love to congratulate Brandon on all he has achieved throughout his adorned profession with both Richmond and also the Gold Shore Suns," Campbell claimed." To draw in a player of Brandon's high quality as well as with premiership expertise was a significant end result for our nightclub and also our experts are actually happy for whatever Brandon has actually offered our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individuality and also smile, activity feeling as well as ability to kick a goal when his group needed it is going to be just how he is born in mind." He will definitely resign as a champ of pair of clubs, and our experts would love to prefer Brandon and Sarah all the greatest for the next chapter of their lifestyles." Sam Reid puts up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has announced his instant retired life after suffering a new trauma obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly tip far from the video game after booting 183 targets in 181 games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated allies of his selection on Tuesday as he stated he "couldn't give thanks to the nightclub good enough" for its commitment to him after he was signed up with choice 38 in 2009." I have actually gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons as well as I am actually so grateful pro tempore I have possessed listed here at the nightclub," Reid stated." Due to the fact that getting here from Victoria all those years ago I've grown coming from a 17-year-old school child to now possessing a partner and also 2 kids of my own. The nightclub has actually taken care of me and my family members thus well and also I can't thank them good enough for the option I have actually been offered." I will certainly look back with numerous great moments of playing here-- the people I have actually had the ability to collaborate with have actually been incredible and a major reason that I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership sticks out in my thoughts as the footballing emphasize." I intend to thank to the whole entire volleyball nightclub, the gamers previous and also current, the training personnel, and of course all the Swans members who have actually assisted me along the trip." Reid was not able to play a senior activity in 2023 as a result of a serious pre-season hamstring injury but was actually reviewed as a rookie on a 1 year bargain for 2024. He has actually not played because the 2022 Grand Final when he was named after a brilliant season while carrying a personal injury, as well as was actually promptly forced out of the contest.Swans coach John Longmire complimented his devotion to overcoming traumas, which likewise sidelined him for each one of 2016 plus all but one game in 2018." Sam has been actually a highly valued participant of our staff, it has actually been actually a benefit as well as enjoyment to coach him," Longmire claimed." Sam has actually participated in many duties for the crew and also has always been valued for his football smarts and also team-first attitude." He has actually experienced several obstacles with injuries over times, as well as his devotion and also commitment to rehabilitation has actually constantly been of a very higher standard." Our experts are happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley davidson have actually provided our nightclub and want them all the finest for the future." Sam Reid revealed his immediate retired life coming from soccer complying with a personal injury in the VFL final weekend break and a 181 game career with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: News Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's getting out of: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCCARLTONWho's passing on: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's leaving behind: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): thirteen, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's getting out of: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's allowing: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's departing from: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's passing on: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's departing from: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's providing: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving behind: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's allowing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 30, 48Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's exiting: Dustin Martin (retired) Who's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCST KILDAWho's passing on: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's causing: Sam Reid (retired) That's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST coastline EAGLESWho's departing from: Andrew Gaff (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's allowing: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.