.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can track every move by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed here's everything you need to understand about what your staff is doing to get ready for 2025. See every game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during use Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your complimentary trial today > Around 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT SEASON' sBombers veteran as well as previous captain Dyson Heppell has actually introduced he will resign at the end of the season following an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Select 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell gained the Rising Superstar award in his very first year as well as captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's other occupation accomplishments feature gaining Essendon's greatest and also fairest as well as an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the club previously this year.Heppell has long kept dedicated to the Bombers around his career in spite of rival passion as he are going to officially leave the game a one-club player.Heppell will definitely resign at season's side (Image by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I've been duke it outing the decision for an amount of full weeks and it is actually a choice that undoubtedly hasn't come lightly or even been actually a quick and easy one however one that I am actually very material along with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own mind I consistently would like to stop while I was actually still participating in respectable footy and that if it came to a point where our company have actually acquired various other boys keyed and also all set to play my task at that point I recognize it's time. Certainly there's a little bit of reasonable dog aspect of me that resides in my ear telling me to go another however after thinking about all opportunities and having the opportunity to head out on my personal conditions it simply seems like the correct telephone call." As soon as it's all pointed out and also carried out if I've dealt with to possess a good impact on my colleagues, coaches, team and also the more comprehensive club and hopefully I have actually motivated some little bit of tackers to chase their dreams en route at that point I claim a job well performed and also if that's my results, I'll take it." The beauty concerning this activity as well as this club is that it gives options to come across some unbelievable folks that I have actually cultivated excellent companionships along with over the years. There's a lot of to name however I will reach you all in opportunity to state an extensive many thanks for the impact you have actually carried me." They all state it, yet it performs go grisly quick. I'm envious of our younger boys starting your professions. I will go back there certainly and do it all once again if I could. I am actually so delighted along with where the club goes to and the culture that our company're constructing as well as the daring option that our company have specified, as well as I want absolutely nothing greater than to observe this team aim towards that probability. Allow's tear in for whatever is actually left for our team this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles celebrity Andrew Gaff has today called opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff notified teammates today that he would certainly not be actually using into a 15th AFL time. Since being drafted by the Eagles along with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has taken place to participate in 278 activities in heaven and gold.While an ankle personal injury has actually badly hampered his capacity to need to the field over recent pair of seasons, Gaff has actually participated in an integral task in helping and showing the nightclub's upcoming plant of youngsters. The Eagles mean to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a right last goodbye at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in round 23. That would imply Gaff will have played 280 AFL matches throughout his career, placing him 4th for everlasting activities dipped into the club responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Beloved (295 *) and also Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian representative and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has been a fantastic contributor to our club for a decade and also an one-half and our company will definitely take the opportunity to appropriately recognize him in the upcoming 2 weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Bell said in a club declaration." It will certainly be sad to see some of our excellent players end his occupation, yet Andrew leaves a long-term tradition. He is actually very recognized throughout the regulation football club, certainly not simply within the playing group and the soccer team." Essentially our members as well as followers on both the east shore and in Perth are going to obtain the option to goodbye him in the next two weeks. There will be actually a large section of Melbourne-based members and also promoters in Hobart and also our team're anticipating near to a full house for our last home versus Carlton." Just how Pussy-cats were actually 'blindsided' by shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, KITTY RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retirements across the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have introduced their corresponding retired lives from the game.Martin, who assembled 302 games as well as 338 targets at the club declared his retirement life along with instant impact." It is challenging to embed terms what the Richmond Football Nightclub indicates to me, I like this place so much," Martin told Richmond allies and also personnel on Tuesday early morning." I will certainly be for good happy for the love as well as the assistance I have obtained coming from people here." To my allies, the brotherhood that all of us allotment is what I value very most and also the bond with the staff and coaches ... thank you to every one of you." To my friends and family thank you for your unconditional passion and also assistance." To the Leopard Soldiers, I have actually constantly really felt therefore adored and also sustained throughout my profession as well as for that I are going to be actually permanently thankful. The moments that we have developed together will definitely live with me forever. Thank you." Martin has been actually hindered by a back injury in recent weeks that's restricted him to two looks due to the fact that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It happens in the middle of on-going opinion around Martin's future consisting of the opportunity of linking with Hardwick once more at the Suns, obstructed through a back personal injury in latest full weeks. As for competing Felines promote Tom Hawkins, the end may almost be as sudden as the Pet cats stay in the pursuit for an additional premiership.Hawkins also revealed his retired life on the Tuesday morning, yet unlike Martin, not with quick effect.The 36-year-old is currently recouping from an awful feet trauma that has him eliminated till at the very least Round 24." Tom has been actually an extraordinary visibility both on and also off the industry at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his capability to play continually at an elite degree, together with humility and also care for his allies, trademarks of his profession," Pussy-cats footy supervisor Andrew Mackie mentioned in a declaration." He is a generational player who will appropriately be actually celebrated for his achievements on field, and also the role he has actually played molding our nightclub into what it is actually today." We say thanks to Tom, his spouse Emma, as well as their youngsters Arabella, Primrose and Henry for all they have actually given our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL FLAG LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Shore Suns professional and two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has introduced his AFL retired life, reliable immediately.Ellis, who transforms 31 this week, names time after 251 games since being called up through Richmond along with Choose 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It includes 176 appearances for the Tigers as aspect of a golden era under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Coast at the end of 2019. The midfielder thanked both clubs and also Hardwick, who he played for at both quits, for making his experience thus special.Brandon Ellis has gotten in touch with time on his job (Image by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I am actually honoured to have actually possessed such an outstanding trip in the AFL and also to have actually met some awesome individuals who will certainly belong of my life forever," Ellis said." I 'd like to thank the Richmond Football Nightclub for altering my lifestyle and also providing me the option to live my desire." To my Gold Shoreline Suns family, it's been a fantastic journey to relocate our lifestyle up listed below and it has been the most effective selection we've ever made. Gold Shore is home right now as well as we can not see our own selves leaving anytime quickly." To Dimma, thanks for everything coming from the incredibly beginning throughout. You possess had an extensive influence on my lifestyle as well as I can completely mention I am actually a much better male as a result of you. "To my family and partner Sarah-- you are actually the most important folks to me as well as I am for good in debt to you. Thanks for your steady assistance to permit me to reside my goal." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his payments to the nightclub." Our company would love to congratulate Brandon on all he has achieved throughout his enhanced occupation with both Richmond as well as the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell pointed out." To attract a gamer of Brandon's top quality and also with premiership adventure was a substantial outcome for our nightclub and our experts are actually thankful for every thing Brandon has given us in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious character and smile, activity sense and also capacity to kick a target when his team required it will certainly be exactly how he is born in mind." He is going to resign as a champ of pair of clubs, as well as we want to desire Brandon and Sarah all the greatest for the following section of their lifestyles." Sam Reid hangs up the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RETIRES AFTER LONG personal injury BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has actually revealed his immediate retirement life after experiencing a fresh injury setback in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly step out of the game after booting 183 goals in 181 video games that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He informed colleagues of his selection on Tuesday as he stated he "couldn't give thanks to the club enough" for its support to him after he was actually drafted along with choice 38 in 2009." I have actually called the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons as well as I am actually so grateful pro tempore I have possessed right here at the nightclub," Reid said." Because getting here coming from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown from a 17-year-old school child to now possessing a partner and two kids of my own. The club has actually looked after me and my family so well as well as I can't thank them sufficient for the possibility I've been actually provided." I will certainly recall along with many wonderful moments of participating in listed below-- people I've had the ability to collaborate with have been incredible and also a big reason I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership stands out in my thoughts as the footballing feature." I wish to thank to the whole soccer club, the gamers previous and found, the training team, as well as of course all the Swans participants who have assisted me along the trip." Reid was incapable to play an elderly video game in 2023 due to an intense pre-season hamstring injury yet was redrafted as a rookie on an one-year deal for 2024. He has actually not played considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually named after a great period while lugging an injury, and also was swiftly forced out of the contest.Swans train John Longmire praised his dedication to getting rid of injuries, which also sidelined him for each one of 2016 plus all however one game in 2018." Sam has been actually an extremely valued member of our crew, it has been actually a benefit as well as enjoyment to instructor him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has played a number of parts for the group and also has actually consistently been valued for his regulation football smarts as well as team-first values." He has actually encountered several difficulties along with accidents over the years, and also his commitment as well as devotion to rehabilitation has constantly been of an extremely high standard." Our company are thankful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley have actually provided our club as well as prefer all of them all the best for the future." Sam Reid introduced his instant retirement coming from football following an injury in the VFL last weekend as well as a 181 activity profession with the Sydney Swans. Image by Phil HillyardSource: Information Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL NIGHTCLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's exiting: Rory Sloane (retired) That's getting here: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's departing: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's departing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's abandoning: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's exiting: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCFREMANTLEWho's providing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's exiting: Tom Hawkins (retired) That's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD coastline SUNSWho's giving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's causing: Angus Brayshaw (retired) Who's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That is actually showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's giving: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 30, 48Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's allowing: Dustin Martin (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's getting out of: Sam Reid (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST shoreline EAGLESWho's making: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's going out of: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.