.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every action by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Below's every little thing you need to learn about what your staff is carrying out to organize 2025. Watch every activity until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free trial today > Round 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT SEASON' sBombers pro and also past skipper Dyson Heppell has announced he is going to retire in the end of the season following an excellent 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Choose 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell gained the Climbing Celebrity award in his initial year and captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's various other occupation accomplishments feature gaining Essendon's ideal and also fairest and also an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the nightclub previously this year.Heppell has actually long remained devoted to the Bombers across his occupation regardless of competing interest as he are going to formally leave the game a one-club player.Heppell are going to retire at period's side (Photo through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been wrestling with the decision for a lot of full weeks and it's a selection that absolutely hasn't come softly or even been an effortless one yet one that I'm very material with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own thoughts I consistently intended to call it a day while I was actually still participating in suitable footy and also if it got to a point where we have actually got other kids primed and also ready to play my function at that point I know it's time. No doubt there is actually a little very competitive pet dog component of me that's in my ear informing me to go one more however after taking into consideration all possibilities and possessing the option to walk out on my personal conditions it simply believes that the correct call." The moment it is actually all said and carried out if I've managed to possess a good influence on my allies, coaches, personnel and the wider club and also hopefully I have actually influenced some little bit of tackers to chase their goals along the way at that point I point out a job effectively carried out and if that's my effectiveness, I'll take it." The appeal regarding this activity as well as this nightclub is that it provides chances to encounter some awesome people that I've encouraged terrific friendly relationships along with throughout the years. There's too many to name yet I am going to come to you all in time to point out a huge many thanks for the influence you have actually had on me." They all mention it, but it performs go grisly fast. I'm envious of our youthful kids embarking on your occupations. I 'd return certainly there and also do it all once more if I could. I'm thus satisfied with where the group goes to as well as the lifestyle that our team are actually developing and also the strong probability that our company have established, and I wish for absolutely nothing much more than to view this group make every effort towards that option. Allow's tear in for whatever is left for us this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shoreline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has today gotten in touch with opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff notified teammates today that he would certainly certainly not be playing on right into a 15th AFL period. Due to the fact that being composed due to the Eagles along with selection 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has actually happened to participate in 278 games in the blue and also gold.While an ankle joint accident has actually seriously obstructed his capability to need to the field over the past pair of periods, Gaff has played an important job in aiding and also educating the nightclub's upcoming plant of young people. The Eagles intend to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a proper last goodbye at Optus Coliseum against Carlton in rounded 23. That would certainly suggest Gaff would have played 280 AFL matches during the course of his job, placing him fourth for enduring games dipped into the club behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Beloved (295 *) as well as Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has been actually an impressive factor to our club for a decade and also an one-half and our experts will definitely take the opportunity to appropriately recognize him in the next 2 full weeks," General Supervisor Soccer Gavin Bell mentioned in a nightclub declaration." It will definitely sorrow to view some of our great players end his profession, but Andrew leaves behind a lasting tradition. He is strongly respected across the soccer nightclub, certainly not merely within the having fun team and also the soccer team." Essentially our participants as well as fans on both the east coastline and also in Perth will certainly get the opportunity to goodbye him in the following two full weeks. There will certainly be actually a sizable set of Melbourne-based members and also followers in Hobart and also we're hoping for near to a full house for our final home versus Carlton." Exactly how Kitties were actually 'blindsided' through smart Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, PUSSY-CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a monumental early morning for retirements all over the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually announced their particular retirements coming from the game.Martin, that assembled 302 activities and 338 goals at the club declared his retirement life with urgent impact." It is challenging to embed words what the Richmond Football Club suggests to me, I enjoy this place so much," Martin told Richmond allies as well as workers on Tuesday early morning." I am going to be for life thankful for the love as well as the help I have actually obtained coming from individuals here." To my teammates, the brotherhood that most of us portion is what I value most in addition to the bond with the staff and also trainers ... thank you to all of you." To my friends and family thank you for your outright passion as well as assistance." To the Tiger Army, I have actually always felt thus adored as well as assisted throughout my career as well as for that I are going to be permanently happy. The moments that our team have produced with each other will certainly cope with me for life. Thanks." Martin has actually been actually hampered through a back personal injury in latest full weeks that's minimal him to two appearances given that playing his 300th game versus Hawthorn in June.It comes in the middle of continuous guesswork around Martin's future consisting of the possibility of connecting with Hardwick once again at the Suns, hampered by a back accident in current full weeks. When it comes to rivalrous Pussy-cats champion Tom Hawkins, completion may not quite be actually as unexpected as the Pet cats keep in the hunt for another premiership.Hawkins additionally revealed his retirement life on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, certainly not along with instant effect.The 36-year-old is actually presently recuperating coming from an unpleasant foot trauma that has him eliminated until at the very least Round 24." Tom has been actually an amazing presence both on and also off the field at Geelong for recent 18 years, along with his capacity to participate in consistently at an elite amount, together with humility and care for his teammates, hallmarks of his occupation," Felines footy employer Andrew Mackie pointed out in a statement." He is a generational player that will appropriately be actually commemorated for his accomplishments on area, and also the task he has actually participated in shaping our nightclub into what it is actually today." Our team give thanks to Tom, his partner Emma, and their kids Arabella, Primrose and Henry for all they have actually offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL BANNER TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Shore Suns veteran as well as two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has announced his AFL retirement, reliable immediately.Ellis, that switches 31 today, refers to as opportunity after 251 games since being signed up by Richmond with Decide on 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It consists of 176 appearances for the Tigers as portion of a golden age under Damien Hardwick just before moving to Gold Coast in the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both nightclubs as well as Hardwick, who he bet at each deters, for creating his trip so special.Brandon Ellis has actually called time on his job (Picture by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I am actually honored to have had such a fantastic journey in the AFL and to have actually complied with some unbelievable individuals that will certainly belong of my lifestyle permanently," Ellis pointed out." I want to give thanks to the Richmond Volleyball Club for changing my life and offering me the possibility to live my desire." To my Gold Shoreline Suns household, it is actually been an excellent adventure to relocate our life up listed below and also it has actually been actually the best selection our company have actually ever made. Gold Shore is home right now and also our experts can't view our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thanks for every thing coming from the really starting to the end. You have possessed a massive influence on my life as well as I can wholeheartedly mention I am a much better man because of you. "To my family and partner Sarah-- you are the most crucial people to me and also I am for good in debt to you. Thank you for your steadfast support to allow me to live my goal." Suns footy boss Wayne Campbell thanked Ellis for his additions to the club." Our team would love to praise Brandon on all he has achieved throughout his adorned job with both Richmond and also the Gold Shore Suns," Campbell mentioned." To entice a player of Brandon's high quality as well as with premiership expertise was a notable result for our club as well as our experts are grateful for whatever Brandon has provided our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious personality and smile, video game sense and capability to stop a target when his team required it will be just how he is actually always remembered." He is going to resign as a champion of 2 clubs, and also our company wish to prefer Brandon as well as Sarah all the best for the upcoming section of their lives." Sam Reid hangs up the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RESIGNS AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has actually introduced his quick retirement after going through a fresh personal injury obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will tip off of the video game after booting 183 objectives in 181 games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He educated allies of his selection on Tuesday as he stated he "couldn't thank the nightclub enough" for its own support to him after he was signed up with selection 38 in 2009." I have actually contacted the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 seasons and I'm so thankful pro tempore I have had below at the club," Reid pointed out." Due to the fact that getting here from Victoria all those years ago I've matured coming from a 17-year-old school kid to right now having a better half and pair of little ones of my own. The nightclub has taken care of me as well as my household therefore well and I can't thank them enough for the option I have actually been actually offered." I will certainly remember with numerous fantastic minds of participating in right here-- people I have actually been able to work with have actually been actually extraordinary and also a major main reason why I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership stands out in my mind as the footballing emphasize." I would like to thank to the whole soccer nightclub, the players previous as well as existing, the mentoring team, and also naturally all the Swans participants who have actually supported me along the experience." Reid was actually incapable to play a senior game in 2023 due to a severe pre-season hamstring injury however was redrafted as a novice on a 1 year package for 2024. He has certainly not participated in because the 2022 Grand Final when he was named after a brilliant period while carrying an injury, as well as was quickly dislodged of the contest.Swans train John Longmire praised his commitment to getting over accidents, which likewise sidelined him for each one of 2016 and all yet one game in 2018." Sam has been actually a highly valued member of our group, it has been a benefit as well as enjoyment to trainer him," Longmire pointed out." Sam has actually participated in numerous duties for the group and has regularly been actually valued for his soccer smarts as well as team-first ethos." He has actually faced lots of difficulties along with personal injuries over the years, as well as his commitment as well as devotion to rehabilitation has consistently been actually of a really higher criterion." Our team are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley have provided to our nightclub and also want all of them all the greatest for the future." Sam Reid announced his prompt retirement coming from football following an accident in the VFL last weekend as well as a 181 game occupation with the Sydney Swans. Photograph through Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL NIGHTCLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AS WELL AS ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's getting out of: Rory Sloane (resigned) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's making: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's leaving behind: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since side of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's passing on: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's causing: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's making: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's giving: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's providing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's causing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's departing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 30, 48Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCRICHMONDWho's going out of: Dustin Martin (resigned) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's causing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's making: Sam Reid (retired) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's departing: Andrew Gaff (retired) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's departing: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) Who is actually getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBC.