.Welcome to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every step by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Below's everything you require to know about what your team is actually doing to prepare for 2025. View every video game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Beginning your free of charge trial today > Round 23WHAT'S WAGERING REALLY PRICING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard resigns|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RESIGN AT TIME' sBombers expert as well as past skipper Dyson Heppell has actually announced he will definitely retire at the end of the time adhering to a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell won the Rising Superstar award in his very first year and also captained the nightclub from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's various other job achievements include gaining Essendon's greatest and fairest as well as an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the club earlier this year.Heppell has long remained dedicated to the Bombing planes across his career in spite of competing passion as he are going to officially depart the game a one-club player.Heppell will retire at time's side (Photograph through Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I've been duke it outing the selection for a number of full weeks and it is actually a selection that undoubtedly have not happen softly or even been actually a very easy one but one that I am actually extremely content with," Heppell mentioned." In my personal mind I constantly would like to call it a day while I was still playing decent footy and also if it got to a factor where we have actually got various other kids topped and all set to play my job after that I know it's opportunity. Certainly there's a little reasonable canine portion of me that remains in my ear telling me to go another but after considering all opportunities and having the opportunity to walk out on my own phrases it merely believes that the correct telephone call." When it's all claimed and carried out if I've dealt with to have a positive effect on my colleagues, trainers, team and also the more comprehensive nightclub as well as with any luck I've inspired some little tackers to chase their goals en route then I state a task effectively carried out and if that's my results, I'll take it." The beauty regarding this video game and also this club is actually that it offers opportunities to find some incredible folks that I've encouraged fantastic companionships along with over the years. There's way too many to name yet I will definitely get to you all in time to claim an extensive thanks for the effect you've had on me." They all claim it, yet it carries out go grisly swiftly. I envy of our youthful boys starting your careers. I 'd return there certainly and perform it all once more if I could. I'm so pleased along with where the club goes to and also the lifestyle that our team're creating as well as the strong option that we have established, as well as I yearn for nothing greater than to see this group make every effort towards that probability. Let's tear in for whatever is actually left for our company this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has today phoned opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff updated colleagues today that he would certainly certainly not be using right into a 15th AFL time. Considering that being made due to the Eagles along with pick 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually happened to participate in 278 activities in heaven and gold.While an ankle accident has actually severely hindered his capacity to require to the field over recent two seasons, Gaff has actually played an essential role in helping and showing the club's next crop of kids. The Eagles plan to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a proper ultimate farewell at Optus Arena against Carlton in circular 23. That would imply Gaff would certainly possess participated in 280 AFL suits in the course of his occupation, positioning him fourth for everlasting games played at the nightclub behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Beloved (295 *) and Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian representative and 2015 Nightclub Champion." Andrew has actually been actually a fantastic factor to our nightclub for a decade and also an one-half and our experts will definitely take the opportunity to suitably acknowledge him in the following two full weeks," General Manager Football Gavin Alarm mentioned in a club claim." It will certainly sorrow to find one of our excellent gamers finish his career, however Andrew leaves behind a long-term tradition. He is strongly valued all over the football club, certainly not simply within the playing team as well as the soccer department." Significantly our participants as well as followers on both the eastern shore and in Perth will definitely acquire the option to farewell him in the following pair of full weeks. There are going to be a big set of Melbourne-based participants as well as followers in Hobart and also we are actually expecting near to a full house for our final home against Carlton." How Pet cats were 'blindsided' by shrewd Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PET CAT RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a significant early morning for retirement lives around the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have actually announced their respective retirement lives from the game.Martin, who collected 302 activities and also 338 targets at the nightclub announced his retired life with instant result." It is actually hard to embed terms what the Richmond Football Nightclub means to me, I love this place a lot," Martin told Richmond colleagues as well as workers on Tuesday early morning." I will definitely be actually forever grateful for the passion and the assistance I have actually received from the people below." To my teammates, the league that we all allotment is what I value very most as well as the connection with the personnel and trainers ... thank you to each one of you." To my friends and family thanks for your genuine passion and help." To the Leopard Military, I have actually always felt so really loved as well as sustained throughout my profession and also for that I will definitely be for life grateful. The minds that our company have actually generated all together will cope with me permanently. Thank you." Martin has actually been obstructed by a back accident in recent weeks that's minimal him to two appearances given that playing his 300th game versus Hawthorn in June.It happens surrounded by recurring supposition around Martin's potential consisting of the opportunity of connecting along with Hardwick again at the Suns, hampered through a back accident in latest weeks. When it comes to rivalrous Kitties promote Tom Hawkins, the end might almost be as unexpected as the Pet cats stay in the quest for one more premiership.Hawkins likewise announced his retirement on the Tuesday morning, however unlike Martin, not with urgent effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently bouncing back coming from an unpleasant foot trauma that has him dismissed till at least Sphere 24." Tom has actually been an incredible visibility each on as well as off the area at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his ability to participate in regularly at a best degree, in addition to humbleness as well as look after his allies, trademarks of his career," Cats footy supervisor Andrew Mackie said in a claim." He is a generational gamer who is going to appropriately be commemorated for his accomplishments on field, as well as the task he has actually played shaping our nightclub right into what it is today." We say thanks to Tom, his spouse Emma, and their youngsters Arabella, Primrose as well as Henry for all they have actually provided our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS PROFESSIONAL, DUAL BANNER TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coastline Suns expert and two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retirement life, helpful immediately.Ellis, that switches 31 today, refers to as time after 251 video games considering that being signed on by Richmond with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It includes 176 looks for the Tigers as component of a golden era under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Shoreline in the end of 2019. The midfielder gave thanks to both nightclubs as well as Hardwick, that he played for at both ceases, for creating his quest thus special.Brandon Ellis has actually called time on his profession (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I am actually honoured to have actually had such an amazing journey in the AFL and to have actually met some awesome individuals that will definitely belong of my lifestyle permanently," Ellis pointed out." I want to give thanks to the Richmond Soccer Club for modifying my life and providing me the option to reside my dream." To my Gold Coastline Suns household, it's been actually a wonderful experience to relocate our lifestyle upward here as well as it has been the most ideal selection our company have actually ever made. Gold Shore is home currently and our team can't view ourselves leaving anytime quickly." To Dimma, thank you for every little thing coming from the extremely starting throughout. You have had a large influence on my lifestyle as well as I may completely state I am actually a much better male due to you. "To my loved ones and partner Sarah-- you are actually one of the most significant folks to me as well as I am for life in debt to you. Thank you for your undeviating support to allow me to live my dream." Suns footy manager Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his contributions to the club." Our team 'd like to congratulate Brandon on all he has obtained throughout his adorned profession along with both Richmond as well as the Gold Coast Suns," Campbell stated." To draw in a gamer of Brandon's high quality and also along with premiership expertise was a considerable end result for our club and also our experts are actually thankful for everything Brandon has given our company in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individual and smile, activity sense and also capacity to kick a goal when his staff needed it will definitely be how he is actually don't forgotten." He will definitely resign as a champ of pair of clubs, and also our company wish to wish Brandon and Sarah all the very best for the next phase of their lifestyles." Sam Reid disconnects the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RETIRES AFTER LONG accident BATTLESydney premiership forward Sam Reid has actually introduced his quick retired life after suffering a new accident obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will certainly step far from the game after booting 183 goals in 181 video games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He informed teammates of his selection on Tuesday as he stated he "couldn't give thanks to the nightclub sufficient" for its own commitment to him after he was signed up with selection 38 in 2009." I have actually phoned the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons and I am actually therefore happy for the time I have had listed here at the club," Reid claimed." Considering that showing up coming from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown from a 17-year-old school kid to currently having an other half and two children of my personal. The nightclub has actually cared for me and also my family so well and I can't thank all of them sufficient for the possibility I've been provided." I am going to recall with many wonderful moments of playing right here-- the people I have actually had the capacity to team up with have been awesome and also a major main reason why I lasted 15 years. Obviously, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my thoughts as the footballing emphasize." I want to say thank you to the whole entire football club, the gamers previous and also found, the mentoring team, as well as of course all the Swans participants that have sustained me along the journey." Reid was actually not able to play an elderly game in 2023 due to an extreme pre-season hamstring accident but was redrafted as a novice on a 1 year package for 2024. He has actually not played considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was called after a brilliant period while carrying an injury, as well as was actually swiftly displaced of the contest.Swans train John Longmire complimented his commitment to conquering injuries, which also sidelined him for each one of 2016 and all but one activity in 2018." Sam has been a highly valued member of our team, it has been a privilege and also enjoyment to train him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has participated in numerous parts for the staff as well as has regularly been valued for his regulation football smarts and team-first ethos." He has actually faced a lot of problems with traumas over the years, and his devotion and also dedication to rehabilitation has consistently been actually of a really higher specification." Our experts are actually grateful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and also Harley have offered to our club and prefer all of them all the finest for the future." Sam Reid revealed his urgent retirement life coming from soccer adhering to an injury in the VFL final weekend break as well as a 181 game profession along with the Sydney Swans. Photo by Phil HillyardSource: Information Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL NIGHTCLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's passing on: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's getting here: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's departing from: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCARLTONWho's departing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's getting out of: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's providing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Round 18): 13, 33Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCFREMANTLEWho's exiting: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGEELONGWho's giving: Tom Hawkins (resigned) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGOLD COAST SUNSWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's abandoning: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's abandoning: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's abandoning: Angus Brayshaw (resigned) Who's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's causing: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) Who's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Round 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's providing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's passing on: Dustin Martin (resigned) That's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's giving: Sam Reid (resigned) That's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST coastline EAGLESWho's causing: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's departing from: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) Who is actually showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBC.