.Invite to Off-Season Central.Below you may track every action by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Here's every little thing you need to understand about what your crew is carrying out to prepare for 2025. Check out every video game till the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Season LIVE with no ad-breaks throughout play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today > Round 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY COSTING YOU? Specify a deposit limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT TIME' sBombers veteran and also past skipper Dyson Heppell has introduced he will definitely retire in the end of the time complying with an outstanding 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Pick 8 in the 2010 National Draught, Heppell succeeded the Rising Star honor in his very first year as well as captained the club coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year outdated's various other job success include winning Essendon's greatest and also fairest as well as an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the nightclub earlier this year.Heppell has long remained faithful to the Bombers throughout his job despite competing enthusiasm as he are going to formally leave the activity a one-club player.Heppell will resign at time's end (Image by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been wrestling with the selection for a variety of weeks and also it's a choice that absolutely have not come lightly or been a very easy one but one that I am actually very information along with," Heppell claimed." In my own mind I regularly desired to stop while I was actually still participating in decent footy and also if it got to an aspect where we have actually got other young boys topped as well as all set to play my task then I recognize it is actually time. No question there is actually a little bit of reasonable pet aspect of me that remains in my ear informing me to go one more yet after looking at all probabilities as well as having the opportunity to walk out on my own terms it merely thinks that the correct telephone call." When it's all said as well as performed if I have actually taken care of to possess a positive impact on my teammates, coaches, staff and also the wider nightclub and perhaps I've encouraged some little tackers to chase their desires along the way then I claim a task well carried out as well as if that's my effectiveness, I'll take it." The elegance regarding this game and this club is actually that it supplies opportunities to find some awesome folks that I've promoted terrific relationships with over times. There's too many to name yet I will definitely get to you done in time to mention a substantial many thanks for the effect you have actually had on me." They all state it, but it performs go grisly fast. I envy of our youthful kids starting your careers. I would certainly return certainly there and perform it all once more if I could. I'm therefore satisfied with where the group goes to and also the society that we are actually developing and also the bold probability that our team have specified, as well as I yearn for nothing at all greater than to view this team aim in the direction of that opportunity. Let's tear in for whatever is actually left for our team this year. I enjoy you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - PROFESSIONAL EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles superstar Andrew Gaff has actually today contacted time on his AFL career.Gaff informed colleagues today that he will certainly not be playing on into a 15th AFL period. Due to the fact that being actually prepared by the Eagles along with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually happened to participate in 278 games in the blue and gold.While an ankle injury has actually gravely hampered his ability to require to the area over the past two seasons, Gaff has played an integral role in aiding as well as showing the nightclub's next crop of youngsters. The Eagles mean to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday just before a proper last farewell at Optus Stadium against Carlton in circular 23. That would indicate Gaff would certainly have participated in 280 AFL suits during the course of his occupation, placing him 4th for enduring activities dipped into the club responsible for Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Beloved (295 *) as well as Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian agent and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has been an impressive contributor to our club for a many years and an one-half and also our experts will take the opportunity to appropriately accept him in the upcoming pair of weeks," General Supervisor Regulation football Gavin Bell claimed in a club statement." It will sorrow to see some of our fantastic gamers end his occupation, but Andrew leaves behind an enduring tradition. He is extremely valued throughout the regulation football club, not only within the having fun team and the regulation football division." Significantly our members and supporters on both the eastern coastline and also in Perth will receive the chance to farewell him in the upcoming two full weeks. There will certainly be a huge set of Melbourne-based members and supporters in Hobart and we are actually anticipating near to a capacity for our final home versus Carlton." Just how Pussy-cats were 'blindsided' through sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retirements throughout the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually declared their particular retired lives from the game.Martin, that assembled 302 games and also 338 objectives at the club announced his retirement life along with instant impact." It is actually hard to embed terms what the Richmond Volleyball Club suggests to me, I enjoy this area a great deal," Martin informed Richmond teammates as well as team on Tuesday early morning." I will definitely be actually forever grateful for the love and the help I have acquired from individuals listed below." To my teammates, the brotherhood that all of us allotment is what I value very most in addition to the bond along with the team and trains ... thanks to all of you." To my friends and family thanks for your genuine passion and also support." To the Tiger Soldiers, I have consistently felt therefore loved and also assisted throughout my job and also for that I are going to be actually for good grateful. The moments that we have actually generated with each other will certainly cope with me for life. Thank you." Martin has been actually interfered with through a back trauma in recent full weeks that's minimal him to 2 appeals given that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It comes among continuous conjecture around Martin's future consisting of the opportunity of linking up along with Hardwick once more at the Suns, interfered with through a back trauma in current weeks. When it comes to competing Felines champion Tom Hawkins, completion may not quite be as quick as the Felines remain in the pursuit for another premiership.Hawkins additionally declared his retirement life on the Tuesday morning, however unlike Martin, not with immediate effect.The 36-year-old is presently recuperating coming from an unpleasant feet accident that possesses him dismissed until a minimum of Around 24." Tom has actually been actually an awesome presence both on as well as off the field at Geelong for recent 18 years, with his ability to participate in regularly at an elite level, along with submissiveness and also look after his teammates, hallmarks of his career," Pussy-cats footy manager Andrew Mackie stated in a declaration." He is actually a generational player who will rightly be actually commemorated for his accomplishments on industry, and also the job he has actually played shaping our club into what it is today." Our experts give thanks to Tom, his better half Emma, and also their children Arabella, Primrose and Holly for all they've offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS PRO, DUAL BANNER LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS Opportunity Gold Coast Suns professional as well as two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has actually introduced his AFL retirement, reliable immediately.Ellis, that transforms 31 today, refers to as opportunity after 251 games due to the fact that being called up through Richmond with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It consists of 176 appearances for the Tigers as component of a golden era under Damien Hardwick before moving to Gold Shore at the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both nightclubs as well as Hardwick, that he bet at both stops, for making his adventure so special.Brandon Ellis has gotten in touch with opportunity on his profession (Photo through Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I'm honoured to have possessed such an outstanding journey in the AFL and also to have actually satisfied some fabulous folks that will certainly be a part of my life forever," Ellis stated." I wish to give thanks to the Richmond Football Nightclub for altering my lifestyle and also offering me the chance to live my desire." To my Gold Shoreline Suns family members, it is actually been an excellent journey to relocate our life upward right here and also it has been actually the best selection our company've ever before created. Gold Shore is actually home currently and also our team can not see ourselves leaving behind anytime quickly." To Dimma, thank you for every little thing from the quite starting throughout. You have had a massive effect on my life and I may wholeheartedly claim I am a better man because of you. "To my family as well as companion Sarah-- you are actually the absolute most essential individuals to me and also I am forever in debt to you. Thank you for your steadfast help to enable me to live my goal." Suns footy manager Wayne Campbell said thanks to Ellis for his payments to the club." We wish to congratulate Brandon on all he has obtained throughout his decorated occupation with both Richmond and the Gold Shoreline Suns," Campbell claimed." To bring in a gamer of Brandon's quality as well as along with premiership knowledge was a considerable result for our club and also our experts are actually happy for every little thing Brandon has offered our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's contagious character and smile, activity feeling and also capacity to kick an objective when his crew required it will definitely be just how he is kept in mind." He will definitely retire as a champ of two nightclubs, and our company wish to desire Brandon and Sarah all the most effective for the next section of their lives." Sam Reid puts up the footwear|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP AHEAD RETIRES AFTER LONG personal injury BATTLESydney premiership onward Sam Reid has revealed his immediate retired life after going through a new trauma problem in the VFL.Reid, 32, will step far from the video game after booting 183 targets in 181 games that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He notified teammates of his decision on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't say thanks to the nightclub enough" for its devotion to him after he was drafted with selection 38 in 2009." I have phoned the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 times as well as I am actually so grateful pro tempore I have actually possessed right here at the club," Reid pointed out." Given that getting there coming from Victoria all those years ago I have actually matured from a 17-year-old school kid to now possessing a better half as well as two children of my own. The nightclub has taken care of me as well as my family so effectively and I can't thank them enough for the chance I've been actually offered." I will remember along with plenty of fantastic memories of playing listed below-- the people I've had the ability to deal with have actually been actually unbelievable and also a big main reason why I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my mind as the footballing highlight." I desire to say thank you to the whole entire football club, the gamers past as well as found, the mentoring staff, and also naturally all the Swans participants that have actually supported me along the adventure." Reid was unable to play an elderly game in 2023 because of an extreme pre-season hamstring injury however was reviewed as a rookie on an one-year package for 2024. He has certainly not participated in because the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a dazzling time while bring a trauma, and was promptly displaced of the contest.Swans train John Longmire applauded his devotion to beating accidents, which additionally sidelined him for every one of 2016 plus all yet one activity in 2018." Sam has been a highly valued participant of our team, it has actually been a benefit and delight to trainer him," Longmire claimed." Sam has actually played several jobs for the crew and has consistently been valued for his soccer smarts as well as team-first attitude." He has actually experienced a lot of obstacles with injuries over the years, and his dedication as well as commitment to rehab has actually consistently been actually of a really higher criterion." Our company are actually happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley have actually provided to our nightclub as well as prefer them all the finest for the future." Sam Reid revealed his prompt retired life coming from soccer observing a trauma in the VFL final weekend break and also a 181 video game job along with the Sydney Swans. Photograph by Phil HillyardSource: Headlines Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's allowing: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's departing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCARLTONWho's making: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's giving: Nathan Murphy (resigned), Josh Carmichael (resigned) Who's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCESSENDONWho's providing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 13, 33Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's providing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's going out of: Tom Hawkins (retired) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD coastline SUNSWho's departing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Sphere 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's leaving: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Round 18): 12, 32, 50, 55, 68Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's providing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Round 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's causing: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's giving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's going out of: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's going out of: Dustin Martin (retired) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCST KILDAWho's departing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Round 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's getting out of: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's leaving: Andrew Gaff (retired) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's giving: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.