With three weeks left in the 2022 AFL season, and players beginning to call time on their careers, we look toward 10 players that are yet to secure their services for next season.
Whether they be in the twilight of their careers or likely to gain external interest in the off-season, these 10 players are seemingly no certainty to remain at their respective clubs given their current contract status at the start of August.
Some will be putting off contract talks for the remaining rounds of the season, while others will face a nervous wait as their club considers its list plan for the years ahead.
Here we put the magnifying glass over 10 players yet to re-sign for 2023, not necessarily looking at the biggest names off-contract, but those that have flown under the radar in having their futures yet to be determined.
VIEW: EVERY PLAYER WITHOUT A CONTRACT FOR 2023
2. Jack Gunston
The Hawks sharpshooter is reaching the end of his contract at Bunjil Bagora and doesn't meet the ideal age of Sam Mitchell's list planning for 2023.
Gunston has had his name tied to the exit in recent seasons, with Mitchell, his former premiership teammate, looking to inject youth into his squad as he looks to steer the brown and gold back to finals contention.
Will Gunston be in his planning?
The Hawks currently have spearhead Mitch Lewis leading the way in attack, but a supporting role is yet to emerge as Jacob Koschitzke and Emerson Jeka struggle to cement their place at AFL level.
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Should rival interest arise, Mitchell may allow Gunston to walk at season's end. But if things are quiet on the market front for the former Crow, the Hawks would be derelict in their duties not to re-sign Gunston for another year and bridge the club's gap before their hard push for the top eight.
