As the dust settles on a very busy trade and free agency period that saw 28 players find new homes, footy fans get to take a breath.

But not for long.

The 2024 National Draft is just over a month away, but a lot of work happens between now and then.

Fans and supporters were privy to witnessing multiple pick swaps during the past two weeks but could potentially see many more.

The AFL Pick Swap window has officially opened on October 17, and closes on November 8th.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NOVEMBER 28: New North Melbourne players George Wardlaw and Harry Sheezel pose for a photo with new Coach Alastair Clarkson during the 2022 AFL Draft at Marvel Stadium on November 28, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/AFL Photos/Getty Images)

It's a watch-this-space on North Melbourne's Pick 2, with the club potentially trading its prized selection.

Another key aspect of the player movement space is the Delisted Free Agency window, which runs from November 1st to the 8th.

We've already seen Carlton's Jack Martin commit to Geelong as a delisted free agent, and is expected to sign on the dotted line once the period opens.

Gold Coast's Sam Day is in line for an AFL reprieve after the expansion club didn't offer him a contract for 2025, with cross-town rivals Brisbane viewing the 32-year-old as a Joe Daniher-ish replacement.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 08: Jack Martin of the Blues celebrates a goal during the 2023 AFL First Elimination Final match between the Carlton Blues and the Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground on September 08, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Collingwood - who recently delisted three players from the list - have been in talks of bringing across St Kilda duo Tim Membrey and Jack Hayes to bolster their forward line, while Melbourne's Adam Tomlinson is a player of interest.

A delisted free agent is a low-budget value pick-up that clubs use creatively to fill holes on their list.

A total of 63 players have been delisted since the conclusion of the 2024 season and could be in line to receive an AFL lifeline.

Then clubs - and fans - will get two weeks off where they'll consider getting into another sport or taking up an exercise before the nation's best young talents are hand-picked by the 18 teams.

This year's draft is touted as one of the best in recent memory, given its depth and star talent that is plagued throughout the entire crop.

Richmond holds an incredible eight selections in the top 25, whilst Melbourne and St Kilda both acquired a pair of single-digit picks.

The Tiger's draft hand rivals that of Gold Coast and GWS, leading into their inaugural seasons.

The two expansion clubs were gifted priority picks by the league to get their organisations up and running.

2024 Draft and Trade Period Key Dates

Oct 4 to Oct 11: Free agency window (complete)
Oct 7 to Oct 16: Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period (complete)
Oct 17 to Nov 8: Pick swap window
Nov 1 to Nov 8: Delisted free agency period
Nov 20-21: Telstra AFL Draft
Nov 22: Telstra Pre-Season Draft and Rookie Draft