With the trade period settled, a host of players and clubs now eye the next exchange window as delisted free agency begins to open.

A number of surprising list calls have been made since the season's conclusion, likely meaning more players could switch clubs after going unfavoured in 2022.

Here we name 12 players that are worthy of a career lifeline for next season.

The first period of delisted free agency for 2022 will commence at 9:00am (all times AEDT) Thursday, November 3, running until 5:00pm Wednesday, November 9.

Delisted free agency will re-open on at 9:00am Friday, November 11, running until 5:00pm Tuesday, November 15.

3. Connor Blakely

The delisted Docker has already held discussions with the Gold Coast Suns since seeing his seven-year career in purple come to an end.

One of the more experienced names on this list, but Blakely is only just hitting his prime years and will be 27 come the opening round of next season.

Blakely fell out of favour this season as the Dockers rose through the ranks in 2022, but he still has plenty left to offer and can provide depth to any club's midfield and defensive third.

PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 30: Connor Blakely of the Dockers kicks the ball during the 2019 AFL round 15 match between the Fremantle Dockers and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on June 30, 2019 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Carson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Boasts a career average of 19.22 touches, 4.29 marks and 2.21 clearances per game, while his numbers for Peel Thunder included a handful of dominant performances at WAFL level.