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.

4. Quinton Narkle

Career trajectory that has regressed across the past 12 months.

Narkle was seen as a key piece of Geelong's future just a couple of seasons ago, with his place on the periphery of Geelong's best 22 often brought into question.

But at the conclusion of his fifth season and with 41 games to his career, the flashy midfielder's time at Kardinia Park has reached its cessation.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 29: Quinton Narkle (L) and Luke Dahlhaus of the Cats celebrate during the 2021 AFL Round 11 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Geelong Cats at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on May 29, 2021 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Hailing from Western Australia, Fremantle and West Coast could be interest parties, while Richmond were reported to have shown some level of interest in the 24-year-old as late as last year.