AFL clubs have finalised their lists ahead of pre-season, with only the Supplemental Selection Period the remaining avenue for sides to further add to their squads.
Whether it was via the trade window, free agency or through the draft,ย each club has been able to bolster their squads with ready-made or youthful talent.
Some clubs have looked to inject further youth into their list demographic amid rebuilds, while those hoping to contend for the premiership have looked to strengthen their bid.
Here is every new face for each club ahead of 2022.
Adelaide
The Crows have continued their rebuilding phase under Matthew Nicks, adding in another top 10 pick in Josh Rachele among their trio of draft selections. Their biggest coup was the recruitment of South Australian and Swans midfielder Jordan Dawson, who is set to add plenty of versatility at West Lakes.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Jordan Dawson,
Draft:ย Josh Rachele, Jake Soligo, Zac Taylor, Luke Nankervis
Brisbane
The Lions were among the quieter clubs this off-season, acquiring Darcy Fort from Geelong as their only inclusion via the trade window. Holding two first-round picks had Brisbane in good stead, with Darcy Wilmot and Kai Lohmann making moves to Queensland.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Darcy Fort
Draft:ย Darcy Wilmot, Kai Lohmann, James Tunstill
Carltonย
The Blues held a prominent position throughout the course of the off-season, with their biggest change coming in the coaches box as Michael Voss replaces David Teague as senior coach. Voss' aspirations for next season have been buoyed by the recruitment of Adam Cerra from Fremantle, while George Hewett and Lewis Young are set to play key roles at Ikon Park next year.
Free Agency: George Hewett
Trade:ย Adam Cerra, Lewis Young
Draft:ย Jesse Motlop, Domanic Akuei
Collingwood
The Magpies identified youth as a focal point of their recruitment drive, with Nathan Kreuger and Patrick Lipinski joining via the exchange period. Their headlining fresh face comes in the form of father-son selection Nick Daicos, who landed at fourth overall in the National Draft.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Nathan Kreuger, Patrick Lipinski
Draft:ย Nick Daicos, Arlo Draper, Cooper Murley, Harvey Harrison, Charlie Dean
Essendon
The Bombers were inactive during the trade window, which followed their acquisition of free agent Jake Kelly from Adelaide. The Bombers also walked away from the draft satisfied, with Ben Hobbs a highlight of their youthful recruitment.
Free Agency: Jake Kelly
Trade:ย None
Draft: Ben Hobbs, Alastair Lord, Garrett McDonagh, Patrick Voss
Fremantle
The Dockers had arguably the best draft haul this year, adding a trio of promising local names touted as top 20 prospects in this year's class in Jye Amiss, Neil Erasmus and Matthew Johnson. The Dockers were also able to add Will Brodie to their midfield, while Jordan Clark is set to add flare to their squad.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Will Brodie, Jordan Clark
Draft:ย Jye Amiss, Neil Erasmus, Matthew Johnson, Eric Benning, Karl Worner
Geelong
The Cats were one of several sides to add to their list through all three avenues, adding Jonathon Ceglar through the trade period, Tyson Stengle via delisted free agency and six further players through the National and Rookie Drafts.
Free Agency: Tyson Stengle
Trade:ย Jonathon Ceglar
Draft:ย Toby Conway, Mitchell Knevitt, James Willis, Flynn Kroeger, Cooper Whyte, Oliver Dempsey
Gold Coast
The Suns were able to add to key-positon areas this off-season, with Mabior Chol joining from Richmond, Mac Andrew falling at Pick 5 in the National Draft and Levi Casboult joining Gold Coast via the Rookie Draft.
Free Agency: Mabior Cholย
Trade: None
Draft:ย Mac Andrew, Charlie Constable, Levi Casboult
Greater Western Sydney
The Giants were quiet figures throughout the exchange window, with delisted free agent Jarrod Brander their only acquisition prior to the draft. The Giants were able to add strong youthful stocks through Finn Callaghan at Pick 3 along with fellow first-round selection Leek Aleer and Academy product Josh Fahey.
Free Agency: Jarrod Brander
Trade: None
Draft:ย Finn Callaghan, Leek Aleer, Josh Fahey, Cooper Hamilton
Hawthorn
The Hawks were able to add to their rucks stocks with Magpies tall Max Lynch ahead of the National Draft, while Josh Ward frames as a future star midfielder under Sam Mitchell's reign.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Max Lynch
Draft:ย Josh Ward, Sam Butler, Connor MacDonald, Jai Serong, Ned Long
Melbourne
The premiers were able to bolster several areas of their already star-studded list, with Luke Dunstan joining the Demons through free agency. Draftee Jacob van Rooyen will offer as a flexible option if needed, while Blake Howes is an exciting athletic prospect.
Free Agency: Luke Dunstanย
Trade: None
Draft:ย Jacob van Rooyen, Blake Howes, Taj Woewodin, Judd Mcvee
North Melbourne
The Kangaroos were a vocal club this off-season, adding No.1 Pick Jason Horne-Francis through the draft and stunningly swooping on now-former Sun Hugh Greenwood in what was a memorable heist for North Melbourne.
Free Agency: Hugh Greenwood
Trade:ย Callum Coleman-Jones
Draft:ย Jason Horne-Francis, Josh Goater, Paul Curtis, Miller Bergman, Jackson Archer
Port Adelaideย
The Power have been able to add to their defensive depths with the acquisitions of Josh Sinn through the National Draft and former Lion Sam Skinner via delisted free agency. Jeremy Finlayson also adds to Port Adelaide's attack after joining from the Giants in the trade window.
Free Agency: Sam Skinner
Trade: Jeremy Finlayson
Draft:ย Josh Sinn, Hugh Jackson, Dante Visentini, Jase Burgoyne, Trent Dumont
Richmond
The Tigers were able to fill defensive voids this off-season, with veteran Roo Robbie Tarrant joining through the trade period, while Josh Gibcus, Tom Brown and Sam Banks will also lengthen their pecking order.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Robbie Tarrant
Draft:ย Josh Gibcus, Tom Brown, Tyler Sonsie, Samuel Banks, Judson Clarke
St Kilda
The Saints were one of the quieter clubs this off-season as far as recruitment, with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera headlining their draft haul. NGA prospects Mitchito Owens and Marcus Windhager also make the move to Moorabbin, while ruckman Tom Campbell gained a lifeline to join his third club.
Free Agency: Tom Campbellย
Trade: None
Draft:ย Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Mitchito Owens, Marcus Windhager, Oscar Adams, Jack Peris, Josiah Kyle
Sydney
The Swans were able to add height with the acquisition of ruck/forward Peter Ladhams via the trade window, while a quartet of promising young faces will make the venture to the Harbour City after gaining spots through the National Draft.
Free Agency: None
Trade:ย Peter Ladhams
Draft:ย Angus Sheldrick, Matthew Roberts, Corey Warner, Lachlan Rankin
West Coastย
The Eagles were able to swoop on wantaway Blue Sam Petrevski-Seton in the trade window, while their first-round selection in Campbell Chesser is also set to add to their defensive midfield stocks.
Free Agency: None
Trade: Sam Petrevski-Seton
Draft:ย Campbell Chesser, Brady Hough, Rhett Bazzo, Jack Williams, Greg Clark
Western Bulldogs
The Bulldogs' recruitment planning was highlighted by father-son prospect Sam Darcy officially heading to the Kennel. The Dogs were also able to acquire Tim O'Brien through free agency, with the former Hawk bolstering Luke Beveridge's backline.
Free Agency: Tim O'Brien
Trade: None
Draft:ย Sam Darcy, Arthur Jones, Luke Cleary, Charlie Parker, Cody Raak
