With the 2022 AFL home and away season now concluded, 10 clubs will enter the off-season earlier than those that qualified for finals this year.
Their lack of post-season action will mean attention turns to finding avenues that will strengthen their list for 2023, with both recruitment and delistings now on the horizon.
The bottom-placed clubs are set to confirm list changes as early as Monday, with each side having an array of players still off-contract for next season.
Free agency is also set to play a major part in contract calls over the coming month, with the signing period to run from Friday October 7 to Monday, October 10, while trade period will begin on Monday, October 10.
With this in mind, we've sorted each list to determine who remains unsigned for next season, who has recently re-signed, and which players have already confirmed their departure.
Here is the current contract state of play for all 18 AFL clubs...
Adelaide
Several fringe players remain unsigned at West Lakes at the end of their season, led by swingman Billy Frampton and small forward James Rowe. Mid-season recruit Brett Turner is yet to get a look at senior level after joining in June, while Ben Davis is the only listed free agent at Adelaide.
Off-contract: James Borlase,ย Ben Davisย (unrestricted free agent),ย Billy Frampton,ย Luke Nankervis,ย Tariek Newchurch,ย James Rowe,ย Brett Turner
Re-signed: Lachlan Gollantย (2024),ย Elliott Himmelbergย (2024),ย Mitchell Hingeย (2024),ย Patrick Parnellย (2024),ย Josh Racheleย (2025),ย Jake Soligoย (2025),ย Taylor Walkerย (2023)
2023 losses:ย None
Brisbane
The Lions stunningly have 16 players still out of a contract, headlined by skipper Dayne Zorko and free agent pairing Daniel McStay and Darcy Gardiner. McStay is tipped to join Collingwood at the end of the year in what will be a blow to their attack. Veteran Mitch Robinson and Ryan Lester are also listed as free agents.
Off-contract: Callum Ah Chee,ย Thomas Berry,ย Blake Coleman,ย Mitch Cox,ย Tom Fullarton,ย Darcy Gardinerย (restricted free agent),ย Ryan Lesterย (unrestricted free agent),ย Connor McFadyen,ย Daniel McStayย (unrestricted free agent),ย Carter Michael,ย Jaxon Prior,ย Deven Robertson,ย Mitch Robinsonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Ely Smith,ย Deividas Uosis,ย Dayne Zorkoย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed: Noah Answerthย (2024),ย Nakia Cockatooย (2023),ย Keidean Colemanย (2024),ย Joe Daniherย (2025),ย Kalin Laneย (2024),ย James Maddenย (2023),ย Lachie Nealeย (2026),ย Daniel Richย (2023),ย Henry Smithย (2024),ย James Tunstillย (2025),ย Darcy Wilmotย (2025)
2023 losses:ย None
Carlton
The Blues have a bevy of players still yet to recommit, with none potentially bigger than young defender Liam Stocker. Veteran Ed Curnow is an unrestricted free agent this year and faces an uncertain future after not featuring at AFL level in 2022. Jack Newnes, Lochie O'Brien and Matt Cottrell have been common features in Michael Voss' side this year, however remain without a deal.
Off-contract:ย Domanic Akuei,ย Jordan Boyd,ย Matthew Cottrell,ย David Cuningham,ย Ed Curnowย (unrestricted free agent),ย Sam Durdin,ย Will Hayes,ย Josh Honey,ย Caleb Marchbank,ย Oscar McDonaldย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jack Newnesย (unrestricted free agent),ย Lochie O'Brienย (unrestricted free agent),ย Matthew Owies,ย Luke Parks,ย Will Setterfield,ย Liam Stocker
Re-signed:ย Jack Carrollย (2024),ย Charlie Curnowย (2029),ย Corey Durdinย (2024),ย Zac Fisherย (2025),ย Matthew Kennedyย (2025),ย Alex Mirkovย (2024),ย Sam Walshย (2026)
2023 losses: Tom Williamson (released)
Collingwood
Collingwood have sewn up extensions for several key figures this season, but are yet to lock away midfield-forward star Jordan De Goey to a new deal. Young forward Oli Henry is also yet to re-sign, along with the likes of Brown brothers Tyler and Callum, Trent Bianco, Will Hoskin-Elliott and Caleb Poulter. Rookie-listed player Tom Wilson is eligible to be retained for 2023 on a Category B contract should he not be selected by a rival club at the 2022 National Draft.
Off-contract: Trent Bianco,ย Callum L. Brown,ย Tyler Brown,ย Isaac Chuggย (unrestricted free agent),ย Mason Cox* (unrestricted free agent), Jordan De Goeyย (restricted free agent),ย Oliver Henry,ย Will Hoskin-Elliott,ย Will Kelly,ย Jack Madgen,ย Liam McMahon,ย Caleb Poulter,ย Tom Wilson
*Reported contract trigger met
Re-signed: Aiden Beggย (2023),ย Darcy Cameronย (2025),ย Josh Daicosย (2024),ย Charlie Deanย (2024),ย Jamie Elliottย (2025),ย Jack Ginnivanย (2024),ย Ashley Johnsonย (2023),ย Finlay Macraeย (2024),ย Brayden Maynardย (2025),ย Beau McCreeryย (2024),ย Reef McInnesย (2024),ย Darcy Mooreย (2028),ย Nathan Murphyย (2024),ย Isaac Quaynorย (2025)
2023 losses: Jordan Rougheadย (retired)
Essendon
Bombers captain Dyson Heppell is yet to confirm his future at Tullamarine, while other players may face a wait on contracts given the club's uncertainty within their football department. South Australian Aaron Francis, energetic utility Matt Guelfi and James Stewart are also unsigned, while Cian McBride is eligible to be retained on a Rookie contract for next year following an AFL exemption.
Off-contract:ย Kaine Baldwin,ย Cody Brand,ย Tom Cutler,ย Joshua Eyre,ย Aaron Francis,ย Matt Guelfi,ย Brayden Ham,ย Dyson Heppellย (unrestricted free agent),ย Tom Hird,ย Cian McBride,ย Jye Menzie,ย James Stewart,ย Alec Watermanย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed:ย Nikolas Coxย (2024),ย Sam Durhamย (2024),ย Nick Hindย (2024),ย Kyle Langfordย (2026),ย Jayden Laverdeย (2025),ย Nic Martinย (2024),ย Andrew McGrathย (2024),ย Archie Perkinsย (2024),ย Andrew Phillipsย (2023),ย Zach Reidย (2025),ย Patrick Vossย (2023),ย Tex Wanganeenย (2024)
2023 losses: Michael Hurleyย (retired),ย Anthony McDonald-Tipungwutiย (retired),ย Devon Smithย (retired)
Fremantle
The Dockers have a handful of senior players unsigned as they continue their pursuit of Demons youngster Luke Jackson. Blake Acres, James Aish and Griffin Logue are among those yet to recommit, while trio Connor Blakely, Mitch Crowden and Bailey Banfield are eligible to exercise their rights as free agents.
Off-contract:ย Blake Acres,ย James Aish,ย Bailey Banfieldย (unrestricted free agent),ย Connor Blakely (unrestricted free agent),ย Mitch Crowdenย (unrestricted free agent),ย Sebit Kuek,ย Griffin Logue,ย Sam Sturt,ย Joel Western,ย Nathan Wilson
Re-signed: Jye Amissย (2025),ย Heath Chapmanย (2027),ย Travis Colyerย (2023),ย Brennan Coxย (2024),ย Neil Erasmusย (2025),ย Michael Frederickย (2026),ย Matthew Johnsonย (2025),ย Nathan O'Driscollย (2024),ย Alex Pearceย (2025),ย Sam Switkowskiย (2024),ย Brandon Walkerย (2024),ย Michael Waltersย (2023),ย Karl Wornerย (2023),ย Hayden Youngย (2027)
2023 losses:ย David Mundyย (retired)
Geelong
The Cats are yet to lock away some star veterans for 2023, including forward Tom Hawkins and captain Joel Selwood. Young defender Zach Guthrie, forward Gary Rohan, wingman Isaac Smith and defender Zach Tuohy are also sure to be re-signed for next year.
Off-contract: Luke Dahlhausย (unrestricted free agent),ย Francis Evans,ย Zach Guthrie,ย Tom Hawkins,ย Shaun Higginsย (unrestricted free agent),ย Quinton Narkle,ย Gary Rohan,ย Joel Selwoodย (unrestricted free agent),ย Sam Simpson,ย Isaac Smithย (unrestricted free agent),ย Nick Stevens,ย Paul Tsapatolis,ย Zach Tuohy,ย Zane Williams
Re-signed:ย Toby Conwayย (2025),ย Oliver Dempseyย (2023),ย Max Holmesย (2024),ย Shannon Nealeย (2023),ย Mark O'Connorย (2024),ย Brandan Parfittย (2024)
2023 losses:ย None
Gold Coast
Rejuvenated forward Levi Casboult is among a dozen Suns players still unsigned for 2023. Young Forward Izak Rankine is the biggest watch over the next month, with the talented livewire assessing his options between Gold Coast and Adelaide. Darcy MacPherson, Oleg Markov and Chris Burgess are among those facing an uncertain future.
Off-contract:ย Chris Burgess,ย Levi Casboultย (unrestricted free agent),ย Matt Conroy,ย Charlie Constableย (unrestricted free agent),ย Josh Corbett,ย Oskar Faulkead,ย Darcy MacPherson,ย Oleg Markov,ย Jez McLennanย (unrestricted free agent),ย Patrick Murtagh,ย Rhys Nicholls,ย Hewego Paul Oea,ย Izak Rankine
Re-signed:ย Ben Ainsworthย (2024),ย Mac Andrewย (2025),ย Connor Budarickย (2025),ย Caleb Grahamย (2026),ย Elijah Hollandsย (2024),ย Ben Kingย (2024),ย Jack Lukosiusย (2026),ย Touk Millerย (2027),ย Ned Moyleย (2024),ย Lachie Wellerย (2026)
2023 losses: None
GWS Giants
The Giants could face a player exodus this off-season, with Tim Taranto, Tanner Bruhn and Bobby Hill gaining interest from rival clubs. Veteran Phil Davis is facing an uncertain future, while Xavier O'Halloran, Zach Sproule and Lachie Keeffe are among those also yet to recommit.
Off-contract:ย Jarrod Branderย (unrestricted free agent),ย Kieren Briggs,ย Tanner Bruhn,ย Phil Davis,ย Bobby Hill,ย Lachlan Keeffeย (unrestricted free agent),ย Daniel Lloydย (unrestricted free agent),ย Xavier O'Halloran,ย Will Shaw,ย Zach Sprouleย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jake Steinย (unrestricted free agent),ย Tim Taranto
Re-signed:ย Ryan Angwinย (2024),ย Callum M Brownย (2023),ย Isaac Cummingย (2024),ย Josh Faheyย (2024),ย Cameron Fleetonย (2023),ย Cooper Hamiltonย (2023),ย Jesse Hoganย (2024),ย Connor Idunย (2026),ย Adam Kennedyย (2024),ย James Peatlingย (2024),ย Jacob Wehrย (2023)
2023 losses: Matt de Boerย (retired)
Hawthorn
The Hawks are yet to re-sign a number of senior names, including Jack Gunston, Liam Shiels and Kyle Hartigan, while Daniel Howe joins the aforementioned trio as a free agent. Tom Phillips also comes off-contract, as does Emerson Jeka, Connor Downie and Harry Morrison.
Off-contract:ย Tyler Brockman,ย Jackson Callow,ย Connor Downie,ย Jack Gunstonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Kyle Hartiganย (unrestricted free agent),ย Daniel Howeย (unrestricted free agent),ย Emerson Jeka,ย Seamus Mitchell,ย Josh Morris,ย Harry Morrison,ย Tom Phillips,ย Jack Saunders,ย Liam Shielsย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed:ย Sam Frostย (2024),ย Denver Grainger-Barrasย (2024),ย Changkuoth Jiathย (2024),ย Mitchell Lewisย (2026),ย Ned Longย (2023),ย Conor Nashย (2024),ย Jack Scrimshawย (2024),ย James Sicilyย (2027)
2023 losses: Ben McEvoyย (retired)
Melbourne
Luke Jackson is arguably the biggest fish of the off-season, with the premiership Demons tall tipped to join Fremantle this year. Jake Melksham and Jayden Hunt look to have played themselves into new deals in recent weeks, while Michael Hibberd is also yet to be retained for 2023.
Off-contract:ย Oskar Baker,ย Toby Bedford,ย Mitch Brownย (unrestricted free agent),ย Michael Hibberd,ย Jayden Huntย (unrestricted free agent),ย Luke Jackson,ย Jake Melksham,ย Fraser Rosman,ย Joel Smith
Re-signed:ย Jake Boweyย (2024),ย Angus Brayshawย (2028),ย Bayley Fritschย (2026),ย Bailey Laurieย (2024),ย Judd McVeeย (2023),ย Andy Moniz-Wakefieldย (2023),ย Clayton Oliverย (2030),ย Deakyn Smithย (2023),ย Charlie Spargoย (2025),ย Tom Sparrowย (2024),ย Daniel Turnerย (2024)
2023 losses:ย Majak Dawย (retired)
North Melbourne
Forward Cam Zurhaar hit pause on contract talks mid-year, with the Roos now set to rekindle those discussions in hope of retaining the Western Australian. Ben Cunnington, Todd Goldstein, Aaron Hall and Curtis Taylor are also set to make calls on their future.
Off-contract:ย Jed Anderson,ย Atu Bosenavulagi,ย Ben Cunningtonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Todd Goldsteinย (unrestricted free agent),ย Aaron Hall,ย Kyron Haydenย (unrestricted free agent),ย Matthew McGuinness,ย Flynn Perez,ย Bailey Scott,ย Curtis Taylor,ย Kayne Turnerย (unrestricted free agent),ย Josh Walkerย (unrestricted free agent),ย Patrick Walker,ย Lachie Young,ย Cameron Zurhaar
Re-signed:ย Paul Curtisย (2025),ย Tarryn Thomasย (2024),ย Tristan Xerriย (2025)
2023 losses:ย Tom Lynchย (retired)
Port Adelaide
The Power look resigned to the concept of losing Karl Amon through free agency, with the wingman tipped to join Hawthorn. Travis Boak is expected to go around again, while question marks remain over the likes of Sam Mayes and Sam Skinner.
Off-contract:ย Karl Amonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Travis Boakย (unrestricted free agent),ย Trent Dumontย (unrestricted free agent),ย Martin Frederick,ย Sam Mayesย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jed McEntee,ย Jackson Mead,ย Taj Schofield,ย Sam Skinnerย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed:ย Ryan Burtonย (2025),ย Zak Buttersย (2024),ย Willem Drewย (2024),ย Xavier Duursmaย (2024),ย Dan Houstonย (2027),ย Lachlan Jonesย (2024),ย Ollie Lordย (2024),ย Todd Marshallย (2024),ย Trent McKenzieย (2023),ย Jack Pasiniย (2024),ย Connor Rozeeย (2024),ย Josh Sinnย (2025),ย Brynn Teakleย (2023),ย Dante Visentiniย (2025)
2023 losses:ย Robbie Grayย (retired),ย Steven Motlopย (retired)
Richmond
The Tigers have enjoyed a busy period of re-signings in recent weeks but still have some critical calls to make come their off-season. Trent Cotchin and Jack Riewoldt are yet to know their status for 2023, while youngster Riley Collier-Dawkins, Jack Ross, Maurice Rioli Junior and Sydney Stack are unsigned.
Off-contract:ย Jake Aarts,ย Mate Colina,ย Riley Collier-Dawkins,ย Trent Cotchinย (unrestricted free agent),ย Will Martyn,ย Bigoa Nyuonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jack Riewoldtย (unrestricted free agent),ย Maurice Rioli,ย Jack Ross,ย Sydney Stack
Re-signed:ย Liam Bakerย (2024),ย Noah Cumberlandย (2024),ย Ben Millerย (2024),ย Marlion Pickettย (2023),ย Daniel Rioliย (2027),ย Samson Ryanย (2024),ย Jayden Shortย (2027),ย Tyler Sonsieย (2025)
2023 losses:ย Josh Caddyย (retired),ย Shane Edwardsย (retired),ย Kane Lambertย (retired),ย Matthew Parker (released)
St Kilda
The Saints have four names eligible for free agency in 2022, while several fringe players are yet to know where their future lies. Having already bid farewell to Paddy Ryder, Dean Kent, Dan Hannebery and Jarry Geary to retirement, the Saints could see their list of departures extend with incoming delistings.
Off-contract:ย Ryan Byrnes,ย Jack Bytel,ย Tom Campbellย (unrestricted free agent),ย Thomas Highmore,ย Darragh Joyceย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jarrod Lienertย (unrestricted free agent),ย Ben Long,ย Jack Peris,ย Mason Woodย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed:ย Matthew Allisonย (2024),ย Josh Battleย (2024),ย Dan Butlerย (2024),ย Jack Hayesย (2024),ย Max Heathย (2024),ย Rowan Marshallย (2027),ย Daniel McKenzieย (2023),ย Mitchito Owensย (2025),ย Ben Patonย (2024),ย Cooper Sharmanย (2024),ย Jack Steeleย (2027),ย Jimmy Websterย (2023),ย Callum Wilkieย (2024),ย Marcus Windhagerย (2025)
2023 losses:ย Jarryn Gearyย (retired),ย Dan Hanneberyย (retired),ย Dean Kentย (retired),ย Josiah Kyleย (delisted),ย Paddy Ryderย (retired)
Sydney
The Swans have 15 players off-contract, non bigger than superstar Lance Franklin. The 1000-goal forward will make a decision after the season has ended, with Franklin linked to a move north to Brisbane. Free agent Jake Lloyd hasn't re-signed yet either, while Harry Cunningham, Robbie Fox, Paddy McCartin and Sam Reid are among those also eligible for free agency.
Off-contract:ย James Bell,ย Ryan Clarke,ย Harry Cunninghamย (unrestricted free agent),ย Robbie Foxย (unrestricted free agent),ย Lance Franklinย (restricted free agent),ย Will Gould,ย Jake Lloydย (unrestricted free agent),ย Paddy McCartinย (unrestricted free agent),ย Sam Naismithย (unrestricted free agent),ย Barry O'Connor,ย Colin O'Riordan,ย Sam Reidย (unrestricted free agent),ย Ben Ronke,ย Callum Sinclair,ย Lewis Taylorย (unrestricted free agent)
Re-signed:ย Oliver Florentย (2024),ย Errol Guldenย (2024),ย Isaac Heeneyย (2028),ย Logan McDonaldย (2024),ย Justin McInerneyย (2026),ย Dane Rampeย (2023),ย Matthew Robertsย (2025)
2023 losses:ย Josh P. Kennedyย (retired)
West Coast
The Eagles have seven free agents this off-season, highlighted by ruckman Nic Naitanui. The athletic Eagle is expected to re-sign, while a watch will be set on the likes of Jackson Nelson, Jamaine Jones and Connor West. Shannon Hurn also remains yet to recommit, but is also expected to re-sign.
Off-contract:ย Hugh Dixonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Shannon Hurnย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jamaine Jonesย (unrestricted free agent),ย Tom Joyceย (unrestricted free agent),ย Declan Mountford,ย Patrick Naishย (unrestricted free agent),ย Nic Naitanuiย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jackson Nelsonย (unrestricted free agent),ย Jack Redden,ย Junior Rioli,ย Zane Trew,ย Connor West,ย Bailey J. Williams
Re-signed:ย Thomas Barrassย (2026),ย Campbell Chesserย (2025),ย Thomas Coleย (2025),ย Harry Edwardsย (2024),ย Callum Jamiesonย (2023),ย Luke Shueyย (2023),ย Elliot Yeoย (2024)
2023 losses:ย Josh J. Kennedyย (retired),ย Luke Strnadica (released)
Western Bulldogsย
The Dogs have locked away a plethora of star players that entered the year off-contract, but midfielder Josh Dunkley is still without a contract for 2023. Free agent pair Jason Johannisen and Zaine Cordy are understood to be facing an unclear future at the Kennel, while Toby McLean and Taylor Duryea reach the end of their deals hampered by injury.
Off-contract:ย Louis Butler,ย Zaine Cordyย (unrestricted free agent),ย Josh Dunkley,ย Taylor Duryeaย (unrestricted free agent),ย Riley Garcia,ย Jason Johannisenย (unrestricted free agent),ย Stefan Martinย (unrestricted free agent),ย Robbie McComb,ย Toby McLeanย (unrestricted free agent),ย Charlie Parker,ย Cody Raak,ย Josh Schache,ย Mitch Wallisย (unrestricted free agent),ย Rhylee West
Re-signed:ย Dominic Bedendoย (2023),ย Bailey Daleย (2027),ย Caleb Danielย (2026),ย Tim Englishย (2024),ย Mitch Hannanย (2023),ย Buku Khamisย (2023),ย Jack Macraeย (2027),ย Bailey Smithย (2024)
2023 losses:ย None
