Every AFL team’s ins and outs for 2025

With all trade and draft acquisitions finalised, see how your club’s list has changed ahead of the new season.

STAFF WRITER | November 24, 2024 - 5:15pm

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The 2024 AFL Draft and list management period has concluded, leaving most clubs with their rosters largely finalised for the 2025 season. Here's a breakdown of each team's list changes, covering trades, free agents, draft picks, and delistings:

Essendon Bombers

In:

Angus Clarke (No.39 draft pick)
Archer Day-Wicks (Rookie Draft)
Kayle Gerreyn (No.37 draft pick)
Zak Johnson (No.70 draft pick)
Isaac Kako (No.13 draft pick, Academy)
Jayden Nguyen (Category B rookie)
Rhys Unwin (No.61 draft pick)

Out:

Kaine Baldwin (delisted)
Jayden Davey (delisted)
Dyson Heppell (retired)
Nick Hind (delisted)
Jaiden Hunter (delisted)
Jake Kelly (retired)
Jake Stringer (GWS, trade)
Tex Wanganeen (delisted)
Sam Weideman (delisted)

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 14: Isaac Kako of Victoria Metro celebrates kicking a goal during the 2024 Marsh AFL Championships U18 Boys match between Victoria Metro and Victoria Country at Marvel Stadium on July 14, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos)

The Bombers leaned heavily on draft and Academy talent, bringing in Isaac Kako as a potential game-changer. Dyson Heppell's retirement ends a long and storied captaincy, and the departure of Stringer signals a shift in their forward setup.