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:
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The Crows bolstered their defensive stocks with Isaac Cumming while securing midfield support with Neal-Bullen. Sid Draper and father-son pick Tyler Welsh provide exciting young talent, but Rory Sloane's retirement marks the end of a decorated career.
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Brisbane added high-end talent in Levi Ashcroft, a father-son prodigy, while Academy products Gallop and Marshall strengthen their youth. The retirement of Daniher leaves a gaping hole up forward.
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The Blues brought in two Camporeale brothers through father-son rules and secured top-tier midfielder Jagga Smith with pick No.3. Nick Haynes adds experience to their backline, while a host of delistings signals a reset of sorts.
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Collingwood brought in experienced reinforcements with Houston and Perryman, while Membrey offers flexibility in attack. The loss of John Noble and the retirement of Nathan Murphy leaves some gaps in their structure.
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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.
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Fremantle added firepower with Shai Bolton, a dynamic forward-midfielder, while Murphy Reid adds quality as a top-20 draft pick. Veterans like Matt Taberner and Ethan Hughes make way as part of the Dockers' refresh.
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The Cats injected youth into their list, highlighted by the trade acquisition of Bailey Smith, a high-impact midfielder. The retirements of legends Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy mark the start of a new era at Kardinia Park.
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The Suns added dash with Rioli and Noble, while Leo Lombard, an Academy graduate, boosts their future. Despite this, they lost significant experience with Ellis' retirement and Lukosius' trade departure.
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The Giants brought in a mix of Academy and draft talent while securing Jake Stringer to bolster their forward line. However, they lost several experienced players, including Cumming and Perryman.
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Hawthorn's list gains included key-position reinforcements in Barrass and Battle, while the retirement of Chad Wingard signalled the end of an illustrious career.
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The Demons brought in high-end draft talent while farewelling veterans like Neal-Bullen and Brown. The addition of Harry Sharp adds pace and endurance to their midfield.
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North Melbourne strengthened their list with experienced recruits like Parker, Daniel and Darling, paired with exciting top-end draft picks like Finn O'Sullivan.
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Port Adelaide added key-position versatility with Lukosius while transitioning from older stalwarts like Dixon and McKenzie.
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Richmond begins a new chapter after losing a host of premiership stars, headlined by Martin and Grimes, but they gained a plethora of elite young talent, including No.1 pick Sam Lalor.
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St Kilda gained midfield and defensive reinforcements with Macrae and Travaglia but saw the departure of key contributors like Seb Ross and Josh Battle.
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The Swans introduced a wave of fresh draftees, though they will miss veterans like Sam Reid and Luke Parker.
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West Coast bolstered their midfield with Graham and Baker but lost leaders like Barrass, Gaff, and Darling.
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The Bulldogs secured a new generation of draftees, though their midfield took a hit with the departures of Macrae and Smith.