As the dust settles on a spectacular 2023 season following Collingwood's thrilling clinching of the premiership, AFL clubs - including the Magpies - turn their attention to the off-season trade, free agency and draft space to begin their preparations for next year.
Clubs have been working on their list and recruiting plans since the early weeks of the season, and as we now near the business end of the player movement calendar the trade news, and rumours, only ramp up further.
We've looked at the confirmed and potential comings and goings for each club, as well as the draft hands of all 18 sides and the players still awaiting a contract for 2024.
Here is our ULTIMATE club-by-club AFL trade news and rumours guide for the off-season...
Melbourne
The Demons are set to acquire Shan McAdam from Adelaide during the trade window, while Brodie Grundy prepares for his departure after just 12 months in the red and blue. The Demons ruckman is set to land with Sydney, as will midfielder James Jordon via free agency. Melbourne has one of the stronger draft hands and could increase their place in the queue in trading for Pick 1, or even the Suns' top pick at fourth overall.
Potential Targets: Shane McAdam
Potential Departures: James Harmes, Brodie Grundy
Confirmed Departures: James Jordon (free agency), Luke Dunstan (retired), Michael Hibberd (retired), Deakyn Smith (delisted)
Draft Picks: 5, 13, 25, 33, 88 (4409 points)
Still Unsigned: Jake Melksham, Andy Moniz-Wakefield, Kye Turner
