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...
Geelong
The Cats are looking to stand firm as Esava Ratugolea chases an opportunity elsewhere, with a request to get to Port Adelaide understood to have been lodged. He might be the only Cat leaving Kardinia Park through the trade window, however Andrew Mackie is open to parting ways with Pick 7 if the right deal arises. Reported interest in Bulldiog Bailey Smith has been shot down.
Potential Targets: N/A
Potential Departures: Esava Ratugolea
Confirmed Departures: Jonathon Ceglar (retired), Sam Menegola (delisted), Osca Riccardi (delisted), Sam Simpson (delisted), Isaac Smith (retired), Cooper Whyte (delisted)
Draft Picks: 7, 82 (1644 points
