The AFL had their first mid-season draft this year since 1993. Some players were brought in for injury cover, while some could be ones to watch out for in the future.
Players selected in the mid-season draft will be contracted until the end of October, with clubs given the option to negotiate and extend their contract at any time.
We take a look at every player selected in the mid-season draft, how they have fared so far and whether they are likely to receive a contract extension into 2020.
Deluca was the first player to have his name called out in this year's mid-season draft. The 23-year-old played four games for Fremantle in 2017, and the Blues decided to hand him a lifeline at Princes Park via the rookie draft.
Deluca has now featured three times for the Blues after debuting against the Gold Coast a couple of weeks ago. Deluca has averaged 10 disposals across his first three games in navy blue and is loving life.
Deluca has until the end of the season to justify a spot in the Blues' outfit in 2020. He certainly adds some further depth and cover to the Blues' midfield, but whether he will be the right man remains to be seen.
The former Docker deserves every chance to prove himself until the end of the season, and could be a feature in the navy blue over the coming years.
Verdict - Stays
Riordan was recruited from the Dandenong Stingrays after some impressive displays in the NAB League, averaging just under 20 disposals in his six games at the club. Riordan picked up where he left off in the NEAFL, averaging 21 possessions across his first three games and showcasing the dynamic and explosive attributes that made the Suns so keen to pick him up.
Yet to make his AFL debut and working towards a bigger fitness base, Riordan seems very much like one for the future for the Suns. Considered unlucky not to be drafted last year after being plagued by injuries, expect Riordan's opportunity to come soon, be it this year or next.
Verdict - Stays
Brother of Bulldog Josh, young Kyle Dunkley made headlines this season when he came up against the Bulldogs in his second senior game.
The 19-year-old had been plying his trade for Footscray in the VFL, before the Demons put their faith in him and gave him a chance on their list. It didn't take him long to give
Dees fans a glimpse into his potential, recording 21 possessions, six clearances, five tackles and three goals in just his second game for the club's VFL affiliate.
He's slowly making strides in the seniors too, with the youngster picking up 12 touches and scoring two goals against the Tigers over the weekend - showing his ability to win the ball in midfield and drift forward.
Like Riordan, Dunkley looks set to be an investment for the future, and we could be seeing him feature more prominently for the Demons in years to come.
Verdict - Stays
Mature-age ruckman Michael Knoll only dipped his toe into the footy world three years ago, having made the transition from US college basketball. The 26-year-old was a borderline certainty to be picked up by Essendon to bolster their ruck stocks, but the Swans beat them to the punch.
Interestingly, Knoll is still yet to make his debut for the Swans, having averaged over 30 hitouts and 10 disposals throughout his eight games in the NEAFL so far. Hayden McLean remains in the driver's seat in the seniors, and it remains to be seen whether Knoll will get a chance in the Swans' best 22.
Optimism for Knoll's chances post-2019 remains lower than others, based on his age and lack of chances given so far. With finals out of the question for Sydney, maybe it's time they give the big man a chance.
However, the fact that Knoll didn't get an opportunity when Callum Sinclair and Darcy Cameron were both out injured, isn't a great sign.
Verdict - Departs
Recruited from Glenelg, Hosie was recruited to Arden Street as another option for North Melbourne to have up forward. The 22-year-old was leading the goal kicking in the SANFL, producing 21 goals from eight games before the Shinboners decided to hand him a chance in the big league.
The forward has kicked another 14 goals in his first eight games in the VFL for the Roos as he continues to hone his craft in the North forward line.
Being relatively young, expect North to give Hosie another shot in the AFL industry in 2020. Thanks to Rhyce Shaw and the resurgence he has put into the North outfit, it's probably stalled the chances that Hosie would have hoped would be available to him in the latter part of the season.
Verdict - Stays
Gardner was picked up through the club's VFL affiliate and did not have to wait long to play his first AFL game, getting named in the side the week he was drafted to take on the Eagles.
The 22-year played consecutive games for the Bulldogs in round 11 and 13 with the bye in the middle, but did look a little lost at times playing as a key forward.
He averaged 6.0 disposals and booted two goals from his two games and has since succumbed to a season-ending knee injury.
Working in his favour is the fact that he was already connected to the club and their dire need for mature key position prospects, exemplified by Dale Morris' latest ACL setback. However, you wouldn't be surprised if he was let go.
Verdict - Stays
Another South Australian product, Snelling was more than deserving of his recruitment after a number of impressive displays for West Adelaide.
Amassing massive disposal and tackle numbers, the Bombers didn't hesitate to pick up Snelling once their chances of picking up Michael Knoll evaporated. Snelling didn't take long to settle into the Bombers' VFL affiliate, continuing to rack up numbers and show no signs of rust in Melbourne.
The 22-year-old made his Dons debut against Adelaide and has managed to remain in the senior outfit for the last few weeks. His finest performance to date came on the weekend against former club Port Adelaide, with the midfielder scoring two goals and picking up 21 disposals in an impressive four quarter shift. He could be one for the future for Essendon.
Verdict - Stays
Mayo was brought in by the Saints as a forward prospect, brought in from Subiaco after a number of impressive performances in the WAFL. Mayo has made massive strides in the last 18 months, kicking 50 goals in the WAFL Colts and holding his own in the seniors for Subi. Upon drafting Mayo, the Saints described the 20-year-old as "a hard-running forward with clean hands, a long left foot kick and the ability to play at both ends."
While Mayo probably hasn't set the world on fire in the VFL based on his numbers, it is hard to read how the club values him internally.
Verdict - Departs
Sutcliffe is certainly the most high-profile of all the mid-season draftees. The former Docker played 104 games for Fremantle before being delisted at the end of the 2018 season.
The 27-year-old then made the switch to the Port Adelaide Magpies in the SANFL as their captain for 2019. The Power have clearly liked what they have seen, and granted the former Dockers defender another shot in AFL. He made his Power debut against Brisbane, which gained massive traction for his efforts on good mate Lachie Neale.
A spot on the senior list could be dependent on the remaining games this season, but Sutcliffe being a short-term solution and then going back into the SANFL fold to skipper the Magpies wouldn't be the biggest surprise in this instance.
Verdict - Departs
Similar to Mayo, O'Reilly is a young forward prospect who has been making strides within the bottom age colts in Western Australia. O'Reilly kicked 46 goals for the colt from 17 appearances in 2017.
He has now played more than a handful of games for East Fremantle in the WAFL, and looms much like a long-term prospect, with tall forwards obviously needing longer to develop, generally speaking.
O'Reilly's chances of being retained for next season definitely wouldn't have been hurt by Freo cutting ties with Shane Kersten, with Kersten's relationship with Fremantle coach Ross Lyon seemingly breaking down.
Verdict - Departs
The mature-age Pickett could prove to become the best story to come out of the mid-season draft ranks, with the 27-year-old handed a chance to shine for the Tigers in the coming years.
Recruited from South Fremantle, the two-time club champion has shown what he is capable of in the WAFL, first off half-back and then through the midfield, which confirmed Richmond's desire to pick him up.
Pickett was picked up at the end of May with a broken index finger, that was expected to take as long as two months to recover. Needless to say, but Pickett is certainly a long-term prospect for the Tigers, and a player they hope to make a true success story in the yellow and black in the coming years.
Verdict - Stays
The fifth and last player selected from the SANFL in this year's mid-season draft, Noble was brought over from Collingwood as cover for Lynden Dunn, following the 32-year-old sustaining yet another ACL injury. The wingman/half-forward made his debut in the Grand Final rematch against West Coast and didn't let anyone down, recording 18 disposals in a dream debut for the 22-year-old.
With the Pies struck by injuries, expect Noble to feature again for Collingwood before the end of the season - and to remain on the list in 2020.
Verdict - Stays
Rounding off the selections in this year's mid-season draft was Swans recruit Cody Hirst. Hirst was brought over from the Eastern Ranges in the NAB League, where the 19-year-old was averaging just under 24 disposals during the 2019 campaign. Swans Recruiting Manager Simon Dalrymple was impressed with Hirst's running capacity and skills within the midfield.
"His running is at a really good level and so is his agility. We think that as a small forward or on the wing he's got some really good qualities," Dalrymple said.
Hirst has averaged just over 10 disposals in his first eight games in the NEAFL and hasn't really set the world on fire.
Verdict - Departs