Delisted free agency has emerged as another avenue for clubs to add to their list over the off-season, with the contemporary recruitment mechanism paying dividends for a number of sides over recent years.
Geelong's stellar signing of All-Australian forward Tyson Stengle is a prime example of turning a cheap purchase into a key cog, with the former Richmond and Adelaide livewire going on to boot 50 goals in his first season at Kardinia Park to claim his maiden premiership after a year out of the system.
A total of 77 players have been delisted so far this off-season, giving AFL clubs much to consider over the coming weeks as the signing window commences.
Delisted free agency will open on Wednesday for one week before the period opens again from 9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT) on November 10. The period will again recommence at the completion of the National Draft on November 21.
Clubs will use the draft mechanisms and the pre-season Supplemental Selection Period to also consider recently discarded players.
Here, we've matched up ten available players with a new AFL club for 2024, taking into consideration their position, age and home states.
10. Luke Foley
Collingwood
The Magpies are set to explore the option of having recently delisted defender Will Kelly train at the club over the summer as part of the Supplemental Selection Period, and with a similar player like Foley also taking part in the summer program Collingwood could spark some competition for any vacant list spot.
Kelly's delisting could mean a positive outcome for premiership defender Nathan Murphy, whose future in the game has been placed in some doubt following another concussion in last month's grand final.
If Murphy is unable to start the next season, then a medium defender in Foley or Kelly, could be viewed as a potential depth replacement under Craig McRae.
Foley is able to play taller than his 189cm frame and could be an astute bargain recruit for the Magpies to consider via delisted free agency or the SSP.
