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.
7. Will Gould
Adelaide
He is another defender who could consider a move back to his home state, with Gould's time interstate with the Swans coming to an end this year after four seasons.
The former U18 South Australia star couldn't break into Sydney's senior side until this year and would manage four games under John Longmire before being delisted.
He would enjoy a strong VFL season in 2022 to earn a place in the competition's Team of the Year and showed further improvement over the course of the recent season - including a switch to the forward line.
With the Crows likely relying on defensive reinforcements to start next season after the loss of Tom Doedee and the ACL setback for Nick Murray, Gould could be an astute pickup for Adelaide.
