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.
9. Greg Clark
Geelong
The Cats have a good history of picking up unwanted talent out of WA, having recruited Sam Menegola and Tim Kelly for nothing in the past.
Much like Menegola, Clark has been cast back to the WAFL after a short stint at the elite level and will return to the state league competition he initially dominated to earn a list spot at West Coast.
With Geelong likely wanting to add some inside influence to their midfield group, Clark, who managed to be among the best-rated ball winners for the Eagles' reserves this year, could be a name to consider.
At age 26, the newly-signed Subiaco midfielder has likely missed his chance, but if the Cats are keen then they'll know what they can get out of the mature-aged talent.
