With the regular season run and done, there are currently 10 playing lists kicking back on a banana lounge somewhere.

Following this weekend's pair of elimination finals, they are set to be joined by a further two teams.

Although these players are enjoying some well-deserved rest and relaxation, the same cannot be said for their club's list management teams.

In an off-season that looks set to bring forth cuts to the salary cap and list sizes, as well as an obvious ambiguity surrounding this year's draft class, said surveyors of talent have their work cut out for them.

These three pitfalls may lead clubs toward identifying and selecting known talent rather than hypothesising over the ceilings of untested teenagers.

Should this be the case, the collection of names on this list are almost certainly on the whiteboards of list management war rooms the nation over.

Below we have predicted the landing spots for 10 of the biggest out-of-contract stars.

8. Ben Brown

Status โ€“ Non-Free Agent
Verdict โ€“ Signs with Essendon

With the loveable, Carrot top doppelganger already asked to leave Arden Street, this decision was predetermined.

After a disastrous 2020 season, many pundits have forgotten what Brown is capable of.

In the six seasons prior to this, the Kangaroo with the long lead in averaged upwards of 61 goals a year. It must also be noted that the key forward is still only 27.

If Daniher is to depart the Dons, then a move north up Mount Alexander road proves the most logical decision for the Tasmanian.

Now the sight of Brown in red and black may prove a heartbreaking sight for any rusted on Roos fan, but once emotion is removed from the situation, Ben Brown at the Bombers just makes sense.