With all the moves of the 2023 AFL Trade Period done and dusted, we saw some big players change clubs. Some shock decisions alongside some deals that seemed to be done weeks ago were finalised ahead of Wednesday's deadline.
Nevertheless, teams have done what they can to build up their side in the hopes that 2024 might be the year that takes them a step closer to the ultimate glory of winning the flag.
But if we took all the players involved during this period, what is the best team that we could create out of those players?
Here we have named our best 23-man side consisting of players moved in the free agency and trade period.
3. Forwards
HF: Lachie Schultz (Coll), Mabior Chol (HAW), Jack Ginnivan (HAW)
Collingwood has upgraded their team further with the inclusion of Schultz, who will bring some toughness to the forward line while still providing the qualities of a small forward. He will be just another weapon to their forward line. Chol on the half-forward means he also has the opportunity to move up the ground. He would also play the role of ruck in the forward line to give Grundy a rest. Ginnivan in the forward line means he can continue to play a 'crumbing' role in which he can either hit up Chol or Gunston. Not to mention he can score from anywhere which might bring the attention of the better defenders away from the key forwards.
FF: Liam Henry (ST), Jack Gunston (HAW), Shane McAdam (MEL)
Both Henry and McAdam play important roles. It would be expected that if the ball were to come to the ground near the goals, these two would be the first to pounce. Both offer plenty of speed and all the tricks when it comes to goalkicking. The veteran in Gunston is the leader of the attack. His experience is unmatched and though he isn't the tallest of the lot, he knows how to lose a defender and remains to have sticky hands.
