The first of three delisted free agency windows will open next Wednesday following the first list lodgement of the off-season for AFL clubs.
The signing window will give players who have recently been discarded an opportunity to prove their value at the elite level, with the likes of Tyson Stengle, Mitch Robinson, Dylan Roberton and Joel Hamling among those who have found success at new clubs after being delisted.
The opening window will commence on November 1 and will run for one week, with the period open again from 9:00am-5:00pm (AEDT) two days later. The period will again recommence at the completion of the National Draft on November 21.
While players who did not have a contract for the 2023 season are able to be recruited via delisted free agency, there are a number of recently culled candidates that could earn a reprieve at a new club this off-season.
We've looked at some of the players who might be worth a look as a cheaper acquisition for clubs to consider.
12. Toby McLean
The 2016 premiership Bulldog was another hard luck story, having battled through two ACL injuries during a three-year span to limit his experience at the elite level.
McLean would end his time with the Dogs at 102 games, featuring in six matches this year that would more than double his games tally since the start of 2021.
The midfield-forward hybrid enjoyed a career-best year in 2018, averaging 23.86 disposals and 5.73 tackles as part of a strong midfield pack under Luke Beveridge.
McLean managed a near-full season this year across the AFL and VFL to hopefully have his injury woes behind him.
