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.
6. Brodie McLaughlinย
Stunningly, the Suns decided to part ways with tied Jim 'Frosty' Miller Medal winner after just one season, with McLaughlin departing Carrara after a successful move north from Frankston.
The mature-aged recruit kicked 55 goals this year for Gold Coast's reserves to help lead them to their first piece of silverware, tying with teammate Chris Burgess to sit atop the competition's goalkicking tally.
At 193cm tall, McLaughlin is a threatening medium-sized attacker that can do as much damage in the air as he can at ground level with his burst of speed and a keen eye for goal.
The likes of St Kilda and the Western Bulldogs have been tied to the impressive ex-Sun, who somehow couldn't break into the Queensland club's senior team in his on season on their list.
