With the conclusion of the trade period just a week ago, we've taken a look at the players that may have flown under the radar and will have a larger impact on their new team than most might expect.
From time to time, we see a player move to a new club and thrive under the conditions of their new environment. The opportunity to try out a new role, playstyle, and chemistry at their new home has often meant for several players that they can play more freely.
With that, we have named our top five players from the trade period who may go to new levels or help their sides reach new heights.
Signed with Sydney as an unrestricted free agent from Melbourne.
Jordon adds crucial depth to the Swans, who seemed to be lacking expansive midfield options which became evident throughout the 2023 season.
While he may not be a starter in the midfield, Jordon can be a handy rotation from forward to midfield. With a greater amount of opportunities in different areas of the field, he can exercise his potential with contested work and outside polish.
He may allow players like Isaac Heeney to rotate throughout both parts of the ground more or see the Swans star play a more permanent role in his preferred position.
Signed with the Eagles as an unrestricted free agent from GWS.
With the Eagles rebuilding with a young side, one thing that they can tick off the list is a senior ruckman. While he has yet to fully show off his skill with limited games at GWS, at the Eagles that will change for Flynn.
Since most of the Eagles' senior side is still developing, not a lot of them have the ability to out-muscle their opponent at the marking contest or in the ruck. Flynn brings that strength and will be a reliant source of a contested mark when moving out of defence.
His arrival will also allow West Coast ruckman Bailey Williams the freedom to play as a forward target while still pinch-hitting in the ruck.
Traded to Richmond in exchange for Pick 49 from the Hawks.
Going to Richmond, this pick-up is crucial, particularly with the retirement of Jack Riewoldt at Punt Road.
To pick up a young forward has secured another future asset for the Tigers to use alongside Tom Lynch, who has also had his injuries and struggles that impacted Richmond's failure to reach the finals in 2023.
Koschitzke may be expected to play higher up the ground and can allow Lynch to remain a threat deep in attack.
While he won't be filling Riewoldt's shoes, Koschitzke will give Lynch more support while allowing the likes of youngsters Jacob Bauer and Samson Ryan to thrive.
Traded to the Crows with Pick 14 in exchange for Picks 23 and 26 from the Suns.
Though the Crows already have Taylor Walker and Darcy Fogarty, Burgess adds another strong body to the Adelaide forward line.
His scoring might not be the same as in comparison to his VFL performances in recent seasons, but the extra forward may allow Walker or Fogarty to roam the forward 50 and take some attention off of them by the opponent's defence.
Burgess has led the VFL goalkicking the last two years, and if given the chance at senior level under Matthew Nicks, could look to make his case for a starting spot long-term.
Traded to Port Adelaide in exchange for Pick 50 from the Bulldogs.
The ruck position was something that Port Adelaide was chasing this off-season. It slowly became a weakness for the side, particularly in the finals.
While Sweet will be rivalling fellow recruit Ivan Soldo for the number one spot, his work off the ball in the VFL will help take the load off the Port forwards who had to previously come far up the ground to help the rest of the team.
With Sweet, they will be able to remain in their true position to better allow the forwards to set up.
Don't be surprised if he's Ken Hinkley' go-to man come Round 1 next year.
