With the big news breaking today that Leo Messi will be leaving Barcelona, the sporting world has gone into overdrive suggesting where he may end up.
From Paris, to Manchester, to even Los Angeles, there's no shortage of quality internet work being done. While in soccer, it's not uncommon for players to move, the size of the name in this scenario warrants a double take.
It's gotten us thinking. Over the years, the AFL has increasingly gone down this path, with player movement in the off-season becoming the norm.
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With this in mind, we decided to take a look at the some of the biggest moves the AFL has ever seen.
Not just in size of the name, the money or the destination. But in terms of the impact that it had. Here are the ones we think have created the biggest splash over the years.
4. Tony Lockett
One of the biggest moves of all time came when 'Plugger' decided he needed to leave Melbourne. Known for hating the spotlight that comes with playing for a club in Melbourne, the Saints loss was Sydney's gain.
The greatest goal kicker the game has seen reinvigorated his career at the Swan's. He led them to a Grand Final, while going on to break the record for most goals ever.
At this stage, big names moving clubs was still extremely rare and the effect this move had shaped the fortunes of the Swans, who now boast an impressive track record of luring key forwards to the club.
