The AFL's 2024 Trade Period and Free Agency windows are just days away, with all 18 clubs expected to be active in some shape or form.
Free agency will commence on Friday, October 4 and will run for a week, while the trade period will start on Monday, October 7 and will close on Wednesday, October 16.
Richmond, West Coast, GWS and Fremantle are among the clubs set to shape this year's player movement window, while there's no discounting any last-minute bombshells that could ensue.
In our ultimate trade guide for the 2024 off-season, we assess every club's potential gains and losses, their unsigned players and their current draft hand.
Western Bulldogs
The Dogs are one of the four Victorian clubs most keen on Port Adelaide's Dan Houston, with the Footscray-based side likely requiring additional draft capital before being able to satisfy the Power in a trade deal. Fringe GWS ball winner Xavier O'Halloran is also in the sights of the Bulldogs as they look for midfield depth.
That interest comes as Bailey Smith and Jack Macrae seek moves elsewhere, while Riley Garcia remains unsigned for 2025 and is also in the sights of others. Smith should pocket first-round draft access for the Dogs, which could be forwarded onto the Power along with other picks for Houston. Premiership utility Caleb Daniel is weighing up his future and has a potential suitor in North Melbourne.
Potential Additions:ย Daniel Houston, Xavier O'Halloran
Potential Departures:ย Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae, Riley Garcia
Off-Contract Players:ย Charlie Clarke,ย Riley Garcia,ย Jason Johannisen,ย Alex Keath,ย Bailey Smith
Draft Picks:ย 32, 44 (946 Points)
