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.
Essendon
The Bombers' list plans have taken different shapes over the past months, with several mid-season targets either re-signed or pursuing moves elsewhere. The situation has seen Essendon express late interest in several fringe assets, with West Coast free agent and defender Josh Rotham linked. Brisbane's Jaxon Prior, who is of a similar build, is another name tied to Tullamarine. Hawthorn midfielder Finn Maginness also has reported interest from Essendon but is under contract, with the Bombers keen on some outside run.
Livewire Jake Stringer has gained interest from Sydney and GWS as he looks for a longer deal, but the scenario where he remains in the red and black remains alive. Defender Jayden Laverde is another contracted Bomber who could hit the open market, but a leading landing spot is yet to emerge.
Potential Additions:ย Josh Rotham, Finn Maginness, Jaxon Prior
Potential Departures:ย Jake Stringer, Jayden Laverde
Off-Contract Players:ย Jayden Davey,ย Will Setterfield,ย Sam Weideman
Draft Picks: 8, 28 (2228 Points)
