With under a month left before the AFL's trade and free agency windows open, it's safe to assume fans are yet to see this year's player movement rumour mill in full spin.

The past few weeks alone have been brimming with fresh trade news and speculation as clubs toward the bottom of the competition begin to place their attention on list management planning.

Some players have been tied to potential moves elsewhere for what seems like the whole season, while new names are beginning to emerge as recent years have shown an increase in the number of contracted players who find new clubs.

With clubs keeping tabs on a host of rival players and their interest set to ramp up over the coming weeks, we've looked at the players every AFL team has been linked to this year who are still potentially up for grabs.

3. Carlton

Carlton are said to be the likely landing spot for GWS veteran Nick Haynes, who will swap NSW for Princes Park as an unrestricted free agent.

Haynes' move south will bring some extra depth to Carlton's rearguard, with the Blues also linked with Essendon stopper Jayden Laverde as well, however he is under contract.

Melbourne star Christian Petracca was tied to the Blues before he affirmed his future at the Demons following weeks of speculation.

Port Adelaide's Dan Houston is another who has been linked to the Blues and could reunite with former assistant Michael Voss.

Carlton reportedly had some interest in Sydney free agent Will Hayward, who turned his back on the open market to remain in the red and white.

But the Blues' list focus will mostly be directed internally, with Matt Owies headliningย the list of players still unsigned at Princes Park for 2025.

Carlton might not have the flexibility in their salary cap to compete with rival offers, likely due to their successful signing spree in recent years to have all of Patrick Cripps, Charlie Curnow, Harry McKay and Sam Walsh pen long-term deals.

A priority over the next year will be the retention of vice-captain Jacob Weitering and ruckman Tom De Koning, who are both off-contract in 2025.