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.
5. Essendon
The Bombers have been in the market for small forwards in 2024, having been tied to both Ben Ainsworth and Tyson Stengle before the pair turned down the opportunity to pursue free agency.
Collingwood speedster Joe Richards has also been tied to Essendon as he remains unsigned at Olympic Park, but the Bombers' potential interest in a crafty attacker in the trade market may have decreased as the AFL eased restrictions on NGA access for this year's AFL Draft, meaning highly-rated forward Isaac Kako should be a Bomber by the end of the year and could fill the void the club is searching for.
GWS free agent Harry Perryman is still off-contract and has been linked to Essendon, however, Hawthorn and Port Adelaide are seen as more likely landing spots, while the Giants remain right in the mix.
Harley Reid's name has been raised as a player of interest to the Bombers, who will be one of 10 Victorian clubs keeping tabs on the teenage sensation throughout his time with West Coast.
