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.
7. Geelong
The Cats are viewed as the front-runners for uncontracted Bulldogs midfielder Bailey Smith amid a two-horse race for the former Pick 7 selection, who has missed the entire 2024 season due to an ACL injury sustained late last year.
Looking to bolster their engine room, the Cats are likely to part with a first-round pick to secure the services of Smith, who would lead Chris Scott's midfield for the next decade alongside the likes of Max Holmes and Tanner Bruhn.
Hawthorn is also said to be interested in Smith and could offer a better selection to satisfy the Dogs. However, it will be Smith's call given his expiring contract.
Jack Macrae is another wantaway Bulldog who has been tied to the Cats, but a second deal between the two clubs looks less likely.
Off-contract Gold Coast midfielder Alex Davies is another name tied to the Kardinia Park club.
West Coast forward Jake Waterman is said to be in the sights of both Geelong and Melbourne while being under contract at West Coast, with a move to a second club unlikely for the breakout forward.
