Despite all eyes firmly planted on the beginning of the 2025 AFL season, clubs and list managers have already begun to assess their group as a whole.
From star players to depth necessities, all sides are planning for premiership glory and what that might look like in the years to come.
A big part of that is being able to successfully plan for the short term as well as the future, with clubs like Sydney, Geelong and Brisbane providing the blueprint in recent years.
And although the work on the field will determine who holds the premiership cup aloft at the end of the year, the off-field happenings play an even larger part.
As it stands, over 300 players are entering the final year of their contract.
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Some are likely set to retire, some are expected to land big bucks while the unfortunate reality is some won't be in the system in 2026.
So, we'll go through your club's state of play heading into the new season.
Western Bulldogs
(15 players)
The Bont won't go anywhere. Bontempelli coming out of contract is merely a momentary lapse as the two parties organise a deal.
Ed Richards' breakout 2024 year came at a perfect time as he enters the last year of his deal.
Veteran midfielder Adam Treloar and Tom Liberatore are expected to go around again at this stage, given their significance to the line-up.
Liam Jones will be a watch given his age of 34 (in February) will likely play a part in his decision-making.
Norm Smith medallist Jason Johannisen is also fighting against Father Time, and with his injury troubles, faces an uncertain future.
Out of contracts: Oskar Baker,ย Marcus Bontempelli,ย Luke Cleary,ย Nicholas Coffield,ย Taylor Duryea,ย Jason Johannisen,ย Arthur Jones,ย Liam Jones,ย Tom Liberatore,ย Caleb Poulter,ย Ed Richards,ย Anthony Scott,ย Lachlan Smith,ย Adam Treloar,ย Laitham Vandermeer
