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.
Carlton
(20 players)
The Blues' list management team will need to get to work as many prime movers prepare to enter the last year of their contract.
Ruckman Tom De Koning will field huge offers from rivals and his 2025 season will play a huge part in whether he considers them or not.
Plus Carlton's ability to adequately fund what he's worth will also play into his decision.
Jesse Motlop has big praise for his potential but through lack of form and injury, he has struggled to reach the heights set upon him, and as we saw in the latest off-season, the Bleus aren't afraid to let a small forward (Matt Owies) go.
Out of contracts: Jaxon Binns,ย Adam Cerra,ย Harry Charleson,ย Alex Cincotta,ย Tom De Koning,ย Sam Docherty,ย Matt Duffy,ย Orazio Fantasia,ย Nick Haynes,ย George Hewett,ย Brodie Kemp,ย Harry Lemmey,ย Cooper Lord,ย Mitch McGovern,ย Rob Monahan,ย Jesse Motlop,ย Nic Newman,ย Adam Saad,ย Jack Silvagni,ย Billy Wilson
