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.
Fremantle
(16 players)
Andrew Brayshaw is arguably the biggest out-of-contract star in the competition.
Brayshaw has developed a strong partnership with Caleb Serong and is unlikely to leave, although ridiculous offers from his home state (Victoria) could raise some eyebrows.
Club legends Michael Walters and Nat Fyfe also face uncertain futures but will be allowed to call time on their own terms.
Jeremy Sharp has proven to be a hidden gem and should seek a longer deal while Nathan O'Driscoll has shown plenty in the past to lock in an extension.
Out of contracts: James Aish,ย Andrew Brayshaw,ย Jack Delean,ย Neil Erasmus,ย Nat Fyfe,ย Odin Jones,ย Oscar McDonald,ย Quinton Narkle,ย Nathan O'Driscoll,ย Alex Pearce,ย Liam Reidy,ย Aiden Riddle,ย Jeremy Sharp,ย Patrick Voss,ย Michael Walters,ย Karl Worner
