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.
GWS
(12 players)
Like the Suns, the Giants' impressive work in years gone by has resulted in a competition-low 12 players who need to be re-signed.
One name is Finn Callaghan, who is liked by many clubs around the league, including St Kilda.
The mini exodus in the 2024 off-season has offered financial reprieve, which Callaghan is likely to cash in on.
Leek Aleer will be an interesting watch given his inability to consistently play senior football as well as a general shortage of star key defenders around the nation.
Xavier O'Halloran's failed attempt to get to the Western Bulldogs will likely rear its head again at the end of the year, unless the Giants show their keenness.
Callan Ward and Lachlan Keefe could be gearing up for retirement.
Out of contracts: Leek Aleer,ย Toby Bedford,ย Callum M Brown,ย Finn Callaghan,ย Josaia Delana,ย Josh Fahey,ย Lachlan Keeffe,ย Toby McMullin,ย Xavier O'Halloran,ย Callan Ward,ย Nathan Wardius,ย Jacob Wehr
