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.Accept to Off-Season Central.Below you can track every action through every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed here's everything you require to find out about what your team is performing to plan for 2025. Check out every activity up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period cope with no ad-breaks during the course of play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free of cost test today &gt Around 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Establish a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard resigns|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers professional and past skipper Dyson Heppell has actually announced he will definitely retire by the end of the period observing a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Pick 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell succeeded the Increasing Superstar award in his very first year and also captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's various other job accomplishments feature winning Essendon's ideal and fairest and also an All-Australian sports jacket in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the club earlier this year.Heppell has actually long stayed loyal to the Bombers all over his job in spite of rivalrous enthusiasm as he will formally depart the activity a one-club player.Heppell will definitely resign at season's side (Picture by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTING ACTIVITIES" I have actually been duke it outing the decision for a variety of full weeks and also it's a selection that certainly have not happen softly or even been actually a very easy one however one that I'm incredibly information with," Heppell claimed." In my personal mind I regularly desired to call it a day while I was still playing nice footy and that if it got to a point where we have actually acquired other children primed and ready to play my function at that point I know it's time. No question there's a little bit of very competitive dog part of me that remains in my ear informing me to go one more but after considering all opportunities and having the option to go out on my very own phrases it merely seems like the best phone call." Once it is actually all said and carried out if I've handled to possess a good effect on my colleagues, coaches, staff and also the broader nightclub as well as perhaps I've inspired some little tackers to chase their desires in the process after that I state a work properly performed as well as if that's my results, I'll take it." The beauty regarding this activity and also this nightclub is that it offers chances to meet some extraordinary folks that I have actually promoted fantastic companionships along with over the years. There is actually way too many to call yet I will definitely get to you done in opportunity to mention an enormous thanks for the influence you have actually carried me." They all claim it, yet it performs go bloody quick. I'm envious of our younger children starting your careers. I will return certainly there and also perform it all once more if I could. I am actually therefore happy with where the group goes to as well as the lifestyle that our team're constructing and also the daring option that our experts have set, and I wish for absolutely nothing greater than to see this group aim in the direction of that probability. Permit's tear in for whatever is left behind for our company this year. I love you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - EXPERT BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Shore Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has actually today contacted time on his AFL career.Gaff educated allies today that he will not be using into a 15th AFL time. Given that being actually drafted by the Eagles with pick 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has actually happened to play 278 games in the blue and gold.While an ankle joint trauma has badly hindered his potential to require to the area over recent two times, Gaff has actually participated in an essential task in assisting and also instructing the nightclub's upcoming plant of kids. The Eagles want to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday before a proper ultimate goodbye at Optus Arena versus Carlton in round 23. That would certainly indicate Gaff would certainly have played 280 AFL suits during the course of his occupation, putting him 4th for enduring games played at the nightclub behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Port Beloved (295 *) and Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep as well as 2015 Club Champ." Andrew has been an impressive factor to our club for a years and a half and our team will seize the day to suitably recognize him in the following two weeks," General Manager Football Gavin Bell said in a nightclub declaration." It will certainly sorrow to find one of our excellent players finish his job, yet Andrew leaves a lasting heritage. He is extremely valued throughout the regulation football club, certainly not merely within the playing team as well as the soccer team." Importantly our members and supporters on both the east shore as well as in Perth will certainly obtain the chance to goodbye him in the upcoming two weeks. There will definitely be a big set of Melbourne-based members and followers in Hobart and our team're wishing for near a capacity for our last home versus Carlton." Just how Felines were actually 'blindsided' through sly Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PUSSY-CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retirements throughout the league, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin as well as Tom Hawkins have actually revealed their respective retired lives coming from the game.Martin, who compiled 302 video games as well as 338 targets at the club declared his retirement life along with quick result." It is actually tough to put into phrases what the Richmond Football Nightclub suggests to me, I enjoy this area so much," Martin informed Richmond allies and staff on Tuesday early morning." I will definitely be for life grateful for the passion and the support I have actually obtained from people listed here." To my allies, the league that we all share is what I value very most as well as the connect with the personnel and also trainers ... thanks to each of you." To my family and friends thank you for your outright passion and support." To the Tiger Soldiers, I have actually always really felt thus loved and also supported throughout my occupation as well as for that I will certainly be forever thankful. The minds that our experts have made with each other will certainly cope with me for life. Thank you." Martin has actually been actually obstructed by a back personal injury in latest weeks that's limited him to pair of looks considering that playing his 300th video game against Hawthorn in June.It comes surrounded by continuous speculation around Martin's future consisting of the probability of linking up along with Hardwick once again at the Suns, hampered by a back injury in recent weeks. When it comes to competing Felines champion Tom Hawkins, the end may almost be as quick as the Kitties stay in the search for another premiership.Hawkins additionally declared his retired life on the Tuesday early morning, yet unlike Martin, not along with prompt effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recovering coming from a nasty foot trauma that possesses him dismissed up until at least Sphere 24." Tom has been an amazing visibility both on and also off the field at Geelong for recent 18 years, along with his capability to play consistently at a best level, along with submissiveness and also maintain his allies, hallmarks of his profession," Kitties footy supervisor Andrew Mackie pointed out in a claim." He is a generational player that is going to appropriately be actually commemorated for his accomplishments on area, along with the function he has actually played forming our nightclub in to what it is actually today." Our experts give thanks to Tom, his other half Emma, and also their kids Arabella, Primrose and also Holly for all they've offered our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL FLAG LEOPARD BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coast Suns pro and also two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has actually announced his AFL retired life, efficient immediately.Ellis, who switches 31 this week, calls time after 251 video games due to the fact that being signed on through Richmond along with Choose 15 in the 2011 AFL Draught. It consists of 176 appeals for the Tigers as portion of a golden era under Damien Hardwick before transferring to Gold Coast in the end of 2019. The midfielder gave thanks to both clubs and Hardwick, who he played for at each quits, for making his trip so special.Brandon Ellis has gotten in touch with time on his career (Image by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I'm honoured to have possessed such an amazing journey in the AFL and to have satisfied some astonishing individuals who will be a part of my lifestyle forever," Ellis stated." I wish to give thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for altering my life as well as offering me the possibility to live my desire." To my Gold Shore Suns family, it's been a great journey to move our lifestyle up listed here and it has actually been the most ideal decision our team've ever before created. Gold Shore is actually home currently as well as our company can't see our own selves leaving behind anytime very soon." To Dimma, thanks for every thing from the really beginning to the end. You possess had a huge influence on my life and I can totally state I am a far better man because of you. "To my loved ones as well as companion Sarah-- you are actually the absolute most crucial individuals to me as well as I am for good in the red to you. Thanks for your undeviating support to enable me to live my goal." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his payments to the nightclub." We would love to congratulate Brandon on all he has actually achieved throughout his decorated profession along with both Richmond and the Gold Shore Suns," Campbell stated." To entice a gamer of Brandon's high quality and also along with premiership experience was a notable end result for our nightclub as well as we are happy for whatever Brandon has actually given us in five years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious individuality as well as smile, activity sense and capability to kick a goal when his team required it will definitely be actually how he is kept in mind." He will definitely retire as a champion of two clubs, and also our experts wish to wish Brandon and Sarah all the most effective for the following phase of their lifestyles." Sam Reid hangs up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RETIRES AFTER LONG INJURY BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has revealed his urgent retired life after suffering a fresh personal injury trouble in the VFL.Reid, 32, are going to tip far from the activity after booting 183 goals in 181 games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He updated colleagues of his selection on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't say thanks to the nightclub sufficient" for its own commitment to him after he was actually signed up with choice 38 in 2009." I have contacted the Sydney Swans home for the past 15 times as well as I am actually thus thankful pro tempore I have actually possessed listed below at the nightclub," Reid stated." Because getting here coming from Victoria all those years ago I've grown up from a 17-year-old school kid to currently possessing a wife and also 2 kids of my personal. The nightclub has actually looked after me as well as my household thus well and I can't thank all of them sufficient for the opportunity I have actually been provided." I will remember along with many fantastic minds of participating in below-- the people I've managed to work with have actually been awesome and also a significant reason I lasted 15 years. Certainly, the 2012 premiership stands out in my thoughts as the footballing highlight." I want to say thank you to the whole entire volleyball nightclub, the players previous as well as current, the mentoring team, and also naturally all the Swans participants that have actually assisted me along the adventure." Reid was incapable to participate in an elderly video game in 2023 because of a severe pre-season hamstring accident yet was actually redrafted as a novice on a 1 year bargain for 2024. He has certainly not participated in considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually named after a dazzling period while lugging a trauma, and was rapidly dislodged of the contest.Swans trainer John Longmire commended his devotion to getting over traumas, which additionally sidelined him for each one of 2016 plus all however one activity in 2018." Sam has been a very valued member of our team, it has actually been actually an advantage and also delight to coach him," Longmire mentioned." Sam has participated in many functions for the crew and also has actually regularly been valued for his regulation football smarts and also team-first attitude." He has actually faced lots of difficulties along with accidents for many years, and his devotion as well as devotion to rehab has constantly been of a quite high specification." Our team are thankful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon as well as Harley have actually offered to our nightclub and also desire all of them all the absolute best for the future." Sam Reid announced his instant retirement from regulation football adhering to a personal injury in the VFL last weekend break and also a 181 activity profession along with the Sydney Swans. Picture through Phil HillyardSource: Information Corporation AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's leaving behind: Rory Sloane (retired) Who's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's allowing: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's exiting: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since end of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's allowing: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That's arriving: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Around 18): 13, 33Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's departing from: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft choices (since side of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGEELONGWho's leaving behind: Tom Hawkins (resigned) That's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCGOLD shoreline SUNSWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's abandoning: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCHAWTHORNWho's getting out of: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCMELBOURNEWho's abandoning: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's giving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's giving: Dustin Martin (resigned) Who's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since end of Sphere 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCST KILDAWho's departing from: TBCWho's coming in: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's departing from: Sam Reid (resigned) That's getting there: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST shore EAGLESWho's getting out of: Andrew Gaff (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's leaving behind: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) Who is actually arriving: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 29, 46Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.