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.Accept to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every relocation by every group leading into the 2024 off-season. Listed below's whatever you need to find out about what your crew is carrying out to prepare for 2025. Enjoy every activity up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Time LIVE with no ad-breaks in the course of use Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of charge test today &gt Around 23WHAT'S GAMING REALLY PRICED AT YOU? Prepare a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Tiger retires|06:38 AUGUST thirteen - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers expert and past captain Dyson Heppell has revealed he will retire by the end of the period complying with a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers along with Decide on 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell gained the Rising Star award in his very first year and also captained the club from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year old's other career accomplishments feature winning Essendon's ideal as well as fairest and also an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th game for the club earlier this year.Heppell has actually long remained devoted to the Bombers across his profession even with rival interest as he are going to officially depart the game a one-club player.Heppell are going to resign at time's conclusion (Photograph by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I've been duke it outing the choice for an amount of full weeks as well as it is actually a decision that definitely hasn't come softly or been actually a simple one however one that I'm very content along with," Heppell mentioned." In my very own mind I always wished to call it a day while I was actually still playing decent footy which if it reached an aspect where our team've received other kids topped as well as ready to play my duty after that I recognize it is actually opportunity. No doubt there's a little bit of competitive pet component of me that remains in my ear informing me to go one more however after taking into consideration all possibilities and having the opportunity to walk out on my personal terms it only believes that the right call." Once it is actually all claimed as well as carried out if I have actually taken care of to have a beneficial impact on my colleagues, coaches, workers as well as the wider club and also with any luck I have actually encouraged some little bit of tackers to chase their desires en route then I say a job well done and if that's my excellence, I'll take it." The elegance concerning this video game and also this nightclub is that it offers options to meet some awesome folks that I have actually promoted wonderful relationships along with throughout the years. There's too many to call yet I am going to come to you done in time to claim an enormous thanks for the impact you've had on me." They all state it, yet it does go bloody quick. I'm envious of our younger kids embarking on your professions. I will go back certainly there as well as perform it all once more if I could. I am actually therefore satisfied along with where the club goes to and the culture that our company are actually building and the bold opportunity that our company have established, and I wish for absolutely nothing much more than to observe this team aim towards that probability. Permit's tear in for whatever is actually left behind for our team this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - VETERAN EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Coastline Eagles super star Andrew Gaff has actually today called opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff educated colleagues today that he would certainly not be playing on in to a 15th AFL period. Due to the fact that being prepared due to the Eagles with pick 4 in the 2010 draft, Gaff has actually happened to participate in 278 games in the blue and gold.While an ankle trauma has severely hampered his potential to need to the area over recent pair of seasons, Gaff has participated in an essential duty in helping as well as teaching the club's next crop of children. The Eagles mean to play Gaff versus North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday just before a proper last farewell at Optus Stadium against Carlton in rounded 23. That will mean Gaff will possess participated in 280 AFL suits during the course of his career, putting him 4th for everlasting games dipped into the nightclub behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Beloved (295 *) as well as Dean Cox (290 ). Gaff is a two-time All-Australian agent as well as 2015 Club Champ." Andrew has actually been an amazing factor to our nightclub for a decade and a half as well as our company are going to take the opportunity to properly acknowledge him in the upcoming pair of weeks," General Manager Soccer Gavin Alarm stated in a nightclub statement." It will definitely be sad to find some of our fantastic gamers finish his career, yet Andrew leaves a long-term heritage. He is highly valued all over the football club, not merely within the having fun group and also the regulation football department." Notably our participants and also fans on both the eastern shore and in Perth are going to get the opportunity to farewell him in the upcoming two full weeks. There will be actually a huge set of Melbourne-based participants and advocates in Hobart as well as our team're hoping for close to a full house for our last home versus Carlton." Just how Pussy-cats were 'blindsided' through scheming Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP TIGER, PET CAT RETIRE IN TANDEMIn a huge early morning for retired lives across the organization, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and also Tom Hawkins have actually declared their corresponding retirement lives from the game.Martin, who collected 302 games as well as 338 targets at the club revealed his retirement life with prompt result." It is actually hard to take into phrases what the Richmond Volleyball Nightclub means to me, I adore this location a great deal," Martin informed Richmond allies and also team on Tuesday early morning." I am going to be permanently thankful for the affection and the help I have actually received coming from people right here." To my allies, the brotherhood that all of us allotment is what I value very most in addition to the connection with the staff as well as instructors ... thanks to every one of you." To my friends and family thanks for your outright affection as well as assistance." To the Tiger Military, I have actually always experienced so enjoyed and sustained throughout my profession and for that I will be for good thankful. The memories that we have actually produced together will live with me forever. Thank you." Martin has been obstructed through a back injury in recent full weeks that's restricted him to two looks because playing his 300th activity versus Hawthorn in June.It happens surrounded by ongoing hunch around Martin's potential consisting of the option of linking up along with Hardwick once again at the Suns, obstructed by a back injury in recent weeks. When it comes to rival Kitties champion Tom Hawkins, the end might not quite be as unexpected as the Cats stay in the search for one more premiership.Hawkins also announced his retirement on the Tuesday early morning, but unlike Martin, not along with immediate effect.The 36-year-old is actually currently recuperating from an unpleasant feet injury that possesses him dismissed up until a minimum of Sphere 24." Tom has actually been an astonishing existence each on and off the industry at Geelong for the past 18 years, with his capacity to participate in consistently at a best level, in addition to humbleness and also look after his allies, hallmarks of his career," Cats footy boss Andrew Mackie mentioned in a statement." He is a generational gamer that is going to rightly be celebrated for his achievements on area, in addition to the part he has participated in forming our nightclub into what it is today." Our team give thanks to Tom, his wife Emma, and also their children Arabella, Primrose and also Holly for all they've offered our club." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL FLAG TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coast Suns expert and also two-time premiership Tiger Brandon Ellis has introduced his AFL retired life, effective immediately.Ellis, who turns 31 today, calls opportunity after 251 activities since being signed up by Richmond along with Select 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It features 176 appearances for the Tigers as portion of a golden age under Damien Hardwick prior to moving to Gold Shoreline at the end of 2019. The midfielder said thanks to both nightclubs as well as Hardwick, who he bet at both stops, for making his journey thus special.Brandon Ellis has contacted time on his career (Photograph by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Resource: FOX SPORTS" I'm honoured to have had such an outstanding adventure in the AFL and to have actually complied with some amazing folks who will definitely be a part of my life for life," Ellis claimed." I would love to say thanks to the Richmond Soccer Nightclub for altering my lifestyle as well as giving me the option to live my aspiration." To my Gold Coast Suns family members, it's been a wonderful adventure to move our life upward listed below and also it has actually been actually the most ideal decision our company've ever before made. Gold Shoreline is actually home now as well as our experts can't see ourselves leaving behind anytime soon." To Dimma, thanks for every thing coming from the extremely beginning to the end. You possess possessed a huge impact on my life as well as I may totally state I am actually a far better guy as a result of you. "To my family as well as partner Sarah-- you are the absolute most necessary folks to me and also I am actually permanently in the red to you. Thank you for your steady assistance to allow me to stay my aspiration." Suns footy supervisor Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his payments to the club." Our company want to applaud Brandon on all he has attained throughout his decorated job with both Richmond and also the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell stated." To draw in a player of Brandon's high quality and with premiership experience was actually a significant result for our club and also we are grateful for everything Brandon has actually provided our company in five years at the Suns." Brandon's transmittable individuality as well as smile, game feeling as well as potential to stop a target when his staff required it will certainly be actually exactly how he is don't forgotten." He will certainly resign as a champion of two clubs, and our team wish to desire Brandon and also Sarah all the very best for the following section of their lives." Sam Reid hangs up the boots|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP ONWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG trauma BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has actually introduced his immediate retired life after going through a fresh accident obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will tip off of the video game after booting 183 objectives in 181 games which included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He updated colleagues of his choice on Tuesday as he stated he "couldn't give thanks to the nightclub sufficient" for its own loyalty to him after he was called up with pick 38 in 2009." I have called the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 times as well as I am actually therefore grateful pro tempore I have actually had here at the nightclub," Reid pointed out." Given that getting there coming from Victoria all those years ago I have actually grown up coming from a 17-year-old school child to currently having a better half and also two youngsters of my personal. The club has actually taken care of me and my household thus properly and I can not thank them sufficient for the opportunity I have actually been provided." I will remember with plenty of wonderful moments of participating in right here-- individuals I've had the ability to work with have been actually awesome and also a big reason I lasted 15 years. Obviously, the 2012 premiership sticks out in my thoughts as the footballing highlight." I would like to say thank you to the whole volleyball club, the gamers past and also found, the training team, as well as certainly all the Swans participants who have actually supported me along the trip." Reid was actually not able to participate in an elderly activity in 2023 because of a severe pre-season hamstring injury however was redrafted as a novice on a 1 year package for 2024. He has actually certainly not participated in considering that the 2022 Grand Final when he was called after a dazzling time while holding a trauma, and was rapidly displaced of the contest.Swans instructor John Longmire complimented his commitment to beating personal injuries, which additionally sidelined him for each of 2016 plus all but one activity in 2018." Sam has been actually a very valued participant of our team, it has actually been a privilege as well as enjoyment to instructor him," Longmire pointed out." Sam has actually participated in numerous functions for the group and also has always been valued for his regulation football smarts and team-first ethos." He has dealt with lots of problems with personal injuries over times, as well as his commitment as well as commitment to rehab has actually consistently been of an incredibly higher criterion." Our company are actually happy for all Sam, Kim, Saxon as well as Harley have given to our club and desire them all the finest for the future." Sam Reid introduced his instant retired life from football adhering to an injury in the VFL final weekend and a 181 game occupation with the Sydney Swans. Image through Phil HillyardSource: News Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's providing: Rory Sloane (retired) That's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's providing: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's making: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's leaving: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (resigned) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's leaving: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 13, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCFREMANTLEWho's allowing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted rookies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCGEELONGWho's departing: Tom Hawkins (retired) That's coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD shore SUNSWho's going out of: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 8, 9, 20, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Round 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's allowing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft choices (since side of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's passing on: Angus Brayshaw (retired) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft selections (since end of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft selections (since side of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted newbies: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's allowing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Sphere 18): 30, 48Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCRICHMONDWho's abandoning: Dustin Martin (resigned) That is actually getting there: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCST KILDAWho's providing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (as of end of Sphere 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's passing on: Sam Reid (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Sphere 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCWEST coastline EAGLESWho's departing: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft picks (since side of Sphere 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's abandoning: Aiden O'Driscoll (resigned) That is actually arriving: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBC.