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SEPTEMBER 24 – TWO-CLUB CANNON CALLS TIME
Port Adelaide key defender and inaugural Gold Coast Sun Trent McKenzie has retired after 165 games at the top level.
The 32-year-old announced his retirement on Tuesday evening, as the Power conducted their exit meetings on the back of their six-goal loss to Sydney in last Friday night’s preliminary final.
McKenzie landed at Alberton as a delisted free agent in 2017, having played 106 games with Gold Coast since their inception in 2011.
The booming left-foot kick played just five games at SANFL level this year, and has not featured at AFL level since the club’s losing semi-final against GWS last September.
McKenzie was a mainstay when fit in Port’s starting 22 across 2020, 2021 and 2023 – but was hampered by injury in his other four years at the club.
Port’s General Manager Chris Davies thanked McKenzie for his time at Alberton via a club statement.
“Trent has always been a popular figure amongst our playing group and has played some important roles for us during his time. He came to Port Adelaide to add experience and depth to our squad at a time when we needed it,” McKenzie said.
“His struggles with injury have been unfortunate, but his positive attitude and ability to lead have always held him in good stead.
SEPTEMBER 24 – PREMIERSHIP DUO AMONG SEVEN SHOWN THE DOOR
Geelong have wasted no time cleaning out their list in preparation for 2025, announcing seven delistings just days after their heartbreaking preliminary final loss to Brisbane.
Premiership duo Gary Rohan and Brandan Parfitt headline the group, with both a part of the club’s 2022 flag against Sydney.
Rohan played 98 games at the Cattery, having previously played 106 at Sydney between 2010 and 2018.
The 33-year-old only recently fractured his skull in the VFL – but he has thankfully recovered well since the scare.
Parfitt joined Geelong two years prior to Rohan, playing 130 games – nine of which came in 2024, most recently agains the Western Bulldogs in Round 19.
Alongside the pair not offered a contract is former Hawk Emerson Jeka, Mitch Hardie, Phoenix Foster, Oscar Murdoch, and James Willis.
“Both members of our 2022 Premiership team, Brandan and Gary have had a profound on-field impact in the Hoops, but it can’t be overstated the influence they both have had on their teammates and the Club more broadly,” said Geelong Cats General Manager Andrew Mackie; a three-time premiership player at the club himself.
“They have both been incredible for our football program and the wider Geelong community.
“We thank Phoenix, James, Oscar, Mitch and Emerson for their contribution to our football program, we wish them all the best in their next chapter.”
The seven join retired champions Tom Hawkins and Zach Tuohy in leaving the club this off-season.
SEPTEMBER 20 — SIX-YEAR MID, FIRST-YEAR RECRUIT AMONG FOUR ROOS CUT
A six-year midfielder who played 76 games and a 2023 defensive recruit were among four Kangaroos sent packing on Friday afternoon.
North Melbourne officially delisted Curtis Taylor, Bigoa Nyuon, Tyler Sellers and Hamish Free as its list transformation gets into full swing ahead of October’s player movement period.
Taylor, 24, was a third-round pick in 2018, playing 76 games across six years at Arden Street but just eight senior matches this year. He played a career-high 22 games in 2022.
“Curtis became a popular member of the playing group across his six seasons at North Melbourne, and we thank him for all his efforts and dedication to our program during his time here,” Kangaroos football boss Todd Viney said in a club statement.
“We also thank Bigoa, Tyler and Hamish for all their efforts and dedication during their respective time at the club.
“It’s always tough having to make these kinds of decisions, and we wish all four men well for the future.”
Nyuon had only joined the North Melbourne fray last off-season, playing three AFL matches in royal blue and white.
Sellers managed two games — debuting in Round 5 — after signing in the pre-season supplemental period, while ruckman Free never got his chance at the top level.
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SEPTEMBER 19 – WOUNDED GIANT, SOCIAL MEDIA LARRIKIN DELISTED
The Giants have made their second delisting for the day on Thursday evening, with winger Cooper Hamilton not offered a contract for the 2025 season.
Hamilton played eight AFL games across three seasons in the orange and charcoal, but failed to appear in 2024 at the top level – with an ankle injury prematurely ending his season.
Hamilton made regular appearances for on Giants’ social media, and still at just 20 years of age, still has more than enough time to pursue his AFL dreams elsewhere.
“It’s always a tough time of the year when we need to say farewell to good people, but unfortunately we didn’t have a list spot for Cooper moving forward,” GWS’ GM of Football Jason McCartney said via a club statement.
“Cooper has been a great addition to our football program and must also be commended for his involvement within our industry-leading media team.
GWS earlier delisted 207cm big man Brayden Preuss as the first change at the Giants this off-season.
The former Kangaroo and Demon played 28 games at the top level since his selection in the 2015 Rookie Draft, and has not played in the AFL since Round 21, 2022.
“We’d like to thank Braydon for his contributions over the past four seasons,” Jason McCartney said in an earlier club statement.
“Unfortunately, Braydon struggled with ongoing injuries during his time with the club which impacted his ability to play consistent footy.
“Braydon continued to support his teammates throughout his challenges with injury and in the back half of this season stepped into a role in our VFL program.
Preuss’ back injuries have been well documented, and prevented him from playing last season.
The ruckman also missed the entire 2021 season – his first at the Giants – due to a torn pectoral muscle that he sustained at the gym in May that year.
SEPTEMBER 18 – HAWK GAINED IN MITCHELL TRADE GONE, TWO-CLUB FORWARD AMONG THREE EAGLES CUT
Hawthorn has made its first moves of the off-season with Cooper Stephens and Clay Tucker both delisted.
Stephens came to the Hawks via Geelong as part of the Tom Mitchell and Ollie Henry trade, but failed to play a senior game after his seven at the Cats.
Tucker was a 2023 mid-season rookie draft pick as a project ruckman.
“We’d like to thank Cooper and Clay for the contributions they have given to the Hawks in recent seasons,” Hawks national recruiting and list manager Mark McKenzie said.
“While these sorts of decisions always take place at this time of the year, it can be a difficult time for those involved.
“On behalf of the entire club, I’d like to wish both Cooper and Clay the very best in their next chapters.”
Meanwhile West Coast has finally made its first delistings with three players cut from the bottom-four side’s list.
Two-club forward Jamaine Jones, midfielder Zane Trew – who was given plenty of chances late in the season to push his case for another contract – and Next Generation Academy player Jordyn Baker have all been let go.
“We would like to thank Zane, Jamaine and Jordyn for their efforts throughout their time with us,” Eagles General Manager Football Gavin Bell said.
“Jamaine played 59 games after joining us from Geelong and being selected as an SSP player in the 2020 pre-season.
“Zane joined us in 2021 and played 12 senior matches, including six of the last seven this season, while Jordyn was a consistent player for the WAFL Eagles over the last two years.
“They have each made valuable contributions to the West Coast Eagles and on behalf of the club I would like to wish them every success in the future.”
SEPTEMBER 16 – MID-SEASON DRAFTEE ONE OF TWO DOGS CULLED
The Western Bulldogs have announced their first delistings of the 2024 off-season, with Dominic Bendendo and Kelsey Rypstra let go from Whitten Oval.
Bedendo played two senior games at the club in 2022, and kicked one goal from his 11 disposals on debut against Brisbane at the Gabba.
The 22-year-old was taken with Pick 55 in the 2020 draft and kicked 24 goals in the VFL for Footscray this season.
His short-term teammate Rypstra was picked up in this year’s mid-season draft from SANFL club North Adelaide, and played five games for Footscray before suffering a serious hamstring injury last month.
The tough decision meant Rypstra was at the club for less than four months.
“Dom has made a significantly positive impact in his time at the Club and represented the Bulldogs with distinction at the highest level,” GM of List and Recruiting at the Bulldogs Sam Power said.
“Unfortunately Kelsey was unable to build continuity due to injury but we appreciate all of his efforts in his short time with us.
“We wish both players all the best for the future and they will always be welcome at Whitten Oval.”
SEPTEMBER 13 — TWO-CLUB FORWARD CALLS TIME
Fremantle forward Josh Corbett has retired, the club announced on Friday afternoon.
The 28-year-old only managed five games for the Dockers after joining from Gold Coast at the end of the 2022 season.
Corbett was sidelined late last year by a serious hip issue, ruled out for the entirety of the 2024 campaign before the year even began.
The former Werribee Tigers star kicked 36 goals across 41 AFL games between 2019-23.
“I’m so grateful to have been part of the Fremantle Football Club,” Corbett said in a statement on Friday.
“My wife, my family, and I have felt so welcome, and although we’ve only been here a couple of years, it feels like we’ve been here forever.
“I’m so grateful that I was able to go to work every day and be my 100 percent self.
“It’s frustrating from my body’s perspective that I haven’t been able to get out there and play as much as I would have hoped to. However, being involved in the professional environment and developing relationships that I’ll hold for life is something I’ll cherish.
“It’s also important to me that I acknowledge Gold Coast for giving me my start in the AFL back in 2018.”
SEPTEMBER 13 – INJURY-PRONE BLUE AMONG FIVE CARLTON DELISTINGS
Injury-prone forward Jack Martin is among five Blues to be delisted by the club after a failed finals campaign.
He joins David Cuningham, Caleb Marchbank, Alex Mirkov and Dom Akuei as the five players in Carlton’s initial bout of list changes.
Martin made 54 appearances for the Blues across five seasons after crossing over from the Gold Coast Suns, but injuries have limited his ability to stay on the park.
“David and Caleb have persevered through adversity throughout their extended careers at Carlton. Their resolve to continue to front up and give themselves every chance to overcome each challenge is a testament to them and will hold them in good stead with whatever the step is that they choose to take,” Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said.
“Jack also showed a resilient mindset through his five seasons and has made some lasting friendships at the football club, while Alex and Dom brought great energy around the Club over their time with us, each earning their opportunity to be part of an AFL program via unique pathways.
“We thank all five players for their commitment during their time in Navy Blue.”
SEPTEMBER 12 – LYONS TO RETIRE AFTER THREE-CLUB CAREER
Brisbane midfielder Jarryd Lyons will hang up the boots at the end of the club’s finals campaign, informing teammates of his decision this week to draw a close on his 194-game career.
The 32-year old, three-club player departs after 14 seasons at the top level for Brisbane (102), Gold Coast (37) and Adelaide (55), making just three appearances this year for Chris Fagan’s side.
The former Pick 61, who was the sub in last year’s grand final, turned his career around as a prolific ball winner at the Lions after joining the club at the end of the 2018 season as a delisted free agent.
“My career was at a bit of a crossroads, and this club gave me a lifeline,” Lyons admitted.
“It could have just been a fledgling 100-game career, but you turned it into something that I am incredibly proud of. I could go on forever about how good this club is.
“Lastly to the boys, there’s been hundreds of you come and go and lace up the boots with me and that’s what makes this journey all worthwhile.
“Going into work each day with you lads is what I will miss the most.
“That’s enough about me though. This group has got what it takes and let’s make this last as long as we can and get to the end. I can’t wait, let’s do it.”
Lions coach Chris Fagan lauded Lyons, a two-time Marcus Ashcroft medallist and winner of the VFL’s best and fairest award last year, for making the most of his chances at Brisbane.
“He became one of the toughest guys to play against, one of the best stoppage players, one of the guys with the best hands and best footy brains,” he said.
“One year there you might have even finished high in the Brownlow.
“He played his best footy when he came to this club because he had a super attitude and wanted to get the best out of himself.
“I don’t think you can walk away from AFL footy and think for one moment that you haven’t extracted everything you can out of yourself.”
“We are better off as a footy club to have had you here for the last six or seven years and it’s no coincidence that when you arrived, we started our rise up the ladder.”
SEPTEMBER 11 – DOCKERS DELIST FOUR AS VETERAN LET GO
Fremantle have made their first four changes this off-season, delisting Matt Taberner, Ethan Hughes, Sebit Kuek and Conrad Williams in preparation for the 2025 season.
Taberner is the biggest name from the quartet to not receive a contract extension, having appeared for the purple haze 125 times and kicking 173 goals.
“Matthew has been a highly regarded member of our playing group for over 10 years now,” Fremantle’s Executive General Manager of Football Joe Brierty said of Taberner in the club’s statement.
“Having been recruited as a rookie prior to the 2013 season, it is undeniable that ‘Tabs’ gave everything he could in his time at the Club. He leaves the Club as a two-time leading goalkicker and a Beacon Award winner.”
“The leadership he has shown at Peel this year and his investment in his teammates will be remembered. It has been so pleasing in 2024 to see him having the impact that he has had on our developing key forwards in particular.
“We can’t thank him enough for his contribution and wish him all the best with his future.”
The 198cm tall forward played just five games this season, and has dealt with many injuries during his time at the top level.
Hughes also played an integral part at the club across his decade-long span at the top level, notching up 107 games at the club – six of which came in 2024.
Kuek and Williams were both taken by the club in 2022, but neither played a game for the senior side in their time there.
EVERY AFL CLUB’S 2024 OFF-SEASON MOVES AND ASSETS
ADELAIDE CROWS
Who’s leaving: Rory Sloane (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 4, 25, 42, 60
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
BRISBANE LIONS
Who’s leaving: Jarryd Lyons (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 14, 52, 68
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
CARLTON
Who’s leaving: Jack Martin (delisted), David Cuningham (delisted), Caleb Marchbank (delisted), Alex Mirkov (delisted), Dominic Akuei (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 11, 31, 62, 65, 69
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
COLLINGWOOD
Who’s leaving: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired), Aiden Begg (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 32, 48, 50
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
ESSENDON
Who’s leaving: Dyson Heppell (retired), Nick Hind (delisted), Tex Wanganeen (delisted), Kaine Baldwin (delisted), Jake Kelly (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 8, 28
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
FREMANTLE
Who’s leaving: Matthew Taberner (delisted), Ethan Hughes (delisted), Sebit Kuek (delisted), Conrad Williams (delisted), Josh Corbett (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 9, 10, 17, 27, 62
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GEELONG
Who’s leaving: Tom Hawkins (retired), Zach Tuohy (retired), Gary Rohan (delisted), Brandan Parfitt (delisted), Emerson Jeka (delisted), Mitch Hardie (delisted), Phoenix Foster (delisted), Oscar Murdoch (delisted), James Willis (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 16, 36, 54, 72
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GOLD COAST SUNS
Who’s leaving: Darcy Macpherson (delisted), James Tsitas (delisted), Jack Mahony (delisted), Sandy Brock (delisted), Oskar Faulkhead (delisted), Will Rowlands (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 6, 13, 20, 26, 34, 46, 70
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
GWS GIANTS
Who’s leaving: Brayden Preuss (delisted), Cooper Hamilton (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 15, 35, 49, 53, 71
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
HAWTHORN
Who’s leaving: Chad Wingard (retired), Cooper Stephens (delisted), Clay Tucker (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 12, 30, 67, 74
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
MELBOURNE
Who’s leaving: Angus Brayshaw (retired), Ben Brown (retired), Josh Schache (delisted), Kyah Farris-White (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 5, 38, 45, 51, 61
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
NORTH MELBOURNE
Who’s leaving: Tarryn Thomas (delisted), Liam Shiels (retired), Hugh Greenwood (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 2, 22, 40, 58, 64
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
PORT ADELAIDE
Who’s leaving: Trent McKenzie (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 37, 55
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
RICHMOND
Who’s leaving: Dustin Martin (retired), Dylan Grimes (retired), Sam Naismith (retired), Marlion Pickett (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 1, 21, 29, 39, 41, 47, 57, 66, 73
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
ST KILDA
Who’s leaving: Riley Bonner (delisted), James Van Es (delisted), Tom Campbell (delisted), Matthew Allison (delisted), Seb Ross (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 7, 24, 43
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
SYDNEY SWANS
Who’s leaving: Sam Reid (retired)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 18, 19, 56
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
WEST COAST EAGLES
Who’s leaving: Andrew Gaff (retired), Jamaine Jones (delisted), Zane Trew (delisted), Jordyn Baker (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 3, 23, 59
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
WESTERN BULLDOGS
Who’s leaving: Aiden O’Driscoll (retired), Dominic Bedendo (delisted), Kelsey Rypstra (delisted)
Who’s arriving: TBC
Draft picks (at the end of Round 24): 33, 44
Promoted rookies: TBC
Retained rookies: TBC
