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.Invite to Off-Season Central.Below you can easily track every step through every club leading into the 2024 off-season. Here's every thing you require to know about what your group is performing to organize 2025. View every game up until the Grand Final this Toyota AFL Premiership Period deal with no ad-breaks during play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Begin your free of cost test today &gt Round 23WHAT'S BETTING REALLY COSTING YOU? Set a down payment limit.Farewell Dusty - Legendary Leopard retires|06:38 AUGUST 13 - HEPPELL TO RETIRE AT PERIOD' sBombers pro as well as former captain Dyson Heppell has revealed he will resign by the end of the time complying with a stellar 14-year career.Joining the Bombers with Pick 8 in the 2010 National Draft, Heppell succeeded the Increasing Superstar award in his 1st year and captained the club coming from 2017 to 2022. The 32-year aged's various other occupation success feature succeeding Essendon's finest as well as fairest and also an All-Australian blazer in 2014. playing his his 250th ready the nightclub previously this year.Heppell has actually long remained loyal to the Bombing planes all over his profession regardless of competing interest as he are going to formally leave the video game a one-club player.Heppell will definitely retire at time's side (Photo by Josh Chadwick/AFL Photos/via Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I have actually been wrestling with the choice for an amount of full weeks and it's a decision that undoubtedly hasn't come gently or even been actually a very easy one but one that I am actually incredibly web content along with," Heppell said." In my very own mind I regularly wanted to call it a day while I was actually still playing suitable footy which if it got to a factor where our company have actually got various other children topped as well as ready to play my role after that I recognize it's time. Certainly there's a little competitive dog part of me that remains in my ear telling me to go one more but after thinking about all probabilities as well as possessing the chance to walk out on my very own terms it only thinks that the ideal call." The moment it's all claimed and performed if I have actually dealt with to possess a favorable impact on my teammates, trainers, workers as well as the broader nightclub as well as hopefully I have actually encouraged some little tackers to chase their desires in the process at that point I say a project well done and if that's my results, I'll take it." The appeal concerning this video game and this club is actually that it supplies possibilities to encounter some extraordinary people that I've cultivated wonderful relationships along with throughout the years. There is actually a lot of to name however I will certainly get to you all in opportunity to say a large thanks for the influence you've had on me." They all claim it, but it does go bloody swiftly. I envy of our youthful children embarking on your careers. I would certainly return there certainly as well as perform it all once again if I could. I'm therefore satisfied with where the club is at as well as the culture that we are actually creating and the daring option that our company have actually prepared, and also I wish for nothing at all more than to view this group strive in the direction of that opportunity. Permit's tear in for whatever is left for our team this year. I adore you all - up the Dons!" AUGUST 7 - EXPERT BALD EAGLE CALLS TIMEWest Coastline Eagles celebrity Andrew Gaff has actually today gotten in touch with opportunity on his AFL career.Gaff informed allies today that he would certainly certainly not be playing on right into a 15th AFL time. Given that being drafted by the Eagles along with selection 4 in the 2010 draught, Gaff has gone on to participate in 278 activities in the blue as well as gold.While an ankle trauma has drastically hampered his capability to need to the industry over the past pair of times, Gaff has actually played an essential task in helping and educating the nightclub's following crop of children. The Eagles plan to participate in Gaff against North Melbourne in Hobart on Sunday prior to a proper last farewell at Optus Coliseum versus Carlton in circular 23. That will mean Gaff would have played 280 AFL suits in the course of his profession, putting him 4th for all-time games dipped into the club behind Shannon Hurn (333 ), Jack Favorite (295 *) and also Administrator Cox (290 ). Gaff is actually a two-time All-Australian rep and also 2015 Nightclub Champ." Andrew has actually been an amazing factor to our club for a decade and a half as well as we will definitely take the opportunity to correctly acknowledge him in the next two weeks," General Manager Regulation football Gavin Alarm pointed out in a club declaration." It is going to be sad to view among our terrific players end his profession, yet Andrew leaves a lasting tradition. He is actually extremely valued all over the football club, certainly not just within the having fun group and also the football department." Significantly our members and followers on both the eastern shoreline as well as in Perth will certainly get the opportunity to farewell him in the upcoming 2 full weeks. There will definitely be a big set of Melbourne-based participants as well as fans in Hobart and our experts're hoping for close to a full house for our final home versus Carlton." Just how Cats were 'blindsided' through smart Tigers|02:56 AUGUST 6 - THREE-TIME PREMIERSHIP LEOPARD, KITTY RESIGN IN TANDEMIn a massive early morning for retirement lives across the game, three-time premiership heroes Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins have actually announced their corresponding retired lives from the game.Martin, that collected 302 games as well as 338 objectives at the club introduced his retirement with quick effect." It is hard to take into phrases what the Richmond Football Nightclub suggests to me, I enjoy this place a lot," Martin said to Richmond teammates and workers on Tuesday early morning." I am going to be permanently thankful for the passion and also the assistance I have actually obtained coming from the people below." To my teammates, the brotherhood that we all allotment is what I value most and also the connection along with the personnel and coaches ... thanks to all of you." To my friends and family thank you for your unconditional passion and also support." To the Leopard Army, I have actually always felt therefore enjoyed and also assisted throughout my occupation and for that I are going to be actually for life happy. The moments that our company have actually made together will deal with me for life. Thanks." Martin has been actually hindered by a back trauma in latest weeks that is actually restricted him to pair of looks since playing his 300th game against Hawthorn in June.It happens among recurring opinion around Martin's future including the possibility of linking up with Hardwick again at the Suns, hampered by a back personal injury in recent full weeks. As for rivalrous Pussy-cats champion Tom Hawkins, completion may almost be actually as sudden as the Cats keep in the hunt for yet another premiership.Hawkins also revealed his retirement life on the Tuesday morning, but unlike Martin, not along with quick effect.The 36-year-old is currently recouping from an awful feet trauma that possesses him dismissed until a minimum of Around 24." Tom has been actually a fabulous presence each on and off the area at Geelong for recent 18 years, along with his ability to play regularly at a best amount, in addition to humbleness and also take care of his colleagues, trademarks of his profession," Kitties footy supervisor Andrew Mackie claimed in a statement." He is actually a generational gamer who will appropriately be commemorated for his success on industry, along with the duty he has played shaping our nightclub in to what it is actually today." Our company give thanks to Tom, his spouse Emma, and also their children Arabella, Primrose as well as Holly for all they've offered our nightclub." JULY 31 - SUNS VETERAN, DUAL FLAG TIGER BRANDON ELLIS CALLS TIME Gold Coastline Suns veteran and also two-time premiership Leopard Brandon Ellis has announced his AFL retirement life, helpful immediately.Ellis, that transforms 31 this week, refers to as opportunity after 251 games due to the fact that being called up through Richmond with Choose 15 in the 2011 AFL Draft. It consists of 176 appeals for the Tigers as portion of a golden era under Damien Hardwick just before relocating to Gold Shore by the end of 2019. The midfielder gave thanks to both clubs as well as Hardwick, that he played for at each ceases, for making his journey so special.Brandon Ellis has contacted opportunity on his job (Image by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images) Source: FOX SPORTS" I am actually honoured to have possessed such an incredible adventure in the AFL as well as to have satisfied some incredible folks that are going to belong of my lifestyle for good," Ellis mentioned." I would love to thank the Richmond Volleyball Club for changing my lifestyle as well as providing me the opportunity to reside my goal." To my Gold Coast Suns family members, it is actually been a fantastic adventure to relocate our life upward listed here and also it has actually been actually the most effective selection our team've ever made. Gold Coast is home right now and also our team can not view our own selves leaving anytime soon." To Dimma, thanks for every thing coming from the quite beginning throughout. You possess possessed a huge influence on my life and also I can totally claim I am actually a better male due to you. "To my loved ones and companion Sarah-- you are actually the absolute most important people to me and I am forever in debt to you. Thanks for your unwavering support to permit me to live my goal." Suns footy employer Wayne Campbell gave thanks to Ellis for his additions to the club." Our company wish to applaud Brandon on all he has accomplished throughout his decorated profession along with both Richmond and also the Gold Coastline Suns," Campbell stated." To draw in a gamer of Brandon's quality as well as with premiership knowledge was actually a considerable end result for our nightclub and our experts are actually grateful for every thing Brandon has given our team in 5 years at the Suns." Brandon's infectious character as well as smile, activity feeling as well as potential to stop a goal when his staff required it is going to be exactly how he is actually always remembered." He is going to resign as a champion of 2 nightclubs, as well as we would love to want Brandon as well as Sarah all the most effective for the upcoming section of their lives." Sam Reid disconnects the shoes|01:06 JULY 23 - SWANS PREMIERSHIP FORWARD RESIGNS AFTER LONG INJURY BATTLESydney premiership ahead Sam Reid has actually declared his instant retirement life after experiencing a new accident obstacle in the VFL.Reid, 32, will step out of the activity after booting 183 goals in 181 activities that included the Swans' 2012 premiership triumph.He informed teammates of his selection on Tuesday as he mentioned he "couldn't thank the club enough" for its own devotion to him after he was actually signed up with selection 38 in 2009." I have gotten in touch with the Sydney Swans home for recent 15 seasons as well as I am actually thus grateful for the time I have actually possessed below at the club," Reid stated." Due to the fact that getting there from Victoria all those years ago I've matured from a 17-year-old school kid to currently having an other half as well as two kids of my very own. The club has actually looked after me and also my loved ones therefore effectively as well as I can't thank them enough for the possibility I've been actually offered." I will definitely look back along with many excellent memories of participating in here-- the people I have actually managed to deal with have actually been fabulous as well as a big reason that I lasted 15 years. Obviously, the 2012 premiership protrudes in my mind as the footballing highlight." I wish to say thank you to the whole entire volleyball club, the players past and current, the mentoring personnel, as well as of course all the Swans members who have actually assisted me along the journey." Reid was unable to participate in an elderly activity in 2023 as a result of a serious pre-season hamstring personal injury but was reviewed as a newbie on a 1 year offer for 2024. He has not participated in due to the fact that the 2022 Grand Final when he was actually called after a dazzling period while holding an accident, and also was actually swiftly dislodged of the contest.Swans train John Longmire applauded his devotion to conquering traumas, which additionally sidelined him for every one of 2016 plus all but one game in 2018." Sam has been actually a highly valued participant of our staff, it has actually been an opportunity and also satisfaction to coach him," Longmire claimed." Sam has played many tasks for the team as well as has regularly been actually valued for his regulation football smarts and also team-first values." He has actually dealt with many challenges with accidents over times, and his devotion and commitment to rehabilitation has constantly been actually of a very high criterion." Our experts are actually thankful for all Sam, Kim, Saxon and Harley davidson have given to our club as well as desire all of them all the greatest for the future." Sam Reid declared his immediate retired life coming from regulation football observing an injury in the VFL final weekend and also a 181 video game job with the Sydney Swans. Photograph through Phil HillyardSource: Updates Corp AustraliaEVERY AFL CLUB'S 2024 OFF-SEASON RELOCATES AND ALSO ASSETSADELAIDE CROWSWho's exiting: Rory Sloane (resigned) That is actually getting here: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Sphere 18): 5, 31, 43, 61Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCBRISBANE LIONSWho's departing from: TBCWho's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of side of Around 18): 15, 53, 62Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCCARLTONWho's abandoning: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of end of Around 18): 17, 37, 64, 65, 70Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCCOLLINGWOODWho's allowing: Nathan Murphy (retired), Josh Carmichael (retired) Who is actually coming in: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Around 18): 26, 44, 45Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCESSENDONWho's making: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft picks (since side of Around 18): thirteen, 33Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBCFREMANTLEWho's causing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Around 18): 7, 10, 14, 24, 60Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGEELONGWho's going out of: Tom Hawkins (retired) That is actually showing up: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 16, 36, 54, 72Promoted newbies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGOLD coastline SUNSWho's causing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Sphere 18): 8, 9, twenty, 28, 35, 51, 71Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCGWS GIANTSWho's giving: TBCWho's getting here: TBCDraft picks (since end of Around 18): 12, 32, fifty, 55, 68Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCHAWTHORNWho's causing: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (as of side of Sphere 18): 6, 27, 73, 74Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCMELBOURNEWho's leaving: Angus Brayshaw (retired) Who's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since side of Sphere 18): 11, 38, 42, 47, 67Promoted newbies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCNORTH MELBOURNEWho's leaving behind: Tarryn Thomas (delisted) That's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Sphere 18): 2, 22, 40, 58, 69Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCPORT ADELAIDEWho's allowing: TBCWho's showing up: TBCDraft selections (since end of Round 18): 30, 48Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCRICHMONDWho's passing on: Dustin Martin (retired) Who is actually getting there: TBCDraft picks (as of side of Around 18): 1, 21, 34, 39, 41, 52, 57, 63, 66Promoted novices: TBCRetained novices: TBCST KILDAWho's leaving behind: TBCWho's getting there: TBCDraft choices (since end of Around 18): 4, 25, 49Promoted novices: TBCRetained newbies: TBCSYDNEY SWANSWho's departing from: Sam Reid (resigned) Who's getting there: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 18, 19, 56Promoted rookies: TBCRetained rookies: TBCWEST COAST EAGLESWho's exiting: Andrew Gaff (resigned) Who's arriving: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Round 18): 3, 23, 59Promoted rookies: TBCRetained novices: TBCWESTERN BULLDOGSWho's allowing: Aiden O'Driscoll (retired) That is actually coming in: TBCDraft selections (as of end of Around 18): 29, 46Promoted novices: TBCRetained rookies: TBC.