Fremantle is expecting defender Joel Hamling to make a call on his future today as the premiership player mulls over a one-year contract with the Dockers or multi-year offers elsewhere.
Jackson Barrett
Pressure forward Lachie Schultz enjoyed a career-best season at the Dockers, playing 20 of a possible 22 games and booting 22 goals.
Jordan McArdle
Fremantle coach Justin Longmuir says the Dockers have a No.1 priority where they must improve their list, while the club had an in-depth Zoom meeting with a top-10 Victorian prospect.
Out-of-contract Fremantle young gun Adam Cerra has explained the factors behind the upcoming call on his future beyond this year.
The exciting forward and a veteran defender have both started talks with West Coast about extending their contracts, while Oscar Allen discussions continue.
Mark Duffield
Cripps is not the player who merits selling the farm for his signature, Kane Cornes writes. He is not the right fit for either of the WA-based AFL clubs.
Kane Cornes
Fremantle have put a long-term deal to priority re-signing Adam Cerra, but the midfielder is understood to be angling for fewer years in the contract.
Mark Duffield & Eliza Reilly
Jeremy Cameron has told the Giants he will join Geelong as a free agent. The ramifications for both clubs are enormous, Mark Duffield writes.
Jarrod Brander is shaping to be one of the Eagles’ main trade prospects this off-season with rival clubs set to swoop, but one thing might keep him around.
Braden Quartermaine
Out-of-contract GWS Giant Zac Langdon is a strong chance to end up back in his home state of Western Australia this off-season, with one WA club in particular showing interest.
The AFL and the AFLPA are understood to be close to an agreement on list sizes and Total Player Payments, with cuts of just over $1 million per club.
It is understood McCarthy and the Dockers were negotiating tonight for what one source described as a “mutual” agreement.
Stephen Coniglio’s signature has become a priority for GWS, who will give the in-demand AFL restricted free agent as long as he needs to make a decision.
Rob Forsaith and Callum Godde
Brad Sheppard is eligible for free agency at the end of the season, one of several high-profile Eagles set to come onto the open market this year.
Despite being at Fremantle for just two years, defender Joel Hamling qualifies for free agency at season’s end.
Josh Kelly’s next contract may prove to be less of a talking point than first thought, with Greater Western Sydney coach Leon Cameron hinting an extension may already be in sight.
Nick Rynne
Tigers captain Trent Cotchin has sung the praises of Richmond’s new draftees as the club seeks to move on from last year’s disappointing finals exit.
The premiership Eagle, who joined Port Adelaide in the free-agency period, Scott Lycett wants to ‘silence the critics’ about whether two ruckmen can fit into the same team.
Fremantle recruit Reece Conca’s experiences during Richmond’s surge to the 2017 premiership are already having a profound impact on the Dockers, according to ruckman Sean Darcy.
Craig O'Donoghue
Dockers newcomers Reece Conca and Travis Colyer have declared their best football still in front of them at their first day at new club Fremantle.
Hawthorn veteran Brendan Whitecross has given up on his AFL dream but isn’t hanging up his boots entirely after signing with North Melbourne.
The former Fremantle midfielder has been given an AFL lifeline by Greater Western Sydney.
Sydney have confirmed an interest in potentially offering ex-Geelong forward Daniel Menzel an AFL lifeline, with medical checks also done on Jacob Townsend and Cam Sutcliffe.
Richmond hopes to re-draft premiership player Jacob Townsend but have left the door open for a rival to swoop, while Gold Coast have stunningly de-listed midfielder Jarryd Lyons.
