With clubs required to finalise their lists ahead of the upcoming draft, there are always a few unlucky players who find themselves on the chopping block.
With former delisted free agents such as Ricky Henderson and Jarryd Lyons making a strong impact at their new clubs, we take a look at the next wave of delisted players, why they should be given another shot at AFL level and where they could land.
In no order, here are five delisted players who deserve a lifeline:
2. Sam Gray
The pint-sized forward was shopped around by Port Adelaide during the trade period, but couldn't find any suitors and was consequentially delisted on Thursday. The homegrown talent has spent six years at the Power, playing 96 games for the club after being selected in the 2014 rookie draft.
The 27-year-old has 83 career goals - including a six-goal haul in 2017 - but with five games of 30+ disposals to his name, his ability isn't just limited to the forward 50. Gray is an ideal target for club's looking for an experienced and gritty small forward who can rove a contest or win a one-on-one.
Possible landing spots: St Kilda, Sydney, Gold Coast
