There were plenty of surprises during the 2025 trade and free agency period as 34 players found new homes.
Some big names will don new colours next year, while some will return to their club with their tails between their legs.
But who won the trade period? Who lost?
We take you through EVERY club...
TRADE HUB: ALL THE LATEST TRADE MOVES AND NEWS
TRADE DEADLINE DAY: READ EVERYTHING AS IT HAPPENED ON THE FRANTIC WEDNESDAY
TRADE TRACKER: RECAP EVERY PICK AND MOVE
DRAFT ORDER: YOUR CLUB'S PICK FOR THE 2025 NATIONAL DRAFT
18Western Bulldogs
The Bulldogs add some defensive depth with the addition of Connor Budarick, who will return to his familiar role in the back half at Footscray, but their failure to land any key defender of substance could hurt them again in 2026.
Losing Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is unfortunate considering his proven ability to kick close to two goals a game at his best, but the midfield and forwards group proved that attacking football is the least of this club's concerns.
It's understandable why they neglected signing Steven May, but time will tell if making a play for the soon-to-be 34-year-old was a short-term fix they failed to recognise.
GRADE: C
Ins: Connor Budarick (Gold Coast)
Outs: Jamarra Ugle-Hagan (Gold Coast)
2025 AFL Draft picks: 14, 33, 70, 74, 89, 107
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