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
7Geelong
Typically, the kings of trade periods, the Cats couldn't land their big fish targets in 2025, despite a formal trade request from Rowan Marshall that St Kilda were unwilling to grant.
The lack of depth in their ruck stocks will continue to be a concern for Geelong, but in reality, the club didn't need to change much for 2026 as their young crop of stars will continue to develop, and have proven their ability to excel on the biggest of stages.
Furthermore, the addition of James Worpel points to how this off-season can be viewed as a win, as his inside midfield skills will certainly be a boost for the 2025 Grand Finalists in one of their few areas of weakness, also allowing Patrick Dangerfield to boast his forward 50 skills more often to help extend his storied AFL career.
GRADE: C+
Ins: James Worpel (Hawthorn)
Outs: Patrick Retschko (Richmond)
2025 AFL Draft picks: 19, 40, 60, 78, 96, 99, 114
