Delisted free agency is set to commence next week, with AFL clubs weighing up offers to those that have been placed on the outer in 2022.
The upcoming recruitment window will not only see players gain another chance in the AFL, but could see clubs uncover the next Tyson Stengle, who joined Geelong last November before earning his maiden All-Australian blazer this year.
With over 70 players already delisted this year, we've looked toward 10 of the most prolific players that could re-enter the competition and have named a potential club that could thrown them a lifeline.
Delisted free agency will commence 9:00am Thursday, November 3, running until 5:00pm Wednesday, November 9 before re-opening on at 9:00am Friday, November 11, running until 5:00pm Tuesday, November 15.
5. Quinton Narkle
A return to his home state could be what gets Quinton Narkle's career back on track after falling further on the outer at Kardinia Park before seeing his time with the Cats come to an end.
Narkle faced a tough battle to secure minutes at AFL level across his spell with Geelong, playing 41 games in five seasons under Chris Scott despite showing plenty of poise and prowess.
Now needing to assess his options for 2023, a move back to Western Australia could be what sees Narkle reach his true potential, with opportunities aplenty at West Coast.
As the Eagles look to steer themselves back towards finals contention, cheap depth recruits are what will aid the club's next few seasons given they're destined to compete at the bottom third of the ladder.
