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.
7. Tom Phillips
Having lost some of their outside midfield stock with the departure of Karl Amon to the Hawks, former Hawthorn and Collingwood wingman Tom Phillips could be an option for the Power to consider this off-season.
While Phillips wouldn't be a walk-up feature in Ken Hinkley's best 22-man side, the former two-club midfielder is another bargain option for a club like Port Adelaide that can reinforce their engine room as they look to rise back up the ladder in 2023.
Another club that could do with some healthier selection competition among their developing assets, with the likes of Josh Sinn, Lachie Jones, Miles Bergman and Jase Burgoyne all fighting for opportunities at senior level.
Phillips brings with him 115 games of AFL experience, and at 26 years of age has plenty left to offer the league.
