With the trade period out of the way, the delisted free agency mechanism will open to further aid the list builds of clubs keen to bring in experienced AFL assets.
A range of talented players have been shown the door since the cessation of their respective seasons, with many of those cut from lists good enough for another chance.
Clubs across the competition have areas of their squad to fill away from the draft, with key position players who can have an immediate impact among those list needs.
Young clubs that can afford to take a punt on a delisted free agent and contending sides that can secure some depth at a bargain price will also be shopping.
Here we've listed 10 promising delisted free agents and a club that could suit their services.
5Oskar Smartt
Richmond
Having missed out on Malcolm Rosas following a trade period pursuit alongside Sydney, Smartt could be a bargain option to fill a small forward spot at Punt Road.
His age and role will complement the Tigers' list planning, with their range of selections at the AFL draft, coupled with the profile of this year's small forward options, making it unlikely that they come away with a goalsneak from next month's count.
Smartt is a promising and crafty forward who is still in his teenage years and has experience at AFL level.
He broke through for four games in his time at Essendon, however was limited due to starting as the sub in half of those matches.
A cunning threat in the front-half who can also apply pressure and work up the ground, Smartt is one of the best young delisted free agents on offer in 2025.
