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.
6Ryan Burton
Carlton
Burton has a link to the Blues, with senior coach Michael Voss a colleague at their time together at Alberton.
The ex-Hawk confirmed to Trade Radio this off-season that his management had been in conversations with Carlton since his delisting.
"I haven't spoken with Michael Voss [personally], but I know my manager is speaking with them," Burton said.
For Carlton, they need some extra run and dash out of defence, having lacked speed and efficient exit avenues in 2025.
The Blues will welcome the return of Nic Newman from a year on the sidelines, but further depth to free up the veteran and Adam Saad looks required.
