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.
7Jacob Blight
Collingwood
Blight has reportedly met with the Magpies since leaving Richmond after 10 games in 18 months.
The Peel Thunder product was reliable at AFL level, but found opportunities hard to come by in the yellow and black, given the Tigers' selection pecking order of key defenders.
A big-bodied backman who can intercept while being accountable for his direct opponent, Blight looms as a high-upside option via delisted free agency, especially for a club in need of key defensive depth.
Collingwood considered some tall backman during the trade period, even keeping tabs on Melbourne's Steven May, but they could be better off aiding their salary cap with a basement-level buy like Blight.
