As more clubs make list culls, there are more options for players to receive an AFL lifeline.
The trade period is well and truly in the rearview mirror, but the delisted free agency mechanism is arguably as exciting, with a host of prospects gunning for a second chance.
Seen as a bargain-based option, the DFAs carry little risk but huge upside, and are generally acquired for a club's specific need.
Whether it be depth, a role, or merely too good to not be on an AFL list, here's another 10 delisted free agents, and a potential suitor, that could suit their services...
Pairing 10 delisted free agents with a new AFL team for 2026- PART I
2Alex Sexton
West Coast
The former Sun says he still has more to give at AFL level, and revealed the Eagles have already come into contact.
West Coast have an extra four rookie list spots at its disposal due to the AFL assistance package, which will likely be used on experienced prospects.
The 31-year-old played 184 games in 14 seasons.
"West Coast have list spots and they're looking at older guys and younger guys, so they've reached out, and there are clubs who have been speaking about things and there's going to be train-on opportunities," he said, speaking to AFL Media.
"You see guys in my position where their bodies make their decision for them, and I'm not in that boat. I've still got plenty to offer an AFL club at the highest level, and that comes from that feeling with my body that it's not over.
"You see guys come and go and call retirement and call an end due to their body and their mind, but I'm as sharp as I've ever been, and that's where that drive comes. I still feel like there's plenty more I have to offer at that level, and that's where that ambition to keep looking for an opportunity in the AFL is coming from.
"You take it as it comes, but my thing was straight away getting onto my manager Tim Batty (Vivid Sport) and saying 'This isn't over and let's hunt for something else' and that's where we're at."
