Plenty of players across the league are reaching career-best form in contract years, putting them in line for richer contracts for 2024 and onwards.
Whether their own club is looking to secure their services for the future, or a rival clubs sparks a bidding war, there are players at each club that will be looking at a pay bump when contract talks commence.
Here we name 10 players who could earn pay rises for 2024 thanks to their current vein of form.
3. Nic Newman
Carlton's back pocket is putting the clamps on the opposition's most threatening small forwards each week, allowing the likes of Adam Saad and Sam Docherty to move into more open roles across Michael Voss' back half.
While the Blues have endured another difficult season so far, Newman has been a shining light with his lockdown capabilities.
And while Newman's defensive traits have become a more vocal function in his game, the former Swan's fundamental ball-winning ability and efficiency have remained intact.
While Newman would be seen as a minuscule chance to depart the Blues, the club is sorting through a tight budget in 2023 after penning star Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow to lucrative deals last year.
The situation could see Newman earn a longer deal at a cut price instead of cashing in immediately, given he also began this season at 30 years of age and could seek security on his playing future.
