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.
6. Brandon Zerk-Thatcher
Another member of Essendon's back third, Zerk-Thatcher could also be in line for a pay bump when contract conversations strike at the Bombers.
After re-signing at the end of the 2021 season on a two-year deal, Zerk-Thatcher ended the following year as a mainstay in Essendon's rearguard thanks to a strong final eight games to see out his sixth year in the red and black.
The Sturt product has been a key cog in life under Brad Scott, holding down a stingy defensive partnership with Jayden Laverde that has also helped unlock newfound form for Jordan Ridley this year.
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A player that suits the Bombers' system, the Dons will be hoping to have Zerk-Thatcher re-sign for 2024 and beyond given his lockdown ability and defensive nous.
Given Essendon are also weaker among their tall defensive options, Zerk-Thatcher's value is sure to be amplified.
