The 2026 trade and free agency period is done, but there is no rest for the wicked in the AFL.
List managers and recruiters will already be doing the groundwork on next year's uncontracted stars, trying to lure them to their respective clubs.
And 2027's list of uncontracted players and free agents is eye-catching.
Here at Zero Hanger, we have listed the 14 biggest names that head into next season with only one year remaining on their deals, and the clubs that will be eyeing them off like a lion with a gazelle.
Tom McCartin
The star Sydney key defender is an intriguing watch ahead of next off-season.
McCartin will be out of contract and 10 seasons into his career, meaning he will hit unrestricted free agent status.
It will not cost clubs anything other than salary cap space to target the gun Swan, and three teams are already circling: Essendon, Carlton and Geelong.
Sydney's backline has gone through a large upheaval this off-season with Nick Blakey (North Melbourne), Harry Cunningham (Adelaide) and Dane Rampe (without a contract) looming as outs.
Potential suitors: Essendon, Geelong, Carlton
