Players across the land will be crossing their fingers and training the house down in coming weeks, as the dreaded list-culling season approaches.
Whether it be a respected veteran looking to go around once more (à la Jake Melksham), a lowly draft pick who hasn't quite cracked the seniors (like a Reece Torrent), or a fringe player whose side is flying (à la Bailey Banfield), there are tough calls to be made at all 18 AFL clubs.
Who will be knocking on the coach's door in the hopes of finding out where he stands in the coming weeks, at your club?
Take a look!
GWS
Auxiliary tall Jake Riccardi worked his way back from syndesmosis surgery to feature in the VFL last weekend, and will need a strong final month or so to earn an extension.
Conor Stone has managed eight matches this season - one in which the Giants have struggled to field experienced bodies due to injury - in telling signs for his future.
Stephen Coniglio has earned the right to call curtains on his career whenever he sees fit, while fellow inaugural Giant, skipper Toby Greene, while out of contract, is desired both in Western Sydney and south of the border.
