UPDATED: The rival players your team has been linked to in 2025

The AFL trade and free agency windows are just weeks away, with the clubs already out of the finals frame lifting their pursuit of rival players, while those still in contention will have one eye on their list moves. Clubs have been putting in the work off the field since the early weeks of the season, perhaps even before a ball was bounced. And while some big names have come off the market, plenty still face an uncertain future. With a long list of names included in the trade and free agency conversation for 2025, we've listed every player each AFL team has been tied to so far this season. Here's each club's full list... Adelaide The Crows have been keen on adding experience to their contending list, but Essendon ruckman and free agent Sam Draper is no longer a chance to land at West Lakes. Premiership Lion Callum Ah Chee is another said to be in Adelaide's sights, while the Crows were firmly in the race for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera before he opted to remain at Moorabbin. With their season over, attention has quickly turned to landing a big fish, with Zach Merrett and Christian Petracca both linked. Callum Ah Chee Sam Draper Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Zach Merrett Christian Petracca Brisbane The reigning premiers have been making major moves to turn their 2024 flag into the first chapter of a dynasty. They look set to secure West Coast free agent Oscar Allen, while Sam Draper is another eyeing a move to the Queensland capital. His Dons teammate Jordan Ridley is said to be keen on landing at the Lions, while Pies gun Jamie Elliott has also been tied to Brisbane. Oscar Allen Sam Draper Jordan Ridley Jamie Elliott Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Reilly O'Brien Connor Budarick Carlton While there may be a few key Blues heading for the exit, Carlton are doing what they can to add to their list for 2026. A ruckman looks to be the top target given Tom De Koning's departure, with fringe talls in their sights. The likes of Malcolm Rosas, Campbell Chesser and Buku Khamis are others who could find better opportunities at Princes Park, wih the latter already requesting a trade to the Victorian club. The Blues could make a splash if their interest in Sam Flanders is fruitful. Ned Reeves Liam Reidy Jack Petruccelle Buku Khamis Darcy Cameron Sam Flanders Reilly O'Brien Miles Bergman Leek Aleer Malcolm Rosas Campbell Chesser Changkuoth Jiath Collingwood As we've come to expect under Craig McRae, the Pies are chasing known talent, not the potential that comes from the draft. They had interest in the likes of Matt Rowell and Marcus Bontempelli, who have since re-signed at their respective clubs, while they have shown early interest in 2026 free agents Ben King and Zak Butters. Sydney's Jack Buller looks likely to join the Magpies after two-and-a-hal years with the Swans. Jack Silvagni Ned Reeves Matt Rowell Ben King Logan Morris Zak Butters Marcus Bontempelli Anthony Caminiti Jack Buller Essendon The Bombers will do what they can to ensure their own stars are satisfied at Tullamarine, which now takes priority in their 2026 plans. Essendon have looked to remain in play for some of this year's top names, with Harley Reid and Zak Butters among their reported targets, and Brisbane's Brandon Starcevich another option. Jack Silvagni Brandon Starcevich Harley Reid Sean Darcy Zak Butters Marcus Windhager Matt Rowell Zane Duursma Zac Bailey Fremantle It's unlikely the Dockers will make any major moves after a busy few off-seasons in the past. They were keen on Kysaiah Pickett and Chad Warner before they re-signed, with most of the attention at Cockburn set on whether Luke Jackson will be on the move. Melbourne's Judd McVee has emerged as one potential target. Fremantle reportedly had some hope of reuniting with Lachie Neale, but the Lions star looks set to stay in Queensland. Kysaiah Pickett Chad Warner Judd McVee Lachie Neale Geelong Keep an eye on the Cats. They've continuously been linked to some of this year's biggest names, including Carlton's Charlie Curnow, St Kilda's Rowan Marshall and Carlton's Sam Walsh, among others. One play that is tipped to be near done is their move for Hawks free agent James Worpel, a product of the Geelong region. It'll be interesting to see if Geelong can add multiple top-line names to an already stacked list. James Worpel Zak Butters Charlie Curnow Rowan Marshall Clayton Oliver Sam Walsh Harley Reid Ollie Lord Tom De Koning Luke Jackson Gold Coast After a decade of often relying on the draft to secure top-rated talent, the tide looks to have shifted in the Suns' favour from a trade and free agency perspective since Damien Hardwick made the move north. In 2025, Coleman Medal winner Charlie Curnow is said to have his sights on a move to Carrara, while the Suns have also been linked to Pies pair Beau McCreery and Jamie Elliott. Beau McCreery Jamie Elliott Charlie Curnow Sam De Koning GWS The Giants look keen to bolster their backline depth this off-season, with the quartet of names they've been tied to all being key defenders. Jayden Laverde looks to have a mutual interest, while Joel Hamling could make the move across the city to join his fifth club. Jayden Laverde Joel Hamling Sam Frost Jacob Koschitzke Robbie Fox Hawthorn The Hawks have been flagged as a club keen on landing a big fish this year, but who that will be remains a mystery. A line has been put through Harley Reid, while Zak Butters isn't likely to leave Alberton this off-season. Oscar Allen is expected to choose Brisbane over Hawthorn, leaving contracted stars Sam Walsh and Christian Petracca as two targets who will be hard to attain. Oscar Allen Harley Reid Zak Butters Sam Walsh Christian Petracca Melbourne The Demons have circled several areas of their list to add to, but any major move could be stalled amid the uncertainty over their head coaching role. What has been made known is their interest in some fringe options, namely GWS swingman Wade Derksen and St Kilda tall Max Heath. Former Demon Luke Jackson would be a sensational get if they could lure him back to the red and blue, while Marcus Windhager emerged as another possible target before re-signing. Wade Derksen Max Heath James Worpel Luke Jackson Callum Brown Ollie Lord Logan Morris Marcus Windhager Brody Mihocek North Melbourne The Kangaroos are again in the market for experience, having been linked to a handful of premiership names this off-season. That list includes Demons duo Charlie Spargo and Jake Lever, the latter being an ideal fit for Alastair Clarkson's young side, while Spargo's desire to join the Roos has been confirmed. Richmond defender Tylar Young has emerged as another target for North Melbourne, who are seemingly keen to bolster their backline. Marcus Windhager Charlie Spargo Jake Lever Brayden Maynard Wayne Milera Leek Aleer Tylar Young Port Adelaide Like their cross-town rivals, the Crows, Port Adelaide missed out on the signature of St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, with their attention since turning elsewhere. South Australian products Beau McCreery and Jacob Wehr have both emerged as targets for the Power to lure home, with the latter requesting a move via free agency. Fremantle midfielder Will Brodie is another who is looking to join the Power. Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera Beau McCreery Will Brodie Jacob Wehr Richmond The Tigers are likely to be draft-heavy again this year, with any mature list additions likely to come at little cost. Suns small forward Malcolm Rosas isn't short of suitors, with Richmond named among the clubs chasing his services. The Tigers had been tied to Harley Reid before his re-signing, and they're also supposedly keen on Zak Butters. Malcolm Rosas Zak Butters Harley Reid Jesse Motlop St Kilda The Saints have the longest list of targets, with as many as 12 rival players tied to the Moorabbin outfit. Carlton's Tom De Koning is set for a move to St Kilda, while GWS defender Leek Aleer also has strong ties after requesting to leave the Giants. De Koning's Carlton teammate Jack Silvagni is also set to reunite with his father at the Saints, who have also expressed an interest in Sam Flanders, Liam Ryan and Cameron Mackenzie, among others, after failing to secure a host of other star names earlier in the year. Tom De Koning Jack Silvagni Sam Flanders Leek Aleer Liam Ryan Cameron Mackenzie Miles Bergman Finn Callaghan Wayne Milera Luke Davies-Uniacke Sam Walsh James Worpel Sydney The Swans haven't been as busy as most, but if they do catch a fish, it'll be a big one. Carlton star Charlie Curnow is understood to have spoken with Swans coach Dean Cox as he looks for a move away from the Blues, which may be unlikely. Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan isn't expected to be at the Kennel in 2026, and the Swans have been raised as an ideal landing spot for the former No.1 pick. Jamarra Ugle-Hagan Charlie Curnow Malcolm Rosas West Coast The Eagles have looked to cast their net far and wide, showing an interest in young fringe players and experienced talent. St Kilda captain Jack Steele is perhaps the most surprising of the lot, while WA duo Brandon Starcevich and Judd McVee have also been in their sights. Young locals Angus Sheldrick and Deven Robertson also make the list, as does Richmond backman Tylar Young. The Eagles are reported to have asked the question of Lachie Neale, but were shot down. Darcy Cameron Bobby Hill Brandon Starcevich Judd McVee Chad Warner Neil Erasmus Angus Sheldrick Marcus Bontempelli Jack Steele Deven Robertson Tylar Young Lachie Neale Western Bulldogs The Dogs have been hunting a big-name target, but, like others, they'll likely fall short. Their play for Zak Butters could pay off next year, but for 2025, it seems they'll look elsewhere. Carlton's Jack Silvagni is one name they tried to lure to Footscray, with the wantaway Blue initially seen as a perfect fit for what Luke Beveridge needs. Richmond's Tylar Young is another key defender tied to the Dogs, who were also been linked to Jacob Wehr and Neil Erasmus from GWS and Fremantle, respectively, before they opted for elsewhere. Jack Silvagni Zak Butters Matt Rowell Miles Bergman Tylar Young Jacob Wehr Neil Erasmus Callum Wilkie Mitch Knevitt Connor Budarick Sam Butler

		P	W	L	PTS	%
1	ADEL	23	18	5	72	139.3
2	GEEL	23	17	6	68	141.5
3	BL	23	16	6	66	114.2
4	COLL	23	16	7	64	122.4
5	GWS	23	16	7	64	115.3
6	FRE	23	16	7	64	109
7	GC	23	15	8	60	124.9
8	HAW	23	15	8	60	120.9

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