Other key signings: Blake Acres, Griffin Logue, Will Brodie, Nathan O'Driscoll, James Aish, Bailey Banfield. AFL contracts: Every current player without a deal for 2022 Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Who gets a deal and who doesn't as the free agency period nears? Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.heraldsun.com.au/connectedterms. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. A valid active email address and Australian mobile phone number are required for account set up. Hell be 24 years old this year and has a lot of footy left in the tank as the Cats likely transition their list at the end of this season. Veteran Taylor Walker is looking likely to continue his AFL career with the Crows, as the star full-forward doesn't appear to be slowing down. As for the rest, the waiting game may last through the AFL Trade Period in November. Like others on this list, Bakers importance will only become more pronounced as the experienced core at Richmond begin to wind down. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. The 26-year-old signed a contract extension with the Magpies last year and looms as a crucial player in round one. March 1, 2023. Fritsch has long been close to committing to a new two-year deal and that is now official. Tuohy continues to play at a high level and is believed to be keen for a two-year contract, whileJackHenry quietlyinked a fresh one-year deal a few weeks back. WATCH: Is Jordan De Goey in Round 1 strife for sling tackle on Hawks ruckman? SEE THE FULL LIST OF PLAYERS AVAILABLE IN 2022 BELOW. But once your delivery is activated, youll get the next edition, hot off the press. Keays proved a bargain addition this season and is in negotiations to extend his stay, while Hartigan and Strachan are also in discussions for new deals. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Ahead of round 1, he peers into the crystal ball and names the players and contracts who will . Ben Reid has already retired. Jackson Thurlow inches the Swans one step closer with a hopeful hack at goal that somehow bounces through, Out of contract: Brendon Ah Chee, Brayden Ainsworth, Hamish Brayshaw, Shannon Hurn, Mark Hutchings, Lewis Jetta, Jamaine Jones, Josh Kennedy, Mitch O'Neill, Nicholas Reid, Anthony Treacy, Nathan Vardy, Daniel Venables, Jake Waterman, Francis Watson. The search can be expanded by selecting a main position of play. If you wish to change or create a new subscription, please call 1800 070 535 Monday to Friday 7.30am 6.00pm & 7.00am-11.30am AEST on both Saturdays & Sundays. The re-signing of Lukosius is paramount to the Suns, with the club finally seeing some improvement in the young talent. Who are the AFL players we can't wait to watch in 2022? Then, after the initial 28 days it is $28 billed approximately 4 weekly. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Out of contract 2024 My Boy Draft 2022: Pick 7, Mercurial89 . Returning Bomber Joe Daniher was the catalyst in his side's remarkable fightback against the Hawks, Out of contract: Bailey Banfield, Brett Bewley, David Mundy, Lachie Schultz, Leno Thomas. AFL Player - #25: Jake Stringer - Hamstring tightness, still in Essendon is prepared to offer as many as four years for restricted free agent Daniher, who has interest from Brisbane, Sydney and Geelong. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. Like Port Adelaide with Travis Boak and Robbie Gray, its very unlikely the likes of Josh Kennedy and Shannon Hurn will be playing elsewhere next year if theyre even playing at all. Willie Rioli is such an important figure up forward and when he goes through the midfield for West Coast. O'Halloran also has admirers and what he does may depend on what happens with Caldwell and Hately. A lot has changed for Parfitt since he signed a two-year contract extension back in 2020. Please call us on 1800 070 535 and well help resolve the issue or try again later. Full Digital Access to be billed $1 for the first 28 days. Despite a call by on-lookers and 'experts' to potentially offer up Walker to a club in the premiership window, the 32-year-old still has a lot to offer on and off the field, and proves to be one of few experienced campaigners required at Adelaide. Up to their ears in this years premiership race, the Demons also are frontrunners in out-of-contract players. After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. All players who have been free agents previously including those who were delisted free agents are now considered free agents for life, and will qualify for unrestricted free agency in any year in which they come out of contract. AFL.com.au revealed Collingwood has offered Mihocek a three-year deal, which may have a trigger for a fourth season. For full details, see our Terms and Conditions www.heraldsun.com.au/connectedterms. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The former No. From that perspective, a player like Bailey Williams could be a priority. Due to the League wanting to ensure that matches are not cancelled or postponed during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, each club named twenty players to their Covid top-up player list.For Victorian based teams, all of these players played for their affiliated reserves team or junior development academy, or for clubs outside of Victoria, the majority were sourced from . Here's why 2023 will be the year of the Docker, The dynasty is far from over: count Richmond out at your peril, Small forwards equally as important as the big men entering the 2023 AFL season, Lions fly the flag for Will Ashcroft after late bump, get stuck into Cat twice, Daicos tag the first of many, Port's ruck conundrum and more: Talking points from AAMI Community Series Day 1, Dangerfield has spell in the ruck, puts in 'token at best' effort. *Odds are current as of 5th March 2023, 1:31pm AEST. Stefan Martin attempts a look-away handball which results in a Lincoln McCarthy goal, Out of contract: Eddie Betts, Matthew Kennedy, Harrison Macreadie, Callum Moore, Matthew Owies, Fraser Phillips, Cameron Polson, Tom Williamson. Ablett remains committed to retiring at season's end, but this year's Coleman medallist, Hawkins, is nearing a new agreement. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. By Jon Ralph. New customers only. Franklin will be out of contract at the end of 2022, as his nine-year $10 million deal comes to an end at the Swans. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. The standards he sets will be invaluable to the new crop of draftees coming through and his signature is a must. Like. Not in conjunction with any other offer. The Australian Digital Subscription costs $8 billed approximately 4 weekly for the first 12 weeks. . If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. Eddie Betts opens up on racism, resilience and the joy around his return to the Blues, Out of contract: Flynn Appleby, Atu Bosenavulagi, Tim Broomhead, Josh Daicos, Jordan De Goey, Lynden Dunn, Levi Greenwood, Mark Keane, Jack Madgen, Brody Mihocek, Darcy Moore, Matthew Scharenberg, Anton Tohill, Travis Varcoe, Rupert Wills. The Hawks have also flagged a potential move into the midfield in the future, further underscoring his versatility. Reactions: Atavistic. Sydney club management have previously spoken about their wish for Franklin to continue on in 2023 should he remain willing and fit. Top-20 pick Collier-Dawkins is yet to debut in his first two seasons but is set to score a two-year extension, while Aarts is discussing a deal of the same length. Oops! After purchase, this subscription may be managed in your Google Account Settings. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Jon Ralph will provide regular updates on the 23 hottest contracts in football in 2023. Lester's had a string of one-year deals and is set to score another after a solid season in defence. But seemingly as quickly as the bombshell news emerged, it went away, as Neale opted to stay put in Brisbane. James Sicily is obviously a key part of Hawthorns back six and could well be the next captain, but its Day whos far more likely to be there when the Hawks are next challenging for silverware. Amon is originally from Victoria and would be on the priority list for many clubs, which is why he's a key signing for 2023 and beyond. Next on the list for the Dockers to re-sign would be Sturt, who offers potency up forward where the club is struggling apart from Matt Taberner. Harry Edwards quietly agreed to a fresh two-year contract earlier in the year, while Luke Foley and Xavier O'Neill will both be at West Coast in 2021. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. Sturts three goals on AFL debut were mightily impressive and its only injury that has stopped him from following on and developing at senior level. As part of the new, youthful wave coming from Tullamarine, McGrath seems to be one of the key signings within the next year as Essendon try put together a list that can contend with the best. And with Michael Voss looking to introduce a more sturdy defensive system, Stocker has a key role to play in that and building chemistry with his fellow defenders. See www.heraldsun.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. The situation threatens to carry into the new season, and the Lions will be desperate to keep the star midfielder beyond 2022. As Paddy Ryder enters retirement in the coming years, Marshall will take pole as no.1 ruckman at St Kilda and will be a key part if the Saints are to do any damage come finals time. Picture: AFL Photos, BARRETT: Big men, role players, X-factors take centre stage, having already revealed he will exercise his free agency rights to join a new club, who's been sidelined this year with back stress fractures, GWS is believed to have increased its offer to Caldwell from two years to four, Callum Coleman-Jones' suspension could be another factor, Paton's been in discussions for a new contract for a while and is close to re-signing. You can check out our comprehensive summary of all the trade rumours doing the rounds here. Weekend Paper is for The Weekend Australian delivered on a Saturday. You are only entitled to this subscription if and for as long as you hold a valid and active subscription with your Google Account. It also explains how you can access or seek correction of your personal information, how you can complain about a breach of the Australian Privacy Principles and how we will deal with a complaint of that nature. Its hard to see the likes of Travis Boak and Robbie Gray going elsewhere after this season, so the most important contract extension to go after would be Karl Amon.