With the 2025 AFL season complete, clubs, players, and fans have turned their attention to the trade and free agency periods, with player movement the big focus ahead of the offseason.
Rumours have long been swirling in footy circles that a number of high profile players might be set to find new homes ahead of 2026, and several of these may come to fruition.
Here's every completed free agency signing and trade deal:
Key Dates
Friday, Oct. 3: Free agency period begins (9am)
Monday, Oct. 6: Trade period begins (9am)
Friday, Oct. 10: Free agency period closes (5pm)
Wednesday, Oct. 15: Trade period closes (7:30pm)
Wednesday, Nov. 19: National Draft -- Round 1
Thursday, Nov. 20: National Draft -- Round 2 until completion
Player movement tracker - every completed deal
Wednesday, Oct. 15
Curnow is a Swan
Two-time Coleman medallist Charlie has been traded to the Swans in a monster deal that sees the Blues receive three first-round picks. Sydney's play for Curnow paid off after it hit a snag earlier on Wednesday, with the Blues rejecting the Swans' first offer for their star forward.
In the end, Curnow was traded to the Swans along with pick 31, pick 42, and a 2027 second-rounder, with Will Hayward, pick 11, and two future firsts.
Melbourne involved in flurry of trades
Christian Petracca is officially a Gold Coast player, with the Suns giving up three first-round picks -- including seven and eight in this year's draft -- to land the four-time All-Australian.
The Demons have also landed St Kilda skipper Jack Steele in exchange for a 2027 first-round selection, and Clayton Oliver has been sent to the Giants for a future third-round pick.
Magpies land Sydney key forward
Jack Buller is officially a Collingwood player with the Swans sending the 24-year-old and a future fourth-round pick to Collingwood for a future third.
Buller has played 10 games across three years, including nine in 2025.
Jamarra now a Sun
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's move to Gold Coast is complete, with the Suns handing over pick 74 to secure the former No. 1 draft pick.
"As a football club we have a commitment to make sure we explore all options in an effort to give our club the best opportunity for success," Gold Coast list boss Craig Cameron said.
"We firmly believe that a fit and healthy Jamara can help us as a football club. He is a player with high forward craft and IQ that can not only add, but compliment the exciting group of forwards we already have."
The versatile key forward kicked 103 goals across 67 matches since debuting in 2021, and was the Bulldogs' leading goalkicker in 2024.
Roos trade key forward to Adelaide
North Melbourne youngster Finnbar Maley has been traded to Adelaide. The Crows will also receive pick 64, with pick 57 and a 2026 fourth-round selection heading back to Arden Street.
Maley was taken at pick No.2 in the 2024 rookie draft and made his debut in Round 8 this year, the 21-year-old playing seven games for the season.
CJ gets to Melbourne
Hawthorn has traded Changkuoth Jiath in exchange for pick 42 and a future fourth-round pick (2026).
Jiath played 76 games for Hawthorn across seven seasons after originally being recruited as an NGA selection in 2018.
The Hawks also farewelled young key defender Jai Serong, who was traded to the Swans along with a future fourth-round pick (2026) for Sydney's future third (2026).
Oliver Florent joins Blues
Carlton has added Oliver Florent to its list, acquiring the speedy half-back in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection.
Florent arrives at Ikon Park with a wealth of experience, having played 184 games for 51 goals. The 27-year-old finished top seven in Sydney's best and fairest in both 2023 and 2024, a season in which they reached the Grand Final.
Florent is expected to be a Round 1 starter for the Blues in 2025.
Tuesday, Oct. 14
Pies, Lions complete pick swap
Brisbane has sent picks 45 and 56 this year for Collingwood's pick 59 and a future third-round selection (2026), in a move that could unlock Jack Buller's switch from the Swans to the Pies.
Monday, Oct. 13
Brodie swaps Freo for Port
Midfielder Will Brodie has a new home, joining the Power from the Dockers in exchange for pick 103.
The trade frees up a list spot and cap space for Fremantle while Brodie gets a fresh start in South Australia. The 27-year-old hasn't played a game in the last two seasons and played 29 in the two seasons before that.
Tiger heads west to link up with Eagles
Tylar Young is now an Eagle after Richmond was able to meet his request to head to Western Australia. The Tigers received pick 38 in exchange for Young who played 35 games during three seasons at Punt Road.
Dogs gain picks from Giants
The Western Bulldogs have completed a pick swap with GWS. In the deal, the Dogs will part with pick 12 but secure 14 and 37 from the Giants, with one of those selections expected to be used to land wantaway Sun Connor Budarick.
Friday, Oct. 10
Blues stay busy, land West Coast youngster
Carlton has continued to land opposition talent to help offset the player exodus this offseason, with former No. 14 draft pick Campbell Chesser traded to the Blues for pick 41.
Chesser has battled a range of injuries since entering the league, but played 36 games for West Coast.
Blues snare Gold Coast gun in three-club trade
Gold Coast forward Ben Ainsworth will wear the navy blue next season, with the 27-year-old the main component of a trade that also sees Corey Durdin head to Port Adelaide.
Along with Durdin, Carlton's future second-round pick will make its way to the Power, with Port's pick 67 of this year's draft going Carlton's way. Gold Coast will end up with pick 29.
Ainsworth played 158 games for the Suns after debuting in 2017, and will add invaluable experience and craft to Michael Voss' front half.
"Ben fits the profile of player we have been going after this trade period, in both age and experience, with Ben to complement our emerging small forward group," Carlton list boss Nick Austin said.
"His impact in the forward half speaks for itself. He's dynamic and exciting, smart around goals and with a natural forward craft who has shown a consistent ability to play his role week in and week out over a long period of time.
Premiership Pie's move to Dees confirmed
Collingwood key forward and free agent Brody Mihocek has officially been traded to Melbourne, with the Dees not wanting to dilute their Charlie Spargo compensation. The Dees will receive pick 71 in this year's draft along with the 32-year-old, with the Magpies to receive pick 61 (2025) and a future third-round selection (2026).
Mihocek was drafted by the Pies as a rookie and went on to play 159 games and kick 267 goals in the black and white, and was Collingwood's leading goalkicker for five consecutive seasons from 2019-2023.
"We're excited to officially welcome Brody to the club," Dees list manager Tim Lamb said.
"Brody has been a consistent performer at the elite level for a number of years now, and his presence up forward, as well as his ability to hit the scoreboard, will be a great addition for us.
"He is a terrific character, and we look forward to seeing what he can do in the red and blue."
Thursday, Oct. 9
Saints land high-flying Eagle
St Kilda's trade haul continues after securing West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan.
Along with Ryan, the Eagles have traded a future third-round pick (2027), with the Saints giving back a future second-round pick (2026).
The Saints also traded young tall Max Heath to the Dees on Thursday in exchange for a future fourth-round selection (2027).
Wednesday, Oct. 8
Eagles Captain heads to Brisbane
Oscar Allen has joined the Lions after the Eagles elected not to match Brisbane's free agency offer.
West Coast will receive a first-round selection (currently No. 2) in the 2025 draft as compensation.
"We are very pleased to welcome Oscar to the Brisbane Lions and look forward to seeing him get back to his best in 2026," Brisbane list manager Dom Ambrogio said.
"Oscar is a talented player who we see bolstering our forward line, and as a former captain he adds further leadership experience.
"To have secured Oscar and Sam Draper this trade period is a great result and we see both players really strengthening our list."
Dees defender heads to Freo
Judd McVee's move back home to Western Australia has been confirmed, with the defender traded to Fremantle.
Melbourne, who selected the 22-year-old with pick 18 in the 2022 rookie draft, will get pick 23 in this year's draft in return, a selection secured from West Coast as part of a three-club deal that saw Brandon Starcevich become an Eagle.
McVee quickly became a reliable piece of the Demons' defence in recent seasons, playing 65 games after debuting in Round 1 of 2023.
"He's one we've had our eye on for a while, so to get the deal done early in the trade period is great for the club," Freo's head of player personnel David Walls said.
"We know the calibre of player Judd is and we've seen him play lockdown roles and across halfback for the Demons. To bring in a player of Judd's quality while also maintaining a presence in the first round of the upcoming draft is an outcome we're really pleased with.
"Still just 22 years old with 65 AFL games already under his belt, we think he fits the age profile of our list nicely and still has plenty of growth left in him."
Eagles land premiership hero in three-club trade
Two-time premiership Lion Brandon Starcevich will join West Coast after a three-club trade including Fremantle was completed.
The Eagles will gain Starcevich, as well as picks 12, 33, and 52 in this year's draft, with the Dockers getting picks 19, 23, and 46, and the Lions receiving picks 16, 22, 44, and 50.
Despite being a free agent, the Eagles and Lions decided to negotiate a trade for the no-fuss defender so as not to dilute the likely No. 2 compensation pick the Eagles would gain for losing former captain Oscar Allen.
The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal.
The 26-year-old has signed a four-year deal at West Coast.
"Brandon is a dual premiership player who will be a significant addition to our backline with his experience, toughness and ability to shut down the opposition's most dangerous small and medium-sized forwards," Eagles list and recruiting boss Matt Clarke said.
"He is also an outstanding team-first player and leader who will help drive our developing squad forward and impart his knowledge about what it takes to be successful.
"We have been clear in our strategy to target experienced, quality players and people to bolster our list and Brandon is another proven recruit who we are thrilled to bring into our Club."
Saints land Gold Coast gun
St Kilda has handed over pick No. 7 to the Suns for Sam Flanders, who chose the Saints as his preferred destination after reportedly also meeting with Essendon and Melbourne.
Flanders played 89 matches for Gold Coast in a range of positions, but thrived most as a midfielder in the back-end of 2023 and throughout 2024.
The 24-year-old joins Tom De Koning and Jack Silvagni as recruits, with the Saints also likely to secure the services of Leek Aleer and Liam Ryan in the coming days.
"Joining St Kilda feels like the right move at the right time," Flanders said.
"This group has shown it's ready to take the next step and I'm eager to grow with them. I'm confident the Saints' environment will bring out the best in me as both a player and a person."
Tuesday, Oct. 7
Malcom Rosas Jnr heads to Sydney
Gold Coast Suns trade Malcolm Rosas Jnr and a Round Four pick 62 to Sydney Swans for a Round Three pick 51 and a Round Four pick 69 in the 2025 Telstra AFL Draft.
"It's great that Malcolm has selected our football club and we are excited to have completed the trade today with the Gold Coast," Sydney's General Manager, Leon Cameron says.
"We believe Malcolm will complement our current forward line with his ability to run and carry and will provide a point of difference."
Liam Reidy joins Carlton
Fremantle trade Liam Reidy and its Round Three pick 53 and Round Four pick 71 to Carlton for its Round Three pick 50 and Round Four pick 68 in the 2025 AFL Draft.
"A true competitor, we see a lot of promise in Liam," Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin said.
"His form in the WAFL in recent years has really caught our eye, with his athleticism and ability to cover the ground a standout. We see him being a significant addition to our ruck group alongside Marc Pittonet and Hudson O'Keeffe."
Monday, Oct. 6
Wehr joins Power as free agent
Port Adelaide has signed Jacob Wehr as an unrestricted free agent.
Wehr, a Woodville-West Torrens premiership player, was selected by GWS in 2020 as a mature-aged recruit and played 39 games for the club, including 15 in 2025.
He was awarded the club's rising star award in 2022 after 10 games at AFL level and six matches in the VFL.
"We are pleased that Jacob has chosen to continue his AFL career at Port Adelaide," said Power list manager Jason Cripps. "At 27 years old, he will provide experience and depth to our talented midfield group. Jacob will be a great culture fit who will complement our existing list well."
Saturday, Oct. 4
Draper swaps Essendon for Brisbane
Sam Draper is officially heading north to join the Lions. In return, Essendon will receive a first round selection, currently pick 20, in the 2025 draft.
The 27-year-old played 78 games in red and black after being selected No. 1 in the 2017 rookie draft.
"We are thrilled that a player of Sam's calibre chose to join the Brisbane Lions for 2026 and beyond," Lions list boss Dom Ambrogio said.
"Sam is a very talented player who will strengthen our existing list, and he is also a great person who will add to our culture."
Premiership Pie becomes a Dee
Brody Mihocek will join Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent. The forward was an influential part of the Pies' 2023 premiership and played 159 games across eight seasons.
The 32-year-old has kicked 267 goals in black and white and will bring plenty of experience to the Demons as they look to rebuild under new coach, Steven King.
"We are really excited to add someone of Brody's experience and character to our group," Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said.
"He has proven himself as a consistent performer and his ability to compete in the air and hit the scoreboard will be a great asset for us.
"Brody is a team-first player who we believe will have a strong impact on our younger forwards and complement the mix we are building."
Friday, Oct. 3
Silvagni, De Koning officially Saints
Jack Silvagni is officially a St Kilda player after paperwork for his free agency move was lodged on Friday morning. Carlton has been awarded pick 19 as compensation.
Restricted free agent Tom De Koning's switch from the navy blue to the red, white and black is also confirmed after Carlton -- who will get pick No. 9 as a result -- opted not to match the Saints' offer to the ruck.
"I'm incredibly excited to be joining St Kilda and starting this new chapter," Silvagni said in a statement.
"The Saints have a strong mix of established talent and exciting young players, and I feel I can add to that with my experience, versatility and drive to compete.
"As a young father, this decision is also about building the next stage of my life with my wife Grace and our son Charlie. The opportunity to grow both on and off the field in a stable and supportive environment was really important in making this choice.
"Carlton will always be part of me. It's where I grew up, where my AFL career began, and it's deeply connected to my family and our history in the game.
"I'll always be grateful for the experiences I had there and the people who supported me. But now I'm looking forward with full focus on the Saints, and doing everything I can to help us push forward."
De Koning said: "Players like Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, Marcus Windhager, Mitch Owens and a whole group of emerging players are showing what can be achieved when you're aligned and hungry for success. To join that environment is something I'm really looking forward to."
Hawks mid set to join Cats
Geelong has bolstered its midfield group with the addition of former Hawk James Worpel, who will join the club as a free agent and is expected to sign a four-year deal should the Hawks not match the Geelong offer.
Worpel, 26, played 148 games for the brown and gold across eight seasons, including 21 this season.
Premiership Demon becomes a Roo
Melbourne forward Charlie Spargo has joined North Melbourne as an unrestricted free agent on Friday.
Spargo played 108 games and booted 64 goals for the Demons, and was a part of the club's drought-breaking premiership in 2021.
The 25-year-old will add much-needed depth to Alastair Clarkson's developing small forward crop.