AFL: Free agency, trade, offseason tracker – FAQs and key dates

The 2024 AFL season has been captained and won by the Brisbane Lions, but there is no time to breathe as the offseason action is just beginning.

So when is the trading period? When does free agency start? What about the 2024 AFL Draft? We have the solution to your questions!

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When does AFL Free Agency start?

The AFL Free Agency signals the start of the player movement period, with the first day commencing at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4, 2024. The free agency period ends on Friday, October 11, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.

When does the AFL trading period start?

The official trade period begins a little later than the free agency period. The club may begin dropping off business from 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 7, 2024 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024.

When will the 2024 AFL Draft take place?

The AFL Draft will take place later in the season compared to the free agency and trade periods and is scheduled to take place over two evenings in 2024, with the first round taking place on Wednesday, November 20 and all other rounds on the same day take place Thursday, November 21st.

READ: Every club’s draft picks and important offseason information

When is the AFL Draft Combine?

The 2024 combine is scheduled to take place over three days, from Friday, October 4th to Sunday, October 6th.

Which free agents are still available?

There are a few names that could move including St Kilda’s Josh Battle, Giants duo Isaac Cumming and Harry Perryman and Richmond’s Jack Graham.

Which players could be traded?

There are some interesting names that have been brought into trade talks including Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith, Port Adelaide’s Dan Houston, West Coast defender Tom Barrass, former No.1 draft pick Jack Lukosius, Tigers duo Liam Baker and Shai Bolton others.