The AFL has released the names of restricted and unrestricted free agents for this year.

2024 AFL restricted and unrestricted free agent list

The Demons have nobody on the restricted list and a relatively small list of players affected in the unrestricted category, mostly players at the veteran stage.

Melbourne

Restricted - Nil

Unrestricted

Jake Melksham *
Tom McDonald
Joel Smith
Adam Tomlinson
Marty Hore *

1 minute ago, Pinball Wizard said:

The AFL has released the names of restricted and unrestricted free agents for this year.

2024 AFL restricted and unrestricted free agent list

The Demons have nobody on the restricted list and a relatively small list of players affected in the unrestricted category, mostly players at the veteran stage.

Melbourne

Restricted - Nil

Unrestricted

Jake Melksham *
Tom McDonald
Joel Smith
Adam Tomlinson
Marty Hore *

Unlikely that other clubs are going to go after anyone on this list although Marty Hore is one who could potentially attract interest if he continues on his current trajectory. He is definitely a much improved player over the one who left the club at the end of 2021.

Probably of more interest to Demon fans is the list of free agents from the 17 other clubs.

2 minutes ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Unlikely that other clubs are going to go after anyone on this list although Marty Hore is one who could potentially attract interest if he continues on his current trajectory. He is definitely a much improved player over the one who left the club at the end of 2021.

Probably of more interest to Demon fans is the list of free agents from the 17 other clubs.

I think Tomlinson will be snapped up by another club if he continues to be in and out the side. 

Tim English is the only one I’d chase. But if they sign JUH then all signs point to English leaving for WCE.

25 minutes ago, Gawndy the Great said:

Tim English is the only one I’d chase. But if they sign JUH then all signs point to English leaving for WCE.

Surely Hugh McCluggage and Oliver Florent might be worth a look?

Isaac Cumming and Jack Henry would be worth looking at too.

Hugh McCluggage is only 26 and would be a very handy acquisition without the draft cost.

I guess Andrew McGrath as well but for some reason he just doesn't excite me.

Next year is the big one for our needs, with De Konig and Xerri available as peak-age rucks and a few high quality tall defenders also around. Fingers crossed the right ones stay open. Oh, and of course, Andrew Brayshaw.

11 hours ago, Whispering_Jack said:

Surely Hugh McCluggage and Oliver Florent might be worth a look?

Certainly.

mcluggage would be ideal

Hardwick worth a conversation as a Gus replacement. Made his name as a small back which is a need. Can push upto wing/mid and was even drafted as a small forward from the U18.

27yo -150 games

Ollie Florent is in negotiations on a long-term extension at the Swans as the club continues on its quest to re-sign its batch of key players.