The 32 players left in AFL limbo following the trade period

A total of 32 players remain without confirmed contracts for the 2027 season, leaving them in AFL limbo following the cessation of the trade period.

Clubs gain a greater understanding of their list spots for next year once in the clear from the player movement window, with further contract calls and delistings to come in the next month prior to the AFL Draft.

Of the 18 AFL clubs, 15 have at least one player without a contract for next year, with Adelaide and Melbourne finalising their lists ahead of November's draft.