澳大利亚职业足球联赛（AFL）休赛期在即，数十名球员的转会前景成为焦点[1]。其中卡尔顿已向前锋Joel Amartey提出五年合同，该球员本赛季在15场比赛中打入28球[1]。受限制自由球员Zac Bailey同样引起关注，布里斯班狮队与阿德莱德展开竞争争夺这位26岁球员[1]。
防线手Zak Butters作为高价值受限制自由球员，吸引了里奇蒙德虎队、西部牛犬队和吉隆队的兴趣[1]。双布朗洛奖得主Lachie Neale身为无限制自由球员，已参观科林伍德俱乐部设施[1]。此外，受限制自由球员Ben King的未来交易可能涉及鹰队获得黄金海岸太阳队的第5号签位作为补偿[1]。埃森顿防线手Jordan Ridley的合约至2029年底，尽管去年曾考虑前往布里斯班，但最终留队，本赛季仅出场26次[1]。无限制自由球员Tom Sparrow在墨尔本队中场表现突出，阿德莱德港队正试图将其吸引回南澳[1]。
Australia's professional football league is preparing for its annual off-season trading period in October, with dozens of players potentially changing clubs.[1] The movement spans multiple teams and involves free agents, restricted free agents, and contracted players facing varying transfer prospects.[1]
Among the most notable prospects is Joel Amartey, whom Carlton has offered a five-year contract after he kicked 28 goals across 15 games this season.[1] Zac Bailey, a 26-year-old restricted free agent, is being contested between Brisbane Lions and Adelaide.[1] Zak Butters represents another high-value restricted free agent target, with Richmond Tigers, Western Bulldogs, and Geelong all expressing interest.[1]
Lachie Neale, an unrestricted free agent and two-time Brownlow Medal winner, has already visited Collingwood's facilities.[1] Ben King's potential transfer from Gold Coast Suns could see the acquiring team receive the number 5 draft pick as compensation.[1] Jordan Ridley remains contracted to Essendon until the end of 2029 after choosing to stay with the club last year despite considering a move to Brisbane, though he has played only 26 games this season.[1] Tom Sparrow, an unrestricted free agent who impressed in Melbourne's midfield this season, is being targeted by Port Adelaide as the club attempts to lure him back to South Australia.[1]