Rowell and Anderson headline 96 AFL stars heading to free agency in 2027
Nearly 100 players will qualify as free agents in 2027, led by Brownlow medallist Matt Rowell and Gold Coast captain Noah Anderson.
Clubs are already eyeing next year's free agency window, with 96 players currently set to become available. Gold Coast pair Matt Rowell, the 2025 Brownlow medallist, and captain Noah Anderson are the most sought-after targets.
Giants Tom Green and Lachie Ash are also high on rival radars, prompting Greater Western Sydney to offer them both seven-year deals in a bid to keep them. Sydney's Chad Warner and Hawthorn's Will Day are among other stars who will reach free agency for the first time.
Tasmania's entry into the trade landscape is adding to what is shaping as a massive year for player movement.
- 96 players
- Free agents available
- 2025 Brownlow medallist
- Rowell's recent honour
- Seven-year deals to Green and Ash
- Giants' retention offers
- Eight-year deal from Adelaide in 2023
- Will Day's rejected offer
Why it mattersFree agency lets top players move to new clubs, reshaping team rosters and competitive balance across the competition.
AustraliaAFL clubs will face a scramble to retain or recruit stars, with potential blockbuster trades changing which teams contend for the premiership.
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