AFL Clubs Prepare for Tasmania's 2028 Entry

Fremantle, Hawthorn, and Brisbane are the clubs best positioned for Tasmania's upcoming entry into the AFL in 2028. These teams have secured the most players under contract beyond that year, limiting Tasmania's ability to recruit them under the draft concessions available.

Brisbane leads with 16 players locked in, including key members from their premiership-winning squads. Fremantle follows closely with 15 contracted players, while Hawthorn has 14. Notably, Brisbane's Logan Morris is a priority for Tasmania as he approaches free agency.

Other clubs like North Melbourne and Sydney have also made significant strides in securing their rosters, though Sydney has the fewest players committed long-term. Richmond and Melbourne are among those with fewer players signed beyond 2028, raising questions about their future strategies as the signing window approaches.