AFL list changes 2022: Stay up to date with all your club’s retirements and delistings

Carlton used live draft trading to grab Liam Stocker in the top 20. Now he has been delisted as the Blues prepare to swoop on an uncontracted Docker. See every list change.

Liam Stocker has been delisted four years after Carlton became the first team to use live national draft trading to secure him as a No.19 pick.

Stocker ended the AFL season in the senior side, taking on Collingwood, and won 25 possessions in the club’s VFL loss to Brisbane on the weekend.

The Blues had high hopes when they traded into the first round to secure him in the 2018 national draft, but he played only 28 games in total.

SCROLL DOWN TO SEE EVERY RETIREMENT AND DELISTING

Carlton hoped the strong-bodied, long-kicking midfielder could develop elite AFL endurance, but it never came to pass.

They instead played him as a small defender, but his lack of agility also meant it was challenging to play him on the small lightning-quick AFL forwards.

Stocker courageously revealed his battle with anxiety this year which had forced him home from an interstate hub during Covid.

Liam Stocker has been delisted by Carlton. Picture: Michael Klein

The Blues also delisted ex-Dogs midfielder Will Hayes, who was taken by Carlton in the mid-season draft this year after excellent VFL form.

The Blues will secure Fremantle wingman Blake Acres on a three-year deal, having already delisted ex-St Kilda wingman Jack Newnes.

Carlton list boss Nick Austin said the pair had given their all for the Blues cause.

“Liam gave great effort during his four seasons here, and while he was not able to solidify his place in the side this year, his capacity to continue to work hard was a testament to him,” Austin said.

“Although Will was only on the list for a short period of time, his efforts to earn a place in the side to play two games was a result of his work ethic.

“We thank both players for their contributions during their time at the Club and wish them all the best for the future.”

Does Hawks cull vindicate ruthless Pies trade?

– Tarquin Oakley

Tom Phillips has been delisted by Hawthorn just two seasons after moving to the club from Collingwood in the 2020 trade period.

The 26-year-old headlines a quartet of Hawks who haven’t been offered a contract for next year, with Daniel Howe, Connor Downie and Jackson Callow also departing Waverley.

Phillips played every game of Alastair Clarkson’s last year as Hawthorn senior coach in 2021, after 89 games in the black and white across five seasons.

However, he leaves the club following just four senior games this season, with Sam Mitchell opting not to include Phillips in his future plans.

Howe played 97 games at Hawthorn across eight seasons.

He enjoyed a career best year in 2021 playing 20 games, but again has fallen out of favour under Mitchell, managing only nine appearances in 2022.

Watch every blockbuster AFL match this weekend Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. New to Kayo? Start your free trial now >

Tom Phillips has been delisted by the Hawks. Picture: Michael Klein

Downie was touted as a top 25 pick in the 2020 AFL Draft, but slipped to the 35th selection of the night as clubs knew Hawthorn would match a bid for their academy product.

The young wingman played just two games across two seasons after being hampered by injury troubles.

Jackson Callow struggled to make an impression after joining Hawthorn as a mid-season draftee last year, failing to kick a goal in three AFL games.

Hawthorn National Recruiting and List Manager Mark McKenzie hinted more changes were still to come.

“Further announcements will be made in the coming weeks as the club looks to finalise its list in the lead-up to trade period,” McKenzie said.

In 2018, Tom Phillips was the No.1 rated wingman (AFL Player Rating Points) of anyone to play at least half the season. Now delisted from the Hawks. #SuperCoach#AFLFantasy

— Fantasy Freako (@FantasyFreako) September 2, 2022

Kyron Hayden is one of three Roos not offered a new contract. Picture: Michael Klein

Meanwhile at North Melbourne, the Clarko cull has begun.

The club has announced that Kyron Hayden, Matt McGuinness and Patrick Walker have all been delisted.

Hayden spent five seasons at Arden Street, playing 17 games for the Kangaroos in a stint that was marred by constant injury problems.

In 2022 the 23-year-old managed five consecutive appearances mid-season, but was dropped after round 13 and didn’t make it back into the side.

Kangaroos Talent Boss Brady Rawlings spoke of Hayden’s horrid injury run and wished him all the best going forward.

“Kyron came to North Melbourne as a teenager from Western Australia and he settled into the culture of the club really quickly,” Rawlings said.

“Unfortunately he had some bad luck with injuries (and) was unable to lock down a place in the senior side.”

Tasmanian duo McGuinness and Walker will both depart North Melbourne without playing a senior game.

Ruthless cull shows changing face of Blues

Carlton has delisted 200-game wingman Jack Newnes despite 16 games this year as the Blues also moved on swingman Oscar McDonald and rookie Luke Parks.

The decisions were the first of a number of tough list calls in coming months, given the club’s determination to get back into the national draft after only three picks in the past two years.

Ex-Saint Newnes played 52 of his 207 AFL games for the Blues over three years, kicking the incredible after-the-siren goal against Fremantle from the boundary line in round 12, 2020.

He could consider himself unlucky given he was in the club’s starting 22 as recently as round 22 and was the unused sub in the round 23 loss to Collingwood.

Jack Newnes has been delisted by the Blues. Picture: Michael Willson/AFL Photos

McDonald was at the club for two years and five matches, and was let down by injuries, finishing his career with 86 total games after his time at Melbourne.

Rookie Parks played eight games at the club, with decision-time looming for other players, including Liam Stocker.

The club has recontracted Lochie O’Brien and will secure Matt Cottrell, with Caleb Marchbank also out of contract.

List boss Nick Austin said the club had been forced to make some tough calls as it attempts to play finals in 2023.

“Jack is a testament to what hard work can earn you in AFL football: to play 200 games to this point at the highest level is a terrific achievement that Jack and his family should be incredibly proud of,” he said.

“Oscar is also a terrific character who brought a lot to our group. While he was unlucky with his injuries, the resilience he showed to continue to persevere and maintain a positive presence around the club was impressive.”

EVERY RETIREMENT AND DELISTING