Jon Ralph and Jay Clark break down the top 10 out of contract under 25 year olds in the AFL

They are the 10 names every club’s list managers are talking about. But where are the out of contract under 25 year olds in the league at? JON RALPH and JAY CLARK break down who could be staying and going at the end of 2019.

Zak Jones has made a move into the midfield. Picture: Getty Images

They are the 10 names every club’s list managers are talking about.

But where are the top 10 out of contract under 25 year olds in the league at?

In a Moneyball column special, JON RALPH and JAY CLARK break down who could be staying and who could be going at the end of 2019.

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TOP 10 OUT OF CONTRACT PLAYERS UNDER 25

JACK MARTIN (GOLD COAST)

Strong chance to leave the Suns given rampant Melbourne interest and his desire to leave last year. The Suns can only make every post a winner and hope their turnaround in form and his partner’s relatives moving north for support helps their case.

JADE GRESHAM (ST KILDA)

Will stay after strong start to the year that combines with St Kilda’s desperation to lock him away long-term. Believes the club’s changes have been significant and positive. A four-year deal would take him to free agency.

JACK BILLINGS (ST KILDA)

St Kilda was keen to sign a deal over summer but his management wisely held off while he built into the season. Essendon sniffed around him a few years back but he’s always been keen to stay. Now after three excellent games he has built his value as an elite wingman. A couple more months of excellent form wouldn’t hurt though.

Jack Billings is out of contract at the end of the season. Picture: Getty Images

PETER WRIGHT (GOLD COAST)

Reports that he was about to re-sign at the Suns a few weeks back were denied by those close to him. Took a series of huge contested marks in Round 3 to show his potential again.

If he could put together a season like 2017’s 31-goal effort he wins either way. Signs on big bucks at the Suns or tests the market back home in Victoria.

BRAYDEN SIER (COLLINGWOOD)

Nathan Buckley is annoyed by the interest in Sier, who hasn’t been able to break into the senior side after last year’s late-season heroics. But when Garry Lyon, a friend of his family, publicly says Essendon should chase him it is always going to raise eyebrows. No indication from him that he will do anything but work his backside off to get back into the senior side.

But everyone needs strong-bodied inside midfielders so rivals will sniff around until he re-signs.

AARON FRANCIS (ESSENDON)

Both Francis and the club were happy to wait until later in the year to work on a new contract after his brilliant finish to 2018. He took four contested marks in the clash against St Klida but otherwise hasn’t been particularly eye-catching and was dropped this week.

All still on track for a new deal but Dons fans will be thrilled when it is actually done.

DARCY PARISH (ESSENDON)

Back in the Essendon side and playing strong footy after being pushed out of the Round 1 side. Plenty of suitors but keen to remain at the club if he can carve out a niche as a hard-running midfielder. A Geelong boy so they are always interested in luring local boys home.

Darcy Parish started the season in the VFL. Picture: AAP Images

ED LANGDON (FREMANTLE)

Consistently linked to a move back to Melbourne. A consistent ball winner but doesn’t have the lethal disposal of many midfield stars. Clubs including St Kilda, Collingwood and North Melbourne were keen on him last year so interest in him is sure to bubble along.

TIM KELLY (GEELONG)

As reported by the Herald Sun, open to talks with all of Geelong, Fremantle and West Coast.

Fremantle have the season to prove to him they are a club on the rise and a 2-2 start to the season won’t hurt.

SAM WEIDEMAN (MELBOURNE)

Was keen to hold off talks to maximise his value as he replaces Jesse Hogan as Tom McDonald’s foil. So far hasn’t set the world on fire. Has six goals but needs to crash more packs and be a more consistent performer if he is to get that fat contract.

Zak Jones has made a move into the midfield. Picture: Phil Hillyard

ZAK JONES (SYDNEY)

Pushed into the midfield with exceptional results against Carlton, perfect timing for a player who stayed with Sydney when he signed his last contract despite strong interest from Melbourne and other Victorian clubs. Also had 24 touches and a goal against Melbourne. Admitted back in August 2017 when he signed his last deal he had multiple Melbourne suitors but “I like being loyal to the team, they’re a loyal team to me. They drafted me and that’s something big for me.”

CALEB DANIEL (WESTERN BULLDOGS)

Can play half forward, midfield, wing, half back. Not good at one-on-ones with Jarryd Roughead …. But the kind of player who has such elite ball retention skills, setting up the Dogs from half back, that many clubs would want a player of his calibre. Discussions on a deal progressing, with a three-season contract getting him through to free agency.