Which delisted free agents are the best chance of earning an AFL lifeline in the upcoming drafts?

SUPERFOOTY takes a look at which players might be the best chance of earning another shot when clubs browse the recycled talent on offer come draft time.

Port v Melbourne AFL game at Adelaide Oval.

THEY’RE the names we already know.

But will any clubs be prepared to take another chance on them? With clubs having whittled down their senior lists in preparation for next month’s national draft, there has been the inevitable list culling.

And that has meant some careers have come to a sudden stop.

DEPARTURE LOUNGE: RETIREMENTS AND DELISTINGS

Each year the spits out several talented youngsters who, for one reason or another, just haven’t been able to cut it at their club. In some cases, he’s been to more than one AFL club.

The delisted free agency window opens this week, so from November 1 all teams will be able to sign players who have been delisted at rival clubs.

Some players may have been overlooked during the trade period, with rivals aware they could nab them from the start of November without having to trade for what could turn out a bargain.

Below SuperFooty has taken a look at some of the prospects heading into the delisted free agency window.

Will any of these discards make it big at another club? Time will tell.

Sam Blease has pace and likes a goal. Picture: Simon Cross

SAM BLEASE

Former club: Melbourne

Age: 23

Matches: 33

Significant interest reported in the now-former Demons speedster. It says something about the one-time first-round draft pick’s ability when clubs such as Hawthorn and Geelong are linked to him. Likely to get a chance somewhere.

Taylor Hunt is entering his best years as a footballer. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

TAYLOR HUNT

Former club: Geelong

Age: 23

Matches: 63

Unlucky Cat who suddenly finds himself without an AFL home. Has ability though and after 63 matches is too good to be on the scrapheap. Some interest from out west.

Will another club take a chance on Mitch Robinson? Picture: Michael Klein

MITCH ROBINSON

Former club: Carlton

Age: 25

Matches: 100

Delisted by the Blues after some on and off-field indiscretions. Has definite ability and is hard at the footy. Likely to be picked up somewhere, either on a primary or rookie list.

Port’s Ben Newton wants greater opportunity. Picture: Sarah Reed

BEN NEWTON

Former club: Port Adelaide

Age: 22

Matches: 4

Taken with pick 35 in the 2010 national draft, Newton did break into the powerful Power side this year but played just four matches. He has rejected a contract from Port and will instead head to the national draft, so there must be interest elsewhere as he searches for more game time.

Matthew Dick has caught the attention of the Blues.

MATTHEW DICK

Former club: Sydney

Age: 19

Matches: —

Was unable to break into the Swans’ senior side in two years under John Longmire, but the Herald Sun reports Carlton is set to pounce on the untried defender.

Kane Lucas didn’t lived up to expectations at Visy Park.

KANE LUCAS

Former club: Carlton

Age: 23

Matches: 42

Questions remain on whether the former no.12 pick will find a new home. An elite runner but his ball use has really let him down since he joined the Blues. Did meet with the two WA clubs during trade period.

JARED PETRENKO

Former club: Adelaide

Age: 24

Matches: 76

Petrenko said he went into meet new coach Phil Walsh expecting a ‘meet and greet’ and instead copped a one-two to the guts, such was the shock of his delisting. Another who gives it his all but just lacks a bit of polish. Wants to go on but will return to the SANFL if not selected.

Eagle Ash Smith hopes to extend his career.

ASH SMITH

Former club: West Coast

Age: 24

Matches: 45

Hasn’t been able to cement his place in the West Coast backline since being selected with pick 36 back in 2008. Has pace and can use it well but has struggled for consistency. Has mates at the Western Bulldogs and could fit their age bracket.

Brisbane's Andrew Raines could get an opportunity at the Suns. Picture: George Salpigtidis

ANDREW RAINES

Former clubs: Richmond, Brisbane Lions

Age: 28

Matches: 123

Would be ruled out by many clubs but the Lions’ rivals down the road — Gold Coast — has expressed interest. When fit and in form, Raines has shown he’s among the game’s best taggers. Still only 28 so has a couple of years left.

Shaun McKernan didn’t fire at the Crows. Picture: Simon Cross

SHAUN McKERNAN

Former club: Adelaide

Age: 24

Matches: 34

Hasn’t been able to put it all together at West Lakes. Did look better at times early this year but was always behind the likes of Walker, Podsiadly, Jenkins and even Lewis Johnston — another looking for a second chance. Big blokes take longer, so maybe he’s due to fire?