Melbourne, GWS, Bulldogs, and Sydney lose significant player experience

Following the 2026 season, teams including Melbourne, Greater Western Sydney, Western Bulldogs, and Sydney have lost considerable experience, totaling at least 1,000 AFL games each. Melbourne leads with 1,274 games lost due to notable departures like Tom McDonald and Jake Melksham. GWS follows with 1,118 games lost, seeing players such as Toby Greene and Jake Stringer exit. The Bulldogs and Swans also surpassed the 1,000-game mark, with Sydney's loss including Dane Rampe. This shift will likely result in younger rosters for these teams in 2027, marking a significant transition in the league.

• 7:00 PMAFL — Out with the old: How much experience has your club lost?