Jimmy Bartel (33) – Going
The legendary Cat is at a stalemate, whether to continue on in 2017 with the Cats, or to potentially retire, with the later being a very likely outcome depending on how successful the Cats are in September. An opposition club, similar to the Steve Johnson trade, could be tempted, but Bartel will be a one-club player.
Andrew Mackie (32) – Staying
Still a valuable contributor in defence, plus 2017 will likely be his last season. He has been consistent and reliable for over a decade and a vital cog in the Cats’ tilt at the 2016 flag.
Harry Taylor (30) Staying
There is so much football left for the superstar defender, who is enjoying another stellar season. No signs of slowing down at this stage, so footy beyond 2017 is a certainty.
Tom Lonergan (32) – Staying
Is borderline to stay at Geelong in 2017, but is still playing solid football as a key position defender. It all depends on whether Geelong can win the premiership, because if they do, he will most likely retire with just under 200 games to his name.
Corey Enright (35) Staying
Perhaps the greatest back pocket in the history of the game, Enright is a certainty to play on in 2017 and is still playing some incredible football. Consistent, steady and still plays such a major part of the Cats set up. Is this man the next man to break the elusive 400 game barrier?
Nick Malceski (32) Staying
The former premiership-winning Swan has found some touch in his second season at the Suns and will most likely retire at the end of 2017. He’s a valued leader at the club and still provides great defensive run.
Gary Ablett (32) Staying
The little genius has been plagued by injuries in the last two or three years, but when he is firing, there is no better player in the game. Shaping up as an important 2017 for Ablett, because if he’s unable to maintain his body, we could see the end of one of the greatest players to ever grace a football field. Will spend more time forward in 2017.
Michael Rischitelli (30) Staying
Recovering from an ACL injury, Rischetelli has been a fantastic leader at the football club and has time to get back to his best. He is still one of the Suns’ most prominent midfielders who has plenty of games left in him.
Steve Johnson (33) Staying
Still playing some electrifying football, Stevie J is a big chance to extend his remarkable career into another AFL season. Being a premiership player for two clubs would be a major incentive for the champ.
Heath Shaw (31) Staying
The gun defender is in career-best form and is going nowhere in 2017. Back to back All-Australians beckon for Shaw and he should be around through the Giants major tilt at a flag.
Joel Patfull (31) Staying
A very important and underrated defender, Patfull has probably got one more season left in him. He’s vital with his leadership in defence and continues to get the job done.
Ryan Griffen (30) Staying
The hard-running midfielder is extremely important, and despite slowly declining as a player, he should be around in 2017. Beyond 2017 is a question mark though, as some of the younger players developing begin to overtake him in the midfield.
Jordan Lewis (30) Staying
Still a vital part of the midfield group, Lewis is such a great midfielder who can play for another three or four years. Will break the 300 game barrier in early 2018 at this rate.
Sam Mitchell (34) Staying
Remarkable footballer who seems to get better with age, Mitchell’s legendary career will extend into 2017 and beyond, perhaps he will become a five-time premiership hero by the end of the season.
Josh Gibson (32) Staying
No other defender is more underrated in the AFL than Gibson and his consistent career will extend into 2017. Players that win Best and Fairest in premiership years deserve more accolades.
Shaun Burgoyne (33) Staying
Shaun ‘Silk’ Burgoyne has already committed to playing on in 2017 and is still such a superstar in the Hawks’ line up. With his ability to play anywhere on the ground, he is still one of the Hawks’ prized matchwinners.
Luke Hodge (32) Staying
The skipper has recently returned to form, but his body is starting to let him down slightly and I suspect 2017 will be the champion’s last season at AFL level. If he can go down as a four time premiership captain, the questions will be asked over whether he is the greatest captain in AFL history.
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Bernie Vince (30) Staying
A move to half back has worked wonders for Bernie and is arguably in career-best form. Another couple of years left for Vince if he stays fit and maintains his hunger.
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