A STAR key forward, an emerging rebounding defender, a gun young midfielder. How are they still out of contract and when will they sign?

Tune in to this week's episode of the AFL Exchange podcast for the latest contract and trade updates as the off-season grows closer.

Hosts Cal Twomey, Mitch Cleary and Riley Beveridge discuss the most surprising out of contract players and which are set to re-sign soon or head to a new club.

Plus, all the latest news from around the footy world, including a preview into this weekend's preliminary finals, what Collingwood should pay Jordan De Goey and who is the right player to lead Essendon as captain next year.

In this episode...

2:10 - Did the semi-finals change your premiership considerations?

7:00 - What positions should Patrick Dangerfield and Dustin Martin play this week?

11:00 - How much is Jordan De Goey worth?

14:35 - What's the best example of marketing in the AFL?

19:20 - Cal explains his role in getting DMA'S to play at this year's Grand Final.

23:45 - Who should be in Essendon's leadership group in 2021?

27:00 - The big trade decisions we are expecting this week. 

31:00 - Who will be the unexpected preliminary final heroes this week?

34:50 - Hang On A Second

40:30 - Our Brownlow Medal tips ahead of next week's count. 

41:50 - The surprising players who remain out of contract.