Five free agents switch clubs before trade period opens

Lachie Neale joined Collingwood, Toby Greene joined Geelong, Joel Amartey joined Carlton, Jordon Butts joined the Western Bulldogs and Kieren Briggs joined Richmond as free agents — out-of-contract players who move without a trade, per ABC's October 5 live blog. Free agency began October 2, ahead of the Trade Period starting 9am AEDT October 5.