Demons to delist utility before deadline as Tigers duo remain in limbo

Tom Morris has given an update on a trio of players whose futures are yet to be decided for the 2025 AFL season.

The first was Melbourne’s Joel Smith, who has yet to be officially let go by the club despite reports suggesting that he will be delisted after effectively walking away from the game.

Morris backed up those reports and confirmed that the 28-year-old - who is awaiting a potential multi-year ban for allegedly trafficking cocaine - will be cut by the club before October 31.

“There’s also a few players across the AFL at the moment that are in limbo,” Morris told SEN Afternoons.

“Joel Smith is one who has reportedly been delisted. Melbourne haven’t announced it yet, but he will be delisted by October 31 which is the deadline.”

The other two players who may still play on in 2025 are Richmond duo Kamdyn McIntosh and Noah Cumberland.

While Richmond have lost Liam Baker, Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli to trade, Jack Graham to free agency and Dylan Grimes, Dustin Martin, Sam Naismith and Marlion Pickett to retirement, they’re yet to announce any delistings.

As a result, Morris is intrigued where the future lies for McIntosh, who is a dual premiership player, and Cumberland, who has kicked 33 AFL goals from 25 career games.

“Kamdyn McIntosh is another one, he is a dual premiership player for Richmond and a free agent, he’s just in limbo at the moment,” Morris said.

“The Tigers haven’t made any delistings so far, so Noah Cumberland is another player who is in limbo.

“But Kamdyn McIntosh is the one I’ve got an eye on because he’s a free agent and dual premiership player.

“It’s just interesting to see what the Tigers are going to do with their listen given how many draft picks they have.”

McIntosh appeared in 22 senior games in 2024 while Cumberland played 7 AFL games last campaign.