Crow coup: In-demand Giant chooses next home
The Crows have landed another Giant coup this off-season, having already landed Isaac Cumming, an in-demand teammate is set to also make the move to Adelaide.
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Free trade tracker: Dons eyeing Giants’ first-round pick
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Gullan: Dees’ Oliver issues a mess of their own making
Stalwart Alex Neal-Bullen wanted out. Christian Petracca flirted with a trade. Now, Clayton Oliver has dropped a bombshell on Melbourne. And SCOTT GULLAN says, the Demons should have seen it coming.
D-Day arrives as Oliver edges closer to stunning Cats move
D-Day has arrived as Melbourne nears a decision on whether it will trade superstar Clayton Oliver, who is edging closer to asking for a move to Geelong.
Analysis: Why can’t Blues’ best small in 11 years get a contract?
Carlton has been searching for a goalkicking small forward for 10 years. And now the Blues have one, they are pushing him out. JOSH BARNES delves into Carlton’s Matt Owies conundrum.
Oliver ‘happy to remain’ at Dees despite meeting with rival club
Despite meeting with a premiership contender on Tuesday, Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has told the Dees he is happy to stay, as rivals circle the ball magnet.
Trade preview: Where key targets sit, Roos’ triple play, Tigers’ haul
The Roos are eyeing three veterans while the Tigers will shape the trade period with deals for outgoing stars. Plus see where 10 key targets sit in this bumper trade and free agency preview.
Why it’s set to be a busy trade period in South Australia
The Suns want a first-rounder for Jack Lukosius, the Power want that and more for Dan Houston. So how do they get them done in what shapes as a huge trade period for the SA teams?
Crows swoop on Cumming as rival launches bid for Perryman
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
Fringe Hawks weigh up futures after Barrass, Battle moves
With the arrival of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle set to create an even greater selection squeeze, several fringe Hawks are weighing up their futures at the club. GLENN MCFARLANE has details.
Power play: How Port could nab No. 1 pick in Houston deal
An All-Australian leaving your club is always a massive blow, but one club’s offer could see Port Adelaide with a draft pick as high as No. 1. JON RALPH has more.
Dan’s furphy? Houston tells Port he wants out
Late last month, Port Adelaide star Dan Houston declared ‘no, I am not leaving next year’. Now, the All Australian defender has confirmed he wants to go home to Victoria.
Port or Crows? Lukosius makes call on homecoming trade
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
Draft depth puts future of Magpies trio in limbo
This year’s AFL draft is being praised for its incredible depth, putting the futures of dozens of AFL players on hold, including three key position Magpies.
Make me a Saint: Recent Port recruit plots move from Alberton
The Power went hard at talls in the 2023 trade period, now one of them looks to already be headed out the door after failing to keep his place in the best 23 this season.
Ranked: How important the trade period is for every Victorian club
The Lions are only getting better, while the Swans are the masters of finding trade value. So how do the Victorian teams catch up? Jon Ralph ranks the importance of every Vic team’s off-season.
Darling formally requests move to Arden Street
Jack Darling has officially requested a move to North Melbourne in 2025 and beyond. How will a deal get done? JON RALPH has more.
Explained: Why West Coast is happy to lose Darling
He’s one of the greatest goalkickers in West Coast history — but Jack Darling is destined to finish his career elsewhere. MARK DUFFIELD explains why and assesses the state of play for the club’s other out-of-contract players.
Trade latest: The late pick which could unlock Macrae future
Jack Macrae’s trade options to leave Western Bulldogs are narrowing, with a late pick looming as key to negotiations. Get the latest in Moneyball.
Blue blowtorch: How does Voss avoid sack in 2025?
Carlton fans are known for being ruthless — and the club’s board has historically been as well. How does Michael Voss avoid joining a procession of coaches to feel their wrath next season?
Trade stalemate? How Cats can clinch Smith deal with Dogs
Bailey Smith confirmed football’s worst-kept secret when he requested a trade to Geelong. But, the haggling has only just started. JOSH BARNES examines how a trade could play out.
Likely destination looms for Smith move, but what’s he worth?
Bailey Smith wants the Bulldogs to trade him, and the Dogs will ask for a high price, but what can realistically get the deal done after an ACL tear? One club looms as the likely candidate.
Who Gold Coast won’t chase in frantic trade period
Gold Coast will try to fix a major issue by poaching experienced players from rival clubs. But there is one type of player the Suns have ruled out – despite the immediate sugar hit.
Suns footy boss lifts lid on Lukosius trade talks
Gold Coast football boss Wayne Campbell says the club is happy for Jack Lukosius to speak with rivals, but the Suns won’t be giving him away for nothing.
Ralph: Bombers’ dangerous game with ‘loveable rogue’ Stringer
Jake Stringer is desperate to stay at Essendon, but how much are the Bombers willing to test the loyalty of a rare forward actually delivering for them? JON RALPH writes, it’s a dangerous game.
Trade buzz: Hawks’ defensive logjam, Roos’ big offer for Tiger
The Hawks are already looking forward to 2025, even with their season alive right now. But how will they handle the logjam down back with Josh Battle and Tom Barrass coming over?
Crows target another Sun as Luko trade gains momentum
Alex Neal-Bullen wants to get to Adelaide and things are lining up for the Crows in their pursuit of Jack Lukosius. And, now, another Gold Coast forward is in the trade mix.
The complication holding up another Tiger exit
Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli and Liam Baker have all officially requested trades out of Punt Rd. But Richmond is a still a chance to hold onto free agent Jack Graham – here’s why.
‘No hard feelings’: Trac backed to salvage Dees relationships
A Norm Smith medallist whose failed trade request led to a premiership has backed Christian Petracca to return to Melbourne and find his best form.
Trade buzz: Pie eyes opportunity, Cat keen on move, Daniel latest
Silly season is drawing closer and there are plenty of players with futures up in the air. Get the latest trade news from GLENN McFARLANE and JOSH BARNES here.
Hawks skipper’s Barrass warning, cryptic response to Battle talk
Hawthorn have won the race for Tom Barrass, but James Sicily has warned there’s a long way to go before an official deal is done. Plus the Hawks captain chimes in on Josh Battle.
Suns prepare trade raid as Tiger, Magpie ask for move up north
The Suns could be the big players in this year’s trade period, with a Magpie defender and Tigers premiership hero declaring their intentions to move north next year.
The lingering impact of footy’s ‘worst kept secret’ on trade week
Bailey Smith’s future is footy’s worst kept secret, but it also presents the Bulldogs with an opportunity to take a big risk. JON RALPH tackles the seven biggest hottest trade topics.
Emotional Trac’s challenges laid bare, Goody details next step
The off-season is officially here for Melbourne – and it’s going to be a big one. How’s Christian Petracca really doing? What about Clayton Oliver? Get the latest after Friday night’s loss.
‘Bravery required’: Saints great urges club to trade star players
The Saints have had a disappointing season after their finals run in 2023, and a club great has implored them to get brutal this off-season and put some of its biggest names on the trade table.
Trade buzz: Questions linger over Rioli trade as hope grows at Suns
The Suns are confident Daniel Rioli will want to make the move up north, but what will the price be? Plus, how much do Gold Coast really want to keep Jack Lukosius?
Leading choice emerges if Petracca leaves Dees
Christian Petracca has spoken with his teammates about his future, and while JAY CLARK reports the superstar is unlikely to part ways with the Dees – there might be a preferred destination.
Clarko reveals North’s pursuit of Viney, Wines on trade hit list
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has openly revealed his club is chasing Demon Jack Viney and named four other veterans he would love to bring to the Kangaroos.
Off Trac: Why trading might help Dees sort out internal mess
Former Demon Jordan Lewis says Melbourne is hurting itself from the inside, insisting too many people are ‘running their own agendas’ – and that no player is bigger than the club.
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