Trade intel: $1.8m for Harley? Worpel, Starcevich latest
Whichever Victorian club wins the Harley Reid sweepstakes is going to have to pay a lot — in salary and trade — to drag him out of West Coast. And, that has some reconsidering.
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The unfathomable risk attached to Dees’ $12 million Kozzie coup
Forget the million dollar row at Carlton – Melbourne will have the riskiest list profile in football, writes Jon Ralph. Was offering the AFL’s richest deal to Kysaiah Pickett the right call?
Carr weighs in as Bergman decision drags on
Senior-coach-in-waiting Josh Carr has had his say on Miles Bergman’s future as the Port Adelaide star makes the club sweat on whether he will sign a new deal.
Kozzie on brink of signing fresh nine-year mega deal
Melbourne’s latest play to keep Kysaiah Pickett looks to have worked with the star Demon set to re-sign with the club on an extraordinary pay packet.
Blues in ‘retention mode’ as TDK looms over salary cap squeeze
Despite a tight cap and looming giant payday for Tom De Koning, the Blues have officially ruled out moving on from their big names as they await the official takeover of Graham Wright.
Mr Untouchable: Dees must defy any notion of Pickett the Docker
Thirteen rounds into 2025, Kysaiah Pickett’s position on a potential trade hasn’t changed. But if a deal between the Dees and Dockers is to happen, it’s clear who won’t be involved.
How footy’s greatest salary dump changed trading forever
It was a brazen contract dump, tied in with a juicy top-10 pick, that shocked the AFL. Nearly three years on, this is how the Jack Bowes deal changed trading forever.
Trade intel: Pies’ over 30s, Hawks’ signing spree, Dons’ huge reset
How many of Collingwood’s veterans will play on next year? Plus news out of Hawthorn, Essendon, Melbourne and more in Moneyball.
O’Brien’s ‘leverage’ on Crows as new deal talks stall
Could Reilly O’Brien really leave the Crows at the end of 2025? The veteran ruckman appears to have all the leverage as the two sides try to work out a new deal.
Flippant or dead serious? The only way Fremantle keeps Jackson
Ex-teammates weren’t sure how serious Luke Jackson was when he first floated a return to Melbourne. Months on, it’s clear Fremantle only has one option left to keep its budding ruck star.
‘Rubbish’ or perfection? Trade anomaly unlocks Jackson’s return
A barefoot Luke Jackson ruled out a move back to Victoria in March. But the noise about a reunion with the Dees continues to rumble, and it could unlock something we haven’t seen in a decade.
Six premiership puzzle pieces en route to mammoth deals in 2025
Clubs can always find a midfielder or flanker but finding a key piece of your premiership build is worth its weight in gold. And it’s why a rising Bomber is set to become a highly-paid star.
Crows, Port or Saints? How trade race for NWM could play out
Port Adelaide lost Showdown 57 but could it win the other battle in South Australia – the one for homegrown star Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera? We look at a potential trade from all angles.
Oliver’s sliding scale: Precedent set for Dees to cut ties with Clarry
Clayton Oliver’s drop-off in two years is as steep as we have ever seen, writes Jay Clark. And it could mean the Dees get desperate during trade period to cut ties with the premiership midfielder.
The mega offer and rival guns that could decide Butters’ future
Zak Butters will be a free agent after next season – but, with rivals circling, the possibility of him leaving in 2025 is real. A number of things would have to happen, though.
The clubs who could get serious in chase for Harley
How many first round picks would it take for the Eagles to trade Harley Reid? Which other players could be involved? And who’s serious in the race? We look at how it could all play out.
Premiership hero baulks at rivals to re-sign with Pies
One of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership heroes has officially turned his back on offers from rival clubs, showing plenty of faith in the ladder-leaders. Get the latest trade news in Moneyball.
Trade buzz: Roos adamant bold pick swap won’t be disastrous
North Melbourne look set for another year of pain on-field, and it could get even worse with Richmond owning their first pick of the draft. But the Roos remain adamant they made the right call.
A free path out? What Dons’ contract calls means for Draper
The Bombers took a calculated risk over the off-season, and it could mean Sam Draper walks for nothing in 2025. But will he be the only ruckman potentially on the move?
SA return unlikely for Draper as Victorian rivals circle
Sam Draper is happy in Melbourne and not looking to head back to South Australia … but Bombers fans shouldn’t relax, with Victorian clubs coming hard for the out of contract big man.
Staying or going? Every AFL free agent up for grabs
More than 110 players are set to become free agents at the end of the season. But how many will look to make a move? See the full list and get the latest on the big names.
Why LDU knocked back rivals – and what it means for Saints
When North Melbourne’s players erupted in the Barossa on Friday, St Kilda’s recruiting war room slumped. A big tick for the Roos list team is another cross for the Saints. So, where to now?
Trade latest: Rivals circle giant Pie, Showdown for Nas heats up
Darcy Cameron is set for a big pay rise, but will it be at Collingwood? Tom De Koning’s decision could be the deciding factor as the two SA clubs go head-to-head for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera.
Trade latest: Clubs prepare to raid Gold Coast for unloved Sun
The Suns’ hot start to 2025 has some great talent sitting on the sidelines, leaving rival clubs plotting to steal some young stars away from Damien Hardwick’s squad.
Port defender on brink of committing to big call on future
Port Adelaide has a host of defenders coming out of contract at season’s end. But one of the Power’s most important, Kane Farrell, is set to make a decision this week.
Rival hopes dashed as son of a gun declares ‘love’ for Port
Rival clubs are keeping tabs on Jase Burgoyne because he has yet to start meaningful contract talks with the Power – but don’t expect the club’s best player on Thursday night to go anywhere.
Trade buzz: Premiership Pie’s spot on ruckman merry-go-round
Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning’s futures have been all the rage, but another star ruckman might be enticed to change clubs as he considers testing the market.
First Bailey, now Jamarra? Geelong ponders next trade coup
After snaring Bailey Smith last trade period, Geelong could be at the front of the queue to snare Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan should he leave the kennel come season’s end.
Trade buzz: Huge demands could price Vic clubs out of Rowell move
Victorian clubs are lining up to try and lure Matt Rowell out of Gold Coast. But there’s a big sticking point which could force him to remain in Queensland.
Dees’ unrest, Voss texts and lap-top slams: How Pies got their man
Dan Houston showed rivals clubs what they missed out on when he starred against the Power in round 1. Go inside the sleepless nights and the ‘unbelievable tensions’ behind his trade move.
Inside story: How futures of four young AFL stars are intertwined
This is shaping as one of the biggest years in AFL trade history, with four of the AFL’s best young talents potentially up for grabs. JON RALPH examines the state of play.
Pies’ bid for trade loophole revealed amid blockbuster plans
Collingwood is poised to be a contender for another big fish — such as Matt Rowell — later this year, but only if the AFL ticks off the club’s attempts to trade another first-round pick.
Dees reveal staggering Pickett asking price in hardline stance
If Kysaiah Pickett were to leave Melbourne, he would not go cheaply. President Brad Green has opened up on the club’s stance — and whether they’d hold the star against his wishes.
Trade buzz: Young Cat, Hawks mid bide time as Crows ponder rucks
Adelaide is weighing up a play for Sam Draper, while a highly-rated young Cat and Hawks midfielder are set to bide their time on contract talks. Jon Ralph has the trade latest.
‘A lot to weigh up’: De Koning coy on Blues future as rivals circle
Tom De Koning has conceded he has “a lot to weigh up” as he considers whether to accept a long-term deal to stay at Carlton or test the market as a free agent.
Star Eagle’s sad admission as contract call looms
Indigenous All Stars midfielder Tim Kelly admitted he’s fallen out of love with football in the last two years amid stalled contract talks with West Coast.
In demand Pies star scares off potential future buyers
Chased by North Melbourne in the 2024 trade period, Pies star Brayden Maynard looked to be one to watch during this season. But not if you ask the man himself about his future.
Trade buzz: Barrass fallout starts at West Coast
All-Australian defender Jeremy McGovern’s future in the west has been sorted, with Tom Barrass’ move to Hawthorn having a big say. JOSH BARNES explains why.
Clubs the masters of their own undoing in free agency compo
Last year, clubs were shocked St Kilda was handed first-round free agency compensation for Josh Battle. Now, the truth behind what happened – and why it will continue – can be revealed.
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