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Every club rated: Trade’s winners, losers and the downright failures

After nine hectic days, where did your club finish – have they improved, stood still or heaven forbid, taken a backward step? Our experts rate every club’s player exchange period.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 25: Zach Merrett of the Bombers during the 2025 AFL Round 07 match between the Collingwood Magpies and the Essendon Bombers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on April 25, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Essendon stands firm on Merrett, but Hawks won’t rule out 2026 bid

Trade period can make strange bedfellows, but Zach Merrett and the Hawks turned out to be a bridge too far. See what Essendon and Hawthorn had to say after the star’s failed trade.

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MELBOURNE, AUGUST 4, 2024: 2024 AFL Football - Round 21 - Essendon Bombers V Fremantle Dockers at the MCG. Brad Scott coach of the Bombers celebrates the win with Zach Merrett of the Bombers. Picture: Mark Stewart

AFL’s power shift impossible to ignore after 2025 trade hysteria

Footy’s biggest trade period yet lived up to the hype. Captains, superstars and premiership heroes jumped ship — but the biggest takeaway? The AFL’s power balance has well and truly shifted.

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LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MAY 11: Rowan Marshall of the Saints looks dejected after a loss during the 2024 AFL Round 09 match between the Hawthorn Hawks and the St Kilda Saints at UTAS Stadium on May 11, 2024 in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Big names left in limbo after failed trade deadline day deals

The deadline has come and gone, but not every star got their wish, as some of the AFL’s best walk back to their clubs with their tails between their legs.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 25: Christian Petracca of the Demons runs with the ball during the round 11 AFL match between Narrm (Melbourne Demons) and Sydney Swans at Melbourne Cricket Ground, on May 25, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)

Deal for Trac becoming clear as potential Jamarra salary revealed

Two prized top-10 draft selections could land Christian Petracca at Gold Coast, while more details on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan’s new contract can be revealed.

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Carlton involved in three way trade

Every deal, the inside word after bumper trade day

Day five of the AFL Trade Period is in the books. See what the clubs and agents are saying about the big names and deals completed here.

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Brody Mihocek in his new colours. Picture: Melbourne FC

‘I needed to get out of there’: The Pies call that hit Mihocek hard

Brody Mihocek knew Collingwood’s list demographic would ultimately end his career earlier than he would’ve liked – but it didn’t make the contract impasse any easier to take.

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MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. April 27, 2024. AFL... Carlton vs Geelong at the the MCG. Jake Kolodjashnij of the Cats pushes Charlie Curnow of the Blues out of the contest during the 1st qtr. . Pic: Michael Klein

Sydney or bust? Geelong’s Curnow mega bid ‘best we could do’

Geelong says it will turn its attention to the draft after its best possible bid for Charlie Curnow was knocked back, ruling out offering players to sweeten the deal for Carlton.

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NCA. MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. September 27, 2025. AFL Grand Final between Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions at the MCG. Callum Ah Chee of the Brisbane Lions juggles the football. Picture: David Caird

Crows get Power involved in Ah Chee talks as standoff looms

Brisbane and Adelaide refuse to budge on their valuation of Callum Ah Chee, with the Lions confirming they have been ‘pretty clear with Adelaide’ as a deadline day deal looms.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JULY 17: Leek Aleer of the Giants reacts to an injury during the round 19 AFL match between Essendon Bombers and GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium on July 17, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)

Potential suitor emerges for ‘shattered’ Aleer

A distraught Leek Aleer is currently travelling in Europe after being shafted by St Kilda. But he might not remain at GWS as a rival club weighs up a move.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Charlie Curnow of the Blues kicks a goal during the 2025 AFL Round 13 match between the Carlton Blues v Essendon Bombers at Melbourne Cricket Ground on June 8, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Wiltshire/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Blues set to reject historic Curnow offer

Geelong attempted to turn trade period on its head by offering the biggest deal in history for Charlie Curnow – but it’s still not enough for the Blues.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JULY 04: Leek Aleer of the Giants in action during the 2025 AFL Round 17 match between the West Coast Eagles and the GWS Giants at Optus Stadium on July 4, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Watch: Three Vic clubs should hunt Aleer after Saints snubbing

It was the trade move, or non move, that has shocked all onlookers of the AFL trade period. So why did the Saints turn their back on Leek Aleer? Our experts discuss on the Code AFL show.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: Oscar Allen of the Eagles handpasses the ball during the 2025 AFL Round 14 match between the West Coast Eagles and the Carlton Blues at Optus Stadium on June 15, 2025 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Janelle St Pierre/AFL Photos via Getty Images)

Why Allen compo could be last of its kind, Oliver set to make call

The Eagles have been handed pick two for losing their captain, but it could be the last time we see a pick so high handed out. Plus, Clayton Oliver has made his choice. Recap day three here.

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The AFL Trade Period lingo.

What clubs really mean behind the bulldust of trade period lingo

From ‘due dilligence’ to ‘going nuclear’ — it seems AFL clubs are speaking in code at times during the trade period. We cut through the junk to find hidden meaning behind the lingo.

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