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.
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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.
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.
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.
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Festival of Lies: Clubs ‘treating public for fools’ in trade spotlight
It’s the time of year for list managers and recruiters to shine, but the trade period has become a festival of lies. SCOTT GULLAN writes, the days of getting away with such gibberish are gone.
Revealed: Staggering asking price leaves Blue out in cold
The huge price Carlton forward Matt Owies has put on his head can be revealed as rival clubs baulk at his contract demands. Recap all the action from day 2 of the trade period here.
‘Crazy brave’ or reckless? Old Pies’ massive trade gamble
Collingwood has the oldest list in the AFL and is again shunning the draft in favour of chasing free agents and older trade targets as its youth flounders. Are they flying too close to the sun?
Cats, Dogs at loggerheads over Smith trade
Geelong has no qualms sending its first-round pick up the highway for Bailey Smith, but the Bulldogs are keen for more. Catch all of Monday’s trade news here.
Attraction? Dees’ Petracca, Oliver issues puts recruitment at risk
A series of brilliant trades helped shape the team that won Melbourne the 2021 premiership, now it’s getting even harder for them to land big names – or possibly even keep them.
Magpies in pole position to seal Houston deal
Collingwood hopes Dan Houston can put the Pies back in the premiership race after becoming the frontrunner for the Port Adelaide defender. Here’s how the deal could go down.
Revealed: Blues’ plan to for draft, trade period coups
Carlton is still interested in securing Dan Houston, but won’t compromise its hand in the draft to do so. JON RALPH unpacks how the Blues hope to pull off a magic trick.
Cornes: It may be the silly season, but early signs are good for Crows
The AFL’s silly season is only just beginning. But Graham Cornes says if the early results are any sign, Crows fans can get excited about 2025.
Bargain bin: Which clubs should throw delisted players a lifeline?
The best AFL clubs know how to find a special in the bargain bin. JOSH BARNES examines the best delisted players on the market and the clubs who should be looking to sign them.
Trading places? How the biggest AFL deals will get done
Almost every AFL club is poised to get busy this trade period. See who your club is looking at, who they should be chasing and how they will get their deals done in our ultimate guide.
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