Saints cool on Soldo as Lions eye Daniher replacement
Jack Macrae is still coming, but Ivan Soldo might not be. JON RALPH has the latest on the Saints’ targets, as well as who the Lions might be eyeing to replace the retired Joe Daniher.
Trade HQ
‘Smart business’: Why did Essendon trade away pick 9?
Essendon just gave up a top-10 draft pick for a host of late and future selections. What are the Bombers up to – and how does a teenage goalsneak fit into their plans? Find out here.
Clubs in tight tusstle for Bombers’ pick 9
North Melbourne has made a play for Essendon’s pick 9 in an attempt to bring Dan Houston to the club, but JON RALPH reports another club is set to swoop as the Bombers brace for an early bid on Isaac Kako.
Revealed: Roos’ shock play for premiership Pie
North Melbourne is desperate for more experience on its list, and while chasing Luke Parker, Jack Darling and Caleb Daniel, JAY CLARK reveals they also made a bold play for a Premiership pie.
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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.
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.
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