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.
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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.
Dee-nied: Port star turns back on move to Melbourne
The hits continue to come for Melbourne, with their trade plans thrown into disarray following a call by a Port Adelaide All-Australian.
He’s coming home? Crows to make bold play for SA Sun
Jordan Dawson, Izak Rankine and, now, Jack Lukosius? The Crows could be about to pull off another recruiting raid after meeting with the South Australian star.
Ken hits back as Houston trade talk becomes ‘real’
The jungle drums are beating – and some believe Port Adelaide star Dan Houston is as good as gone. But coach Ken Hinkley wasn’t quite so sure on Friday.
Trade rewind: When two first-rounders really wasn’t worth it
Dan Houston for two first-round picks? Adam Treloar kicked off the trend when he went to Collingwood for that in 2015. Since then, eight others have been part of similar moves – but not all have worked out. See the verdicts on every deal.
Trade bait? Why Smith won’t be in Bulldogs’ finals plans
The Bulldogs look on the march towards September, but don’t count on Bailey Smith joining the charge, with the star likely to be kept on ice for the sake of his trade value.
Out of time? Intel, verdict on the big list calls at every club
As some players prepare to lead their team into September, others are playing for their careers in the final five weeks of the season. Our experts deliver the verdict on every out-of-contract player.
Trade debate: How badly do Eagles want star Tiger?
It seems premiership Tiger Liam Baker won’t be at Richmond next season, but is he locked into the Eagles? Or will their recent draft history help send him to their rivals Fremantle?
Moneyball: Dockers pitched Tiger double deal, Pie waits for contract
Fremantle could offer an incredible draft package for Shai Bolton and Liam Baker – if the star Tiger is open to a move. Get all the latest trade and contract news.
Power’s grand trade plans in doubt as Dons play hard to get
With the final days of the trade period imminent, the Bombers may throw a spanner in Port’s plans, as the clubs haggle over compensation for Xavier Duursma and Brandon Zerk-Thatcher.
Hawks’ ‘limited interest’ in Gunston, doubt over reunion
Jack Gunston’s fairytale return to Hawthorn is by no means a sure thing, as the club fends off any rival interest in tall forward Brandon Ryan.
Will Dogs fit Jamarra under salary cap as rival circles?
The Dogs just signed Aaron Naughton, they’re about to draft another tall in Jordan Croft and Tim English’s payday is looming. One rival seems acutely aware, as they make an audacious play.
Wildcard element in Pies’ Schultz negotiations
Fremantle has quickly zeroed in on one particular asset from Collingwood in trade negotiations for Lachie Schultz. But will the Pies be willing to give it up?
Trade wrap: Bombers complete free agency hat-trick coup
Essendon has officially completed their free agency triple play with the signing of Jade Gresham, but how much will they fork out? Plus, a premiership Cat is finally locked in.
Trade ratings: What grade does SOS’ Giant obsession land Blues?
Stephen Silvagni is now running the Saints, but when he ran the Blues he hunted one club for talent. So how did those moves fare? Scott Gullan rates every club’s trading for the last decade.
Trade latest: Saint Jade’s Dons move to come down to the wire
With free agency closing tomorrow, Jade Gresham’s move to Essendon may come down to the wire as the clubs jostle over compensation. Recap all the action on trade period day four.
List boss lifts lid on Swans’ ‘aggressive’ trade period
In the space of a week the Swans added Brodie Grundy, Taylor Adams and two premiership players to their list. List manager Kinnear Beatson takes us inside their trade period.
Petty knocks back $800k Crows carrot – for now
Melbourne swingman Harrison Petty is set to keep his options open after a huge contract offer from Adelaide. See the latest.
How Fly’s pitch convinced Docker to join premiership Pies
Craig McRae has turned role players into premiership stars, now he’ll try to do the same with Docker Lachie Schultz. Jon Ralph goes inside the move.
Secret strategy: Why Dons will be free agency kings for years
Essendon is one of two clubs who will be armed with free agency warchests when the salary cap grows by almost $3 million in the next two years. This is how they’ve done it.
Swans land star duo as Grundy, Adams join third club
The Swans have landed two big recruits as they gear up for a return to premiership contention in 2024. See how day three of the trade period played out here.
Dees, Roos, load up to snare Reid, but will Eagles budge?
Both the Dees and Roos have gone to the well to acquire a bounty of draft picks, but have they got enough to make the Eagles give up a chance to draft Harley Reid?
Bombers’ bold play to land Saint Gresham for free
Saint Jade Gresham’s move to Essendon appears to have hit a snag, with the Bombers preparing to wade out the Saints in order to land the small forward for free.
Revealed: Eagles’ huge asking price for pick 1 trade
A compensation pick for losing Ben McKay to Essendon has armed the Kangaroos to make a bumper offer to West Coast for pick 1. Will it be enough?
Pies’ first-round play for Schultz, Dee’s fresh start
Collingwood doesn’t want to short change Fremantle in a deal for Lachie Schultz, with a first-round pick on the table. See where everything stands after day two of the trade period.
Sell the farm: How much will North give up for Harley Reid?
North Melbourne have a draft hand that would make most recruiters drool this year but they’re weighing up giving it all away for the no.1 pick. Is that the right call?
Dees’ 11th hour Tom Hawkins trade call
Tom Hawkins is yet to sign on for an 18th season at Geelong – and Melbourne was prepared to make a Hail Mary shot at the champion forward.
Trade shocks, hard bargains, standoffs: Where every club sits
Trade period started with a huge bang. Where does every club stand after one day of negotiations? Get the full wrap here.
Three clubs stalking Suns’ pick 10 – and what it means for Reid
Gold Coast’s pick 10 is for sale. Who has the goods to trade up and secure one of the draft’s best talents? And could it be part of a bigger play for Harley Reid?
Going, staying, in limbo? Where trade period’s biggest deals are at
The AFL trade period officially kicks off today. Which deals will get done and which are still up in the air? Get the latest on all the key players.
Shiel surgery puts off Saints, McKay compo, Gresham latest
Essendon will retain Dylan Shiel after interest from St Kilda cooled, plus see updates on all the other Bombers’ trade news here.
Murphy’s career in doubt as concussion panel looms
Nathan Murphy suffered his 10th concussion in the first quarter of the AFL Grand Final. Now, a medical panel could decide his future.
Port trade news: Duursma request opens door for BZT move
Port Adelaide looks set to be one of the busiest clubs this AFL trade period. Get the latest details on Xavier Duursma, Brandon Zerk-Thatcher, Ollie Wines, Esava Ratugolea and more.
Crows’ ‘spectacular windfall’ for free agent
Adelaide have received a higher than expected draft pick as compensation for the departing Tom Doedee, a player the club ‘clearly was not keen to keep’.
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