Who is on your club’s trade radar?

WHO is on your club’s trade radar, and who could be poached by another team? Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger name the hottest trade targets. PODCAST AND REPLAY LIVE LIVE CHAT

Sam Mayes is still on the trade radar. Picture: Darren England

FREE agents, players looking for more opportunity and underrated gems — Jay Clark and Sam Landsberger rate the 76 hottest names in trade discussions right now.

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ADELAIDE

Brad Crouch – Talented midfielder yet to live up to the hype. Out of contract at season’s end and copped an internal suspension in pre-season. Way to go in negotiations. Ballarat boy who we thought could be a star.

Josh Jenkins – Having a breakout season and looking for long-term security. The Lions are coming hard with an offer believed to be about $700,000 a season, but reckon Crows get the deal done.

Scott Thompson – In a form slump. Richmond has showed some interest in the past. Free agent but chance to retire.

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BRISBANE LIONS

Lewis Taylor – Negotiations have hit a snag, with the club and player still well apart. Rising Star winner was dropped to the NEAFL and has not kicked on since his brilliant debut season. Essendon is keeping an eye on him.

Sam Mayes – Similar situation to James Aish last year. The top-10 draft pick is a big chance to head home to South Australia and would have returned to Port Adelaide last year if not for a 2016 contract. Lions are looking for more contested ball winners.

Josh Green – Part of the Lions’ mosquito fleet but spent last weekend in the NEAFL team. Not sure Brisbane will pay big bucks.

Daniel Merrett – Unrestricted free agent who drew interest from Melbourne and Western Bulldogs last year. Like James Frawley, Merrett could go hunting a flag elsewhere.

CARLTON

Levi Casboult – Hit career-best form before his knee buckled against Port Adelaide. Expect him to stay on decent money, despite kicking issues. Carlton’s main man for the next couple of years.

COLLINGWOOD

Travis Cloke – The Pies will dangle the carrot and maybe Richmond could take the bait if the Tigers can’t hold on to Ty Vickery or Ben Griffiths. His salary drops to about $400,000 next year, so not super expensive. A team would have to be a premiership chance to bother.

Jarrod Witts – One of the most interesting targets this year, given he would hold significant appeal for a rival club chasing a No.1 ruckman. Pies want to keep him and talks continue on a new deal. Don’t be surprised if clubs such as Port Adelaide or GWS have a crack.

Nathan Brown – Free agent who is competing with Jack Frost, Jeremy Howe, Ben Reid and the returning Lachlan Keeffe for a spot in the backline. Another one who could be chased at season’s end. No new deal coming anytime soon.

Dane Swan – Wants to play in the latter part of the season but whether he goes again next year will hinge on his recovery from foot surgery and the team’s fortunes. Will get a nice payout if he retires.

Jarryd Blair – Out of contract and no certainty to be offered a new deal by Pies, despite a spike in form. Blue-collar small forward.

Could Jarrod Witts (right) be headed back to NSW? Picture: Wayne Ludbey

ESSENDON

Michael Hurley – The big fish every club would love. Talk of big bucks at Richmond is off the mark and gut feel is he remains with his mates next year. Contracted but Bombers say they won’t stand in the way of anyone who wants to leave from the Essendon 12.

Jobe Watson – Weighing things up while he makes coffees in New York. His father says its either Bombers or retirement for the much-loved skipper. Losing his Brownlow Medal may not help his motivation levels and love for the game.

Tayte Pears – May walk from the game to become a fireman. Not going to break the bank.

Brent Stanton – Bombers have guaranteed their suspended players a replica contract in in 2017, meaning Stanton can return to his one-year deal.

Brendon Goddard – Out of contract this year but all indications are he will stay. Has received a lot of positive feedback for his leadership as stand-in skipper.

Michael Hurley is yet to make a decision on his future. Picture: George Salpigtidis

FREMANTLE

Chris Mayne – Prime utility who is unlikely to be part of the Dockers’ rebuild. Wonder whether North would look at him to bolster the back half and swing forward. Rated highly for his two-way game and could be used as a pawn in Fremantle’s bid to land a big fish, such as Cam McCarthy or Jesse Hogan.

Lachie Neale – Breakthrough in negotiations in past two weeks should see the contested-ball winner remain in the west. Interest has been high but indications are he will remain a Docker on decent money.

Michael Barlow – Out of contract and has just about had his papers stamped by Lyon, but showing he is still too good for second-tier football. Can still win the footy but pace a concern and not the midfield linchpin he once was.

Zac Clarke – Form has seriously waned and knees are a worry. Best appears to be behind him but could appeal as a back-up big man.

Tendai Mzungu – Another fallen Docker who could be forced to return to the WALL.

Matt de Boer – Beloved team man but also been pushed out of Lyon’s side. Role player with limited upside.

Chris Mayne might not be part of the Fremantle rebuild. Picture: Daniel Wilkins

GEELONG

Billie Smedts – Cats have long kept the faith and was best-afield for the VFL side on Sunday. You get the feeling the next three months are make or break for the early pick.

Nathan Vardy – Cats are flush for big men and this injury-prone tall has been relegated to VFL duties. Any trade interest would be subject to medical screening of his troublesome hips. Chris Scott would be loath to let him go though after once saying he marked the ball like Nick Riewoldt.

GOLD COAST

Jaeger O’Meara – All the talk is Hawthorn is keen on the silken ball winner and Rising Star. But would a club pay huge money given his patella tendon problems? Everything hinges on his impending return. O’Meara has said the constant change in the club’s fitness department has not been ideal.

Dion Prestia – Reckon he comes back to Melbourne. A long queue of clubs keen including Melbourne, Hawthorn, Richmond, Essendon and Carlton.

David Swallow – Contracted until next season but North Melbourne has long been a fan. Roos high-performance man Steve Saunders took charge of his medical management in the off-season and captain Andrew Swallow would love to play with his brother. But Kangas would only seriously chase if they are confident his knee is on the mend.

Tom Nicholls – Was expected to take the No.1 ruck mantle when Zac Smith left but is languishing in NEAFL with Rodney Eade preferring Dan Currie. Athletic big man with upside but preference is to stay at Suns. Talks on a new deal still in embryonic stages.

Sam Day – No.3 draft pick who hasn’t blossomed into a star. Out of contract South Australian with strong links to the Crows and Power.

Adam Saad – Dashing defender has looked like the Suns’ most damaging player under Eade, but has been linked to a swift return to Melbourne to be closer to family. One Gold Coast can’t afford to let go.

Gary Ablett – Won’t leave.

Jack Martin – Contracted until the end of next year and clubs including Essendon watching closely.

Dion Prestia is likely to be playing for a Victorian team next year.

GWS GIANTS

Adam Tomlinson – Has had 96 possessions in the past fortnight in the reserves. Looks a certainty to leave. Carlton and St Kilda made bold bids at the end of last year’s trade period.

Jack Steele – Another gun academy prospect who would be in every other club’s best 22. North Melbourne, Carlton, Richmond and Western Bulldogs all liked him in his draft year. Super tough ball winner.

Will Hoskin-Elliott – Purchased a Yarraville property at the start of the year and another chance to request a trade home. A fringe player at the Giants who will be chased hard despite 2017 contract.

Caleb Marchbank – Could Stephen Silvagni snag another GWS offcut? The Blues wanted to draft this key defender who has battled injuries.

Jonathan Patton –Bought a $1.24 million home in Richmond last month but is contracted until 2017. Has overcome two ACLs and is playing good footy, pinch-hitting in the backline at times.

James Stewart – Another talented tall who can’t crack the best 22 and is coming out of contract.

Cam McCarthy – Reckon there is already a deal in place to send him home to Fremantle.

Hard nut Jack Steele is yet to cement his place in the Giants’ best 22. Picture: Phil Hillyard

MELBOURNE

Neville Jetta – Free agent who has transformed from a lockdown backman to a damaging rebound man. Price rising and obvious interest is from West Australian clubs, but appears likely to stay put.

Lynden Dunn – Contracted for next year but losing grip on a regular senior spot at Melbourne. Any trade offers would be considered.

Chris Dawes – Has struggled to stay out on the park due to recurring injury issues and will be forced to accept a significant pay cut if he is re-signed by the Demons.

Tom McDonald – An important player for Melbourne but yet to put pen to paper. Melbourne won’t give him the world but hard to see him leaving the club as it finally begins to climb the ladder.

Jack Watts – Is in career-best form and is expected to recommit despite the lure of free agency. Has been through hell and unlikely to hit the eject button now.

Jack Grimes – Free agent has not played a single senior game at Melbourne this year. Potentially doesn’t use the ball well enough. Will go elsewhere if there is any interest.

Former co-captain Jack Grimes can’t break into Melbourne’s team. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

NORTH MELBOURNE

Aaron Black – Has rediscovered some form in the VFL this season after a dreaded campaign last year. Has long been linked to Fremantle but remains contracted at Arden St until the end of 2017, on good money. Kangaroos could hold onto him for another season unless there is a decent trade offer.

Mason Wood – Has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the country on the back of his continued strong VFL form. Mobile and hard-running forward can play deep in attack and on a wing. Fremantle heads a pack of chasing clubs.

Lindsay Thomas – Free agent was linked to Port Adelaide a couple of years ago. Roos have Taylor Garner, Kayne Turner and Jed Anderson emerging in the small forward stakes so Roos won’t pay overs to keep Thomas.

Majak Daw – Out of contract and yet to enter talks with the Roos. Will emerge as a hot target given his glittering highlight reel and inability to crack a North Melbourne team flush with quality talls. Brisbane publicly denied interest but is believed to be keen and he could be a good fit at Fremantle.

Lachie Hansen – Would consider trade options after playing only one senior game this season. Had some hip problems but no longer in best 22. Repeat concussions a concern.

Mason Wood (left) has attracted the interest of plenty of rival clubs.

PORT ADELAIDE

John Butcher – The forward with a dodgy kicking action was given another year to prove himself but is yet to be seen this year. Would anybody touch him?

Angus Monfries – The Power have publicly refused to guarantee Monfries’ future when he returns from his drug ban.

Jay Schulz – A serious back problem wrecked his season and Charlie Dixon is playing well in his absence. If Schulz is OK medically would another club entice the sharpshooter who turns 32 next season?

Tom Clurey – Contracted until 2017 and has declared he will fight for a place in Port’s backline, but doesn’t seem to be in Ken Hinkley’s plans.

Matthew Lobbe – Chased hard by the Dogs late last year, and they would be glad they missed out. Form has fallen and with Ryder set to return you wonder what that means for Lobbe.

RICHMOND

Ben Griffiths – Played the best game of his career to get the Tigers over the line against Sydney, but remains out of contract at season’s end. Rival clubs are watching closely and could come over the top with a bigger offer, but his up and down form has left some unsure.

Ty Vickery – Free agent was thought to be close to re-signing last year but a new deal is still not done, leaving the door ajar for a Fremantle or Brisbane to swoop. Just not sure whether he can become a top-liner.

Liam McBean – Wants to break through for a regular senior game in the back half of the season but has not capitalised on his VFL appearances this year. Out of contract at season’s end and open to more opportunities elsewhere.

Todd Elton – Unclear if he can make it at AFL level.

Ben Lennon – Re-signed late last year but has played only two senior games this season. Richmond still has high hopes for the classy ball-user and No.12 pick.

Brett Deledio – Will stay despite talk a trade would accelerate a rebuild.

Ben Griffiths is doing a good job of increasing the value of his next contract. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

ST KILDA

Billy Longer – The high draft pick has fallen well behind Tom Hickey and is now in the ruck pack with Lewis Pierce and American Jason Holmes. Athletic former Lion is out of contract at the end of the season.

Tom Lee – Has been given a heap of chances but was dropped after a rebirth in defence this season. Might have played his last AFL game.

Billy Longer is unsighted at senior level this season. Picture: Wayne Ludbey

SYDNEY SWANS

Zak Jones – Melbourne captain Nathan Jones would love to get his hard nut younger brother to the Dees, despite him re-signing at Sydney last year.

Tom Mitchell – Carlton has long been a fan of the Swans’ hard nut midfielder, who is an elite ball-winner and played the best game of his career shutting down Hawks star Sam Mitchell last weekend. His management has begun talking with the Swans but don’t be surprised if the Blues make a bold bid for the on-baller.

Sam Reid – Contracted until the end of next season and would love to get his body right so he can settle his position in defence.

Gary Rohan – Will become an unrestricted free agent next year. Will be happier now that he is back in the senior side, but will attract strong Victorian interest next season.

Gary Rohan could attract interest from his home state of Victoria.

WEST COAST EAGLES

Josh Hill – Not sure the Eagles are rushing into a new deal for Hill while there is a chance to sign homesick Giant Cam McCarthy.

Tom Lamb – Hasn’t fully settled in the west and is expected to come back home to Victoria, if there is any interest at season’s end. Grandson of premiership Saint Ian Cooper.

Mitch Brown – Has had no luck with injuries and has been leapfrogged by Jeremy McGovern. St Kilda has previously been a fan of the free agent.

Andrew Gaff – One of the best wingmen in the competition continues to fly under the radar. Out of contract at season’s end but expected to stay at West Coast, unless a Victorian club comes from the clouds with a massive offer. Won last year’s best-and-fairest.

Nathan Hrovat is hoping to break back into the Bulldogs midfield. Picture: Michael Klein

WESTERN BULLDOGS

Nathan Hrovat – Was used as trade bait last year and now comes out of contract. Could be surplus to the Dogs’ needs with plenty of similar types. Returned from an ankle injury in the VFL last Sunday and faces an important back half of the season.

Koby Stevens – Price is rising but expect the former Eagle to stay. Important inside midfielder who tackles hard.

Tom Campbell – Has emerged as the clear No.1 ruckman and certain to stay at the kennel. New deal might not be far away.