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ESSENDON’S trade period has been labelled a huge success regardless of whether the Bombers are able to secure exiled Western Bulldog Jake Stringer.
A HOST of big names are still waiting for trades to be worked out on what promises to be a monster final day of the trade period. TRADE RE-CAP
WEST Coast’s list management team is expected to meet today to tick-off on the deal with the Dogs that could help Jake Stringer land at Essendon.
PORT Adelaide’s three-ace trade strategy has cost the Power just one second-round draft pick
NORTH Melbourne must persist with its ruck quandary next season, unable to attract any interest for contracted big men Todd Goldstein, Braydon Preuss and Majak Daw. TRADES DAY 9 RECAP
HOW different things might have been. Instead of winning four premierships with Hawthorn, Luke Hodge and Sam Mitchell could have been Dockers. DRAFT PICK TRADE DEBACLES
ALEX Rance is the best defender in the game and a premiership player to boot. Robbo had him at No.3 in his top 50. The fans definitely didn’t agree. CAST YOUR VOTE
THE Bulldogs have turned to an interstate club to help solve the Jake Stringer dilemma as the clock ticks towards trade deadline. HERE’S THE DEAL
LACHIE Weller and Andrew Swallow have requested trades to Gold Coast but the Suns list manager says non-Victorian clubs will always be disadvantaged by pull of home. TRADE RE-CAP
WINNING Collingwood’s best-and-fairest wasn’t enough to earn Steele Sidebottom a spot in Mark Robinson’s Top 50. Find out why, have your say. REPLAY CHAT + VOTE ON EVERY PLAYER
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