Moneyball: New Blues hero locked in until 2026
One of the heroes in Carlton’s emergence as a genuine premiership contender has been rewarded with a contract extension. Plus, all the latest trade whispers in Moneyball.
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Relationship status: How Clarry, Dees are really doing off the field
Clayton Oliver is in a serious form slump on the field and his contract to 2030 has been criticised as one of the worst in football. But will either affect his future at Melbourne? Here’s the latest.
Hawk talk: Veteran trio’s future made clear, latest on Irishman
See the latest on the futures of Jack Gunston, Luke Breust and Sam Frost as the Hawks close in on re-signing an Irishman on a long-term deal.
The empty promise behind Lobb’s likely trade request
Before Rory Lobb was traded to the Bulldogs at the end of 2022, coach Luke Beveridge was the one to make the personal sales pitch – and it’s now the catalyst behind his likely next move.
The truth about Ralph Carr’s cryptic Dusty tweet
Dustin Martin retirement speculation went intop overdrive this week after a tweet from his manager Ralph Carr. Is Dusty going to play out the season?
Star Cat’s guardian given special permission to handle new deal
With rivals attempting to poach Geelong’s star forward Tyson Stengle, the premiership Cat has turned to the partner of an AFL legend to get a new deal done.
Crows, Port in free agent showdown for Sydney star
Adelaide and Port Adelaide are preparing for a Showdown on the field Thursday night – but there’s also one brewing off the field. Can either SA club lure Will Hayward home?
‘I was phased out’: Adams reveals McRae silence that ‘hurt’ most
Like at GWS at the end of 2012, Taylor Adams didn’t want to leave Collingwood. And what hurt again this time, he says, was how the club – and coach Craig McRae – handled the exit.
Retirement? Yze says Martin has years left in AFL
Amid ongoing speculation about Dustin Martin’s AFL future, Richmond coach Adem Yze says the Tigers champion has several years left at the top level.
38 touches, 15 marks: The free agent too good for VFL
He was unlucky to be dropped after round 1 and can’t fight his way back into the AFL despite dominating performances at VFL level. Could this free agent be gettable for your team in 2025?
Baz delays, Dusty’s high price and latest AFL trade whispers
Will rivals baulk at the high price Dustin Martin would command to leave Richmond? And, is Bailey Smith as good as out the door at Whitten Oval? JON RALPH has the latest trade whispers.
Revealed: The clubs that will need to offer a King’s ransom for Lion
Brisbane are confident they will keep Hugh McCluggage, with it seeming any club wanting the gun midfielder will be forced to part with multiple first-round draft picks to land the Lion.
Inside story: How Blues pulled off stunning Freo trade heist
Blake Acres’ first move from St Kilda to Fremantle came in a rush. But Carlton’s pursuit three years later was far more calculated. Here’s how the Blues landed their new hero.
Trade latest: The free agents in sights of cashed-up Pies
Collingwood could have access to more than $4m to chase top-tier free agents to start reshaping the oldest list in the AFL over the next few seasons – and 2025 could be the year.
Trade latest: Eagles’ draft request, Flagpie’s wait, Swan’s big payday
The Eagles’ poor start to 2024 has prompted calls for draft assistance, but will the club cave? Plus, a Magpie has pushed his contract talks while two Swans are set to get paid in the latest AFL trade news.
Silent assassins? SOS primed to strike with Saints war chest
It’s well known that Essendon, Hawthorn and North Melbourne have been hoarding salary cap money to land a big fish. But St Kilda is also in an envious position as it looks to end its six-decade premiership drought.
Trade latest: Star Saint remains only holdout from ‘22 draft
The 2022 draft is shaping as one to sing about, yet one Saint isn’t as keen as his peers to lock away his future at the club that drafted him. Check out the latest trade news and whispers.
Rival Victorian club emerges as shock Clayton Oliver suitor
Dees superstar Clayton Oliver was almost out of Melbourne in 2023, with Adelaide at the front of the line for his services. Now, a Victorian club has put the Demon on their list of targets.
Crows circle ‘premium’ SA-born Demon
The Crows haven’t given up hope of luring a rising Demon back to South Australia, with a young gun’s signature now a premium at Melbourne after Angus Brayshaw’s shock retirement.
Why skipper isn’t worried about Cats’ contract crunch
Patrick Dangerfield is among 23 Cats who come out of contract at the end of the year, but he isn’t concerned. And he joked there is one side who could be after him.
Footy boss sheds light on unsigned Cats stars’ contract talks
Geelong has 23 players out of contract, and its football director has shed light on where contract talks sit with key players. Plus, a promising injury update ahead of their practice match.
List Manager: The big calls that will keep Lions window open
How many genuine cracks do the Lions have left before their premiership window shuts? Jon Ralph digs deep into the Brisbane list – and the big future decisions – to find a surprising answer.
Salary cap watch: When can the Saints afford to launch?
St Kilda has vast scope to hit the free agency market in the future – but when is the right time? See exactly where the Saints’ list is at after 2023’s surprise finals run.
Trio of trades and the clubs circling: Draft strategy revealed
It is going to be a wild draft night, with a number of clubs needing to wheel and deal their way into more points. Which rivals are circling and ready to jump up the order?
The List Manager: When will Tigers’ flag window open again?
The Tigers’ dominant era is over but how long will it take for its’ premiership window to open again? Jon Ralph looks into his crystal ball to assess Richmond’s future prospects.
Tigers set to pluck former Swan from the VFL
After trading Ivan Soldo to Port Adelaide late in the trade period, Richmond has found its ruck back-up, with the Tigers set to hand a former Sydney Swan an AFL lifeline.
Port’s secret mastermind and the art of building a list
Port Adelaide has always maintained it won’t ever rebuild – and it is the only club without a wooden spoon. Meet the man who’s made that possible behind the scenes.
A decade of AFL trading: Where ‘shopaholic’ Blues really rank
Carlton is the biggest buyer of the AFL trade and free agency market in the past decade, snapping up 29 players. But how many were winners? Find out what the numbers say on every club.
Breakout Bomber set for big pay rise
Nic Martin has been playing on a contract of about $250,000 per season for the past two years. But that’s all about to change as the Dons hide him away from a West Australian raid.
Baz ‘about 80 per cent’ chance of leaving Kennel
Despite the swirling rumours, Bailey Smith is still a Bulldog for the 2024 season. But 2025 is a whole other story. Jon Ralph looks at what might play out.
‘Tough for the boys just sitting there’: The Dons trio in limbo
Essendon have already had a busy off-season with four additions to the squad for 2024, but three players remain unsigned. See all the uncontracted players waiting for a deal here.
Soldo, Dow, Goldstein? Which recruits make round 1 teams?
There was plenty of movement in the trade period but how many players in fresh colours make the starting lineup for their new teams come round 1 next year?
Inside the blow-up that got BZT-Duursma trade home
With Essendon and Port Adelaide still at loggerheads at 7pm on deadline day, someone needed to intervene. And they did, delivering a very blunt message. Go behind the scenes.
Inside the Graham Wright phone call that led to Ginnivan exit
Jack Ginnivan’s manager was assured Collingwood hadn’t spoken to rival clubs about the premiership star, but it was that chat that confirmed to him the forward’s future lay elsewhere.
Every deal: Final day frenzy shows trade will never be same again
The AFL trade period is now over, and in his last battle, Essendon’s Adrian Dodoro managed to steal the show again in a frantic final hour. See every deal that happened at the deadline.
One club’s trash: Why was trade period all fringe, no stars?
While the AFL trade period should have clubs throwing out huge offers for premier players, this year’s trade period showed once again it’s a copycat league as clubs hunt their own Bobby Hill.
Crows list boss on trade calls, Petty chase and draft plans
Justin Reid is satisfied with Adelaide’s trade period and will happily bank on internal growth in 2024 – and maybe a late move up this year’s draft order.
Trade ratings: McKay coup could be monumental for Dons
The Bombers were as active as anyone in the trade period, landing the biggest free agent fish in Ben McKay, but what rating does their moves get? See our trade ratings and have your say.
‘What a f***ing ride’: Ginni thanks Pies as Wright speaks on move
Despite suggestions from Jack Ginnivan’s camp that the forward was shopped by the Pies, Collingwood football manager Graham Wright says Ginnivan wanted out.
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