The mega offer and rival guns that could decide Butters’ future
Zak Butters will be a free agent after next season – but, with rivals circling, the possibility of him leaving in 2025 is real. A number of things would have to happen, though.
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Premiership hero baulks at rivals to re-sign with Pies
One of Collingwood’s 2023 premiership heroes has officially turned his back on offers from rival clubs, showing plenty of faith in the ladder-leaders. Get the latest trade news in Moneyball.
Trade buzz: Roos adamant bold pick swap won’t be disastrous
North Melbourne look set for another year of pain on-field, and it could get even worse with Richmond owning their first pick of the draft. But the Roos remain adamant they made the right call.
A free path out? What Dons’ contract calls means for Draper
The Bombers took a calculated risk over the off-season, and it could mean Sam Draper walks for nothing in 2025. But will he be the only ruckman potentially on the move?
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Trade wrap: Eagles get head start on Dockers in Warner sweepstakes
It took until the last few minutes for the Eagles to dig themselves out of their Tom Barrass hole, now they’ve got a fair lead on their rivals Fremantle as the battle for Chad Warner heats up.
No excuses: Now’s the time for Crows’ measured rebuild to deliver
The Crows have completed a strong off-season led by list boss Justin Reid, adding veteran talents and keeping their top pick. Now it’s time to deliver, writes Matt Turner.
Critics be damned: Gold Coast won the trade period
The football world has finally wised up to the Gold Coast Suns’ list building strategy but after Wednesday’s deadline day trades, is it too late to stop them?
Inside deadline day: How close did Smith deal come to disaster?
Bailey Smith was left to wait until the last minute of the trade period as a host of key deals unfolded in a frantic final 30 minutes. Those closest to the Smith deal reveal how it went down.
‘Under par’: Inside the twists and turns of the Houston bombshell
Dan Houston got his wish to be a Magpie, but it certainly wasn’t that simple, as the story that has dominated the trade period threatened to go off the rails. So how did they get it done?
Port blinked on Houston – but they can still emerge winners
Port Adelaide wanted more for Dan Houston – they didn’t get it. But as MATT TURNER writes, the Power can still come out on top in their three-way trade with the Pies and Suns.
Trade countdown: Verdicts on the key names still in play
There are a dozen players still a chance to move clubs as the clock ticks toward the trade period deadline. See full verdicts on all the deals here.
Trade shock: Mega deal off as Port threaten to send Houston to rival
In a late twist, Port Adelaide has stunned Collingwood by pulling out of a three-way trade while threatening to deal with a rival club on Dan Houston.
Blues trade heist: The move that ends three-decade flag wait?
A midfield of dreams. That’s what Blues fans are hoping for after their bold move up the draft order. And on paper it makes so much sense in their premiership chase, writes JON RALPH.
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.
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