Trade recap: Every move, who soared, flopped this trade period?
After a trade period that went from snoozefest to chaos, catch up on every move. What did your club do and how are they placed for the draft? Plus, every club’s moves rated.
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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?
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Make me a Saint: Recent Port recruit plots move from Alberton
The Power went hard at talls in the 2023 trade period, now one of them looks to already be headed out the door after failing to keep his place in the best 23 this season.
Ranked: How important the trade period is for every Victorian club
The Lions are only getting better, while the Swans are the masters of finding trade value. So how do the Victorian teams catch up? Jon Ralph ranks the importance of every Vic team’s off-season.
Darling formally requests move to Arden Street
Jack Darling has officially requested a move to North Melbourne in 2025 and beyond. How will a deal get done? JON RALPH has more.
Explained: Why West Coast is happy to lose Darling
He’s one of the greatest goalkickers in West Coast history — but Jack Darling is destined to finish his career elsewhere. MARK DUFFIELD explains why and assesses the state of play for the club’s other out-of-contract players.
Trade latest: The late pick which could unlock Macrae future
Jack Macrae’s trade options to leave Western Bulldogs are narrowing, with a late pick looming as key to negotiations. Get the latest in Moneyball.
Blue blowtorch: How does Voss avoid sack in 2025?
Carlton fans are known for being ruthless — and the club’s board has historically been as well. How does Michael Voss avoid joining a procession of coaches to feel their wrath next season?
Likely destination looms for Smith move, but what’s he worth?
Bailey Smith wants the Bulldogs to trade him, and the Dogs will ask for a high price, but what can realistically get the deal done after an ACL tear? One club looms as the likely candidate.
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.
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.
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