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.
Trade HQ
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.
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.
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Trade buzz: Why first-round Blue’s future is up in the air
Carlton fans bemoan the fact that this prized draft pick hasn’t been given more midfield opportunity. But his future remains uncertain for a number of reasons.
Trade talk: How much of Grundy’s salary would Pies pay?
Any Brodie Grundy trade would require Collingwood to pay a significant portion of his salary at a new club. Find out how much in a new episode of KFC SuperFooty TV.
Move that can pave way for surprise Grundy trade
Melbourne has launched a bold bid to pair the competition’s two premier ruckmen — and a major switch could make it happen.
Behave or bust: How new De Goey deal works at Pies
A stunning form reversal and his capacity to avoid trouble has Jordan De Goey back in the good books at Collingwood. But a looming new contract is set to have strict guidelines.
Combine list: Draft bolters among 67 top prospects
The national combine is back on this year, and 67 AFL Draft hopefuls have received an invitation. Here are the bolters and top prospects clubs want to see in action.
Ralphy: Shock stat an indictment on Crouch bros
The Crouch brothers have always been able to find a mountain of the footy. But one key stat reveals why Matt will struggle to find a new home if he can’t change. TRADE SPECIAL
Contract news: How much is boom Bomber really worth?
Mason Redman’s stunning emergence at Essendon has him in line for a hefty pay rise at the end of next season. What should the Bombers pay him?
Robbo: Is Buddy up to old tricks?
Lance Franklin’s 2013 move to Sydney was so much a secret, not even best mate Jordan Lewis knew. Is he about to do something similar? Mark Robinson takes a closer look.
Was Hawks’ shock Wingard trade worth it?
Alastair Clarkson wanted matchwinner Chad Wingard, and sent young gun Ryan Burton to Port Adelaide to make it happen. Five years on, who’s ahead on the deal?
Can manager connection get Rankine to Crows?
The fact Izak Rankine is South Australian isn’t the only thing that could get him to the Adelaide, with an important figure having ties to the club.
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