Trade latest: Clubs prepare to raid Gold Coast for unloved Sun
The Suns’ hot start to 2025 has some great talent sitting on the sidelines, leaving rival clubs plotting to steal some young stars away from Damien Hardwick’s squad.
The Suns’ hot start to 2025 has some great talent sitting on the sidelines, leaving rival clubs plotting to steal some young stars away from Damien Hardwick’s squad.
Port Adelaide has a host of defenders coming out of contract at season’s end. But one of the Power’s most important, Kane Farrell, is set to make a decision this week.
Rival clubs are keeping tabs on Jase Burgoyne because he has yet to start meaningful contract talks with the Power – but don’t expect the club’s best player on Thursday night to go anywhere.
Luke Jackson and Tom De Koning’s futures have been all the rage, but another star ruckman might be enticed to change clubs as he considers testing the market.
After snaring Bailey Smith last trade period, Geelong could be at the front of the queue to snare Bulldog Jamarra Ugle-Hagan should he leave the kennel come season’s end.
Despite meeting with a premiership contender on Tuesday, Melbourne star Clayton Oliver has told the Dees he is happy to stay, as rivals circle the ball magnet.
The Roos are eyeing three veterans while the Tigers will shape the trade period with deals for outgoing stars. Plus see where 10 key targets sit in this bumper trade and free agency preview.
Adelaide has has swooped on Isaac Cumming – but the Power could lose its spot at the front of the queue for another wantaway Giant after a rival has jumped in.
With the arrival of Tom Barrass and Josh Battle set to create an even greater selection squeeze, several fringe Hawks are weighing up their futures at the club. GLENN MCFARLANE has details.
An All-Australian leaving your club is always a massive blow, but one club’s offer could see Port Adelaide with a draft pick as high as No. 1. JON RALPH has more.
Late last month, Port Adelaide star Dan Houston declared ‘no, I am not leaving next year’. Now, the All Australian defender has confirmed he wants to go home to Victoria.
He’s been weighing up offers from both the Crows and Power, but Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has made his choice ahead of the trade period.
This year’s AFL draft is being praised for its incredible depth, putting the futures of dozens of AFL players on hold, including three key position Magpies.
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.
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.
Jack Darling has officially requested a move to North Melbourne in 2025 and beyond. How will a deal get done? JON RALPH has more.
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.
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.
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?
Bailey Smith confirmed football’s worst-kept secret when he requested a trade to Geelong. But, the haggling has only just started. JOSH BARNES examines how a trade could play out.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Hawks are already looking forward to 2025, even with their season alive right now. But how will they handle the logjam down back with Josh Battle and Tom Barrass coming over?
Alex Neal-Bullen wants to get to Adelaide and things are lining up for the Crows in their pursuit of Jack Lukosius. And, now, another Gold Coast forward is in the trade mix.
Shai Bolton, Daniel Rioli and Liam Baker have all officially requested trades out of Punt Rd. But Richmond is a still a chance to hold onto free agent Jack Graham – here’s why.
A Norm Smith medallist whose failed trade request led to a premiership has backed Christian Petracca to return to Melbourne and find his best form.
Silly season is drawing closer and there are plenty of players with futures up in the air. Get the latest trade news from GLENN McFARLANE and JOSH BARNES here.
Hawthorn have won the race for Tom Barrass, but James Sicily has warned there’s a long way to go before an official deal is done. Plus the Hawks captain chimes in on Josh Battle.