The Real Season – Clubs continue to search for the Premiership formula through the Draft, Trade Period & Free Agency, follow all the moves & stories right here:
2 Sep – Nth Melbourne
“There is a scenario where North (Melbourne) could get both” @barrettdamian on Jared Polec & Andrew Gaff via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – Port Adelaide
“The North (Melbourne) offer blew them out of the water.. he hasn’t recommitted to that club” @barrettdamian on Jared Polec via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – West Coast
“Port Adelaide is the club that has really shown interest there.. they are concerned about (Paddy) Ryder (Longevity).. Lycett is gettable” @barrettdamian on Scott Lycett via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – Adelaide
“Carlton has had the front running on that.. he’ll be in Melbourne the way I read it.. Carlton is really keen” @barrettdamian on Mitch McGovern via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – Gold Coast
“Collingwood is interested in (Steven) May because they think Richmond has got (Tom) Lynch”.. the industry is just convinced that Lynch goes to Richmond” @barrettdamian via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – Gold Coast
“He’s very much open to coming to Melbourne (City) to continue his career.. there’s been probably 15-18 months of conversations.. about that possibility.. there’s a bidding war for him” @barrettdamian on Steven May via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – GWS Giants
“.. a realisation in Melbourne that he’s gettable.. They (GWS) are the way I read it.. to be a million dollars on budget over salary cap going into 2019” @barrettdamian on Dylan Shiel via @triplemfooty on Saturday
2 Sep – 2018 AFL Draft
Current Round 1
1. Carlton
2. Gold Coast
3. St Kilda
4. Brisbane
5. Fremantle
6. Western Bulldogs
7. Adelaide
8. Essendon
9. Port Adelaide
10. North Melbourne
11. Geelong
12. Greater Western Sydney
13. Sydney
14. Adelaide
15. Hawthorn
16. Collingwood
17. Gold Coast
18. Richmond
Teams without a 1st Rd Pick: Melbourne & West Coast
Teams with Multiple 1st Rd Picks: Adelaide (2) & Gold Coast (2)
1 Sep – Brisbane
“I’ve thought about going back to Melbourne & those discussions happened, & I’m not going to lie to you” Dayne Beams confirms leaving Brisbane was on his agenda
1 Sep – Brisbane
B&F Winner – Dayne Zorko
1 Sep – Gold Coast
B&F Winner – Jarrod Harbrow
1 Sep – Port Adelaide
“No one is off the trade table as far as we’re concerned.. If you’re going to be ruthless to be elite you’ve got to make hard decisions” David Koch via Triple M Adelaide
1 Sep – Fremantle
“I caught up with him yesterday & I’m very positive about Lachie (Neale) being at our club” Steve Rosich via @abcperth
31 Aug – Adelaide
B&F Winner – Rory Laird
31 Aug – Adelaide
Adelaide: Ryan O’Keefe is returning to Melbourne to pursue other opportunities
“Ryan has been a valued member of our coaching group & his knowledge and dedication are first class” Brett Burton
31 Aug – Free Agent Michael Barlow
“I’m really keen to explore all options.. Marty Pask my Manager has indicated that there was some (interest) towards the.. back end of the year” Michael Barlow via @1116sen
31 Aug – 2018 NAB Rising Star Award
Winner – Jaidyn Stephenson
31 Aug – Adelaide
“.. if we can’t get a good enough deal, then he’ll remain an Adelaide player next year” Don Pyle on Mitch McGovern via @TripleMAdelaide
31 Aug – Sydney
Heath Grundy has signed a 1yr contract extension with the Swans, he is now contracted until the end of 2019
31 Aug – Western Bulldogs / West Coast
RFA Jordan Roughead to meet with West Coast via @cleary_mitch
31 Aug – Port Adelaide
Chad Wingard send a tweet suggesting he will won’t be traded
Tough start to off season! Compound fracture both legs, other clubs requesting medical history 😂 anything to not get traded! #pear pic.twitter.com/55VfXr7FUz
— chad wingard (@chadwingard20) August 31, 2018
31 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Sam Taylor has signed a 1yr contract extension with the Giants, he is now contracted until the end of 2020
31 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Ben Brown will require minor hip surgery
“It’s a minor hip arthroscopy, so nothing too serious” Cameron Joyce
31 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Jack Ziebell will require an arthroscope on his left knee
“It’s not something that will impact Jack’s pre-season too much & isn’t too intrusive” Cameron Joyce
30 Aug – AFL PA
“We’d like to see that.. we think it takes too long to become a Free Agent.. 6 years is our proposal” Paul Marsh on wanting a reduction to the length of Free Agent eligibility in the next CBA via @1116sen on Thursday
30 Aug – AFL Players MVP
Winner – Tom Mitchell
What a year this man has had.
Tom Mitchell, the @AFLPlayers' MVP for 2018. 🙌⭐️
📝: https://t.co/jTY6ugLNin#SpectemurAgendo pic.twitter.com/yIAFKokRrV
— Hawthorn FC (@HawthornFC) August 30, 2018
30 Aug – Gold Coast
Michael Rischitelli has signed a 1yr contract extension with the Suns, he is now contracted until the end of 2019
30 Aug – Gold Coast
Jarrod Harbrow has signed a 2yr contract extension with the Suns, he is now contracted until the end of 2020
📊 2018 Power Rankings: Round 23
30 Aug – Carlton
Aaron Mullett, Cameron O’Shea, Matthew Shaw & Jesse Glass-McCasker have been delisted
30 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Development Manager Ben Dyer has departed the Kangaroos
30 Aug – Western Bulldogs
Roarke Smith has signed a 1yr contract extension with the Bulldogs, he is now contracted until the end of 2019
30 Aug – Brisbane
“I will be seeing out my contract here” Dayne Beams
Brisbane: “I will be seeing out my contract here” Dayne Beams#AFL pic.twitter.com/eS9ZKe6opX
— aflratings.com.au (@aflratings) August 30, 2018
30 Aug – Melbourne
Bernie Vince will retire at the end of the 2018 season
“I’ve been pretty lucky over 13 years but it’s time for me to move on” Bernie Vince
30 Aug – Sydney
“I certainly hope so” Jake Lloyd on whether he will be at the Swans in 2019 via @1116sen
30 Aug – West Coast
Adam Simpson has signed a contract extension with the Eagles, he is now contracted until then end of 2022
30 Aug – Brisbane/Fremantle
Brisbane are reportedly trying to attract Lachie Neale, he is yet to have his exit meeting with Ross Lyon.
Brisbane attempting to lure contracted Fremantle star Lachie Neale.
Neale camp open to idea.
Pick 4 on the table.
— Sam McClure (@sam_mcclure) August 30, 2018
https://twitter.com/TravisKing/status/1034983980842405888
TRADE POLL
Do you think Lachie Neale will request a trade?#AFL
— aflratings.com.au (@aflratings) August 30, 2018
30 Aug – St Kilda
Brett Ratten will join the Saints coaching department
“He is highly regarded across the football industry and as midfield coach at the Hawks, was a key driver in their premiership success” Simon Lethlean
29 Aug – 2018 All Australian Team
B: Tom Stewart, Alex Rance, Rory Laird
HB: Shannon Hurn, Jeremy McGovern, Lachie Whitfield
C: Andrew Gaff, Dustin Martin, Steele Sidebottom
HF: Patrick Dangerfield, Lance Franklin, Robbie Gray
F: Jack Gunston, Jack Riewoldt, Luke Breust
FOLL: Max Gawn, Patrick Cripps, Tom Mitchell
I/C: Brodie Grundy, Clayton Oliver, Shaun Higgins, Shane Edwards
Captain: Lance Franklin Vice Captain: Patrick Dangerfield
“Just kick it to me.” – Buddy on what he’d say to his #AllAustralian teammates before leading them out as captain. pic.twitter.com/l5S19j3kZA
— AFL (@AFL) August 29, 2018
29 Aug – Gold Coast
Sam Naismith has signed a 3yr contract extension with the Swans, he is now contracted until the end of 2021
29 Aug – Gold Coast
Tate Kaesler has joined the Suns coaching panel
29 Aug – Western Bulldogs
Western Bulldogs: Dale Morris has signed a 1yr contract extension with the Bulldogs
29 Aug – St Kilda
Andrew Bassat the new St Kilda President succeeding Peter Summers, who will stand down at December AGM
29 Aug – St Kilda
Nathan Wright, Hugh Goddard, Nathan Freeman & Ray Connellan have been delisted
29 Aug – Port Adelaide
“We had our exit meeting with Jared (Polec) yesterday & he hasn’t told us of a decision yet, but we are realistic & we know the longer this goes the less likely he is to stay” Chris Davies
29 Aug – Adelaide
Assistant Coach Josh Francou has resigned, Development Coach Tate Kaesler has also departed the Crows
28 Aug -St Kilda
Nathan Freeman has been delisted
It’s been a wild ride, but god it’s been fun #thankyou https://t.co/dUvqjG0wfh pic.twitter.com/BgAruRyZ4d
— Nathan Freeman (@nathfreeman9) August 28, 2018
28 Aug -Adelaide
Mitch McGovern has requested a trade, he is contracted until the end of 2020
28 Aug -Adelaide
Harry Dear, Jackson Edwards & Ben Jarman have been delisted
28 Aug – Gold Coast
Michael Barlow, Max Spencer, Josh Jaska & Mackenzie Willis have been delisted
https://twitter.com/mjbarlow20/status/1034309880402726912
28 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Billy Hartung, Tom Jeffries, Oscar Junker, Gordon Narrier, Daniel Nielson & Josh Williams have been delisted
28 Aug – Port Adelaide
Jimmy Toumpas & Emmanuel Irra have been delisted
28 Aug – Gold Coast
Josh Drummond has joined the Suns as an Assistant Coach
“We are delighted to have someone of the calibre of Josh join our team” Jon Haines
28 Aug – Western Bulldogs
Kieran Collins & Nathan Mullenger-McHugh have been delisted
“We’d like to thank Kieran & Nathan for their hard work & commitment during their time at the Western Bulldogs” Sam Power
28 Aug – St Kilda
Assistant Coaches Simon McPhee, Rohan Welsh & Lindsay Gilbee will depart the Saints
“these three men are all quality people who have put in a tremendous amount of work for the club over a long period of time” Simon Lethlean
28 Aug – Nth Melbourne
Assistant Coach Josh Drummond will depart the Kangaroos
“Josh has been an integral part of our football department, a vital resource for the players & a great support to Brad Scott & his fellow coaches” Cameron Joyce
28 Aug – St Kilda
Brendon Lade has joined the Saints as an Assistant Coach
“Brendon is a high-quality person who will add a significant amount of knowledge & experience to our coaching team” Simon Lethlean
28 Aug – Hawthorn
“Unless something changes unbelievably dramatically.. Roughie will be playing at Hawthorn next year” Alastair Clarkson on Jarryd Roughead via @WhateleySEN
27 Aug – Carlton
Charlie Curnow (Knee) won’t require knee surgery
“Scans have revealed just a slight strain in the medial ligament in his left knee, & some slight bone bruising around the area but the good news is Charlie won’t require surgery” Brad Lloyd
27 Aug – Fremantle
“I’ve still got three years left on my contract so I’m not thinking about going anywhere” Brad Hill
27 Aug – Adelaide
Mitch McGovern requires a minor arthroscopic procedure on both ankles
27 Aug – Richmond
Jacob Townsend (Broken Leg – fractured fibula) out for the remainder of the season
27 Aug – Richmond
Adam Kingsley will join the Tigers as an Assistant Coach from the 2019 season
27 Aug – St Kilda
Assistant Coach Adam Kingsley has departed the Saints
27 Aug – 2018 All Australian Squad
Ade: Rory Laird
Bri: Harris Andrews, Dayne Beams
Car: Patrick Cripps
Coll, Jordan DeGoey, Brodie Grundy, Scott Pendlebury, Steele Sidebottom
Ess: Devon Smith
Fre: Lachie Neale
Gee: Mark Blicavs, Patrick Dangerfield, Tom Hawkins, Tom Stewart
GC: –
GWS: Callan Ward, Lachie Whitfield
Haw: Luke Breust, Jack Gunston, Tom Mitchell
Mel: Max Gawn, Clayton Oliver
NM: Ben Brown, Shaun Higgins
PA: Robbie Gray, Tom Jonas
Ric: Josh Caddy, Trent Cotchin, Shane Edwards, Kane Lambert, Alex Rance, Jack Riewoldt
Syd: Lance Franklin, Jake Lloyd
StK: –
WC: Andrew Gaff, Shannon Hurn, Jeremy McGovern, Elliot Yeo
WB: Jack Macrae
