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:
The Real Season 2019: 30 Sep – 6 Oct
Oct 11 – Adelaide
Matthew Nicks is expected to be named as the Crows new coach.
Oct 11 – Richmond
The Tigers believe Dan Butler wants a move to the Saints – @cleary_mitch via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Port Adelaide
Justin Westhoff, Trent McKenzie, Martin Frederick, Cam Sutcliffe & Tobin Cox have signed contract extensions at the Power
Oct 11 – TRADE COMPLETED
West Coast Receive: Picks 46 & 91
Brisbane Receive: Picks 52 & 64
Oct 11 – Hawthorn
Isaac Smith not on the market in this trade period.
He’s a contracted player for next year.. he’ll be with us” Hawks GM of Football Graham Wright on Isaac Smith via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Hawthorn
Hawks are waiting for a decision on a contract for Mark Pittonet.
“We really hope he accepts our offer” Hawks GM of Football Graham Wright on Mark Pittonet via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Hawthorn
Hawks not in the picture for Bard Hill.
No, I wouldn’t have thought so” Hawks GM of Football Graham Wright on trading for Brad Hill via @traderadio
Oct 11 – TRADE COMPLETED
Melbourne Receive: Ed Langdon, Picks 26, 2020 4th Rd
Fremantle Receive: Picks 22, 79, 2020 2nd Rd
Oct 11 – Fremantle
Simon Garlick has been appointed CEO of the Dockers
Oct 11 – TRADE COMPLETED
Hawthorn Receive: Sam Frost, Picks 42, 61 & 2020 4th Rd
Melbourne Receive: Pick 50 & 2020 2nd Rd
Oct 11 – Collingwood
“That is complete balderdash (of a contract offer from Nth Melbourne).. No one has spoken to me about Jordan.. Not one phone call from anyone in any direction about him” Ben Niall (Scopo Management) on Jordan DeGoey via @1116sen
Oct 11 – Adelaide
The Crows have made several changes following their football review:
- a change to the leadership of the football department with Head of Football Brett Burton to depart the Club
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a change to the coaching structure with Senior Assistant Coach Scott Camporeale to also leave the organisation after spending nine years in the coaching department
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the creation of a new position, Head of Leadership and Culture, to deliver a new player leadership program across all areas of the football department, including AFL and AFLW
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some small changes within the high performance department to enhance role clarity and communication between staff, coaches and players
Oct 11 – Port Adelaide
Darcy Byrne-Jones has signed a contract extension at the Power, he is now contracted until the end of 2023.
Oct 11 – Adelaide
“I’m not sure where that came from.. that’s incorrect” Crows GM of List Management & Strategy Justin Reid on Pick 48 for Eddie Betts via @traderadio
Oct 11 – St Kilda
“The best path for us to get done what we want to get done was to go down that path (Trading Pick 6)” Saints Head of List Management James Gallagher via @traderadio
Oct 11 – St Kilda
“Not sure.. we hope so (that a trade will be completed).. we would really like to bring Brad (Hill) into the club.. we’ll keep the dialogue open with them (Fremantle)” Saints Head of List Management James Gallagher via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Gold Coast
“It would take a lot for us to move those picks (1 & 2)” Suns GM List & Strategy Craig Cameron via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Geelong
“Under the right circumstances Jack (Steven) at our club would be good.. at the moment (a trade) is not quite matching up” Cats Recruiting & List Manager Stephen Wells via @traderadio
Oct 11 – Essendon
“It’s about replacing your key forward & if a key forward is not available in the draft then the value of that player actually goes up.. in this case he’s irreplaceable for us” Bombers GM of List & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro on Joe Daniher via @traderadio
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Oct 10 – Adelaide
We certainly think we’ll be competitive next year, we have a real strong core.. but certainly we need some more youth – Crows GM of List Management & Strategy, Justin Reid via @SportsdaySA
Oct 10 – Port Adelaide
Matthew Broadbent & Aidyn Johnson have been delisted
Oct 10 – Essendon
Orazio Fantasia to remain at Essendon via @MattBalmer7
2019 AFL Draft Order – 1st Rd
- Gold Coast (Priority pick)
- Gold Coast
- Melbourne
- Adelaide
- Sydney
- GWS Giants
- Fremantle
- Nth Melbourne
- Carlton
- Port Adelaide
- Hawthorn
- St Kilda
- Western Bulldogs
- Geelong
- Gold Coast
- Brisbane
- Geelong
- St Kilda
- Richmond
Oct 10 – TRADE COMPLETED
GWS Giants Receive: Picks 6 & 59
St Kilda Receive: Picks 12 & 18
Oct 10 – Fremantle/St Kilda
Trade talks have broken down between the Saints & Dockers for Brad Hill.
The Dockers refusing to move on Brad Hill, they’re requesting Pick 6, 2020 1st Rd & more – @barrettdamian via @traderadio
Oct 10 – FREE AGENT SIGNING
Grant Birchall has joined Brisbane via unrestricted Free Agency
Oct 10 – Gold Coast
Tom Nicholls has officially retired
Oct 10 – Gold Coast
Luke Towey (Ireland) has been signed as a Category B Rookie
Oct 10 – Essendon/Collingwood
The manager of Mason Cox has confirmed Essendon did approach Collingwood about a trade, the Magpies rejected the approach.
“They had conversations, but it got put to bed very quickly” Adam Ramanauskas (TLA Worldwide) via @RSN927
Oct 10 – Fremantle
Port Adelaide Statement on Dougal Howard:
“Given he is contracted to the end of 2022, the club will only entertain a trade with St Kilda if it is in our best interests to do so.” GM of Football, Chris Davies
Oct 9 – Fremantle
Josh Carr will join the Dockers as an assistant coach.
Oct 9 – Hawthorn
Grant Birchall has options to play at Hawks (1yr deal), Lions or Suns –
@cleary_mitch via @traderadio
Oct 9 – Port Adelaide
Dougal Howard has requested a trade to the Saints via @ByMarcMcGowan
Oct 9 – Geelong/St Kilda
A Jack Steven trade to Geelong hasn’t eventuated as yet.
“We’ve met with St Kilda again today.. under the right circumstances we might be able to take Jack (Steven)” Cats List Manager, Stephen Wells via @traderadio
Oct 9 – TRADE COMPLETED
Tim Kelly has been traded to west Coast.
West Coast Receive: Tim Kelly, Picks 57 & 2020 3rd Rd
Geelong Receive: Picks 14, 24, 37 & 2020 1st Rd
Essendon involved in this deal, the Bombers moved picks 37 & 52 for 33 & 57
Oct 9 – GWS Giants
The Giants won’t be trading Jon Patton to the Hawks in a similar scenario to that of Tom Scully last year.
“Physically, he is absolutely flying” Giants List Manager, Jason McCartney on Jon Patton (Expected to be traded to the Hawks) via @traderadio
Oct 9 – GWS Giants
Sam Jacobs will likely be a trade scenario in order to protect Free Agency compensation according to Giants List Manager Jason McCartney.
Oct 9 – GWS Giants
Contract negotiations are expected to begin soon for Jeremy Cameron according to Giants List Manager Jason McCartney.
Oct 9 – GWS Giants
Giants confident on extending the contract of Lachie Whitfield.
“We get no indication.. he wouldn’t be signing on” Giants List Manager, Jason McCartney on Lachie Whitfield
Oct 9 – Gold Coast
Tom Nicholls has retired via @petryan
Oct 8 – Geelong/West Coast
The Eagles are closing in on a Tim Kelly trade.
It looks like it’s agreed in principal via @cleary_mitch
Geelong likely to receive: Pick 14, 24 & 2020 1st Rd
Oct 8 – Collingwood
Scott Selwood has joined the Magpies as a development coach.
Oct 8 – West Coast
Jack Petruccelle won’t be trade according to his management group.
“100% Jack will be at the Eagles.. He’ll definitely be at West Coast next year” Nick Gieschen (TLA Worldwide) on Jack Petruccelle
Oct 8 – Port Adelaide
Ollie Wines won’t be trade according to his management group.
“He’ll be at Port in 2020” Nick Gieschen (TLA Worldwide) on Ollie Wines
Oct 8 – Collingwood
Jamie Elliott has signed a 2yr contract extension with the Magpies
Oct 8 – Sydney
Robbie Fox, Hayden McLean, James Bell, Joel Amartey & Michael Knoll have signed 1yr contract extensions with the Swans
Oct 8 – Adelaide
“We’re pretty clear on this strategy & where we’re headed.. it’s about about focusing on the draft & rejuvenating the list.. we need to expose the list & get some games into the younger players” GM List Management & Strategy Justin Reid via @1116sen
Oct 8 – Brisbane
Lions unlikely to target a key forward in this trade period, happy to go back to the draft – GM of Football, David Noble via @traderadio
Oct 8 – Adelaide
Alex Keath (Lower leg) has undergone surgery for a stress fracture, out for 3-4 months. Likely to be traded to the Bulldogs via @sam_mcclure
Oct 8 – St Kilda
Paddy McCartin (Concussion) wants to continue playing, he’s contracted – Scott Lucas (Phoenix Management Group) via @traderadio
Oct 8 – Sydney
Tom Papley has a preference to be traded to Carlton – Scott Lucas (Phoenix Management Group) via @traderadio
Oct 7 – Collingwood
Multiple reports Jamie Elliott will stay at the Magpies
Oct 7 – Melbourne
The Giants will receive an end of 2nd Rd pick (Currently Pick: 40) for Adam Tomlinson
Oct 7 – Melbourne
The Demons have signed Free Agent Adam Tomlinson
Adam Tomlinson Joins Melbourne
Oct 7 – Melbourne
“Jamie Elliott won’t be playing for Melbourne. He told us over the weekend.” Melbourne GM of Football, Josh Mahoney
Oct 7 – Nth Melbourne
Kangaroos are in the mix for Dougal Howard
“We need a key back & Dougal (Howard), obviously fits that mould for us but there are a couple of other players in that area we might have a look at” Rhyce Shaw
Oct 7 – Collingwood
Jamie Elliot close to re-signing at the Magpies on a 2yr deal, Brisbane still have a 3yr deal on the table
“We’re waiting. We’re very hopeful & growing a little bit more confident, but until we get the green light we have to wait & see” Magpies List Manager Ned Guy on Jamie Elliott
Oct 7 – Sydney
Zac Jones has requested a trade
“There is still a trade needs to happen and we will make sure it works for the club if that is the case and that is how it pans out.” Swans CEO Tom Harley
Oct 7 – St Kilda
“I think we’re conscious we might have to (part ways with Pick 6) for Brad Hill” Saints GM of Football Simon Lethlean via @traderadio
Oct 7 – Sydney/Carlton
Swans & Blues to enter negotiations for a Tom Papley trade.
“He’s got 4yrs on a contract.. his preference would be Carlton” Tom Harley on Tom Paley via @traderadio
Oct 7 – Essendon/Sydney
“Managers are sticking to: he wants a change of scenery.. I’m not buying that”
@MatthewLloyd18 on Joe Daniher via @traderadio
“Managers are sticking to: he wants a change of scenery.. I’m not buying that” @MatthewLloyd18 on Joe Daniher via @traderadio
“Pick 5 is not going to cut it” @barrettdamian on a Joe Daniher trade to Sydney via
@traderadio
“Clearly things have evolved since (the August meeting)” Tom Harley on Joe Daniher via @traderadio
“I feel like these things take a lot longer than 2 weeks” @MatthewLloyd18 to Tom Harley on Joe Daniher via @traderadio
Our intention is for Joe Daniher to play for Essendon in 2020 & the next 10 years – Bombers GM List & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro
They’re two key players in our list management strategy – Bombers GM List & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro on Joe Daniher & Orazio Fantasia
“It’s incumbent on Sydney to come to us. We’ve made it really clear we want Joe at Essendon next year” Bombers GM List & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro on Joe Daniher
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