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Sep. 27 Updates
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ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
- Callum Twomey said (via Trade Radio) it will be a “surprise” if a bid on Will Ashcroft didn’t come at pick 1 in the 2022 AFL Draft.
- Dayne Zorko has signed a one-year contract extension at Brisbane per Mitch Cleary.
Read Now Contract Update: Dayne Zorko - Callum Twomey is reporting via AFL.com.au that Brisbane is interested in acquiring Jack Bowes from Gold Coast.
CARLTON
- Riley Beveridge is reporting (via Trade Radio) that Carlton has a focus on the draft this year and is expected to use their first round pick.
COLLINGWOOD
- Port Adelaide GM of Football Chris Davies stated via Trade Radio the club had an initial conversation only with Brodie Grundy.
- Josh Gabelich is reporting via SEN there could be more of an indication on the future of Oliver Henry in the next 24-48 hours.
ESSENDON
- Callum Twomey is reporting (via Trade Radio) that Essendon “are interested” along with a host of other teams in acquiring Jack Bowes and a strong draft pick from Gold Coast.
- Mitch Cleary is reporting that Aaron Francis is a trade target for Sydney.
Sydney has shown interest in Essendon’s Aaron Francis with discussions progressing. The Bombers are happy to facilitate a trade for the 25yo former first-rounder for a fresh start.
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FREMANTLE
GEELONG
- Sam Edmund is reporting (via SEN) that he believes a new contract for Sam Simpson will be completed.
- Sam Edmund is reporting (via SEN) that Quinton Narkle is open to explore trade options.
- Josh Gabelich is reporting via AFL.com.au that Quinton Narkle has not been offered a new contract for 2023.
GOLD COAST
GWS GIANTS
HAWTHORN
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Callum Twomey is reporting (via Trade Radio) that a decision from Jack Gunston is likely to be made this week. Gunston is an unrestricted free agent.
- Unrestricted free agent Jack Gunston said today via TAB he would make a decision “in the coming days or early next week”. He added the change of lifestyle “does appeal”.
MELBOURNE
NTH MELBOURNE
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PORT ADELAIDE
- GM of Football Chris Davies acknowledged via Trade Radio that addressing the needs of a tall key defender is “something we need to look at” in the future.
- GM of Football Chris Davies said via Trade Radio the club wants to be aggressive enough during the trade period. He added that list spots were currently tight and there is a preference to use their first round selection at the draft.
- Port Adelaide are expecting a first round or end of first round selection for Karl Amon according to GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio). Receiving a second round selection was also added to the discussion.
- Acquiring Junior Rioli is a need for the club filling the role that Connor Rozee and Zak Butters previously played across half-forward according to GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio). The injuries to Orazio Fantasia also exposed the club in the same position Davies added.
- GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio) wasn’t sure on the on the current situation for Jack Graham. South Australian players wanting to return home will always be a consideration for the club Davies added.
- The club has no indication on Kysaiah Pickett according to GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio) while adding it was “reasonable” that he would stay at Melbourne.
- Mitch Georgiades remains “a pretty important part into the future” according to GM of Football Chris Davies via Trade Radio. The hope for him is to remain at the club for “a good period of time” Davies added.
- Scott Lycett remains the No.1 ruck option at Port Adelaide according to GM of Football Chris Davies via Trade Radio while Jeremy Finlayson will play as a forward/second ruck option for the club.
RICHMOND
ST KILDA
SYDNEY
WEST COAST
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Callum Twomey is reporting (via Trade Radio) that West coast has a “level of interest” in Jayden Hunt who is an unrestricted free agent.
WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Callum Twomey is reporting (via Trade Radio) that Adam Tomlinson won’t be joining the Bulldogs.
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