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ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that Brisbane are entertaining trading out pick 15 into multiple picks. Brisbane are looking to increase draft points in order to match bids for father-son pair Will Ashcroft and Jaspa Fletcher. Brisbane are also looking to trade for Josh Dunkley.
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that Brisbane are likely to trade for Jack Gunston in order to save the compensation from the departing Dan McStay.
- Brisbane GM of Football Danny Daly (via Trade Radio) is expecting free agent Dan McStay to be processed in the next few days. Daly added that hopefully it would be a second round pick at work for compensation.
- Brisbane GM of Football Danny Daly (via Trade Radio) said discussions are ongoing with the Western Bulldogs for Josh Dunkley.
- Brisbane GM of Football Danny Daly (via Trade Radio) confirmed “100%” Cam Rayner will not be traded.
CARLTON
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that the trade for Blake Acres could be completed as early as Monday.
- Harry McKay has signed a seven-year contract extension at Carlton.
Read Now Contract Update: Harry McKay - Mitch Cleary is reporting Paddy Dow will explore his trade options.
- Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin (via Trade Radio) said he would talk with Fremantle today on a Blake Acres trade.
- Carlton Head of List Management Nick Austin (via Trade Radio) said the club would focus on a “strong draft hand” this year.
Carlton list manager Nick Austin has confirmed contracted midfielder Paddy Dow has a desire to explore his options this trade period @7NewsMelbourne
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) October 2, 2022
COLLINGWOOD
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that Dan McStay could join Collingwood via free agency as soon as Monday.
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that Bobby Hill is set to join Collingwood early in the week.
- GM of Football Graham Wright (via Trade Radio) said Ollie Henry is a required player and wants to retain him on the list.
- GM of Football Graham Wright (via Trade Radio) said he has had “good dialogue” with Melbourne on a Brodie Grundy trade.
- GM of Football Graham Wright (via Trade Radio) confirmed Bobby Hill and Dan McStay would likely be processed today.
- GM of Football Graham Wright (via Trade Radio) said acquiring Tom Mitchell is a chance but “probably unlikely”.
- GM of Football Graham Wright (via Trade Radio) said the club has other priorities prior to assessing any Brayden Fiorini scenario.
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Bobby Hill has been traded to Collingwood.
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Callum Twomey is reporting via AFL.com.au that Collingwood are seeking a pick inside 25 for Brodie Grundy.
Read Now Collingwood Update: Bobby Hill
ESSENDON
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GM of List Management & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro (via Trade Radio) said the club is “starting a little behind” having just signed Brad Scott as senior coach.
- GM of List Management & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro (via Trade Radio) said the club is “more than happy” to go to the draft this year.
- GM of List Management & Recruiting Adrian Dodoro (via Trade Radio) confirmed Jack Bowes is a “high priority”.
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FREMANTLE
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Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls (via Trade Radio) said the club has “every intention” of retaining Rory Lobb.
- Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls (via Trade Radio) said discussions with Melbourne on a Luke Jackson trade are in the initial stages.
- Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls (via Trade Radio) said Griffin Logue and Darcy Tucker are likely to land at North Melbourne. Walls added they were still in talks with Logue on a role staying at Fremantle.
- Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls (via Trade Radio) confirmed Liam Henry will “absolutely” remain at the club.
- Fremantle Head of Player Personnel David Walls (via Trade Radio) said a third round selection on a Blake Acres trade “will be around the mark”.
- Callum Twomey is reporting via AFL.com.au that Fremantle have offered pick 13 and a 2023 first-round pick as part of the deal for Luke Jackson.
- Callum Twomey is reporting via AFL.com.au that discussions are continuing on acquiring Jeremy Sharp from Gold Coast.
- Ryan Daniels is reporting via 7 News Perth that Fremantle are set to offer two first round selections for Luke Jackson as part of a trade. Daniels added that a Luke Jackson trade is not part of any potential Rory Lobb move to the Bulldogs.
The @freodockers set to offer 2022 and 2023 1st round picks to @melbournefc for Luke Jackson.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) October 3, 2022
Potentially some other minor assets involved, late picks etc, but at this stage the Jackson offer is NOT tied to any Lobb trade getting done.@7NewsPerth
GEELONG
- Callum Twomey is reporting via Trade Radio that Geelong have interest in Connor McKenna.
- Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via AFL.com.au) confirmed there has been interest in Esava Ratugolea.
GOLD COAST
- Callum Twomey is reporting via Trade Radio that it is unlikely a decision will be made today on the Jack Bowes preferred destination.
- Gold Coast GM of Player Talent and Strategy Craig Cameron (via Trade Radio) said discussions are progressing on a Izak Rankine trade to Adelaide and is “confident” it will be completed.
- Gold Coast GM of Player Talent and Strategy Craig Cameron (via Trade Radio) said a decision on Jack Bowes could come on Wednesday but also indicated Monday as a possibility as he is visiting with potential clubs.
- Gold Coast GM of Player Talent and Strategy Craig Cameron (via Trade Radio) said discussions are progressing on a Ben Long trade.
GWS GIANTS
- GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso (via Trade Radio) said Tanner Bruhn has nominated Geelong as his preferred club in a trade.
- GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso (via Trade Radio) said Bobby Hill trade will likely be completed today.
- GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso (via Trade Radio) is “hopeful” the Tim Taranto trade to Richmond is completed today. Caruso added that a trade for Jacob Hopper will be separate.
- GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso (via Trade Radio) confirmed that Toby Bedford has requested a trade to the Giants.
- GWS National Recruiting Manager Adrian Caruso (via Trade Radio) confirmed the club has enough coverage at the ruck position.
- GWS Giants GM of Football Jason McCartney (via SEN) said that “it’s not obvious” with what Richmond currently have for a trade for Jacob Hopper and that it could take some time.
HAWTHORN
- Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie (via Trade Radio) is “happy” for Jack Gunston to move to Brisbane. McKenzie wasn’t sure if a trade or free agent scenario.
- Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie (via Trade Radio) confirmed “interest” in acquiring Jack Bowes.
- Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie (via Trade Radio) said there has been “some interest initially from Collingwood” on Tom Mitchell.
- Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie (via Trade Radio) confirmed interest in acquiring Lloyd Meek.
- Hawthorn National List and Recruiting Manager Mark McKenzie (via Trade Radio) said the club will likely hold pick 6 and take 4 picks to the draft.
Hawthorn list boss Mark McKenzie says he remains in constant contact with Tom Mitchell’s manager and is aware of Collingwood interest in the Brownlow medallist @7NewsMelbourne
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) October 3, 2022
MELBOURNE
- Mitch Cleary reported on Saturday that Toby Bedford has requested a trade to GWS.
Read Now Melbourne Update: Toby Bedford - Melbourne List Manager Tim Lamb (via AFL.com.au) said there has been “no discussion” on trading Kysaiah Pickett.
- Melbourne will receive pick 52 as compensation for free agent Jayden Hunt.
- Mitch Cleary is reporting via 7 News Melbourne that James Harmes has spoken to Essendon on a possible trade.
James Harmes update per @cleary_mitch https://t.co/1QYXco4PWk
— aflratings.com.au (@aflratings) October 3, 2022
NTH MELBOURNE
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday that Port Adelaide have strong interest in acquiring Jason Horne-Francis.
- Nth Melbourne confirmed a trade request by Jason Horne-Francis.
Read Now Nth Melbourne Update: Jason Horne-Francis -
Kane Cornes is reporting via Trade Radio that Jason Horne-Francis is “not interested in going to Adelaide”
- Nth Melbourne List Manager Brady Rawlings has indicated (via Mitch Cleary) that Pick 8 and a future first round selection will be required in a Jason Horne-Francis trade.
- North Melbourne List Manager Brad Rawlings (via Trade Radio) confirmed the club would trade Jason Horne-Francis “if the right trade” is available. Rawlings added the trade offer would need to be “significant” otherwise Horne-Francis would stay at the Kangaroos. Rawlings confirmed that accepting a player in a trade would be a consideration.
- North Melbourne List Manager Brad Rawlings (via Trade Radio) said the club has had “initial discussions” with Fremantle on Darcy Tucker and Griffin Logue.
- North Melbourne List Manager Brad Rawlings (via Trade Radio) said the club has “had discussions” on a Hunter Clark trade but understands he is under contract.
- North Melbourne List Manager Brad Rawlings (via Trade Radio) said the club has “interest” in acquiring Jack Bowes.
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North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Roos will demand more than Port Adelaide’s pick 8 + future first rounder for Jason Horne-Francis @7NewsMelbourne @7NewsAdelaide
— Mitch Cleary (@cleary_mitch) October 3, 2022
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PORT ADELAIDE
- Port Adelaide GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio) said they are willing to work with Nth Melbourne on the “right trade” for Jason Horne-Francis. Davies added there is a preference to use draft assets in completing a trade.
- Port Adelaide GM of Football Chris Davies (via Trade Radio) said “both clubs are committed” to a trade for Junior Rioli.
- Peter Ryan is reporting via The Age that Port Adelaide are open to trading Riley Bonner.
RICHMOND
- Riley Beveridge reported via AFL.com.au on Saturday that Jack Graham is set to stay at Richmond. Beveridge has previously reported that Graham is contracted for 2023 with an easy to reach trigger in his current contract to add a further season in 2024.
- Michael Glesson reported via The Age on Sunday that a deal for Tim Taranto to join Richmond has been agreed and is set to be completed on Monday.
- Tim Taranto has been traded to Richmond.
Read Now Richmond Update: Tim Taranto
— Richmond FC 🐯 (@Richmond_FC) October 3, 2022
ST KILDA
- St Kilda Head of List Management James Gallagher (via AFL.com.au) said Bradley Hill and Hunter remain a required players.
SYDNEY
- Jake Lloyd has signed a three-year contract extension at Sydney.
Read Now Contract Update: Jake Lloyd - Sydney EGM of Football Charlie Gardiner (via Trade Radio) said talks are continuing on a Ryan Clarke contract extension.
- Sydney EGM of Football Charlie Gardiner (via Trade Radio) said he is “optimistic” on a contract extension for Harry Cunningham.
- Sydney EGM of Football Charlie Gardiner (via Trade Radio) said the club would “listen to offers” on trades which include draft picks.
- Mitch Cleary is reporting via 7 News Melbourne that Aaron Francis is set to join Sydney.
WEST COAST
- Jordan McArdle reported via The West on Sunday that Jayden Hunt could sign with West Coast as early as Monday.
- Jordan McArdle reported via The West on Sunday that West Coast remain interested in acquiring Lloyd Meek.
- West Coast have signed unrestricted free agent Jayden Hunt.
Read Now West Coast Update: Jayden Hunt
Jayden Hunt to @WestCoastEagles is now done. Final details on contract sorted this afternoon.
— Ryan Daniels (@FootyRhino) October 3, 2022
The 27 year old former @melbournefc defender is an unrestricted free agent. @7NewsPerth
WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Callum Twomey reported on Sunday via AFL.com.au that Liam Jones could join the Western Bulldogs via free agency as soon as Monday.
- Western Bulldogs GM of List & Recruiting Sam Power (via Trade Radio) said the club is continuing to have “discussions” with Fremantle on a Rory Lobb trade.
- Western Bulldogs GM of List & Recruiting Sam Power (via Trade Radio) confirmed Liam Jones is likely to join the club in the next 24 hours.
- Western Bulldogs GM of List & Recruiting Sam Power (via Trade Radio) confirmed ongoing discussions with Zaine Cordy on his playing future.
- Western Bulldogs GM of List & Recruiting Sam Power (via Trade Radio) said the club “will work in good faith” on a Josh Dunkley trade to Brisbane. Power confirmed a future first round selection has been discussed as part of the deal.
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