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ADELAIDE
BRISBANE
CARLTON
- Callum Twomey is reporting via Trade Radio that a Blake Acres trade to Carlton should be completed today.
- Riley Beveridge is reporting that the trade for Blake Acres is set to be completed which includes a 2023 3rd round selection.
- Blake Acres has been traded to Carlton.
Read Now Carlton Update: Blake Acres
COLLINGWOOD
- Michael Glesson is reporting (via The Age) that Brodie Grundy will take a pay reduction as part of a trade to Melbourne.
- Dan McStay has joined Collingwood.
Read Now Collingwood Update: Dan McStay
Paperwork has been submitted for Dan McStay. His move from Brisbane to Collingwood to be official soon. Lions set to receive second round compensation pick. Currently pick No. 35 @AFLcomau @traderadio
ESSENDON
- Matthew Lloyd is reporting (via Trade Radio) that Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti is considering a return to the AFL with Fremantle and Essendon possible destinations.
- Matthew Lloyd is reporting (via Trade Radio) that James Harmes is “more unlikely than likely to join Essendon.
- Mitch Cleary is reporting that Aaron Francis has requested a trade to Sydney.
- Player manager Scott Lucas (via Trade Radio) said there was “quite a lot of water to go under the bridge” for Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti to return to the AFL. Lucas added that McDonald-Tipungwuti would have to be delisted and join the standard process if he were to join Fremantle.
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FREMANTLE
- Ryan Daniels is reporting that the Griffin Logue financial offer from Nth Melbourne won’t be matched by Fremantle.
- Jordan McArdle is reporting via The West that Josh Corbett has selected Fremantle as his preferred club in a trade.
- Fremantle EGM of Football Peter Bell (via 6PR) stated the Rory Lobb trade request is “complex” from a player personal situation and team requirement perspective.
- Fremantle EGM of Football Peter Bell (via 6PR) said Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti has “expressed an interest” in returning to the AFL. Bell added that McDonald-Tipungwuti recently had a discussion with senior coach Justin Longmuir and it remains at a very early stage in a return to play scenario.
- Fremantle EGM of Football Peter Bell (via 6PR) has acknowledged the club is “really interested” in acquiring Luke Jackson and that it would take “multiple picks” to complete a trade. Bell added that discussions are ongoing with Melbourne.
- Fremantle EGM of Football Peter Bell (via 6PR) confirmed Josh Corbett has given an “indication” of wanting to play for Fremantle.
GEELONG
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Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via Trade Radio) said that the Ollie Henry came up “late”. Mackie said discussions are ongoing with Collingwood.
- Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via Trade Radio) said he’s “necessarily” expecting an answer from Jack Bowes today.
- Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via Trade Radio) said discussions are ongoing with GWS on Tanner Bruhn.
- Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via Trade Radio) said they haven’t spoken to Connor McKenna for a while.
- Geelong List Manager Andrew Mackie (via Trade Radio) said the club might only have a “couple of picks” at the draft.
GOLD COAST
- Jon Pierik, Jake Niall and Michael Gleeson are reporting (via The Age) that Jack Bowes will visit with Essendon, Hawthorn and Geelong on Tuesday.
GWS GIANTS
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GWS GM of Football Jason McCartney (via RSN) said the current Jacob Hopper offer from Richmond is “a good stating position but it’s not quite enough”. McCartney added that draft picks and players are being considered as part of the trade and that other opportunities may open up a path for completion.
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GWS GM of Football Jason McCartney (via Trade Radio) said discussions are ongoing with Richmond for a Jacob Hopper trade.
- GWS GM of Football Jason McCartney (via Trade Radio) indicated Ivan Soldo was a player of interest and has been discussed.
- GWS GM of Football Jason McCartney (via Trade Radio) confirmed pick 43 was available to Melbourne for a Toby Bedford trade.
- GWS GM of Football Jason McCartney (via Trade Radio) said moving up the draft order this year was a consideration.
HAWTHORN
MELBOURNE
- Kane Cornes is reporting (via Trade Radio) that there is “uncertainty” on Kysaiah Pickett wanting to remain at Melbourne in the short and long term with a move to South Australia remaining a possibility.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said he is still “baffled” on Kysaiah Pickett trade talk. Lamb added that Pickett will be “be a Melbourne player for a long time”.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said discussions haven’t really progressed with Fremantle and West Coast for a Luke Jackson trade and it “would be fair” to say more than what has been reported is required.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said discussions are progressing on Brodie Grundy but may have to wait for other trades to be completed. Lamb added both clubs are close to an agreement on a trade.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said he has a different view on a pick 43 trade for Toby Bedford.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said James Harmes “will be playing for us” next season.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said the club is happy to facilitate a trade for Adam Tomlinson if something “does eventuate” but would certainly welcome him back.
- Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb (via Trade Radio) said new contracts for Jake Melksham and Michael Hibberd are being worked through.
- Melbourne have completed a pick swap with Port Adelaide
Melbourne receive Pick 27
Port Adelaide receive Picks 33,43,53
NTH MELBOURNE
- Michael Gleeson is reporting that Griffin Logue and Darcy Tucker are set to join Nth Melbourne today.
- Callum Twomey is reporting Griffin Logue has been traded to Nth Melbourne.
Read Now Nth Melbourne Update: Griffin Logue - Callum Twomey is reporting Darcy Tucker has been traded to Nth Melbourne.
Read Now Nth Melbourne Update: Darcy Tucker - Mitch Cleary is reporting via 7 News Melbourne that Nth Melbourne have enquired about Zak Butters in a Jason Horne-Francis trade.
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Zak Butters update per @cleary_mitch https://t.co/REbadz7364
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PORT ADELAIDE
- Kane Cornes is reporting (via Trade Radio) that Zak Butters won’t be up for trade as part of the Jason Horne-Francis deal and Mitch Georgiades is unlikely to be traded.
- Melbourne have completed a pick swap with Port Adelaide
Melbourne receive Pick 27
Port Adelaide receive Picks 33,43,53
RICHMOND
ST KILDA
- Damian Barrett is reporting via Trade Radio that St Kilda is showing interest in free agent Zaine Cordy.
- Callum Twomey is reporting that Zaine Cordy will join the Saints via free agency.
Zaine Cordy will join St Kilda as an unrestricted free agent on a three-year deal.
As flagged in Inside Trading on Monday, the Western Bulldogs premiership player will head to the Saints before Friday’s free agency deadline. @AFLcomau
SYDNEY
WEST COAST
WESTERN BULLDOGS
- Callum Twomey is reporting that Liam Jones is set to join the Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent.
- Liam Jones has joined the Bulldogs via free agency.
Read Now Western Bulldogs Update: Liam Jones
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