AFL trade period day three as it happened:Cats put pens to paper;Free agency compensation explained
AFL 2024

AFL trade period day three as it happened:Cats put pens to paper;Free agency compensation explained

There were no trades on day three of the AFL trade period,but Geelong re-signed defenders Jake Kolodjashnij,Lawson Humphries and Jed Bews,Carlton announced its next CEO and Collingwood president Jeff Browne confirmed his departure plans.

  • byScott Spits

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AFL trades day two as it happened:Tigers’ Graham compensation revealed;Worsfold back at Eagles
AFL 2024

AFL trades day two as it happened:Tigers’ Graham compensation revealed;Worsfold back at Eagles

The second day of the AFL’s silly season was relatively quiet but there is plenty bubbling away behind the scenes. Here’s how it played out.

  • byScott Spits
A hefty price:Why the Pies’ pursuit of Houston is risky business
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AFL 2024

A hefty price:Why the Pies’ pursuit of Houston is risky business

Collingwood are ahead of Carlton in the tender for the services of Dan Houston,but to be “in the box seat” for Houston also means boxing yourself into a deal that carries significant risks for the Magpies.

  • byJake Niall
‘Pretty tight at the top’:Inside the auditions for Richmond’s No.1 draft pick
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‘Pretty tight at the top’:Inside the auditions for Richmond’s No.1 draft pick

The Tigers are on the verge of a new era as they farewell premierships stars and prepare to welcome a batch of young guns. But is there a clear No.1 choice?

  • byMarc McGowan
The next Dusty,‘Rubber Man’,and a match-winner with Iraqi heritage:The stars of a wide-open AFL draft
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The next Dusty,‘Rubber Man’,and a match-winner with Iraqi heritage:The stars of a wide-open AFL draft

Five young guns have a case to have their names called out first on draft night,although the rebuilding Richmond appear to be zeroing in on two in particular.

  • byMarc McGowan
Free agents,pick swaps,salary dumps:What does AFL trade jargon mean?
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Free agents,pick swaps,salary dumps:What does AFL trade jargon mean?

What do you call a free agent who isn’t actually free? What is a salary dump? And will pick purchasing become a feature in the AFL?

  • byPeter Ryan andJon Pierik
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Oliver meets with Geelong after Demons explore trade options again
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Oliver meets with Geelong after Demons explore trade options again

Clayton Oliver’s feeling that his club Melbourne has dangled him as trade bait twice in 12 months led to the four time best and fairest winner met with Geelong on Tuesday.

  • bySam McClure
Money Talks:When will the bid come for Lions’ father-son Levi Ashcroft?
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AFL 2024

Money Talks:When will the bid come for Lions’ father-son Levi Ashcroft?

Brisbane Lions father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft could become the second player to attract a bid at pick one of the national draft in November as clubs start to drill down on the draft pool.

  • byPeter Ryan
Finding Jake Stringer a new home won’t happen overnight
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AFL 2024

Finding Jake Stringer a new home won’t happen overnight

Jake Stringer and Essendon understand each other’s positions. The Bombers aren’t budging,but will another club give Stringer what he wants?

  • byPeter Ryan andMarc McGowan
Marsh to review Petracca treatment
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Marsh to review Petracca treatment

Caroline Wilson tells Footy Classified AFL Players'Association boss Paul Marsh is looking into Melbourne's management of Christian Petracca's injuries in the King's Birthday clash.

Tiger exodus:A trio of premiership stars ask for trades
AFL 2024

Tiger exodus:A trio of premiership stars ask for trades

Three Richmond premiership stars have all formally requested trades away from the club as the Tigers continue their rebuild under Adem Yze.

  • byMichael Gleeson