Collingwood,Essendon in the thick of trade action with interstate clubs

Collingwood,Essendon in the thick of trade action with interstate clubs

Collingwood are aiming to secure dual All-Australian Dan Houston for a pick and a player in the hope they can retain a selection in the first round of this year’s draft.

  • byMichael Gleeson andPeter Ryan

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‘We think we’re still a chance’:Roos won’t be brushed aside by Blues,Pies in the race for Dan Houston

‘We think we’re still a chance’:Roos won’t be brushed aside by Blues,Pies in the race for Dan Houston

The Kangaroos know they remain outsiders in the race to land the Power’s two-time All-Australian,but they also know they could offer a strong enough deal to satisfy Port Adelaide.

  • byPeter Ryan,Marc McGowan andMichael Gleeson
Let’s deal:How the biggest AFL trades get done

Let’s deal:How the biggest AFL trades get done

The figurative arm-wrestling between clubs has already begun as the AFL’s trade period prepares to officially start on Monday. We go inside the biggest deals – from Dan Houston to Shai Bolton,and Gold Coast’s coveted pick 13 – to see how they will get done.

  • byMarc McGowan,Michael Gleeson andJon Pierik
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
The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams

The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams

Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.

  • byMarc McGowan
The state of play for key targets ahead of trade period,and the players at your club without a deal
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AFL 2024

The state of play for key targets ahead of trade period,and the players at your club without a deal

In-demand defender Dan Houston has asked Port to trade him to Victoria,and two clubs in particular are leading the race for the All-Australian.

  • byMarc McGowan andPeter Ryan
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‘What you work for’:Swans bask in the satisfaction of another grand final opportunity

‘What you work for’:Swans bask in the satisfaction of another grand final opportunity

Sydney have broken their Port Adelaide hoodoo by 36 points in a lopsided AFL preliminary final to book a spot in the grand final,their second time there in three seasons.

  • byRoy Ward,Marnie Vinall andJonathan Drennan
Two down,one to go:Sydney’s redemption tour continues. Next stop,the MCG
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AFL 2024

Two down,one to go:Sydney’s redemption tour continues. Next stop,the MCG

It began when they ended their 3-0 finals hoodoo against GWS a fortnight ago. Now they have vanquished their 8-0 Port Adelaide demons.

  • byVince Rugari
‘Did you mean that?’ How a slip of the tongue and a mega-trade revived Willie Rioli

‘Did you mean that?’ How a slip of the tongue and a mega-trade revived Willie Rioli

Willie Rioli’s had a rocky road at times throughout his AFL career,but those who know him best say he is as humble and generous as he is brilliant.

  • byMarc McGowan
AFL prelim finals teams and tips:Stewart back,Tuohy out for Cats

AFL prelim finals teams and tips:Stewart back,Tuohy out for Cats

See the selected teams for this weekend’s preliminary finals and check out what the expert tipsters think. Zach Tuohy is out for Geelong as the Cats welcome back Tom Stewart.

  • byRoy Ward andAndrew Wu
A blessing and a curse:The pains of being a Port Adelaide supporter
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AFL 2024

A blessing and a curse:The pains of being a Port Adelaide supporter

Our club’s motto is literally:“We exist to win premierships.” It’s been way too long.

  • byVince Rugari