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.
In the lead-up to the grand final,amid myriad official AFL functions,word quickly spread within recruiting circles. Now the club has tried to shut down talk of a Clayton Oliver trade. That doesn’t mean the trade is shut down.
Rival clubs believe Clayton Oliver is again an attainable trade target,with Geelong emerging as contenders for the superstar midfielder if Melbourne are prepared to trade him.
The Lions were not always so good,but a series of factors – from brilliant recruiting to a heralded medical team – helped turn them into the AFL’s best.
Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.
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.
Jake Stringer and Essendon understand each other’s positions. The Bombers aren’t budging,but will another club give Stringer what he wants?
If the Blues are to advance from pretenders to true premiership contenders,they must put all their resources towards luring Geelong defender Sam De Koning to Princes Park.
Back-to-back All-Australian defender Dan Houston remains a live trade target for Victorian clubs as Carlton forward Matt Owies prepares for an extended wait to discover his fate.
The Bombers say they have no interest in exploring a trade for their captain.
Mac Andrew has signed one of the biggest-ever AFL deals and is potentially locked in at the Gold Coast for the next 10 years.