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“Hello everyone and welcome to our AFL trade period blog for day five.”

“…t, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 live AFL Trade Period live updates: Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King among stars on the move The AFL trade period officially opens as stars like Zak Butters, Zach Merrett and Ben King chase…”

“The trade period can help sides find the missing pieces in their side, while the draft provides young footballers the opportunity to play on the biggest of stages.”

“Essendon eyes Miers Essendon are considering making a bid for Geelong midfielder/forward Gryan Miers in the final days of the trade period.”

“Wantaway ruckman Rowan Marshall boycotted the St Kilda best and fairest award on Monday night as he pushes the club for a trade to Geelong for the second straight year.”

“…t, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 live AFL Trade period live updates: Rowan Marshall forces issue, Zach Merrett seals Hawthorn switch St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall does not attend the Saints' best and fairest event as he tries to force…”

“The AFL trade period officially opens on Monday when the list managers from all the clubs gather at Marvel Stadium to get serious about the deals that will shape their teams for 2027.”

“Does trade period confuse you?”

“…pened: Saints land Lions premiership midfielder - On the market: Your team-by-team guide to the trade period - No deadline drama: Inside Essendon’s trade reset - Opinion: How free agency became a farce Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the…”

“…dges closer - On the market: Your team-by-team guide to the trade period - No deadline drama: Inside Essendon’s cultural reset - Opinion: How free agency became a farce - ‘Waiting to get booted’: Zach Merrett is still in Bombers group chat Keep up to date…”

“It also comes on the opening day of the AFL trade period.”

“Get around our footy coverage - On the market: Your team-by-team guide to the trade period - Opinion: Bombers gave up Merrett without a fight.”

“Just 12 months ago, Draper was preparing to leave Essendon and enter the trade period as an unrestricted free agent, after another injury-plagued year at the Hangar including a devastating Achilles rupture in mid-April that ended his season.”

“Fremantle and the Brisbane Lions both entered the AFL in the mid 90s as the league was undergoing an expansion boom into states outside of Victoria.”

“…t, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 live AFL trade period, deadline day live updates: Brisbane playing hardball on Keidean Coleman, Jayden Short in limbo The future of a number of players remains up in the air as the AFL's trade period…”

“It might not play out on the ground in 2027, but Hawthorn and the Western Bulldogs were the finalists that gained the most ground during a trade period that was marked by an outbreak of honesty and rational negotiations.”

“It was notable that whereas clubs usually make statements about their player being “required” and only available for a ludicrous trade offer, the Swans were largely silent on the Blakey front in the days leading into the trade period and during it.”

“The Kangaroos on Tuesday effectively gave up two first-round picks and a future second-round selection in a complex trade to secure Blakey, an All-Australian defender two seasons ago.”

“…pened: Saints land Lions premiership midfielder - On the market: Your team-by-team guide to the trade period - No deadline drama: Inside Essendon’s trade reset - Opinion: How free agency became a farce Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the…”

“Essendon are also in the mix for the All-Australian Swans defender, with the Bombers conducting due diligence on what looms as one of the most significant moves of the trade period.”

“I ran in to Sam Durham the night that it [Merrett’s trade] happened and gave him big hugs.”

“…t, 26 Sept, 2:30 pm, Final score, Dockers 89, Lions 96 live AFL trade period live updates: Nick Blakey reports intensify, Rowan Marshall and Zak Butters deals drag on Reports suggest suspended Sydney star Nick Blakey could be talking to rival clubs about a…”

“The AFL and clubs are reluctant to use that terminology, but the league already blocked a pick purchasing proposal between the Power and Bulldogs that would have seen Port trade Todd Marshall and pay a chunk of his remaining salary in return for two…”

“This trade period Marshall is less inclined to suck it up.”

“They can spend another trade period arguing over precisely what a 31-year-old Merrett is worth, extracting every last drop from Hawthorn and telling the football world they will not be pushed around.”

“Follow our live coverage of the AFL trade period from 9am each weekday starting Monday October 5.”

“Fellow Bulldogs defender Rory Lobb may have to complete the final year on his contract, despite being linked with a move to St Kilda ahead of Monday’s official start to the trade period.”

“The AFL free agency period lasts until next Friday, with the trade period from Monday, October 5 to Wednesday, October 14.”

“The next key milestone for the club in managing the fallout from the Pullman scandal is the unfolding trade period, with Blakey said to be unhappy with the Swans’ handling of the Pullman affair and wanting to leave the club.”

“Good morning and welcome to our coverage of the AFL free agency period.”

“… reached, in terms of whether the Suns opt to match the Hawks’ offer and force a trade, remains one of the more fascinating aspects of the trade period, particularly as it could impact the draft selections the Hawks will need to secure Essendon’s Zach…”

“Neale is set to join the Magpies once the AFL trade and free agency period commences on Friday.”

“The trade period does not officially begin until next Monday, but talks have been underway for several months about possible trades and free agency moves.”

“Lions’ champion Lachie Neale is expected to officially inform Brisbane he has decided to join Collingwood ahead of the free agency period opening on Friday and the Lions say he will go with their blessing.”

“Walls has pulled all the levers in the AFL’s player-movement mechanisms, from the draft to trades and free agency, recycled players and the pre-season supplemental selection period.”

“If anyone can truly appreciate the vast vicissitudes of an AFL career, it’s Sam Draper Twelve months ago, Draper was preparing to leave Essendon and enter the trade period as an unrestricted free agent, after another injury-plagued year at the Hangar…”

“The AFL will confirm the suitable free agency compensation to be received during the trade and free agency period in October.””

“…ches and his teammates before he makes a call on his future.' Victoria Police's eight-week timeline for its probe into the Pullman Hotel incident – which was first flagged on September 2 – takes in the free agency and trade period from October 2 to October…”

“Attention has turned to the playing futures of that quintet ahead of next month’s AFL player exchange period.”

“He later moved to Hawthorn during the 2022 trade period to seek more opportunities in the ruck.”

“The Bombers continue to review their football department operations, while they are expected to be busy through the trade and draft periods.”

“In a sign of the changing times, Greene’s decision means four captains, or former captains, could change clubs this trade period, with Scott Pendlebury joining the Suns, Lachie Neale expected to join the Magpies, and Zach Merrett aiming to become a Hawk.”

“Spring has sprung, the weather’s improving, and we’re down to the pointy end of the AFL season.”

“The in-demand ruckman played for Fremantle but chose to move to Hawthorn during the trade period in 2022 “When I first arrived, our first year here was not great,” he laughed.”