28 h. ago The battle lines have been drawn between the AFL’s clubs and players. Trade period proves it

This trade period underlined a new resolve among the AFL clubs, with long-term contracts squarely in the spotlight.

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2 d. ago Why being able to trade two years into the future skyrocketed AFL stars’ value

This was the first trade period where AFL clubs could venture two years into the future to mine their draft capital, and those picks underpinned some of the biggest deals that went through.

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4 d. ago From Petracca’s dream move, to Merrett’s nightmare: We rank each AFL club’s trade period

We rate every club’s player movement window – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.

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4 d. ago Swans land star goalkicker three minutes before trade deadline

Sydney has secured Carlton star Charlie Curnow on a dramatic final day of the AFL trade period that saw two Swans head in the other direction.

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: ‘It’s been uncomfortable’: Bombers explain why they kept their wantaway skipper

Follow along for all the news and reaction after the trade deadline for 2025 passed.

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Deadline passes: Merrett remains a Bomber; Curnow, Petracca, Oliver find new homes

Follow along for all the news and reaction after the trade deadline for 2025 passed.

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Petracca gets his move; Hawks tempt the Bombers with a new Merrett offer late

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Hawks tempt the Bombers with a new Merrett offer late; club skipper joins a rival

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Merrett manager ramps up pressure on Dons; Hawks make early trades

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Hawks make early moves on deadline day; Merrett, Curnow future up in the air

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Roos reject latest Magpies offer for Simpkin; Murphy backs Blues as Curnow’s future still unclear

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Petracca move close for Suns; Blues reject Swans offer for Curnow

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Blues reject Swans offer for Curnow; the text that got Buckley to Cats

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE 2025: Blues reject Swans offer for Curnow as trades enter last day

It’s deadline day. Will Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Clayton Oliver land at new AFL homes by the 7.30pm trade cut-off?

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5 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: Hawthorn’s offer for Merrett revealed; no offer from Swans for Curnow

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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5 d. ago Exclusive: Hawks’ ticking time bomb for Merrett trade revealed; no offer from Swans for Curnow

Recap all of the latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more, with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver on the hunt for new clubs.

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5 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: No offer from Swans for Curnow; Hawks ‘must part with one of their stars’ for Merrett

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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5 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: Hawks ‘must part with one of their stars’ for Merrett; Stewart opens up on finals concussion

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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5 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: Pies open to De Goey looking elsewhere, Swans ramp up the chase for Curnow

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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6 d. ago AFL trade period LIVE updates: Swans ramp up the chase for Curnow as star hits Sydney

The latest player moves, deals, pick trades and more on day nine with Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver in the mix for new clubs.

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