34 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.

Sport

3 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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3 d. ago A deal without merit: Behind Essendon’s ‘ridiculous’ Merrett demand

Hawthorn considered Essendon’s demands for a Zach Merrett trade “ridiculous”. He now has to return to his club, while the relations between the Hawks and Bombers are poor.

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Curnow opens up on Voss

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over bungled Merrett bid; Petracca speaks on Suns move

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago Bombers boss whacks Hawks over Merrett bungle; Blues say they’re better without Curnow

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Candid Curnow opens up on Voss, Blues exit; Dons won’t commit to Merrett as skipper

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Dons throw captaincy open; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Hayward ‘pumped’ to join Carlton

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

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4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Hawks take aim at ‘ridiculous’ Essendon demands for Merrett; Lyon reflects on ‘messy’ trade period

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

4 d. ago AFL trade news LIVE: Zach Merrett nightmare ‘goes to the heart of your club’; Hawk deletes Alcatraz post

The trade period is over and football is coming to terms with its new order after the turmoil of a dramatic final day. The big question now is: what next for Zach Merrett?

Politics

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.

Politics

5 d. ago Unveiled: The details behind Hawthorn’s Merrett trade threat

Tension is sky-high between both clubs, and the Bombers are unhappy with the Hawks’ trade tactics over their captain and six-time best-and-fairest winner.

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7 d. ago AFL trade period 2025 LIVE: Three days to go as future of Curnow, Merrett, Petracca and Oliver remains unclear

AFL trade period continues as clubs continue to talk over potential moves and the future of stars such as Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett and Christian Petracca remain unclear. Follow along for updates and news.

Politics

9 d. ago ‘I can put that to bed’: Nick Daicos rejects suggestions he could be trade bait

Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos has put to bed any hint of a suggestion he could be tempted into a trade move, amid reports rival AFL clubs have asked questions about luring him away.

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2 w. ago Crichton Medal crunch: What will Merrett say as he confronts the Bombers’ faithful?

On Thursday night, Essendon captain Zach Merrett has to walk back into the club he supposedly leads but wants to leave.

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4 w. ago Bulldogs’ Khamis requests trade to Carlton, Tom Stewart inspires Cats teammates

Bulldogs’ utility Buku Khamis has told the club he is seeking a trade for further opportunities. Meantime, fans have flocked to GMHBA Stadium ahead of the grand final.

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