2024 AFL trade period’s winners and losers: We rank your club

The AFL trade period is officially over with more than 20 players changing clubs.

After a quiet start, the 10-day period finished with a flurry of action.

So who did your club get? Who did they lose? And what draft picks do they have? Scroll below for your club’s verdict.

Adelaide

Draft picks: 4, 64

Traded in: Isaac Cumming, Alex Neal-Bullen, James Peatling

Traded out: Elliott Himmelberg (FA)

List changes: Lachlan Gollant (del), Will Hamill (del), Ned McHenry (del), Patrick Parnell (del), Rory Sloane (ret)

Verdict: The Crows weren’t massive players in the trade period, but still improved their side with two handy additions without giving up much. Cumming arrives as a free agent and will give the Crows some drive across half-back and on the wing. They also won the race for tough midfielder Peatling, who will benefit from increased midfield opportunities. And added Neal-Bullen early in the trade period in another good move. Rating: 8/10

Brisbane

Draft picks: 27, 34, 42, 43, 49, 60, 66

Traded in:

Traded out: Harry Sharp

List changes: Joe Daniher (ret), Kalin Lane (del), Jarryd Lyons (ret), James Madden (del), Carter Michael (del)

Verdict: The premiers didn’t bring anyone in, but they didn’t really need to either. They did complete their main objective of gaining more draft points to match a likely bid on gun father-son prospect Levi Ashcroft. Will strongly consider delisted Sun Sam Day as they look to cover the loss of retired forward Daniher. Despite losing running machine Sharp to Melbourne, the Lions still look very strong on paper and will likely challenge again in 2025. Rating: 7/10

Carlton

Draft picks: 3, 38, 63, 68, 69, 72

Traded in:

Traded out: Matt Kennedy, Jack Martin (DFA), Matt Owies

List changes: Domanic Akuei (del), David Cuningham (del), Caleb Marchbank (del), Alex Mirkov (del)

Verdict: The Blues lost three players, but will be happy with their trade period after executing a series of deals to land pick No.3 in the draft. Somewhat surprising to let Owies go after playing nearly every game this year, but they have enough small forwards to fill the void. Kennedy was also crucial to the Blues this year, but always appeared expendable after being used in a variety of roles this year. Rating: 8/10

Collingwood

Draft picks: 52, 55, 58

Traded in: Dan Houston, Harry Perryman

Traded out: John Noble , Joe Richards

List changes: Aiden Begg (del), Josh Carmichael (ret), Nathan Murphy (ret)

Verdict: The Magpies have emerged as one of the big winners of the trade period. They brought in two-time All-Australian defender Houston in a trade that saw them give up Noble and Richards, as well as a future first-round pick. They also added Perryman as a free agent. Both additions will slot nicely in the Pies’ best 22 as they go all-in for another flag tilt in 2025. Rating: 9/10

Essendon

Draft picks: 28, 31, 40, 46, 53, 54, 65

Traded in:

Traded out: Jake Stringer

List changes: Kaine Baldwin (del), Dyson Heppell (ret), Nick Hind (del), Jaiden Hunter (del), Jake Kelly (ret), Tex Wanganeen (del)

Verdict: The Bombers were strangely quiet in this year’s trade period. They lost Stringer to GWS in a trade that saw them very little in return. They did however trade out their first pick to gain more draft capital to help them match an early bid on NGA prospect Isaac Kako. But for a team that hasn’t won a final in 20 years, they haven’t exactly improved their list. Rating: 2/10

Fremantle

Draft picks: 14, 30, 67

Traded in: Shai Bolton

Traded out:

List changes: Josh Corbett (ret), Ethan Hughes (del), Sebit Kuek (del), Matt Taberner (del), Conrad Williams (del)

Verdict: Gave up two first-round picks to get Bolton, but the two-time premiership Tiger could help transform the Dockers into legitimate top-four contenders. Bolton is a rare talent with his ability to kick goals and be damaging in the midfield. Missed out on Liam Baker, but the Dockers are in good shape for 2025. Rating: 8/10

Geelong

Draft picks: 45, 57, 75

Traded in: Bailey Smith

Traded out:

List changes: Phoenix Foster (del), Mitch Hardie (del), Tom Hawkins (ret), Emerson Jeka (del), Oscar Murdoch (del), Brandan Parfitt (del), Gary Rohan (del), Zach Tuohy (ret), James Willis (del)

Verdict: The Cats landed top midfield target Smith in the final minutes of the trade period. The former Western Bulldogs star comes with baggage, but significantly boosts Geelong’s biggest weakness in the midfield. Only gave up their first pick, as well as sliding back seven spots in the second round, in good . At one point, the Cats looked a chance to get Clayton Oliver as well, but they will be rapt to secure Smith as they look to challenge again in 2025. Rating: 8/10

Gold Coast

Draft picks: 39, 41, 51, 61, 70, 76, 78

Traded in: Elliott Himmelberg (FA), John Noble, Dan Rioli

Traded out: Rory Atkins, Jack Lukosius

List changes: Sandy Brock (del), Levi Casboult (ret), Sam Day (del), Brandon Ellis (ret), Oskar Faulkhead (del), Darcy Macpherson (del), Jack Mahony (del), Hewago Oea (del), Will Rowlands (del), James Tsitas (del)

Verdict: The Suns paid a steep price for Rioli, but it’s not all that bad. The Suns have another Academy star coming in so won’t be fussed by losing their first pick. Rioli is fresh off a best and fairest season at the Tigers and will thrive under old coach Damien Hardwick. The Noble move is a bit perplexing, but they won’t be fussed by losing Lukosius considering he struggled massively this year. Are also armed with two first-round picks for next year. Rating: 5/10

Greater Western Sydney

Draft picks: 15, 16, 21, 37, 56, 74

Traded in: Jake Stringer

Traded out: Isaac Cumming (FA), Nick Haynes (FA), James Peatling, Harry Perryman (FA)

List changes: Cooper Hamilton (del), Adam Kennedy (ret), Braydon Preuss (del)

Verdict: The Giants lost three crucial cogs with Cumming, Perryman and Peatling all departing. The trio played in the Giants’ two finals this year and are significant departures. Landed talented Bomber Jake Stringer for pick 53 in what could be a steal, but on the whole it was a disappointing trade period. Rating: 3/10

Hawthorn

Draft picks: 33, 71, 77

Traded in: Tom Barrass, Josh Battle (FA)

Traded out:

List changes: Cooper Stephens (del), Clay Tucker (del), Chad Wingard (ret)

Verdict: Can’t fault the Hawks for what they have done in the past 12 months. After surging to an unlikely semi-final appearance, they shored up their defence with the acquisitions of Battle and Barrass. Remained steadfast on only giving up one first-round pick for Barrass and sealed the deal in the final hour of the trade period. Rating: 8/10

Melbourne

Draft picks: 5, 9

Traded in: Tom Campbell (DFA), Harry Sharp

Traded out: Alex Neal-Bullen

List changes: Angus Brayshaw (ret), Ben Brown (ret), Kyah Farris-White (del), Lachie Hunter (ret), Josh Schache (del)

Verdict: In could have a disaster for the Demons with disgruntled pair Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver both exploring trades after the season. The Demons put any trade talk on the superstar pair to bed at the start of the trade period, but it remains to be seen if the same circus happens next year. Added running machine Sharp on the cheap and boosted ruck depth with the signing of Campbell, but missed out on contracted Giants forward Wade Derksen. Also traded out their future first-round pick to nab an extra top-10 selection in this year’s super draft. Rating: 5/10

North Melbourne

Draft picks: 2, 62

Traded in: Caleb Daniel, Jack Darling, Jacob Konstanty, Luke Parker

Traded out:

List changes: Hamish Free (del), Hugh Greenwood (ret), Bigoa Nyuon (del), Tyler Sellers (del), Liam Shiels (ret), Curtis Taylor (del), Tarryn Thomas (del)

Verdict: The Roos did significantly well to add some much-needed experience to their young list. Daniel and Parker will instantly make their team better, while Darling will take the pressure off Nick Larkey up forward. Konstanty has never played a senior game, but was a top-20 pick in 2022 so has the talent. Still hold their first pick, which has them in great shape moving forward. Rating: 8/10

Port Adelaide

Draft picks: 13, 29, 36, 50

Traded in: Rory Atkins, Jack Lukosius, Joe Richards

Traded out: Dan Houston

List changes: Charlie Dixon (ret), Tom McCallum (del), Trent McKenzie (ret)

Verdict: Brought in three new players, but all have question marks. Lukosius could thrive back in his home state, but he has struggled for consistency at the Suns. Richards only has nine senior games to his name, while Atkins appears a depth option at best. Didn’t get maximum value from dual All-Australian defender Houston despite having three years to run on a contract. Rating: 2/10

Richmond

Draft picks: 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23, 24

Traded in:

Traded out: Liam Baker, Shai Bolton, Jack Graham (FA), Daniel Rioli

List changes: Dylan Grimes (ret), Dustin Martin (ret), Marlion Pickett (ret), Sam Naismith (ret)

Verdict: On face value, losing four of your better players looks like a trade disaster. But the Tigers, fresh off the wooden spoon, are firmly in rebuild mode and these trades should accelerate that. While it will be tough for fans to see Baker, Bolton and Rioli depart, the club is now armed with eight picks inside the top 24 in this year’s super draft, which should set them up for future success. Rating: 9/10

St Kilda

Draft picks: 7, 8, 32, 47

Traded in: Jack Macrae

Traded out: Josh Battle (FA)

List changes: Matthew Allison (del), Riley Bonner (del), Tom Campbell (DFA), Seb Ross (del), James Van Es (del)

Verdict: Lost Battle to Hawthorn in a significant blow to their defence, although the pick No.8 compensation will ease the pain. Tried unsuccessfully to land Brodie Kemp from Carlton, but they did land Macrae on the cheap in the final minutes to save what looked like a disappointing trade period. Rating: 5/10

Sydney

Draft picks: 19, 22, 44, 59

Traded in:

Traded out: Jacob Konstanty, Luke Parker

List changes: Harry Arnold (del), Jaiden Magor (del), Sam Reid (ret), Cooper Vickery (del)

Verdict: A strangely quiet period for the usually active Swans. They will be happy with their list given they are coming off two grand finals in the past three years, but do they have enough to make the next step. Lost club great Parker and untried youngster Konstanty, but only got pick No.44 in return for the pair. Face a big 12 months trying to convince Chad Warner to remain at the club. Rating: 2/10

West Coast

Draft picks: 12, 26, 73

Traded in: Liam Baker, Jack Graham, Matt Owies

Traded out: Jack Darling

List changes: Jordyn Baker (del), Andrew Gaff (ret), Jamaine Jones (del), Zane Trew (del)

Verdict: Brought in three players, but were widely slammed for parting with pick No.3 to land Baker and Owies. They still got pick No.12 in return to add another quality player in the draft, but on face value it looks like they gave up too much. Having said that, Baker is a good get and will grunt and leadership to the rebuilding Eagles, while Graham and Owies will slot straight into the best 22. Rating: 3/10

Western Bulldogs

Draft picks: 17, 25, 35, 48

Traded in: Matt Kennedy

Traded out: Caleb Daniel, Jack Macrae, Bailey Smith

List changes: Dominic Bedendo (del), Aiden O’Driscoll (ret), Kelsey Rypstra (del)

Verdict: Daniel and Macrae were in and out of the side this year, but losing two contracted All-Australians for very little is not great business. They eventually relented and accepted pick No.17 from the Cats in a complicated four-way deal that saw them effectively get that pick and Kennedy from Carlton for Smith and Macrae. Losing three players and only getting one top-20 pick in return is a disaster. Rating: 2/10