AFL trade period: All the news, developments and deals from Day 2 of trading action
What deals will get done today? After a busy opening day of the trade period, stay across the news and developments from Day 2 here.
AFL: What deals will get done today?
It was a busy opening day of the trade period, with Zach Merrett’s shift from Essendon to Hawthorn headlining player action that included mooted moves for Jesse Hogan and Scott Pendlebury.
But there’s plenty up in the air as we get into the swing of the week on Day 2.
Stick with us throughout the day as we take you through all the news and developments!
Freo respond to Graham news
North’s coaching move leaves Fremantle with some reshuffling to do in the box, but the club is thrilled to see Graham get his chance.
“We can’t thank Jaymie enough for his five outstanding seasons of service to our club,” Dockers footy manager Joe Brierty said.
“Ever since he set foot in the door, he has been a highly valued member of our coaching department and respected by all players and football staff.
“Jaymie has had a significant impact not only on our player group - but the entire football department and broader club.
“It is well documented that Jaymie has had ambitions of becoming a senior coach in his own right one day, and we couldn’t be prouder or happier for him to take an opportunity he’s worked so hard for.”
The Dockers have also lost Adam Read and Todd Curley from this year’s broader coaching staff.
LOCKED IN: Graham is North Melbourne’s coach!
It’s now been confirmed that Jaymie Graham is officially the Roos’ new man, on a three-year deal.
Graham has “the exact kind of grit we value at North Melbourne”, according to North president Sonja Hood in a letter to members.
“As a coach, Jaymie is a process-driven leader with a quiet, grounded presence, sharp attention to detail, and a clear football vision,” she wrote.
“Outside of his exceptional character, he joins us with a proven skill set. He played a key role in West Coast’s 2018 premiership success, and more recently he was the line coach for one of the competition’s best forward lines at Fremantle as part of a high-performing program.
He is widely respected across the industry as a developer of talent and a connector of people - someone who builds strong player relationships instantly and earns respect through his actions.”
Cats up ante on Ridley
The biggest news to start our day is Geelong’s increased offer for Jordan Ridley.
The Cats are prepared to give up a future first-round pick, another later future pick, and Jack Bowes, according to Seven’s Tom Morris.
Perennial contenders Geelong are eyeing a massive trade period, with Ridley alongside Toby Greene and Rowan Marshall as three considerable names they’re looking to bring in after this year’s semifinal exit.
Welcome
Hello and welcome to to Day 2 of the AFL’s trade period!
We’ll take you through the latest right through the day to track all the deals, whispers, and chat around player movement.
