AFL trade period: Follow the latest news and developments from opening day of trade action

Chris Robinson
The West Australian
Christian Petracca, Campbell Chesser and Zach Merrett are all in the trade frame.
Christian Petracca, Campbell Chesser and Zach Merrett are all in the trade frame. Credit: AFL Photos

AFL: It’s the first day of the AFL’s trade period - and there’s a stack of developments to stay across!

Keep up to date with the latest news all day with our trade blog as a host of big names get set to have their futures determined.

All-Australian midfielders Christian Petracca and Zach Merrett are at the forefront of the conversation, with the pair in the frame to seek a new start away from Melbourne and Essendon respectively.

The likes of Charlie Curnow and Clayton Oliver could also be on the move, while West Coast are expected to be among the busier clubs as they weigh up exits for Campbell Chesser and Liam Ryan - as well as the impending loss of Oscar Allen.

Stay across all the latest action below.

Chris Robinson

Welcome

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the AFL trade period!

It’s set to be a big opening day as the foundations for a ton of deals get laid out - and firstly, we’re expecting Oscar Allen’s free agency move to Brisbane to get ironed out.

Stay with us throughout the day as we take you through all the key moments.

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