AFL trades: Follow all the action from the third-last day of the trade period
AFL: It’s the third-last day of the trade period - and it’s time for some of the big deals to get moving!
Zach Merrett, Christian Petracca, Charlie Curnow, Rowan Marshall and Clayton Oliver all remain at their original clubs despite being involved in plenty of trade chatter, but that could all change with just days remaining ahead of Wednesday afternoon’s deadline.
Stay across the latest news and developments here.
Wrapping up
That will do us for today!
There’s just over 50 hours until Wednesday’s deadline - and we’re going to see LOTS playing out between now and then.
Thanks for your company and join us for the penultimate day of trading tomorrow!
Monday’s main developments
As we get set to wrap the day of trading, here’s a recap of the day’s key developments:
- West Coast bring in Richmond key defender Tylar Young in exchange for pick 38
- Fremantle ship out Will Brodie to Port Adelaide in a salary dump, receiving pick 103 which they’re not set to use
- GWS give up picks 14 and 37 to bring in pick 12 from the Western Bulldogs
- Charlie Curnow tours Sydney’s headquarters as he mulls a potential move to the Swans
Young deal explained
Here’s Mitchell Woodcock on why the Tyler Young deal makes sense for West Coast.
Serious turnover
A look into how quickly things are changing at West Coast can be illustrated by examining their line-up from last year’s season opener.
Of the 23 players and coach that led the side in last March’s opening game against Port Adelaide, precisely half are no longer at the club, just 18 months on.
The list? Jack Darling, Andrew Gaff, Jeremy McGovern, Jayden Hunt, Tom Barrass, Alex Witherden, Oscar Allen, Jack Petruccelle, Luke Edwards, Campbell Chesser, Callum Jamieson and coach Adam Simpson.
Power on why Brodie’s their man
After locking in Will Brodie today, Port Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps says the club is happy to have added to their midfield depth.
“As a big-bodied midfielder, Will is strong in the contest and will add important depth to our midfield group,” Cripps said.
“Will had his best AFL season in 2022 playing 24 games under Josh Carr as his midfield coach and had the ninth-most clearances in the competition.
“We look forward to him making the most of his opportunity as a Port Adelaide player.”
CJ’s future unclear
As the Hawks assess how well they’re placed to strike on Zach Merrett, Changkuoth Jiath is a name that could be on the move the other way.
Seven’s Mitch Cleary is reporting the 76-gamer is assessing the market amid filling the substitute’s role for all three of Hawthorn’s finals this year.
Ah Chee’s waiting game
Callum Ah Chee’s potential move to Adelaide looks set to come down to the wire.
The dual premiership Lion remains in limbo as Brisbane and the Crows hash out a deal, with the clubs reportedly split on whether he’s worth a first or second-round draft pick.
“We’re obviously very keen to get Callum to the club given he’s expressed an interest to join us,” Crows list manager Justin Reid said on Trade Radio.
“He’s given great service to the Lions and as a childhood Crows fan, we’re excited to bring him into the four walls. We want to strike a deal that’s fair for all parties.”
The Crows are the sole AFL club yet to make a single trade or free agency move across the past fortnight.
McVee in purple
Judd McVee was at Fremantle Oval watching Freo’s epic AFLW win over his old club Melbourne yesterday - and he’s now been shot in purple for the first time.
Can he be the piece that helps take the Dockers deep into September next year?
Young on why Eagles move appeals
Tylar Young has spoken to The West Australian’s Mitchell Woodcock about his move to the Eagles - and how he was pitched to learn off the likes of Jeremy McGovern and Harry Taylor.
“In my first season I was purely just a lockdown defender and that’s all I really thought about but when I did my knee I did some coaching and stuff… I saw avenues that I could explore more and that rebounding, intercepting player I think I can do now,” Young told The West Australian.
“I can use my speed and strength to help get the ball moving. I feel like I can do a bit of both, and whatever ‘Mini’ needs, really, I’m happy to do. Hopefully it’s the best of both worlds.
“’Mini’ has talked about Harry Taylor doing some stuff as well, so sounds like there’s a lot of good ex-guns who can help me grow my game and get that going.”
Eagle eye on Banfield
Away from the trade action for a moment... West Coast fans would be getting pretty excited about what Charlie Banfield has to offer.
The father-son prospect starred at yesterday’s state draft combine. Read more here.
