AFL trades wrap: Essendon dig their heels in with Zach Merrett as Brayden Fiorini chooses Bombers
TRADE PERIOD: The AFL trade period has arrived with several players — including multiple captains — hoping to find new clubs.
Scroll down to follow all the confirmed deals, rumours and negotiations.
And here we are
Welcome to the AFL trade period!
Melbourne are set to be a major factor, with the pending departures of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver looming large.
Petracca wants a move to Gold Coast and Oliver, who met with GWS players and officials last week, has been told to explore his options elsewhere.
Both high-profile midfielders still have long-term contracts with the Demons, tied to the club to 2029 and 2030 respectively, which will add layers to any deals struck.
The pair’s 2021 premiership teammate Steven May is also contracted for one more season, but is another star who has been told to shop around as Melbourne move into a fresh era under new coach Steven King.
That will include the arrival of Brody Mihocek from Collingwood, while the Demons are also keen on Gold Coast’s Bailey Humphrey.
Judd McVee, who wants a move to Fremantle, and Charlie Spargo, who has joined North Melbourne as a free agent, are on their way out.
Originally published on 7NEWS Sport
