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Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb is extremely pleased with their business over the trade period. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)
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Oliver Caffrey

Demons 'future-proofed' after trading premiership stars

Melbourne have defended their "future-proofing" strategy after boldly trading out premiership stars Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver.

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Charlie Curnow was desperate for a move away from Carlton.
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Harrison Reid

Charlie Curnow’s manager reveals true reason behind trade move

‘Carlton’s a hard footy club to play for if you’re not playing well.’

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Ross Lyon denies St Kilda “reneged” on the Leek Aleer deal and has defended the his club’s decision not to recruit him.
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Roger Vaughan

Ross Lyon shuts down press conference after objecting to one word

‘I’m not sure that’s exactly correct.’

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The Bombers and Zach Merrett may have to rebuild bridges after his move to Hawthorn fell through. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)
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Roger Vaughan

Hunting Hawks vow to keep sights on big-name targets

The unsuccessful pursuit of Zach Merrett has done nothing to blunt Hawthorn's determination to beef up their playing list.

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Zach Merrett’s manager Tom Petroro cut a sad and frustrated figure after the AFL’s trade period expired.
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Cameron Noakes

‘Helpless’ manager caught delivering sad news after failed trade

‘He’s swearing a bit ... He’s really disappointed in the Bombers.’

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The 2025 trade period could shape the future of the AFL and several clubs for the next decade.
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Jake Santa Maria

All the ins and outs of every club after hectic trade period

The 2025 trade period could shape the future of the AFL and several clubs for the next decade. Here are all the ins and outs for your side alongside their draft hand.

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Zach Merrett is staying at Essendon, while Charlie Curnow is off to Sydney.
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Mitchell Woodcock

Trade wrap: Hawks say NO to Merrett, Curnow moves to Swans

Charlie Curnow, Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver all got their wish to head to new homes - but disgruntled Essendon skipper Zach Merrett will have to stay at the Bombers. SEE EVERY DEADLINE DAY DEAL HERE

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Jamarra Ugle-Hagan is off to the Gold Coast and has thanked the Western Bulldogs for the move. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)
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Oliver Caffrey

Ugle-Hagan thanks Bulldogs after trade to Suns

Former No.1 draft pick Jamarra Ugle-Hagan wishes his time at the Western Bulldogs ended differently after being traded to Gold Coast.

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There will be deals aplenty in final trading day,
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Jake Santa Maria

RECAP: Blockbuster AFL trades go down to wire on final day

THREE-WORD ANALYSIS

ULTIMATE DEADLINE DAY WRAP

Shaking hands (Curnow a Swan)

Petracca a Sun!

Clayton Oliver becomes a Giant

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Charlie Curnow's bid to join Sydney is among possible trades set to go down to the wire. (Morgan Hancock/AAP PHOTOS)
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Anna Harrington

Carlton great slams Curnow for being ‘woke’ as Swans deal hits roadblock

Charlie Curnow will find out tonight if his wish of leaving Carlton will come true as one former player stuck the boot into him.

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Matthew Pavlich is Sydney’s new CEO.
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Harrison Reid

New Sydney CEO caught in awkward on-air exchange

Matthew Pavlich’s decision to run his new club without quitting his old role has backfired.

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Geoff, Graham and Kevin Ablett.
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Glenn Valencich

Ablett family mourns death of much-loved brother Kevin

The 67-year-old was one of nearly a dozen members of the famous extended family to reach football’s top level.

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Brodie Grundy and long-time partner Rachael Wertheim have married at a winery in South Australia.
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Digital Staff

AFL superstar quietly ties the knot in intimate wedding

‘Some very special moments celebrating some very special people.’

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The Swans are trying to acquire Charlie Curnow.
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Roger Vaughan, Shayne Hope and Anna Harrington

Swans offer Blues two stars for Curnow

Sydney has made its first offer to Carlton to facilitate the bombshell trade.

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Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is joining Geelong as an assistant coach.
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Ben McClellan

Buckley’s shock career move revealed

The former Collingwood coach has taken on a new role a month after passing on the Melbourne Demons coaching job.

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