Earlier this week, it was reported by Cleary that a meeting between Neale and St Kilda coach Ross Lyon was anticipated to occur this weekend. The Magpies are interested in utilizing their natural first-round selection in this year’s draft, yet the prospect of acquiring Neale remains enticing. According to Niall (the Lions believed that if Neale were to leave), “Collingwood were favourite” to secure him, though he also mentioned that Brisbane “hadn’t given up on retaining him. On Wednesday night (Jake Niall), the chief football writer for The Age, noted that in discussions about Neale’s future in football, one aspect that has been ignored is where the midfielder’s parents live.

What are the Cats planning?

I spoke to him earlier this year and he wants to stay, but he’s still got that little residual chip on the shoulder. If they give him two-year deal, you would think he would stay. I think that’s what the Bombers need. ” If I’m Essendon — I’m thinking $1.5 million – that’s a Tom Boyd style-deal – knock Gold Coast out of the park. I still think the Bulldogs have their nose in front, but it’s intriguing. ” They can pay him up to $1.6 million and I think the situation with Zak, he wants to play in a premiership, there’s absolutely no doubt about that.

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Does it appear that the Swans will offer two players and a first rd pick, or a player and two first rd picks for Curnow? The Cats offered three first round draft picks, across AFL news and odds 2025, 2026 and 2027, but could not move the Blues. The chase for Carlton star Charlie Curnow heated up on day five of the AFL trade period, with Geelong seeing an offer rejected as Sydney prepared its bid. Geelong has tabled the first official trade offer for Carlton star Charlie Curnow. His soft tissue injuries have cruelled him this year, but it would be truly mind-boggling for Luke Beveridge’s side not to offer him a deal for next season.

Collingwood has reportedly utilised Nick Daicos in its trade pursuit of a rival superstar. Twomey reported the Devils would have the means to offer him the most lucrative deal (while the Magpies), Cats and Demons had “a real crack at him last time he was out of contract” and the Blues are on the hunt for a key forward. We’re in a bit of a battle at the moment to make sure we finish the season in a good manner, so that’s all I’m focused on at the moment. ” The Demons are keen to turn to youth under new coach Steven King and are hoping a new club will pick up the final year of his contract in 2026, as reported by Tom Morris of Channel Nine. It is reported that the Saints put forward an improved contract offer to Wilkie — which satisfied him enough to continue his career at Moorabin, per Tom Morris of Nine. Flanders is expected to make a decision on his 2026 club in the coming days – with Melbourne and Carlton also reportedly interested.

For Collingwood — acquiring Lachie Neale makes no sense if it means losing Jordan De Goey in the process. Although several prominent players beyond this year are still available (many stars will be out of contract in 2027), and rival clubs are already strategizing potential trades for them. Without losing a significant player in exchange, you won’t obtain my superstar forward.

• We presented several options to the Crows; multiple methods could have achieved it, but ultimately, they decided to make an offer that did not align with our requirements.
• The association also argued that, with significant restrictions on players and limited player movement, contract length remains an important mechanism for clubs to attract and retain talent, particularly those lower on the ladder.
• If Adam Saad is to play on into a 13th AFL season (it’s “unlikely to be at Carlton” – and potentially at a fourth club), reports Tom Morris.
• The chase for Carlton star Charlie Curnow heated up on day five of the AFL trade period, with Geelong seeing an offer rejected as Sydney prepared its bid.
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I reckon Heath’s going to serve a little apprenticeship, and then will probably succeed Max Gawn in the ruck in a few years time. The big move was actually one that didn’t happen, St Kilda hitting Leek Aleer with a bitta Craig David action. Elsewhere in the trade period, two deals were officially completed as St Kilda added West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan before sending young ruckman Max Heath to Melbourne.

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A Geelong-like salary cap approach has cashed-up Hawthorn “ready to launch” into the trade market (according to Herald Sun reporter Glenn McFarlane), who suggests it’s time for “Operation Petracca”. The question will be whether he remains captain of the club – and whether he even wants to be captain. “We think that our offer at the end was very strong and very reasonable. Both he and Port have repeatedly shut it all done, but the smoke does not seem to be clearing one bit. Damian Barrett on Trade Radio suggests it could be Will Hayward that the Swans offer up.

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Premiership Lion (Callum Ah Chee has requested a trade to Adelaide), with AFL.com.au journalist Callum Twomey reporting that the Crows have offered Ah Chee a five-year deal. The two-time premiership Lion has requested a trade to the Crows on a reported five-year deal. The Suns have offered the 23-year-old a two-year deal on around $ ,000-a-season, according to Jay Clark, possibly less than half of his previous annual salary. However (if Ugle-Hagan is offered a lifeline by Gold Coast), his salary will be significantly reduced from the $800,000-a-year he has received at the Bulldogs.

Plus, as Port Adelaide’s incoming list crunch looms, a senior duo, including an unrestricted free agent — are expected to stay put at Alberton beyond 2026. The Tigers defender was out of contract and the Eagles could’ve walked him to the pre-season draft, so there was a bit of goodwill to give the Tigers Pick 34. Meanwhile Steven May returns to the club after the defender failed to find a new home. The Hawks also sent out Changkuoth Jiath and Jai Serong in trades with Melbourne and Sydney respectively and lost James Worpel to Geelong via free agency, so it’s a net loss for Sam Mitchell’s side. Leek Aleer returned to the Giants on a revised two-year deal after St Kilda’s shock trade backflip.