It has been another busy week of AFL trade news and rumours, with the trade talk heading into a frenzy once again ahead of the 2021 exchange period.
The Swans, Giants and Cats are in the thick of it all once again as sides start preparing list management calls for this year's meat market
Carlton are set for another active off-season according to Triple M reporter Tom Browne, with the Blues keeping an eye on some key names for the upcoming off-season.
As per Browne's report, out-of-contract and in-demand Dockers onballer Adam Cerra remains in the sights of the Blues, with restricted free agent and Swans utility George Hewett also being linked to the club.
FULL STORY: Blues could lose trio in moves for midfield boost
Rival clubs are understood to be keeping tabs on Geelong tall Nathan Kreuger, who remains unsigned for next season, per The Herald Sun.
Kreuger's position at the Cattery could prompt further interest from rival clubs, with Collingwood understood to have shown interest in the South Australian last year.
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It's being reported that numerous clubs will have cash to make serious moves in the transfer market this coming off-season if they so choose.
Maybe unsurprisingly, the clubs are all currently sitting in the bottom half of the table and struggling in their attempts to play finals footy this season.
According to Fox Footy's Tom Morris on AFL Tonight, the Adelaide Crows, North Melbourne Kangaroos and Essendon Bombers are among those clubs who could make a significant play in the transfer market.
DETAILS: Three clubs ready to splash cash this off-season
Sydney are understood to be facing a salary cap dilemma ahead of the 2022 season, with a number of star players currently placed in contract situations that could prove to be burdensome.
According to Fox Footy's Tom Morris, the Swans and gun midfielder Luke Parker are currently at a negotiations crossroads as the Sydney star remains unsigned for next season.
The ongoing standoff could be a result of the Swans' tight salary space, as they also share their focus with out-of-contract trio George Hewett, Jordan Dawson and Sam Reid.
FULL STORY: Several Swans gaining interest elsewhere
West Coast have been encouraged to make "tough calls" and consider moving on midfield duo Andrew Gaff and Elliot Yeo for profitable returns.
Despite preparing for a seventh straight finals campaign, the Eagles have been hit by calls for the club to consider rebuilding before their next premiership tilt.
READ MORE: Yeo, Gaff ideal trade bait for West Coast
Western Bulldogs defender Lewis Young is attracting interest from a number of clubs who are keen to add another defender into their line-ups heading into next season, per The Herald Sun.
The 22-year old has only managed five games in 2021 for the Bulldogs, and has played only 20 games in five years since being taken with pick 49 in the 2016 AFL Draft.
Young will likely have to move on to another club in order to seek more opportunities at AFL level.
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SEN's Garry Lyon and Tim Watson have thrown out the names of two free agents who could assist the Suns in making a genuine tilt at a top eight spot in 2022.
Sydney co-captain Luke Parker and Geelong serial ball-winner Cam Guthrie are both out-of-contract at the end of season 2021 and are yet to sign an extension with their respective sides.
FULL STORY: Gun Cat, Swans star perfect for struggling Suns
Collingwood have been linked to Sydney first-round selection Dylan Stephens, who is believed to be weighing up his future in the Harbour City.
Stephens has played 14 games for Sydney in his two seasons at the club, finding opportunities in John Longmire's team hard to come by.
The 20-year-old is keen to gain further experience at senior level while remaining at the Swans, however could be tempted by greater options elsewhere.
READ MORE: Stephens gaining interest amid low opportunities
Ex-Demon and Hawk Jordan Lewis has suggested that it would be in Melbourne's best interests to retain young forward Sam Weideman beyond the end of the season.
Since being selected with a top-10 pick at the 2015 draft, the out-of-contract Victorian has only ran out for the Redlegs on 49-occasions and has not added to this tally since Round 13 of this year.
Despite the fact that the 24-year-old has yet to truly hit his straps within Simon Goodwin's forward line, his former teammate believed that if the Dees were to let him go, they would more than likely regret their decision.
FULL STORY: Lewis urges Demons to retain promising forward
There is a growing confidence that GWS midfielder Jacob Hopper will remain with the Giants for a further two years following positive discussions between his management and Giants footy boss Jason McCartney, according to the Herald Sun.
Hopper, 24, is off-contract at the end of the 2021 season after re-signing with the Giants on a two-year deal in 2019, and is a high priority re-signing after the departure of some big names such as Jeremy Cameron and Zac Williams at the end of 2020.
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Greater Western Sydney forward Jake Riccardi is understood to be assessing his options for the future after being tabled a new deal by the Giants.
According to AFL.com.au, Riccardi is weighing up whether to accept the club's offer or field the interest of rival suitors.
READ MORE: Riccardi yet to decide future with offer on table
Essendon great Matthew Lloyd believes that a trade for Jack Gunston could be a 'win-win' for both Hawthorn and the triple-premiership winning Hawk.
Jack Gunston, who turns 30 later this year, has played all 10 seasons at Hawthorn under the coaching of Alastair Clarkson. But now, with the announcement of Clarkson's departure, large contract questions have been raised over the club's senior players.
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Geelong free agent Cameron Guthrie has stated he is "super committed" to the Cats, as contract negotiations between the All-Australian midfielder and the club progress.
The 28-year-old remains unsigned for the 2022 season in the middle of another stellar year in the navy blue and white hoops.
FULL STORY: Geelong midfielder set to remain in the hoops
Emerging star Tiger Shai Bolton has signed a contract extension that will see him at the club until 2023.
Tigers fans had been holding their breath this year when reports of a contract impasse lead to fears Bolton might look to leave Tigerland.
However, the club has officially announced that the prized midfielder has signed on for at least another two years.
FULL STORY: Tigers lock away star for the future
The GWS Giants and standout midfielder Josh Kelly have deferred the deadline for Kelly's contract extension decision.
Giants coach Leon Cameron confirmed that any decision on where Kelly's future lies will come later than originally anticipated.
READ MORE: Kelly decision no closer confirms coach
Adelaide are starting to formulate an 18-month trade plan to target local talent as they build their list towards their next finals campaign.
Tom Morris of Fox Sports is reporting that the Crows have identified four players as key targets for the upcoming trade periods as they look to rebuild their list.
Adelaide have identified Dylan Stephens and Jordan Dawson as possible targets and have long-been linked with Gold Coast young guns Izak Rankine and Jack Lukosius.
FULL STORY: Cashed-up Crows eyeing local talent