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Essendon

In: Devon Smith, 2018 second-round pick (GWS), Adam Saad (Gold Coast), Jake Stringer (Western Bulldogs).

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 08: Jake Stringer of the Bulldogs looks upfield during the round 12 AFL match between the Sydney Swans and the Western Bulldogs at Sydney Cricket Ground on June 8, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Ryan Pierse/Getty Images)

Out: Pick 11, 2018 third-round pick (GWS), 2018 second-round pick (Gold Coast), pick 30 (Western Bulldogs).

Essendon are arguably the biggest winners in this yearโ€™s trade period, having acquired three players entering the primes of their careers and all with plenty of upside.

The most notable of the recruits is former All-Australian and premiership player Jake Stringer. The Bombers managed to pay a low price for the star recruit in the end, giving up picks 25 and 30.

Adrian Dodoro had an admirable trade period, managing to pick up three players with high asking prices. Stringer, Smith and Saad will all add attack and flare to the Essendon side. The Bombers' trio of recruits should see them as an outside contender for the 2018 premiership.

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