Hello and welcome toย Zero Hanger's 2024 AFL Trade Period deadline day blog, where we'll be covering all of the news, moves, and latest rumblings through to the 7:30 pm (AEDT) cut-off.
Lodgement of paperwork occurs from 2:00 pm on Wednesday, with deals to run until 7:00 pm before a final 30 minutes of processing.
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Follow the events of deadline day LIVE with us below...
10:05 am - Rioli deal imminent
Daniel Rioli will become a Gold Coast Sun as Richmond improve their draft hand considerably.
The Tigers will secure Picks 6 and 23 from the Suns, handing over Rioli and three later picks.
The later selections will help Gold Coast with its draft points to match any bid on academy prospect Leo Lombard.
Dan Rioli will become a Suns player well before deadline tomorrow, with GC sending 6 & 23 to the Tiges for Rioli & three later picks to help with Suns points haul. It will be the full stop on an incredible trade period for GC - got millions off books with Luko & Atkins, gotโฆ
— Sam Edmund (@Sammy__Edmund) October 15, 2024
9:40 am - Saints offer for Macrae
St Kilda has reportedly put forward Pick 47 for Western Bulldogs Jack Macrae.
The three-time All-Australian has three years remaining on his deal at the Kennel but fell out of favour in 2024, prompting exploration for more senior opportunities.
Macrae is still an elite ball winner and will help the Saints extract possession at the coalface if a deal can be met.
An offer is in for Jack Macrae.
The Saints have put pick 47 to the Western Bulldogs for the 249-game midfielder. @AFLcomau @traderadio
— Callum Twomey (@CalTwomey) October 15, 2024
9:35 am - Bolton to bolt to Fremantle
Richmond matchwinner Shai Bolton is set to have his wish of returning to Western Australia granted when the 2pm (AEDT) trade period opens.
Bolton requested a trade to Fremantle with the two clubs haggling over what picks will be exchanged.
It is understood that the Dockers will give up two first-round selections from Picks 10, 11 and 18 to secure the forward.
Shai Bolton is officially a Docker. Here is the deal. 10, 11, 18 to Richmond and Bolton, pick 14 and a future 3rd rounder to Freo. https://t.co/RBQt2zoruu
— Jon Ralph (@RalphyHeraldSun) October 15, 2024
8:45 am - Soldo to stay
Port Adelaide Head of Football Chris Davies has declared that ruckman Ivan Soldo is "probably staying to be honest" despite initial interest from St Kilda.
After just 12 months in Alberton, Soldo was reportedly never settled at the Power and wanted out, with the Saints a potential landing spot.
However, the Moorabbin club pulled out of the race for the former Tiger, who still has a contract for another two years.
"I think he is probably staying to be honest, I think St Kilda was the option, and when they didn't like his knee for whatever reason, I think that was the only option there for Ivan. I expect he will stay with us now."
- Chris Davies on Ivan Soldo's future
— AFL Trade Radio (@traderadio) October 15, 2024
8:20 am - Giants not budging on Crows' offer
GWS is not budging on Adelaide's offer for James Peatling.
The Giants want a future second-round pick on its own, but the Crows want to give two future third-round selections.
"The Giants just aren't budging, they want a Future 2 on it's own. Adelaide want to give two Future 3rd round picks. Some people are telling me that if they walk him to the pre season draft they are prepared to take him at Pick 4..."
- @Sammy__Edmund with an update on Jamesโฆ
— AFL Trade Radio (@traderadio) October 15, 2024
7:55 am - Potential three-club trade on the horizon
The Western Bulldogs, Carlton and North Melbourne, could engage in a three-club trade that would see Caleb Daniel and Matthew Kennedy find new homes.
The Dogs are interested in bringing Kennedy across after registering late interest, while the Kangaroos are adamant that Daniel will make them better.
As for the Blues, it is known that they need a pick in this year's draft to help match any bids on the Camporeale twins (Ben and Lucas), given they only hold 63, 68, 69, 72 aside from Pick 3.
"It could end up being a three-year deal for Matt Kennedy if he was to go to the Dogs. The Blues want a pick in this years draft, not next years. So they are holding to see what the Dogs do today that can satisfy."
- @Sammy__Edmund on Matt Kennedy's potential move to the Dogs
— AFL Trade Radio (@traderadio) October 15, 2024
7:30 am - 15 players yet to find new homes
Entering the last day of the 2024 AFL trade period, around 15 players attempting to find new homes have been left in limbo.
The Western Bulldogs are central to five deals, with Bailey Smith, Caleb Daniel and Jack Macrae all potentially departing while showing interest in Matt Kennedy and Xavier O'Halloran.
West Coast's Tom Barrass' desire to join Hawthorn hit a snag when the latter entered a pick swap late last week, although it is understood a deal will likely be struck before the deadline.
Adelaide and the Giants are working through James Peatling, and that should be reasonably straightforward, while Wade Derksen is likely to remain at GWS despite interest from Melbourne.
North Melbourne's interest in Daniel and Luke Parker has hit multiple snags, with the Bulldogs and Sydney rejecting initial offers.
Essendon's Jake Stringer looks set to join the Giants, albeit with one year left on his contract.
Richmond pair Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli are also expected to join their preferred destinations.
Other names to watch include, but not limited to, Deven Robertson, Brodie Kemp, Tim Membrey, Jack Hayes, Jacob Konstanty, Adam Tomlinson and Jaxon Prior.
