A handful of trade requests were made this week, with all of Collingwood, Richmond, West Coast and St Kilda now resigned to losing key players come the AFL trade and free agency window.
It was a busy week for the Tigers, as well as Melbourne, West Coast and Gold Coast, while the market for midfielders has ramped up.
Read up on all of the latest trade news and rumours across the competition from the past week.
Collingwood defender's bombshell trade request
Collingwood defender John Noble dropped the latest shock trade request this week, with the Pies flanker said to be seeking a move north to the Suns.
Despite being contracted, Noble will pursue a move to the Gold Coast to be closer to family.
The Magpies have respected Noble's request despite being blindsided and will look to agree to a deal to part with their long-serving Mid-Season Draft addition.
MORE: NOBLE LODGES SHOCK SUNS REQUEST
Demons superstar still pushing for trade exit, Blues star won't be involved in any deal
Christian Petracca reportedly echoed his desire to join a rival Victorian club in his exit interview this week.
Petracca has stunningly been linked to a move away from Melbourne after a difficult period for the Norm Smith Medal winner, who is contracted to the club until the end of 2029.
Carlton has emerged as a potential landing spot given their pair of star key forwards, however Harry McKay's manager has put a line through any move.
STORY: DETAILS OF PETRACCA EXIT INTERVIEW REVEALED
Richmond confirmed trio want out
This week, the Tigers confirmed that Liam Baker, Shai Bolton, and Daniel Rioli have requested trades away from the club.
Baker, who is uncontracted, is seeking a move to WA, with a preferred landing spot not yet known.
Despite being under contract for the coming years, Rioli and Bolton are seeking moves to Gold Coast and WA respectively.
MORE: BAKER, RIOLI AND BOLTON OFFICIALLY REQUEST TRADES
Eagles star officially request Hawks switch
West Coast has confirmed that defender Tom Barrass has requested a trade to join Hawthorn.
Barras, while contracted until the end of 2027 with the Eagles, has been linked to a potential move to Victorian, with the Hawks and Bulldogs both keen on his services.
The Eagles confirmed Barrass is seeking a move to Waverley, with the club to help plan a trade with the Hawks this off-season.
READ: WEST COAST CONFIRM BARRASS TRADE REQUEST
Rivals circling Essendon defender
St Kilda and Carlton are said to have shown some interest in contracted Essendon defender Jayden Laverde.
Laverde and forward Jake Stringerย reportedly pursued contract extensions this week but were told to look elsewhere if they wanted long-term deals, perย The Age.
Clubs have been linked to both players, with the Saints and Blues among those potentially keen on Laverde.
MORE: CLUBS LOOKING AT DONS DEFENDER AFTER EXTENSION REQUEST IS KNOCKED BACK
Battle to become Hawthorn's first acquisition
St Kilda has confirmed that key defender Josh Battle will join Hawthorn as an unrestricted free agent this off-season.
Battle has been weighing up whether to stay at Moorabbin or join Sam Mitchell's list this year, with the Hawks successful in their pursuit of the Saints stopper.
Battle will likely become the Hawks' first addition when free agency opens, with the compensation the Saints will receive being the next intriguing key outcome.
STORY: ST KILDA, HAWKS CONFIRM BATTLE FREE AGENCY MOVE
Suns gun given permission to find new home
Contracted Gold Coast forward Jack Lukosius has reportedly been given the green light to find a new club.
9 News'ย Tom Morris has revealed the Suns informed Lukosius he can leave if a keen rival emerges, with SA and VIC clubs said to be in contention.
They would need to be able to pay up a large sum given Lukosius' heavily back-ended deal, which could make things difficult for the former Pick 2 selection.
MORE: LUKOSIUS REPORTEDLY GIVEN GREEN LIGHT TO MOVE
Houston brings trade talk to an end
In-demand Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston has stated he will stay at Alberton following widespread interest in his signature.
Houston has been linked to a potential move back to his home state of Victoria despite being signed until the end of 2027, with Carlton, Melbourne, North Melbourne and St Kilda among the sides tied to the two-time All-Australian.
Houston toldย FiveAAย this week that he's set to stay with the Power for 2025.
READ: PORT STAR'S CATEGORIC CALL AMID TRADE INTRIGUE
Kangaroos targeting Eagles forward
West Coast's Jack Darling is said to be the latest league veteran earning the attention of North Melbourne.
The West Australianย has reported that Darling has renewed interest from the Kangaroos this year, with a multi-year deal said to be on the table for the 32-year-old.
North Melbourne have been tied to several senior players this year, with Darling able to bring unmatched experience while also filling a needed attacking void at Arden Street.
STORY: DARLING REPORTEDLY IN SIGHTS OF ROOS
Pickett reportedly homesick, Fremantle desired destinationย
Melbourne's Kysaiah Pickett is said to be weighing up a potential Demons departure due to homesickness.
Pickett, who recommitted to the Demons last year, is said to prefer a move to Western Australia over South Australia, having grown up in both states before being drafted to the Demons in 2019.
Fremantle are said to be the most likely landing spot for the Demons star should he look to leave.
MORE: PICKETT LATEST DEMON LINKED TO DEPARTURE
Race for GWS youngster ramps up
Collingwood, St Kilda, Melbourne and West Coast are said to be among the clubs keen on unsigned GWS midfielder James Peatling.
Peatling has enjoyed a strong second half of the year to gain stronger external interest, with the young onballer not short of suitors.
AFL.com.auย has reported that the Giants have ramped up their plans to retain the local product.
READ: PEATLING GAINING MORE SUITORS
Port tall "a watch" 12 months after move
Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo is said to be "a watch" this off-season despite joining the Power last year.
SEN'sย Sam Edmund has revealed that the ex-Tiger could look to join a third club after a frustrating period in his 12 months at Alberton.
Soldo has fallen behind fellow Power recruit Jordon Sweet in Ken Hinkley's selection pecking order this year.
READ: SOLDO NO CERTAINTY TO REMAIN WITH PORT ADELAIDE
Neal-Bullen's desired landing spot revealed
Wantaway Melbourne forward Alex Neal-Bullen has reportedly elected Adelaide as his preferred destination.
Neal-Bullen's desire to return to South Australia for family reasons has been supported by the Demons, with either the Crows or Power set to acquire the premiership attacker.
AFL.com.auย has revealed the crafty half-forward is likely to join Adelaide come the opening of the trade period.
READ: ADELAIDE ANB'S PREFERRED SA CLUB
Rivals set sights on Gold Coast youngster
Suns Academy product Alex Davies reportedly has suitors in Collingwood and Geelong this off-season.
Davies is without a deal for 2025 and has shown promising glimpses at AFL level this year, particularly through the back end of the season.
AFL.com.auย have reported the Cats and Magpies are keen to pry Davies out of Carrara.
STORY: TWO CLUBS LOOKING AT SUNS ACADEMY GRADUATE
Crows in "box seat" for GWS free agent
Adelaide are viewed as the frontrunners for Giants defender Isaac Cumming.
Cumming is still unsigned and eligible for free agency under the unrestricted band, meaning he can join the club of his choosing.
SEN'sย Sam Edmund has revealed Adelaide are the leader in the race for Cumming's signature, with Port Adelaide and Fremantle also among the sides keen on the half-back.
MORE: ADELAIDE LEADING CUMMING PURSUIT
Out-of-favour Cat could be on the move
Geelong free agent Brandan Parfitt is viewed as a strong chance to part ways with the Cats this year.
Parfitt has found himself on the outer of Geelong's senior side and remains without a deal for 2025.
News Corp'sย Jon Ralph believes Parfitt's days at Kardinia Park could be numbered, however no likely landing spot has emerged.
READ: PARFITT NO CERTAINTY TO REMAIN WITH GEELONG
Demons defender set to depart, clubs circle
Off-contract DeMon Adam Tomlinson is said to be likely to depart the club this year.
A move elsewhere would see the ex-Giant find a third AFL club, with his place in Melbourne's side currently on the outskirts of Simon Goodwin's best 23.
St Kilda are viewed as a potential landing spot for the veteran backman, while Collingwood could also come calling.
READ: TOMLINSON LIKELY TO LEAVE, VIC CLUB A POTENTIAL HOME
Suns small forward free to explore options elsewhere
Gold Coast goalsneak Malcolm Rosas has reportedly been told by the Suns that he is free to join a new club this off-season.
Despite having a deal for next year, Rosas is free to depart the Suns following discussions with the Suns, perย 7 News'ย Mitch Cleary.
The Suns have found a new attacking avenue in Ben Long this year, with the ex-Saint joined by Ben Ainsworth, Bailey Humphrey and draftee Jake Rogers as other ground-level threats for Damien Hardwick.
