A shock trade rumour surrounding a Collingwood veteran headlined the first day of the player movement period, which saw two names officially swap clubs via free agency.
Magpies midfielder Taylor Adams is reportedly exploring interest from the Sydney Swans and could make a return to New South Wales over the coming weeks despite his contract status for 2024 at Olympic Park.
Melbourne's James Jordon secured his own venture north to the Swans through free agency as the first official signing of the off-season, with the Demons landing Pick 39 as compensation.
Free agency opened on Friday and the trade period will commence on Monday, with the past 24 hours offering plenty of fresh trade news and rumours ahead of the weekend.
Read up on all the latest trade news from the day so far...
Collingwood midfielder Taylor Adams is said to be exploring a potential move to the Sydney Swans in what is the latest shock trade rumour of 2023.
Adams, who was drafted into the AFL with GWS, could make a return to NSW and link up with ex-teammate and close friend Brodie Grundy via a move north.
While being signed for next season, Adams could earn a longer deal with Sydney while also securing more midfield minutes compared to his time with Collingwood this year.
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Melbourne's James Jordon was the first mover of the 2023 off-season, signing with Sydney as an unrestricted free agent on Friday afternoon.
Jordon heads north in a move that will likely see the premiership Demon secure greater opportunities than what was on offer under Simon Goodwin.
Melbourne have received compensation at the back-end of the second-round for this year's draft, falling at Pick 39.
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Fringe Lions tall Tom Fullarton has reportedly requested a trade to Melbourne to potentially fill a void in the Demons' ruck and forward stocks.
Melbourne's attacking third has been an area of focus for the Demons following a disappointing end to their season, while Brodie Grundy is set to exit the club after a tough opening year in the red and blue as a supporting ruckman.
Fullarton stands at 200cm and enjoyed a strong season at VFL this year - booting 30 goals for the year.
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Richmond free agent Bigoa Nyuon is reportedly on the radar of the Roos amid an uncertain period for the fringe Tiger.
Nyuon, who has managed just one game for Richmond at AFL level since being drafted in 2019, is eligible for free agency after being previously delisted and re-listed at Punt Road.
According to AFL.com.au, North Melbourne are showing an interest in the tall Tiger and have even held talks with the 22-year-old.
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Melbourne have officially put a line through trading superstar midfielder Clayton Oliver following several days of speculation that surrounded the two-time AFLCA Champion Player of the Year.
Oliver's name was floated as a potential trade option on Tuesday, with rival clubs reportedly weighing up a move for the Demons ball magnet.
Via a statement released by Melbourne CEO Gary Pert, the Demons have refuted any chance of Oliver finding himself at a new club this off-season with seven years remaining on his current contract.
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GWS ruckman Matthew Flynn was the second signing of the day, with his move to West Coast via free agency confirmed on Friday evening.
The Eagles had been linked to the fringe tal along with Melbourne, with the WA club winning out in the race for the 26-year-old's services.
As a result of the move, GWS have secured Pick 40 as compensation.
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After reported interest from North Melbourne and Collingwood, Western Bulldogs swingman Buku Khamis has reportedly decided to remain at the Kennel for another year.
While a deal is yet to be confirmed by the club, multiple reports have suggested Khamis will continue his tenure at Whitten Oval as he looks to break into the senior side.
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Brisbane free agent Rhys Mathieson is expected to be sorting his options away from the Lions as the fringe midfielder faces an uncertain future.
Mathieson is among the crop of Lions still unsigned for 2024, with Brisbane footy boss Danny Daly revealing on Trade Radio that the club expects the onballer to be looking elsewhere.
Mathieson has been a star for the Lions' VFL unit over the past two seasons but has struggled to cement his spot in Chris Fagan's midfield.
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The Dockers have confirmed defender Joel Hamling has opted for a move to Sydney via free agency.
Hamling had a deal on the table from Fremantle but has instead taken up the Swans on their advances as the NSW side looks to bolster its backline options.
Hamling played just four games for Fremantle this year after a long battle with injury and would be a formidable presence in Peel Thunder's strong 2023 campaign.
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