Zero Hanger's weekly trade news wrap is back ahead of the off-season, with the latest AFL trade news, rumours and analysis all coming in one place.
The past week has seen trade talk reach another gear as clubs begin to plan their lists for the future, with a number of players tipped to be on the verge of requesting moves elsewhere ahead of the exchange window.
Hawthorn and Essendon are among the busier clubs this year, with the key defender market a large cog in the player movement space.
Here's all the latest trade news from the past week!
Hawthorn youngster Tyler Brockman is seen likely to request a move to Western Australia in a move that would see the small forward return to his home state.
Brockman is still unsigned for 2024 and could seek a move to the Eagles after speaking with West Coast premiership forward Liam Ryan.
According to a report by Herald Sun journalist Jon Ralph on Friday afternoon, the Hawks are thought to be 'bracing' for Brockman's trade request, with the West Coast Eagles expected to be the livewire forward's landing spot.
STORY: Hawthorn youngster reportedly ‘likely' to request trade
A fourth rival club is understood to be showing interest in North Melbourne free agent Ben McKay, with Hawthorn named as the latest suitor for the Roos backman.
According to AFL.com.au, Hawthorn are showing some level of interest in McKay's services as they too look to bolster their backline.
Port Adelaide, Sydney and Essendon have also been linked to the off-contract Kanagroo this year as he looks destined to leave Arden Street.
READ: New Victorian suitor emerges in race North Melbourne free agent
Triple premiership Tiger Dion Prestia is understood to be open to moving back to Queensland to see out the end of his career.
While a move isn't expected to transpire this year, Prestia is off-contract in 2024.
His management are understood to be unaware of the Tiger's desire to potentially return to the state where his career started with the Suns, according to SEN.
STORY: Triple premiership Tiger reportedly intrigued by Queensland return
We've listed five players the Swans could consider come the 2023 trade period, with key defenders, a ruckman and an inside onballer all named.
Richmond's Jack Graham would be an unlikely trade piece for Sydney, but could help inside the engine room under John Longmire as a first ball user.
Free agent Ben McKay and Essendon's Nick Bryan are also among the players the Swans could target to better their list.
READ: Five trade targets for EVERY AFL club: Sydney Swans
The manager of contracted Demon James Harmes has confirmed rivals have made contact to understand the midfielder's status for the future.
Harmes has struggled to cement his place in the Demons' senior side this year but has been prolific at VFL level, leading the onballer to assess his options for 2024.
Despite being signed for next season, Harmes could find a new home this off-season, with his agent Tim Hazell telling AFL.com.au's Gettable that there is interest in his client.
MORE: Contracted Melbourne midfielder gaining external interest
Clubs are said to be keeping an eye on unsigned Essendon defender Kaine Baldwin after a season of limited opportunities at Tullamarine.
Baldwin has impressed at VFL level as a key defender - a new role for the young Bomber who was recruited as a tall forward.
The Age has reported Baldwin is gaining some interest from rival clubs ahead of an off-season that could see the Bombers' backline undergo significant change.
STORY: Essendon youngster reportedly monitored by rival clubs
St Kilda free agent Jade Gresham has been heavily tied to Carlton this year, but with the Blues' interest in the Saint reportedly cooling, Essendon could be the next club in line for the South Morang junior.
Gresham is among a suite of Saints still unsigned for next year and is seen to be weighing up his future - with the 26-year-old able to exercise his rights as a free agent in 2023.
Speaking on the Tradies Podcast this week, AFL reporter Mitch Cleary said Essendon could be a club to watch in regard to Gresham's future.
MORE: Blues free agent target floated as ‘a watch' for Victorian rival
Adelaide free agent Tom Doedee is understood to be weighing up his options after reportedly being tabled a 'modest' offer from the Crows.
Doedee is currently sidelined with an ACL injury and is likely to miss the start of next season, with talks over his future ongoing with the Crows despite the setback.
Come August, though, Adelaide's latest offer is reportedly 'well short' of the initial olive branch, according to a report by the Herald Sun's Jon Ralph on Tuesday.
STORY: Free agent defender reportedly assessing options after ‘modest' contract offer
St Kilda will be an intriguing player in this year's off-season space as Ross Lyon enters his first trade period since returning to the helm of Moorabbin.
Bayside talent has been flagged as an area of interest to the Saints, however few names that are off-contract fall in the category.
Among them is Richmond defender Hugo Ralphsmith, who is yet to confirm his future at Punt Road beyond this year.
Ralphsmith is one of five players we've listed as potential trade targets for Lyon and Co. to consider.
MORE: Five trade targets for every AFL club: St Kilda Saints
West Coast are understood to have tabled a four-year deal to Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson, who could mull over a move back to Western Australia.
The Lions onballer has found opportunities hard to come by in 2023, mostly due to the additions of Will Ashcroft and Josh Dunkley through last year's recruitment window.
With the Eagles wanting to bolster their list while having an eye on local talent, Robertson has emerged as a potential target.
According to SEN's Tom Morris, West Coast, as well as Brisbane, have tabled a contract offer to Robertson.
STORY: Rival club reportedly tables offer to off-contract Lion
Keen rival clubs will likely need to part ways with a decent package to secure off-contract Cat Esava Ratugolea this trade period.
Ratugolea has gained reported suitors in Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Essendon this year, but is very highly rated by Geelong coach Chris Scott, who won't want to see the swingman depart for a low price.
Speaking to media this week, Scott said the club will be wanting a decent return for Ratugolea if he is to depart.
READ: Geelong to set high-price for in-demand defender
South Australian Bomber Brandon Zerk-Thatcher is touted to be keen on a move to Port Adelaide as he weighs up his future.
Zerk-Thatcher is yet to recommit to Essendon and is unsigned for 2024, while the Power have emerged as a keen suitor for his services.
With Kangaroo Ben McKay seen as a strong chance to head to the Bombers, Zerk-Thatcher is expected to be on the way out, according to Fox Footy's Jon Ralph.
STORY: Essendon defender expected to seek move to rival club