We're less than a month away from the AFL's sign and trade period, and while we have five enticing matches still staged for the remainder of the 2022 season, plenty of attention is being drawn to anticipated off-season moves.
Several key figures in this year's exchange period have already nominated their ideal destinations for next season, while it seems new faces are emerging as potential trade options with each passing day.
Ahead of what is touted to be the busiest trade window in the league's history, we've narrowed the list of potential departures to 12 of the biggest names linked to new homes for 2023, assessing their value on the trade table and the likely packages that might get a deal over the line.
Here are the draft trade deals that could be pivotal to this off-season...
10. Josh Dunkleyย
The Power are anticipated to face competition from both Brisbane and Essendon, along with the Bulldogs themselves, for Josh Dunkley's signature.
Should the hard-nosed midfielder seek a move away from Whitten Oval for the second time, it's unlikely the Dogs will get close to their previous demands of two early draft picks.
The Bombers won't be looking to move Pick 4 as they begin their planning for the future, with their future selection their only other option - but that too is likely to be another top 10 pick.
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The Lions have enough issues of their own at the draft. They'll be looking to part with their opening few picks at this year's draft, and potentially some of their future selections in order to match the bids for father-son prospects Will Ashcroft and Jaspa Fletcher.
Ashcroft is a chance to gain a rival bid as early as Pick 1, while Fletcher may also land in the first round, forcing Brisbane to acquire a plethora of picks to land the pair this year.
Perhaps needing to part with their 2022 and 2023 first-round selections, it doesn't seem likely the Lions will have the draft capital to acquire Dunkley.
That leaves us with Port Adelaide, who currently enter the draft at Pick 8. Likely still seeing themselves in a win-now window, the addition of Dunkley is sure to be one that aids their prospects of returning to premiership contention.
A straight swap for a top 10 pick might be the best offer the Bulldogs receive for their out-of-contract midfielder, but don't rule out the Power from offering a later selection to sweeten the deal.
Trade package: Pick 8
