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...
5. Rory Lobb
Destination: Western Bulldogs
12 months ago might've spelled danger for a club looking to take on Rory Lobb's supposed $700,000-per-year deal while giving up a top 30 pick, but the Dockers' ruck-forward hybrid has proven to be an integral piece in Fremantle's flag push this season.
The Bulldogs, going to break back into the premiership frame next season, are seen as the most likely landing spot for the ex-Giants tall, and currently carry Picks 11, 29, 37, 65 and 83 this year.
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11 is sure to be off the table, while 37 may seem too late for Fremantle to hand over a contracted key-position player who is leading their goalkicking this season.
Trade package: Pick 29
