The 2024 AFL Trade Period has closed after a final five minutes of carnage.
A blockbuster four-club trade sent Bailey Smith from the Western Bulldogs to the Geelong Cats, alongside pick 45, in exchange for picks 17 and 38.
In another notable deal, Jake Stringer was traded to Greater Western Sydney for Pick 56, concluding days of intense speculation surrounding his future.
North Melbourne strengthened its roster with the addition of Luke Parker and Caleb Daniel, while Adelaide secured James Peatling from GWS, marking a flurry of last-minute trades that defined the day's action.
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In a blockbuster four-club trade, Bailey Smith has been officially traded from the Western Bulldogs to the Geelong Cats, alongside pick 45, in exchange for picks 17 and 38.
In addition to Smith, Matthew Kennedy has made the move to the Bulldogs from Carlton, with the Blues gaining pick 38 in the process.
Kennedy, who had a solid season averaging 18 disposals, brings added depth to the Bulldogs' midfield, filling the gap left by Smith and Jack Macrae, who also requested a trade to St Kilda despite being under contract until 2027.
Macrae's move to the Saints marks another significant shift in the Bulldogs' roster, as he joins forces with Jack Steele and the emerging talent of Mattaes Phillipou.
In a last-minute AFL trade shock, Essendon forward Jake Stringer has joined Greater Western Sydney in exchange for Pick 56 in the upcoming draft.
After days of intense speculation, GWS committed to the deal with mere minutes left in the trade period, ending a protracted back-and-forth. Essendon had offered Stringer a one-year extension, but the high-impact forward held out for a two-year deal, which the Bombers declined.
Stringer, who scored 42 goals in a standout 2024 season, had triggered an extension clause but was keen on longer-term security. This impasse opened the door for GWS, where Stringer's ties with Giants' GM Jason McCartney, a key figure in recruiting him to the Bulldogs back in 2012, played a crucial role.
The Giants initially hesitated due to backlash over their "Wacky Wednesday" scandal, temporarily stepping away from the deal. However, Stringer's management resumed talks, and the Giants ultimately capitalised on a low-risk opportunity to add the 30-year-old to their forward line.
Sydney Swans premiership player Luke Parker and emerging small forward Jacob Konstanty have been traded to North Melbourne in exchange for Pick 44, ending a lengthy negotiation standstill between the clubs.
After a loyal 14-year career at the Swans, Parker, a 293-game veteran, will now join Jack Darling as one of North Melbourne's senior recruits.
His arrival is set to bolster leadership among a youthful Kangaroos squad, guiding emerging stars like Harry Sheezel, George Wardlaw, and Colby McKercher.
North Melbourne has strengthened their defensive line by acquiring premiership defender Caleb Daniel from the Western Bulldogs in exchange for Pick 25.
Final-day negotiations saw North Melbourne and the Bulldogs engage in intense discussions to seal the deal.
Initially, the Bulldogs rejected North's bid involving Pick 25 and a later selection, but as the trade deadline loomed, both clubs reached a last-minute agreement.
Adelaide has acquired wantaway GWS midfielder James Peatling, sending a future second round pick to the Giants in exchange for the young onballer, plus future third and fourth round picks.
Peatling requested a trade to West Lakes last week after significant interest from several clubs, including Melbourne, West Coast, Collingwood, St Kilda, and the Western Bulldogs, who were all keen to lure him out of GWS.
The Giants took negotiations down to the final minutes of the trade period, rejecting initial offers from the Crows before finally agreeing to the deal. Though the Giants had hoped to retain the local midfielder, Adelaide ultimately won the race for Peatling's signature.
West Coast backman Tom Barrass has officially joined Hawthorn, who have sent the Eagles three future picks in exchange for the premiership defender; a future first, second and third rounder.
The two clubs reached an agreement following ongoing discussions sparked after Barrass' trade request to join the Hawks in late August.
Given Barrass was under contract with West Coast until the end of 2027 and held a reputation as a top-line key defender, the Eagles set a high asking price in negotiations.
Hawthorn ultimately secured the 29-year-old after offering a mix of draft capital to satisfy the Eagles.
After a sudden halt to trade talks between Essendon and GWS, there appears to be renewed hope for Jake Stringer's move to the Giants.
Initially, GWS backed out of the deal, citing concerns about the recent 'Wacky Wednesday' controversy.
However, Stringer's management has kept the lines of communication open, still pushing for a two-year agreement.
With time ticking down before the trade deadline, sources suggest both clubs are now willing to explore a deal involving a later draft pick, likely pick 56.
Essendon forward Jake Stringer will not be making a switch to his third AFL club, with GWS withdrawing their interest.
Stringer will remain at the Bombers after triggering an extension in his current deal and will play for the red sash in 2025.
The former Dog explored his options in hope of a longer deal, with Essendon holding firm at an extra 12 months at the club.
The Giants expressed interest but ultimately decided against the acquisition, SEN reporter Sam Edmund reporting that the fallout from the club's Wacky Wednesday scandal played a factor.
Discussions over the worth of Western Bulldogs utility Caleb Daniel is set for the last minutes of the trade period.
North Melbourne is adamant about receiving something on top of the acquisition of Daniel after offering Pick 25 in exchange.
The Kangaroos flagged Pick 48 as well, which has been denied by the Bulldogs.
Just under three hours remaining, plenty to play out.
A stalemate between Adelaide and GWS in negotiations over midfielder James Peatling continues as the clubs struggle to find middle ground.
Peatling has made it known he wants to head to the Crows, with the Giants wanting a future second-round pick in return.
The West Lakes club has put two offers forward:
GWS is not budging with the Crows willing to walk the midfielder to the pre-season draft if a deal cannot be struck.
"There is (a chance he's walked to the Pre-Season Draft)," journalist Sam Edmund told SEN SA The Run Home.
"Adelaide, from what I'm told, are bending over backwards to try and find common ground with the Giants, there might be 10 different versions that they've put forward now.
"It's got to the stage where the Crows are preparing to walk him to the Pre-Season Draft."
The Western Bulldogs has denied St Kilda's offer of Pick 47 for midfielder Jack Macrae.
The Saints have Picks 32, 45 and 47.
Otherwise the Moorabbin club will look at future selections.
Macrae still has three years left on his deal and will return to the club if a deal cannot be met.
It has long been known that Daniel Rioli will head to Gold Coast and reunite with former coach Damien Hardwick for Picks 6 and 23.
As a part of the trade, Richmond will hand over Picks 51, 61, 70 and 76, which will ultimately assist the Suns in acquiring important draft capital to match any bid on academy prospect Leo Lombard.
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Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson is expected to see out the last year of his contract in Queensland despite interest from West Coast and Collingwood.
Following the return of Will Ashcroft, as well as the acquisition of brother Levi, and academy prospect Sam Marshall in next month's draft, Robertson opted to explore his options for more AFL opportunities.
The West Australian is contracted for 2025, and the Eagles, who reportedly were planning on making a move, have cooled.
Richmond has officially traded small forward Shai Bolton to Fremantle for a wrath of first-round picks.
The Tigers will receive Picks 10, 11 and 18, sending Bolton, Pick 14 and a future third-round selection.
Bolton extended his current deal with Richmond - that expired at the end of 2028 - to a five-year contract running until the end of 2029.
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Brisbane has reportedly settled on Gold Coast forward Sam Day as a replacement for Joe Daniher.
The former Suns veteran will likely play a ruck-forward role for the Lions.
"It is expected that Brisbane will sign Day as a delisted free agent in the coming days after he was let go by Gold Coast early last month," Edmund said on SEN.
"While clearly not a replacement for Daniher, Day is set to provide the Lions with forward and ruck cover in 2025 at little expense."
Carlton reportedly wants a pick in the mid-20s from St Kilda for Brodie Kemp, according to the Herald Sun's Jon Ralph.
The Saints hold Picks 32, 45 and 47, along with selections 7 and 8 that could be used.
The Moorabbin club has offered Pick 47 to the Western Bulldogs for Jack Macrae.
Collingwood will be sending St Kilda forward Tim Membrey through a medical as it weighs up a play for the veteran during the off-season.
Pies list manager Justin Leppitsch declared that the club was finished for the trade period after landing Dan Houston and Harry Perryman with very little draft capital left.
The interest in Membrey comes from the potential of the club to bring him in as a delisted free agent, which will cost Collingwood nothing.
The same could go for Melbourne's Adam Tomlinson, which Leppitsch admitted the Pies will look at as well as Jack Hayes.
The former Brisbane player also ruled out any play for Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson.
Luke Parker's move from Sydney to North Melbourne appears to be at a "standstill" given there's been no progression on a deal.
The Kangaroos offered Pick 62 which was swiftly rejected by the Swans.
AFL Media's Riley Beveridge believes that the 2024 grand finalists hasn't returned with a counter-offer.
Carlton swingman Brodie Kemp has been identified as a target for St Kilda, with list boss Stephen Silvagni registering interest.
Silvagni has a link with Kemp, having drafted him to the Blues when he was at the club and is keen to get him across to Moorabbin.
Despite being contracted, the Blue could find a new home by the deadline.
It is understood that the Saints put forward a future second-round pick which has been rejected by Carlton.
Port Adelaide ruckman Ivan Soldo has bitten back at critics for his absence at the club's best and fairest evening whilst also naming a former player in his wake.
Soldo requested a trade to St Kilda, but a deal ultimately failed, forcing the former Tiger to remain at Alberton for at least 2025.
The 28-year-old has aimed Kane Cornes whilst also declaring that trade sagas "happen every year".
Hawthorn has reportedly offered a future first-round and second-round selection for West Coast defender Tom Barrass and a future third-round pick.
The Eagles are hoping for more, whilst the Hawks want to hold at least one 2025 first-round pick.
Sam Mitchell's side currently holds Pick 33, 71 and 77, which will likely be excluded from any deal.
Richmond could hold Picks 1, 6, 10, 11, 18, 20, 23 and 24 following the departures of Daniel Rioli (Gold Coast), Shai Bolton (Fremantle) and Liam Baker (West Coast).
But will the Tigers try target North Melbourne's Pick 2 for two late selections, with the latter open to sliding down the order to bring in two young talents.
If a deal can be struck, the Tigers could gain three picks inside the top six (1, 2 and 6).
The last we heard from Richmond champion Dustin Martin was that he was happy in retirement, finally away from the spotlight.
Martin's long-time link with Gold Coast and Damien Hardwick will still be speculated, but Tuesday's mega trade just opened the door once again.
The Suns let go of Jack Lukosius and Rory Atkins, which will free up plenty of salary cap space, which is likely to be mostly gobbled up by Dan Rioli and John Noble.
That has created a free spot on the Suns' squad list. It has been speculated that the spot could be filled by Martin.
And potentially enough room to satisfy the three-time Norm Smith medallist's salary demands if he opts to rejoin the AFL competition.
A real 'watch this space' scenario.
Daniel Rioli will become a Gold Coast Sun as Richmond improves their draft hand considerably.
The Tigers will secure Picks 6 and 23 from the Suns, handing over Rioli and three later picks.
The later selections will help Gold Coast with its draft points to match any bid on academy prospect Leo Lombard.
St Kilda has reportedly put forward Pick 47 for Western Bulldogs Jack Macrae.
The three-time All-Australian has three years remaining on his deal at the Kennel but fell out of favour in 2024, prompting exploration for more senior opportunities.
Macrae is still an elite ball winner and will help the Saints extract possession at the coalface if a deal can be met.
Richmond matchwinner Shai Bolton is set to have his wish of returning to Western Australia granted when the 2pm (AEDT) trade period opens.
Bolton requested a trade to Fremantle with the two clubs haggling over what picks will be exchanged.
It is understood that the Dockers will give up two first-round selections from Picks 10, 11 and 18 to secure the forward.
Port Adelaide Head of Football Chris Davies has declared that ruckman Ivan Soldo is "probably staying to be honest" despite initial interest from St Kilda.
After just 12 months in Alberton, Soldo was reportedly never settled at the Power and wanted out, with the Saints a potential landing spot.
However, the Moorabbin club pulled out of the race for the former Tiger, who still has a contract for another two years.
GWS is not budging on Adelaide's offer for James Peatling.
The Giants want a future second-round pick on its own, but the Crows want to give two future third-round selections.
The Western Bulldogs, Carlton and North Melbourne, could engage in a three-club trade that would see Caleb Daniel and Matthew Kennedy find new homes.
The Dogs are interested in bringing Kennedy across after registering late interest, while the Kangaroos are adamant that Daniel will make them better.
As for the Blues, it is known that they need a pick in this year's draft to help match any bids on the Camporeale twins (Ben and Lucas), given they only hold 63, 68, 69, 72 aside from Pick 3.
Entering the last day of the 2024 AFL trade period, around 15 players attempting to find new homes have been left in limbo.
The Western Bulldogs are central to five deals, with Bailey Smith, Caleb Daniel and Jack Macrae all potentially departing while showing interest in Matt Kennedy and Xavier O'Halloran.
West Coast's Tom Barrass' desire to join Hawthorn hit a snag when the latter entered a pick swap late last week, although it is understood a deal will likely be struck before the deadline.
Adelaide and the Giants are working through James Peatling, and that should be reasonably straightforward, while Wade Derksen is likely to remain at GWS despite interest from Melbourne.
North Melbourne's interest in Daniel and Luke Parker has hit multiple snags, with the Bulldogs and Sydney rejecting initial offers.
Essendon's Jake Stringer looks set to join the Giants, albeit with one year left on his contract.
Richmond pair Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli are also expected to join their preferred destinations.
Other names to watch include, but not limited to, Deven Robertson, Brodie Kemp, Tim Membrey, Jack Hayes, Jacob Konstanty, Adam Tomlinson and Jaxon Prior.