As many as 32 players have been reported, named, listed or floated as trade targets this year, with that figure likely to grow in the coming months as AFL clubs begin to plan their lists for 2024 and beyond.

Several highly sought-after names have turned down external advances this year to make the open market even more competitive, while five restricted free agents are yet to recommit.

While unlikely to be as manic as last year's trade window, talk around this year's free agency and trade space is starting to build.

Here's who each club has been linked with so far in 2023.

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Collingwood

Collingwood is in a peculiar position, with senior coach Craig McRae not shying away from the idea of only wanting to improve with each passing day. The Pies were among the clubs said to have lost out in the chase for young Port Adelaide defender Miles Bergman and GWS free agent Harry Himmelberg, while Power ruckman Scott Lycett's name has been floated this year. It could be a quieter off-season at Olympic Park as far as arrivals, with the premiership fancies potentially preparing to make a move for Gold Coast forward Ben King, who will come off-contract next year.

SEE ALSO:ย FIVE TRADE TARGETS FOR COLLINGWOOD

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 12: Harry Himmelberg of the Giants in action during the 2022 AFL Round 13 match between the North Melbourne Kangaroos and the GWS Giants at Marvel Stadium on June 12, 2022 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos via Getty Images)
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