Nick Blakey to canvas rival options for Sydney exit
Nick Blakey is set to canvass rival options in the coming days as he eyes an exit from Sydney, according to Callum Twomey. Rivals believe Blakey will speak with interested clubs, with the star Swan having held interest in Geelong. Blakey has not yet made his intentions clear to Sydney as clubs work through their own processes.
Jordan Ridley joins Geelong as Jack Bowes moves to Essendon
Geelong has acquired Essendon defender Jordan Ridley, pick 60 and a 2028 fourth-round selection in exchange for Jack Bowes, a 2027 first-round pick and a 2028 second-round pick. The 27-year-old Ridley joins the Cats after being limited to 26 games over the past three seasons. Bowes departs Geelong after 69 games to join his third AFL club.
Stephen Coniglio signs one-year contract extension with GWS
GWS veteran Stephen Coniglio has signed a one-year contract extension, tying him to the club until the end of the 2027 season. The 32-year-old is the last remaining player from the Giants' inaugural 2012 campaign and has played 248 games for the club.
Essendon trade Zach Merrett to Hawthorn
Essendon have traded former captain Zach Merrett to Hawthorn in exchange for picks 15, 25 and a 2028 second-round selection on the opening day of the trade period. The 31-year-old midfielder departs the Bombers after 274 games across 13 seasons, having won an equal-record seven club best and fairest awards.
Hawthorn lodge paperwork for Gold Coast free agent Ben King
Hawthorn have officially lodged paperwork to sign Gold Coast restricted free agent Ben King. The Suns now have three days to decide whether to match the contract offer to force a trade or accept a draft compensation pick, expected to be pick seven. King is Gold Coast's all-time leading goalkicker with 315 goals.
Adelaide rejects North Melbourne trade offer for Nick Murray
Adelaide has knocked back North Melbourne's opening trade offer involving future selections for defender Nick Murray, according to Riley Beveridge. The Kangaroos are adamant they will not trade or split pick 5 to acquire the contracted Crow. Murray remains contracted to Adelaide until the end of 2028.
Sydney ruck Ally Morphett ruled out for season with ACL injury
Sydney ruck Ally Morphett will miss the remainder of the AFLW season after scans confirmed an ACL injury sustained on the weekend. The star Swan will consult a specialist this week to determine her management plan.
Nathan Buckley withdraws from North Melbourne coaching race
Nathan Buckley has withdrawn from the race to become North Melbourne's next senior coach. The Geelong assistant coach was scheduled to formally present to the club's selection panel on Saturday, but informed the Kangaroos late last week of his decision to step aside. Candidates Daniel Giansiracusa, Jaymie Graham, David Hale and Xavier Clarke remain in contention to succeed Alastair Clarkson.
Danny Daly rules himself out of Brisbane coaching race
Brisbane football boss Danny Daly has withdrawn from the race to replace Chris Fagan as senior coach, accepting an elevated role as the club's general manager of football. Daly will also sit on the selection panel to appoint Fagan's successor alongside chief executive Sam Graham, chairman Andrew Wellington and coaching mentor Phil Smyth.
Brisbane confirms selection panel to find Chris Fagan's successor
Brisbane has confirmed the selection panel that will appoint the club's next senior coach following Chris Fagan's retirement. The panel includes chair Andrew Wellington, CEO Sam Graham, football boss Danny Daly and Phil Smyth, with Leigh Matthews acting in an advisory role. Daly ruled himself out of contention by accepting an elevated general manager role, while assistant coach Cameron Bruce is the early favourite according to Mitch Cleary.