AFL integrity unit investigates hospitalisation of Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward
The AFL integrity unit is investigating the circumstances surrounding the hospitalisation of Carlton players Lachie Cowan and Will Hayward following a gathering on Saturday night. Carlton football boss Chris Davies confirmed the investigation on Wednesday evening. Both players have since been discharged, with Cowan taken to The Alfred hospital by ambulance early on Sunday morning.
Nick Murray to stay at Adelaide after North Melbourne trade falls through
Nick Murray will stay at Adelaide after trade discussions with North Melbourne ended without a deal, according to Riley Beveridge. North Melbourne's final offer for the contracted defender included picks 33 and 49, as well as their 2027 first-round and third-round selections, according to Callum Twomey.
West Coast recruit Melbourne duo Trent Rivers and Jack Viney
West Coast have acquired Melbourne premiership pair Trent Rivers and Jack Viney in the final minutes of the trade period on Wednesday. Rivers has signed a five-year deal with the Eagles, according to Callum Twomey. Melbourne received pick 45 along with future draft picks in exchange for the duo and a future second-round selection.
St Kilda prioritise new deals for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Max Hall
St Kilda have prioritised securing new contracts for Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera and Max Hall following the conclusion of the trade period. Football boss Lenny Hayes said the club is comfortable with current discussions and confident both players believe in the Saints' direction, though no timeline will be set. Wanganeen-Milera and Hall finished fourth and third respectively in the club's best-and-fairest voting this season.
North Melbourne secure Nick Blakey in trade with Sydney
North Melbourne have traded for Sydney defender Nick Blakey. In exchange for the All-Australian, the Kangaroos parted with picks 6 and 47, a 2027 second-round selection, and 2028 first- and second-round picks. North also received pick 52 and the Swans' 2028 second-round selection in the deal.
Jayden Short to stay at Richmond after Collingwood trade ruled out
Jayden Short will remain at Richmond after a proposed trade to Collingwood was called off on Wednesday. His manager Anthony McConville told the Herald Sun that negotiations revealed too big a divide between what the Tigers wanted and what the Magpies were prepared to give up. The 30-year-old dual premiership player is contracted at Richmond until the end of 2027.
Lachie Whitfield joins Carlton in trade with Greater Western Sydney
Lachie Whitfield has joined Carlton after a trade was completed with Greater Western Sydney. The Blues received the defender alongside picks 31 and 50 in exchange for picks 25, 26 and a 2028 third-round selection. According to Josh Gabelich, Whitfield has signed a three-year contract tying him to the club until 2029.
Western Bulldogs shut down GWS trade interest in Tim English
The Western Bulldogs have shut down Greater Western Sydney's interest in Tim English, declaring the All-Australian ruckman will see out his contract. The Giants targeted English after Kieren Briggs departed for Richmond, but Bulldogs recruiter Michael Regan insisted on trade deadline day that the club will not entertain any offers.
Luke Pedlar joins Port Adelaide in crosstown trade
Luke Pedlar has joined Port Adelaide from crosstown rival Adelaide on the final day of the trade period. In the deal, the Power received the 24-year-old forward and pick 34 in exchange for pick 32 and a 2027 fourth-round selection tied to Richmond. Pedlar kicked 48 goals across 49 games for the Crows.
Essendon completes trade for Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman
Essendon has completed a trade for Brisbane half-back Keidean Coleman. The Bombers sent picks 21 and 27 to the Lions in exchange for Coleman and pick 25 in the final minutes of deadline day. The 26-year-old requested a move to Essendon after managing just 15 AFL games across the past three seasons.