Reckon your club's getting fleeced? Put any trade together and see who wins it, with every player and pick priced on what clubs have historically paid.
Build a tradeIsaac Heeney has won his third consecutive Bob Skilton Medal as Sydney's club champion in absentia on Thursday night. He was among five players who did not attend the event following a club-imposed suspension for breaching behavioural standards after round 23. Heeney polled 431 votes to finish ahead of Brodie Grundy on 400 and Charlie Curnow on 398.
Sexual assault charges against four Sydney Swans players investigated over the Pullman Hotel incident may be difficult to prosecute, according to Code Sports. Victoria Police have not charged Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey or James Jordon, with a brief of evidence expected in late October. Riley Bice was previously cleared of wrongdoing and is being treated as a witness.
Zach Merrett has won his seventh Crichton Medal as Essendon's best and fairest player, equalling club legends Dick Reynolds and Bill Hutchison. Merrett polled 117 votes on Thursday night to finish ahead of runner-up Sam Durham on 106 and Archie Roberts on 77. The former captain also secured his fourth consecutive McCracken Medal, voted by his peers.
Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has won his first Carji Greeves Medal as the club's best and fairest on Thursday night. Smith polled 178 votes to finish ahead of runner-up Max Holmes on 151 and third-placed Shaun Mannagh on 131. Connor O'Sullivan and Ollie Dempsey rounded out the top five.
Port Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps has criticised the AFL for changes to trade and draft rules, describing them as brutal and unprecedented challenges. Speaking on AFL Trade Radio on Thursday, Cripps expressed frustration over changes to father-son bidding processes and a memo that blocked a proposed deal, saying the rules have complicated the club's list rebuild ahead of Tasmania's entry.
Triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan has retired as coach of Brisbane, informing players and staff of his decision on Thursday afternoon. The 65-year-old departs with one year remaining on his contract, just days after leading the Lions to a third straight flag against Fremantle. Fagan coached Brisbane in 243 games for 148 wins after taking charge ahead of the 2017 season.
Essendon have rejected an opening trade offer from Hawthorn for former captain Zach Merrett, according to The Age. The Hawks reportedly offered picks 15 and 25 alongside a future second- or third-round selection for the midfielder. Merrett is contracted until the end of 2027 but remains keen to move after a proposed trade fell through last year.
Geelong's reluctance to outline a trade package with Port Adelaide reportedly paved the way for Zak Butters to choose the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs offered the restricted free agent a nine-year deal worth up to $18 million, while Geelong wanted Butters to nominate them first. The Dogs are expected to delay lodging their free agency paperwork beyond Friday while clubs work through trade discussions.
Geelong midfielder Jack Bowes has requested a trade to Essendon. The 28-year-old played nine games for the Cats in 2026 after arriving from Gold Coast at the end of 2022. Bowes chose a move to the Bombers amid interest from North Melbourne and Adelaide.
Carlton has made one change for Thursday night's clash against Hawthorn at Ikon Park, recalling Gab Pound to replace the managed Amelia Velardo. The Hawks have regained Greta Bodey from concussion and named Lavinia Cox for her first game of the season, omitting Keely Coyne and Bridie Hipwell. Hawthorn midfielder Jas Fleming is set to play her 50th AFLW game.
ESSLinked to Geelong or North Melbourne
FRELinked to Western Bulldogs
BRLTo St Kilda
PADLinked to Western Bulldogs
GEELinked to West Coast or Carlton
COLLinked to Carlton
STKTo Geelong, Western Bulldogs or Essendon
HAWLinked to Western BulldogsPAD26yoRumoured free agent, to Western BulldogsBRL33yoRumoured free agent, to Collingwood
GWS32yoTrade requestedGWS33yoRumoured free agent, to GeelongCOL38yoTrade requested, Gold Coast
SYD36yoGWS26yoRumoured free agent, to RichmondGWS31yoTrade agreed, Collingwood
GCS26yoNominated for free agency, to HawthornGEE28yoLinked with a trade, North Melbourne# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 | | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2286 | 1666 | 137.2 | 76 |
| 2 | | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2543 | 1869 | 136.1 | 72 | |
| 3 | | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 2499 | 2054 | 121.7 | 64 | |
| 4 | | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2260 | 1881 | 120.2 | 64 | |
Top 6 | 5 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2355 | 1925 | 122.3 | 60 |
| 6 |  | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2169 | 1849 | 117.3 | 60 | |
Wildcard | 7 |  | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2301 | 2099 | 109.6 | 60 |
| 8 |  | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1901 | 1992 | 95.4 | 54 | |
| 9 | | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 2021 | 1974 | 102.4 | 52 | |
| 10 |  | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 2007 | 1978 | 101.5 | 50 | |
Bottom 8 | 11 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2030 | 1974 | 102.8 | 40 |
| 12 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2073 | 2095 | 99.0 | 40 | |
| 13 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2011 | 2128 | 94.5 | 36 | |
| 14 |  | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1932 | 2175 | 88.8 | 36 | |
| 15 | | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1804 | 2048 | 88.1 | 28 | |
| 16 |  | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1615 | 2333 | 69.2 | 16 | |
| 17 |  | 23 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1483 | 2373 | 62.5 | 12 | |
| 18 | | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1601 | 2478 | 64.6 | 8 |
HAW+2.0Zach Merrett in, linked after a trade request from EssendonNTH+1.3Nick Murray in, linked after a trade request from AdelaideFRE+0.6Nathan Broad in, trade rumouredWCE+0.5Gryan Miers in, trade rumoured from GeelongADE-1.6Taylor Walker out, retiredESS-2.2Zach Merrett out, requested a trade, linked to HawthornRCH-2.4Nathan Broad out, retiredGWS-3.6Lachie Whitfield out, trade rumoured to CarltonIsaac Heeney has won his third consecutive Bob Skilton Medal as Sydney's club champion in absentia on Thursday night. He was among five players who did not attend the event following a club-imposed suspension for breaching behavioural standards after round 23. Heeney polled 431 votes to finish ahead of Brodie Grundy on 400 and Charlie Curnow on 398.
Sexual assault charges against four Sydney Swans players investigated over the Pullman Hotel incident may be difficult to prosecute, according to Code Sports. Victoria Police have not charged Isaac Heeney, Chad Warner, Nick Blakey or James Jordon, with a brief of evidence expected in late October. Riley Bice was previously cleared of wrongdoing and is being treated as a witness.
Zach Merrett has won his seventh Crichton Medal as Essendon's best and fairest player, equalling club legends Dick Reynolds and Bill Hutchison. Merrett polled 117 votes on Thursday night to finish ahead of runner-up Sam Durham on 106 and Archie Roberts on 77. The former captain also secured his fourth consecutive McCracken Medal, voted by his peers.
Geelong midfielder Bailey Smith has won his first Carji Greeves Medal as the club's best and fairest on Thursday night. Smith polled 178 votes to finish ahead of runner-up Max Holmes on 151 and third-placed Shaun Mannagh on 131. Connor O'Sullivan and Ollie Dempsey rounded out the top five.
Port Adelaide list manager Jason Cripps has criticised the AFL for changes to trade and draft rules, describing them as brutal and unprecedented challenges. Speaking on AFL Trade Radio on Thursday, Cripps expressed frustration over changes to father-son bidding processes and a memo that blocked a proposed deal, saying the rules have complicated the club's list rebuild ahead of Tasmania's entry.
Triple-premiership coach Chris Fagan has retired as coach of Brisbane, informing players and staff of his decision on Thursday afternoon. The 65-year-old departs with one year remaining on his contract, just days after leading the Lions to a third straight flag against Fremantle. Fagan coached Brisbane in 243 games for 148 wins after taking charge ahead of the 2017 season.
Essendon have rejected an opening trade offer from Hawthorn for former captain Zach Merrett, according to The Age. The Hawks reportedly offered picks 15 and 25 alongside a future second- or third-round selection for the midfielder. Merrett is contracted until the end of 2027 but remains keen to move after a proposed trade fell through last year.
Geelong's reluctance to outline a trade package with Port Adelaide reportedly paved the way for Zak Butters to choose the Western Bulldogs. The Bulldogs offered the restricted free agent a nine-year deal worth up to $18 million, while Geelong wanted Butters to nominate them first. The Dogs are expected to delay lodging their free agency paperwork beyond Friday while clubs work through trade discussions.
Geelong midfielder Jack Bowes has requested a trade to Essendon. The 28-year-old played nine games for the Cats in 2026 after arriving from Gold Coast at the end of 2022. Bowes chose a move to the Bombers amid interest from North Melbourne and Adelaide.
Carlton has made one change for Thursday night's clash against Hawthorn at Ikon Park, recalling Gab Pound to replace the managed Amelia Velardo. The Hawks have regained Greta Bodey from concussion and named Lavinia Cox for her first game of the season, omitting Keely Coyne and Bridie Hipwell. Hawthorn midfielder Jas Fleming is set to play her 50th AFLW game.
Reckon your club's getting fleeced? Put any trade together and see who wins it, with every player and pick priced on what clubs have historically paid.
Build a tradeESSLinked to Geelong or North MelbourneFRELinked to Western BulldogsBRLTo St KildaPADLinked to Western BulldogsGEELinked to West Coast or CarltonCOLLinked to CarltonSTKTo Geelong, Western Bulldogs or EssendonHAWLinked to Western BulldogsPAD26yoRumoured free agent, to Western BulldogsBRL33yoRumoured free agent, to CollingwoodGWS32yoTrade requestedGWS33yoRumoured free agent, to GeelongCOL38yoTrade requested, Gold CoastSYD36yoGWS26yoRumoured free agent, to RichmondGWS31yoTrade agreed, CollingwoodGCS26yoNominated for free agency, to HawthornGEE28yoLinked with a trade, North Melbourne# | Team | P | W | D | L | F | A | % | Pt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Top 4 | 1 | | 23 | 19 | 0 | 4 | 2286 | 1666 | 137.2 | 76 |
| 2 | | 23 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2543 | 1869 | 136.1 | 72 | |
| 3 | | 23 | 16 | 0 | 7 | 2499 | 2054 | 121.7 | 64 | |
| 4 | | 23 | 15 | 2 | 6 | 2260 | 1881 | 120.2 | 64 | |
Top 6 | 5 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2355 | 1925 | 122.3 | 60 |
| 6 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2169 | 1849 | 117.3 | 60 | |
Wildcard | 7 | | 23 | 15 | 0 | 8 | 2301 | 2099 | 109.6 | 60 |
| 8 | | 23 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 1901 | 1992 | 95.4 | 54 | |
| 9 | | 23 | 12 | 2 | 9 | 2021 | 1974 | 102.4 | 52 | |
| 10 | | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 2007 | 1978 | 101.5 | 50 | |
Bottom 8 | 11 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2030 | 1974 | 102.8 | 40 |
| 12 | | 23 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 2073 | 2095 | 99.0 | 40 | |
| 13 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 2011 | 2128 | 94.5 | 36 | |
| 14 | | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 1932 | 2175 | 88.8 | 36 | |
| 15 | | 23 | 7 | 0 | 16 | 1804 | 2048 | 88.1 | 28 | |
| 16 | | 23 | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1615 | 2333 | 69.2 | 16 | |
| 17 | | 23 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1483 | 2373 | 62.5 | 12 | |
| 18 | | 23 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 1601 | 2478 | 64.6 | 8 |
HAW+2.0Zach Merrett in, linked after a trade request from EssendonNTH+1.3Nick Murray in, linked after a trade request from AdelaideFRE+0.6Nathan Broad in, trade rumouredWCE+0.5Gryan Miers in, trade rumoured from GeelongADE-1.6Taylor Walker out, retiredESS-2.2Zach Merrett out, requested a trade, linked to HawthornRCH-2.4Nathan Broad out, retiredGWS-3.6Lachie Whitfield out, trade rumoured to Carlton
