Zak Butters joins Western Bulldogs on nine-year deal
Zak Butters has officially joined the Western Bulldogs on a nine-year contract as a restricted free agent. Port Adelaide chose not to match the offer and accepted pick No. 5 as draft compensation. The 26-year-old midfielder leaves Port Adelaide after playing 156 games.
AFL approves five-club trade as Western Bulldogs land Maginness and O'Keeffe
The AFL has approved a five-club trade between Port Adelaide, Melbourne, the Western Bulldogs, Hawthorn and Carlton. The Bulldogs acquired Hawthorn's Finn Maginness and Carlton's Hudson O'Keeffe alongside multiple draft selections. Melbourne secured picks 4, 12, 31 and 46, while Port Adelaide received picks 6 and 10 plus two future first-round selections.
Western Bulldogs defeat Essendon by 43 points to enter top four
The Western Bulldogs have moved into the top four with a 43-point win over Essendon at Mission Whitten Oval on Friday night. The Bulldogs ran out 10.5 (65) to 2.10 (22) winners in front of 4,327 fans to open Pride Round. Sarah Hartwig kicked four goals, while Izzy Pritchard finished with 30 disposals and 10 clearances.
Sydney rejects North Melbourne trade offer for Nick Blakey
Sydney has turned down an initial trade offer from North Melbourne for Nick Blakey, according to Callum Twomey. The Kangaroos tabled pick No. 6 along with later selections for the 26-year-old defender, but the Swans made clear they will not accept the proposal. Blakey had earlier nominated North Melbourne as his preferred club after receiving an eight-year contract offer.
Ben King joins Hawthorn as a restricted free agent
Ben King is officially a Hawthorn player after Gold Coast chose not to match the Hawks' contract offer for the restricted free agent. The Suns receive pick seven as draft compensation for the key forward, who kicked 131 goals over the past two seasons for Gold Coast.
Rowan Marshall traded to Geelong from St Kilda
Rowan Marshall has been traded from St Kilda to Geelong. The Cats sent pick 14 to the Saints in exchange for the 30-year-old ruckman and a 2028 third-round draft selection. Marshall departs St Kilda after playing 177 games across 10 seasons.
Nick Dal Santo to depart as St Kilda AFLW coach
St Kilda AFLW coach Nick Dal Santo will step down following Saturday's match against Collingwood, concluding six seasons in the role. The Saints confirmed the decision on Friday, with the team winless after eight games this season. St Kilda also announced an independent review of its AFLW program, to be led by football executive Brad Lloyd.
Brisbane trades Sam Marshall to St Kilda
Brisbane has traded midfielder Sam Marshall and pick 41 to St Kilda in exchange for a 2027 first-round draft selection. The 20-year-old played 13 AFL games for the Lions across two seasons, including their 2025 premiership.
Melbourne to offer pick 31 for Zane Duursma
Melbourne intend to offer pick 31 to North Melbourne for forward Zane Duursma once they acquire the selection, according to Tom Morris. The Demons had previously offered the choice of pick 47, a 2027 second-round pick or a 2028 second-round pick for the 21-year-old, who has requested a trade after three seasons at Arden Street.
Sam Butler requests trade from Hawthorn to Gold Coast
Sam Butler has told Hawthorn he wants to join Gold Coast after touring the club and meeting coach Damien Hardwick on Friday, according to Josh Gabelich. The Suns have offered the 23-year-old midfielder a three-year deal, with a trade expected to be finalised in the coming days.