Carlton targets revealed, Essendon youngster to join rival: AFL trade news wrap
Catch up on all the AFL’s latest trade news
It’s grand final week, and while the best two sides of the season prepare for the decider, 16 other clubs are working toward the incoming off-season exchange period that is now a week away.
Free agency will open this coming Friday, with the following Monday to see the trade period commence and the deals beginning to be signed off.
The past week has seen Essendon, Hawthorn, Port Adelaide and Carlton among the headlines in the rumour mill.
Here’s all the latest AFL trade news here.
Bomber’s shock trade request to Hawks
Young Essendon flanker Massimo D’Ambrosio is said to be seeking a move to Hawthorn just 18 months on from joining Essendon.
It has been reported that while the Bombers had tabled D’Ambrosio a deal for 2024, the Hawks’ offer is said to be more attractive.
D’Ambrosio joined Essendon through last year’s Mid-Season Draft out of the Western Jets.
MORE: Essendon youngster reportedly requests move to Victorian rival
Carlton targeting Gold Coast midfielder, Dogs defender
A pair of players that could be making their way to Princes Park this off-season have surfaced, with Gold Coast’s Elijah Hollands and Western Bulldog Hayden Crozier both linked to the Blues.
Hollands is contracted at Carrara for a further 12 months but has been flagged as a potential trade target, and could join his second club and younger brother Ollie at Carlton in the coming weeks.
Crozier is still without a contract for 2024 and may find his way to the Blues as a delisted free agent should he not be offered a new deal by the Dogs.
Carlton linked to Suns gun and fringe Bulldog
Melbourne midfielder seeking Swans switch
Demons onballer James Jordon has reportedly decided on a move to Sydney as he exercises his rights as a free agent.
Jordon is eligible for free agency after being delisted by the club in 2020 before being re-listed through the rookie draft.
A Swans fan growing up, Jordon is now set to join John Longmire’s side as an unrestricted free agent.
MORE: Free agent Demon reportedly confirms destination club
Goldstein tied to grand finalist
Collingwood have been named as the club leading the race for departing Kangaroo Todd Goldstein as Essendon and St Kilda also reportedly chase the veteran ruckman.
Goldstein’s desire to find a second club after over 300 games in the blue and white was confirmed by North Melbourne last week, with rivals beginning to line up to add his experience and services.
The Magpies are said to be keen on the ruckman and are front of the queue ahead of the trade period.
MORE: Collingwood reportedly front-runner for in-demand ruckman
Hawthorn turn attention to 2024 options
After missing out on Esava Ratugolea, Ben McKay and Liam Henry so far this off-season, the Hawks are said to be placing their focus on forwards who fall off-contract in 2024.
The likes of Todd Marshall, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan and Ben King are all unsigned next season and could be of great interest to Sam Mitchell as he looks to steer the Hawks back to the top over the coming seasons.
