The 24-year-old was choosing between the Saints (Essendon), Melbourne and Carlton, but has opted for Moorabbin on a five-year deal worth reportedly around $900,000-a-season. It has been reported St Kilda instantly walked away from negotiations after the Giants knocked back their offer, despite six days remaining of the AFL Trade Period. Out-of-contract Aleer had requested a trade to St Kilda after GWS’ season ended — with the Saints reportedly courting the 24-year-old for at least 12 months. **Zach Merrett Retained: Essendon’s List Manager Comments Post-Decision** However (during his appearance on Channel 9 on Tuesday night), Twomey stated that a significant effort was necessary for the Giants to keep Green at the club.
Tasmania is viewed as a top contender for Green, who they can recruit as one of the 18 uncontracted players—one from each competing club—over a two-year period, 2027 to 2028, without requiring a trade.
Reports previously indicated Australian tennis news that Bailey (aged 26), was considering a seven-year contract valued at $10 million from the Crows while also attracting interest from the Power. Versatile forward delisted after two seasons at Geelong “Yet to receive an offer from the Cats for next year and beyond … clubs are having a look at him right now, including Essendon – they (have) registered interest. “Jack Bowes could be a three-club player come the end of the season,” he reported on Gettable. “Gold Coast have offered Walter a five-year extension worth around $4.5 million in total – and I think everyone is just waiting on Ben King and what he does, including Walter himself.” “I haven’t heard Geelong and Jed Walter for a while; I think that’s more Collingwood and Essendon and those sorts of clubs,” Morris said.
Updates on several potential departures come as emerging Suns key forward Walter remains linked with Essendon in trade scuttlebutt.
Patrick Retschko joins Richmond from Geelong Tom Morris reported earlier today that Sydney is cooking up its own offer for Charlie Curnow. Reserve ruck Peter Ladhams has been offered a two-year deal at the club — but has yet to sign on. Essendon’s Jayden Laverde, Sydney’s Joel Hamling, Hawthorn’s Sam Frost and Richmond’s Jacob Koschitzke are names reportedly on GWS’ whiteboard to bring into the fold.
Gold Coast is reportedly in the market for a small forward in a role Damien Hardwick was well represented in during his glory years at the Tigers.

Rival clubs are reportedly eyeing fringe forward Ted Clohesy as one of 11 Cats out of contract. Eagles high-flyer Liam Ryan and Saints emerging on-baller Marcus Windhager were two players reportedly in the Bombers’ sights. After Callum Wilkie decided to stay with the Saints, any word on whether the Dogs are chasing another key defender? Mid season, it had been reported by media, that Butters would go to Hawthorn. , For start of 26 season , Is this a behind the scenes trade, the clubs may be nutting out Whether that’s enough to see off competition for that pick remains to be seen.
His performance has fluctuated this year — which, I believe, has led him to maybe postpone those discussions. What is the compensation for Buku (whose intercept statistics are impressive), though he concedes many goals, but that’s acceptable since he’s a tertiary defender? Earlier this year — we had discussions with Collingwood; they possess significant funds, and the matter now hinges on whether they will proceed or hold off. 7.
” ‘We knew he had to miss’: Hawks star Will Day sidelined by fresh injury setback He mentioned that following the sale of the family home in Brisbane and with a financial settlement approaching, it is clear that he is eager to capitalize on the last two or possibly three seasons of his AFL career. On Monday night (during Fox Footy’s On the Couch), Ralph elaborated on his earlier claim that Collingwood is significantly outperforming other competitors in their offer for the 33-year-old, estimated between $2.5 million and $3 million in total. Reports suggest that Collingwood is nearing a three-year contract with Brisbane star Lachie Neale, which will provide the dual Brownlow medallist with $2 million for the initial two seasons. According to AFL Media — the 25-year-old may have the opportunity to unofficially extend a two-year contract by an additional six years if he opts to remain at Carrara. It’s uncommon to enter a draft with selections 2 and 3 (before West Coast received Pick 2 as compensation for Oscar Allen), and we believe there are some high-quality players available.
Having been around for a significant amount of time, I don’t recall witnessing a situation unfold like this, so it has been quite disappointing.

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