North Melbourne will receive three end of first round draft picks over the next two years, the AFL has confirmed. In addition to the three draft picks, the Roos have also been given two additional rookie list spots for next season. The Kangaroos will not receive any extra assistance regarding Next Generation Academy prospect Ryley…
It’s reportedly more likely the Eagles keep the No. 1 draft pick and draft consensus top prospect Harley Reid rather than trade the selection. That’s according to Western Australian journalist Ryan Daniels, who noted it’d take an “overwhelming” offer for West Coast to part ways with the prized opening pick. It comes as the AFL’s…
It’s been a slow burn for Blues fans after witnessing a lengthy rebuild — and some of the club’s darkest days. But the long 10-year wait to return to the finals stage would’ve all felt worth it for moments like last weekend in a famous semi-final win over Melbourne, to now ultimately, be back in…
Geelong coach Chris Scott still holds out hope Esava Ratugolea will remain at the Cats, admitting the prospect of the key defender being traded is “not something I’m comfortable with” in the inflated key defender market. Ratugolea reportedly informed Geelong earlier this month of his wish to be traded to the Power – 12 months…
The 2023 AFL season is over for 12 clubs, with some ending with a whimper while others have built a solid foundation to build upon. Two clubs have joined the 10 who missed out on finals and will be looking to make some big moves over the off-season to fast-track their development, while the 10…
The chances of North Melbourne being granted first-round free agency compensation appear to be growing. Plus Fremantle has an asking price for a departing Docker. Get the latest player movement news and updates in AFL Trade Whispers! Watch every match of The 2023 Toyota AFL Finals Series before the Grand Final Live & Ad-Break Free…
With their seasons over, the bottom-10 teams will now brace for trade requests — and the Darcy Parish-Essendon situation is mightily intriguing. Plus how North Melbourne won its way out of a wooden spoon again — and Geelong escaped scrutiny — and why a Magpies recruit could be the biggest loser of a selection squeeze….
Hawthorn legend Jordan Lewis says Essendon is now in a position where it doesn’t have to “overpay” players amid uncertainty around star midfielder Darcy Parish and others’ futures. Despite the Bombers’ season being officially over after Friday night’s 70-point loss to Collingwood, Parish remains unsigned amid a pay stalemate just weeks after Essendon tabled him…
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson has warned against a lottery draft system and taken aim at the AFL for its continued concessions to expansion club Gold Coast. Clarkson’s side fell to the bottom of the ladder in round 23 after West Coast’s stunning upset of the Western Bulldogs, putting the Kangaroos in pole position for…
Geelong reportedly remains in contention to land Western Bulldogs gun Bailey Smith, with conversations being held behind the scenes. That’s according to AFL journalist Damian Barrett, which comes after reports emerged earlier this year that the Cats were among clubs showing interest in the former No. 7 pick, who’s been forced out of the Dogs…