‘Really tough one for me’: Cats coach still holds out hope Ratugolea’s ‘future is at Geelong’

‘Really tough one for me’: Cats coach still holds out hope Ratugolea’s ‘future is at Geelong’

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…

Saints’ real season starts now; Swans’ big list need: Brutal reviews of AFL’s bottom 12

Saints’ real season starts now; Swans’ big list need: Brutal reviews of AFL’s bottom 12

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…

Top compo pick ‘likely scenario’ for Roos; Freo asking price for departing Docker: Trade Whispers

Top compo pick ‘likely scenario’ for Roos; Freo asking price for departing Docker: Trade Whispers

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…

Hawks’ bold offer downplayed and Power’s tricky juggling act as two-club race for Cat heats up

Hawks’ bold offer downplayed and Power’s tricky juggling act as two-club race for Cat heats up

Esava Ratugolea faces the biggest decision of his football life, with two clubs circling the off-contract Geelong defender. But whether Port Adelaide will be able to compete with Hawthorn – both from a contract and trade offer perspective – remains questionable. Ratugolea is tipped to leave the Cats during next month’s trade period after holding…

Trade requests that could come within days as Bombers accused of ‘leaking’; how Cats avoided scrutiny: Talking Points

Trade requests that could come within days as Bombers accused of ‘leaking’; how Cats avoided scrutiny: Talking Points

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….

‘Elephant in the room’: Bombers’ ‘tough decision’ on star looms, breakout defender ‘will leave’

‘Elephant in the room’: Bombers’ ‘tough decision’ on star looms, breakout defender ‘will leave’

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…