‘Really tough decision’: Roos ruck to play elsewhere after call to seek new AFL home

‘Really tough decision’: Roos ruck to play elsewhere after call to seek new AFL home

Todd Goldstein will continue his AFL career at a different club, informing North Melbourne he will seek a move this off-season. Goldstein, 35, played 315 senior games for the Kangaroos across a decorated career, but has decided to look for a fresh opportunity elsewhere. “It’s been a really tough decision,” Goldstein said in a statement…

‘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…

Key contract change looms for top draftees; Dogs utility weighs up future: Trade Whispers

Key contract change looms for top draftees; Dogs utility weighs up future: Trade Whispers

A key change is looming to contracts for the game’s youngest stars. Plus a Dogs utility may be set for a move as he weighs up his future. Get all the latest player movement news in AFL Trade Whispers! Watch every match of the 2023 Toyota AFL Finals Series before the Grand Final Live &…

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

‘Can’t find a weakness’: How decade-long Blues build put side on verge of 23-year first

It’s fitting Patrick Cripps was drafted at the close of 2013, because Carlton’s build to finals success has been a decade in the making. The Blues enter Friday night’s contest looking to qualify for their first preliminary final in 23 years and are in the midst of their first finals campaign since 2013. It has…

Big Dees flaw ‘repetitious to the point of boring’; finals’ shock ‘most complete team’: Blowtorch

Big Dees flaw ‘repetitious to the point of boring’; finals’ shock ‘most complete team’: Blowtorch

Melbourne and Port Adelaide face tough tasks in a bid to avoid the grim straight-sets exit. Meanwhile, the Blues must find “a diffuser for the disrupter” and the Giants are “the most complete team” still in the race. All four semi-final teams’ burning question ahead of the two games, as well as the Fox Footy…

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…

AFL Trade Whispers: ‘A number of clubs’ circling Sun as Swans address Grundy interest; key duo set to stay

AFL Trade Whispers: ‘A number of clubs’ circling Sun as Swans address Grundy interest; key duo set to stay

After Port Adelaide met with Brodie Grundy, Sydney has remained tight-lipped on whether it’ll follow suit. Plus “a number of clubs” are interested in a contracted Sun, while two players are set to stay at their respective clubs. Get all the latest player movement news and updates in AFL Trade Whispers! Watch every match of…

‘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…

Cats remain in talks over Smith; fourth club linked to Roo, twist in race for free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

Cats remain in talks over Smith; fourth club linked to Roo, twist in race for free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

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…

Tigers star linked to shock move; new frontrunner for prized free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

Tigers star linked to shock move; new frontrunner for prized free agent — AFL Trade Whispers

Amid speculation Dustin Martin could seek a move to Gold Coast to reunite with Damien Hardwick, there’s reportedly another Tiger who could pursue such a switch. According to SEN’s Sam Edmund, three-time premiership midfielder Dion Prestia has privately discussed the possibility of returning to Queensland, having started his career at the Suns before moving to…