Trading and drafting
Why top AFL draft prospect put a media ban on himself
Daniel Curtin might be the most talked-about AFL prospect this side of Harley Reid in the talented 2023 crop – and he admits it is nigh on impossible to ignore the hype.
- by Marc McGowan
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‘Dream come true’: Hawthorn unveil Ginnivan, jarring image for Pies fans
As a Collingwood premiership player, Jack Ginnivan will forever have a connection to the Magpies, but he now gets to realise a childhood dream of playing for the club he barracked for.
- by Andrew Wu
The chase is on: Who will end up with pick one and Harley Reid?
The trade period might be over, but the race for Reid is still on, with three clubs weighing up how they can secure the No.1 selection from West Coast.
- by Marc McGowan
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Only two As: Who dominated the AFL’s swap-fest, and who were the big losers?
We rate every club’s trade and free agency period – and rank the teams from best to worst – as the draft picture takes shape.
- by Peter Ryan and Marc McGowan
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Why this version of the trade circus has Buckley’s chance of transforming clubs’ fortunes
The reality is, on exposed form, there does not appear to be a game-changing player who has changed clubs this AFL trade period.
- by Jake Niall
AFL trading finale: Bombers busy at the end, picking up Duursma as Zerk-Thatcher gets to Port Adelaide
The final day of the 2023 AFL trade period. A host of players could still change clubs. They include Jacob Koschitzke, Jack Ginnivan, Esava Ratugolea, Jack Gunston and Mabior Chol.
- by Andrew Wu and Roy Ward
Hawks roll dice on ragtag recruits, welcome old and new faces in hectic trading
Hawthorn will hope a ragtag group of recruits – including returning veteran Jack Gunston – can fast-track their ascent out of the bottom four.
- by Marc McGowan and Peter Ryan
Hawks open their arms to Ginnivan as Pies consider move; Port under real pressure as deadline looms
Collingwood will meet on Wednesday morning to determine what price they would require to release premiership forward Jack Ginnivan to Hawthorn on trade deadline day.
- by Peter Ryan, Jake Niall and Marc McGowan
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Why Ginnivan has to go following the Schultz deal
Jack Ginnivan has summed up his situation well. If he hasn’t always taken advice on board in the past in his short career, this time he’s taken the hint. For three main reasons, he has to leave.
- by Jake Niall
AFL trades day seven: Dow and Coffield deals done; Hawks in talks with Ginnivan; McAdam to join Melbourne; Dogs set for coaching shake up
Trade period resumes with a few deals still up in the air. What will get done today? Follow our live coverage to find out.
- by Marnie Vinall
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Steven May described the Dees’ list as ‘unbelievable’. But is it?
Melbourne’s depth has taken a hit for the second straight trade period. Do the Demons still have the “unbelievable” list Steven May raves about?
- by Marc McGowan