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The conjecture around contracted Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver has dominated the AFL trade scene over the last 24 hours.
The Demons are now thought to be open to a deal if the appropriate offer comes through, with clubs lining up for the four-time best and fairest winner.
Free agents are also on the move, and a star Dog continues to pique the curiosity of a Victorian competitor.
Here is the most recent AFL trade news and rumours…
Two clubs said to be keen on Clarry
In the aftermath of the rumors linking the star onballer to the exit, Essendon and Adelaide have been named as two clubs interested in contracted Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver.
Tom Morris said on Trade Radio that the two sides were expressing some interest in Oliver, who is under contract until the end of 2030.
Melbourne are thought to be open to hearing offers for the 26-year-old but will only sell Oliver if the price is right.
While the Crows and Demons will meet at some point during the trade period to discuss the future of wantaway forward Shane McAdam, 7News’ Theo Doropolous claims Oliver’s name may also come up.
According to Doropolous on Twitter, Adelaide would most likely have to start negotiations by providing pick 9, a future first round pick, and Shane McAdam in order to land Oliver.
West Lakes also has selections 21 and 24 in the 2023 AFL Draft, as well as whatever compensation they receive for losing free agent Tom Doedee to Brisbane.
Doedee decides on Lions after four-club race
Following interest from Collingwood and Sydney, Adelaide free agent has picked Adelaide as his preferred landing location.
The Lions have also beaten the Crows to Doedee’s services, leaving Adelaide to decide whether to match Brisbane’s offer and force a trade or accept the offer and receive free agency compensation instead.
On Wednesday, both clubs confirmed Doedee’s intentions.
Potential landing spots for Clayton Oliver
It will take an extraordinary offer to satisfy Melbourne and see them trade Clayton Oliver to a rival club, but some clubs could have the capital that gains the Demons’ interest. St Kilda, Adelaide and Geelong are among the clubs that could offer the Demons an enticing deal while also having a place in their midfield that would benefit all parties. We named the five clubs that could be a landing spot for Clayton Oliver.
Eagle-eyed Giants seeks off-season shift
Backup Giants ruck Matthew Flynn has formally requested a move, alerting GWS to his desire to land at Lathlain and join West Coast. Flynn’s AFL life may have begun after being selected with the 41st pick of the 2015 draft, however, the Narrandera native wouldn’t make his league debut until Round 1 of the 2021 season. However, following the ascent of fellow ruck Kieran Briggs in 2023, the 26-year-old was demoted back to his role as understudy, featuring just nine times during Adam Kingsley’s first year as coach. Out of contract at Tom Wills Oval, and unwilling to duke it out for the main job, Flynn requested a trade to the Eagles on Wednesday, as per reports from Riley Beveridge of AFL Media.
Is homecoming in the cards for Port mid?
Port Adelaide winger Xavier Duursma is said to have garnered the interest of several Victorian clubs in the lead up the the 2023 AFL Trade Period.
Duursma has called Alberton home since being selected with the 18th pick of the 2018 draft, however, as a native of Foster in Gippsland, the lure of a move back to his state of origin could prove potent.
Yet, as reported by Callum Twomey of AFL Media, an unspecified number of Victorian teams have raised interest in prising the 23-year-old loose during the exchange period.
Hawks reportedly still chasing Smith
The Western Bulldogs are expected to be offered the third pick by Hawthorn as they pursue Bailey Smith.
Smith was linked to the Hawks and Cats earlier this year, but the club has dismissed trade rumors despite the interest.
The Hawks are reportedly willing to give the Dogs the third overall pick in order to obtain Smith from Whitten Oval.
Eagles could be open to moving on midfielder
The Western Bulldogs are expected to be offered the third pick by Hawthorn as they pursue Bailey Smith.
Smith was linked to the Hawks and Cats earlier this year, but the club has dismissed trade rumors despite the interest.
The Hawks are reportedly willing to give the Dogs the third overall pick in order to obtain Smith from Whitten Oval.
Swans favoured to land Dockers free agent
Fremantle defender Joel Hamling is anticipated to arrive in Sydney within the next week or two as the Swans try to strengthen their defense.
The Dockers have offered Hamling a contract, and Victorian clubs have expressed interest.
Collingwood has also been reported as a possible suitor after missing out on Adelaide free agent Tom Doedee.
Cats interested in cut Bulldog
Geelong is thought to have delisted Western Bulldogs utility Tim O’Brien on their radar as a potential delisted free agency acquisition for the Cats.
O’Brien was released by the Bulldogs after seven games this season and is now hunting for a third club after beginning his career with Hawthorn.
Geelong is thought to have delisted Western Bulldogs utility Tim O’Brien on their radar as a potential delisted free agency acquisition for the Cats.
O’Brien was released by the Bulldogs after seven games this season and is now hunting for a third club after beginning his career with Hawthorn.
Harmes looking for new club
Despite being under contract with the Demons for the next 12 months, Melbourne midfielder James Harmes has confessed he is looking for a new home.
Harmes has struggled for work this year and is thought to have received permission from Melbourne to consider his options elsewhere.
Given Harmes’ ties with new Tigers coach Adem Yze during their time together in the red and blue, Richmond may be a club that comes knocking.
Suns showing interest in delisted Saints forward
The Gold Coast is allegedly interested in signing recently delisted St Kilda kid Jack Peris.
During his two-year spell at Moorabbin, Peris made just one appearance for the Saints, his debut coming against the Suns earlier this year.
On November 1, delisted free agency will open, with Peris potentially obtaining a lifeline with a move to Carrara.
