Trade Week - Day 7Jason Gram could today join Carlton. The Saints are entertaining the prospect of losing Gram for a satisfactory trade swap involving at least one high draft selection.
Brisbane is almost certain to use a low draft selection to trade in veteran Western Bulldogs ruckman
Ben Hudson.
Brisbane will also complete a deal for Hawthorn's
Jordan Lisle to move north for a second-round draft selection - pick 29.
The Lions had told Adelaide on Friday they were prepared to offer a first-round pick - either 8 or 12 - and an end of first-round compensation pick for
Kurt Tippett. The Crows said they were not interested in a trade unless it involved either of South Australians Jared Polec or Jack Redden. Brisbane is unprepared to entertain either of those players in a trade. Adelaide believe they can turn Tippett into a long-term Crow. Brisbane will have another crack at Tippett next year when he is out of contract and knowing he has a clause to be traded to his club of choice for a second and third round draft pick.
Brad Ebert is expected to cross to Port Adelaide from West Coast.
The Eagles remain confident of getting out-of-contract Western Bulldogs forward
Josh Hill. Pick 49 remained the best offer the Western Bulldogs would get.
Geelong, angry that the Hawks have tentatively offered its back-up defender
Tom Gillies, 21, a three-year contract while under contract to the Cats, have refused to negotiate with the Hawks.
St Kilda may convince Irishman
Tommy Walsh that he should remain at the club. Walsh has told the club he wants a trade to Sydney but the Saints have so far indicated they want to retain him.
Melbourne could still make a late move to off-load
Matthew Bate to the Bulldogs. They are asking for a first-round draft pick for the contracted player. The Bulldogs were not prepared to trade at that price.
Gold Coast will also probably complete a deal with Melbourne late today over defender
Matthew Warnock.
The Bombers are likely to find rookie-listed ruck
Josh Jenkins a new home, with both Adelaide and Gold Coast having offered him a contract and spot on their senior list.
Carlton pair
Paul Bower and
Setanta O'hAilpin are also yet to find new homes.
Collingwood pair
John McCarthy and
Brent Macaffer remain unmoved. McCarthy is understood to be likely to nominate for the drafts if a trade is not done today.
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