North Melbourne has lodged an official offer for restricted free agent
Shaun Higgins on Friday morning, with the utility hopeful of being released by the Western Bulldogs by the end of the day. The Western Bulldogs now have 72 hours to match the Kangaroos' offer, but AFL.com.au understands they are unlikely to block Higgins' move to Arden Street.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-10-03/roos-file-offer-for-higginsCarlton may need a third party to lure GWS swingman
Kristian Jaksch to Visy Park. The Blues are frantically trying to find a way to get Jaksch, who is keen on joining them, but don’t have the draft picks that would make the move straight-forward. Carlton doesn’t want to part with pick No.6 and concedes its second-round selection (No.26) isn’t enough to satisfy the Giants, creating the need for outside parties.
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Sam Blease now on Trade Radio, saying he was frustrated by Melbourne's game-plan this year and he's been training hard to work on his deficiencies. Blease adds that Melbourne are an outstanding club and Paul Roos is an outstanding coach but he just didn't fit in. "I've had a few little enquiries from clubs, my manager is dealing with them - a couple (clubs) in Melbourne, we'll see how it pans out."
Despite speculation, Sam Blease is not going to Carlton. Collingwood and
Richmond are unlikely.
Herald-Sun saying Geelong and Melbourne have reportedly agreed to Pick 33 in exchange for
Mitch Clark, Melbourne will then on trade Pick 33 to Collingwood for
Heritier Lumumba.
Another rumour says St Kilda, Geelong and Melbourne could engage in a three-way deal that could see
Taylor Hunt at St Kilda and
Mitch Clark at Geelong with a pick sent to Melbourne from the Saints.
Trade Radio understands that
Kane Lucas may form part of a trade to the Western Bulldogs as part of the Blues securing Bulldogs pair Liam Jones and Jason Tutt.
However, the Herald-Sun believes Carlton is expected to secure Western Bulldogs forward Liam Jones soon after the trade period opens on Monday. Jones has agreed to terms with the Blues and both clubs are believed to be satisfied pick No.43 is a sufficient swap. Bulldog Jason Tutt is also expected to get to the Blues in exchange for Carlton’s fourth round pick, No.62.
Essendon have rejected Port Adelaide's offer of Pick 16 for
Paddy Ryder. Port Adelaide are prepared to offer up 23-year old Victorian,
Andrew Moore as a sweetner along with pick 16 to get the deal for Essendon's Paddy Ryder, done.
Leroy Jetta could revive his career at GWS reports SEN. The small midfielder has spoken to the Giants in recent days.
Gold Coast Suns are interested in Hawthorn's
Mitch Hallahan according to Trade Radio.
Collingwood have reportedly inquired with North Melbourne about the trade status of
Aaron Mullett according to ABC Grandstand.
Melbourne, Brisbane and Collinwood could engage in a three-way deal with significant interest from the Dees for contracted key defender,
Daniel Merrett. Brisbane are keen on securing
Dayne Beams in a trade, however pick four, which will become pick five does not sit well with the Pies.
Essendon and the Western Bulldogs are believed to have emerged as the frontrunners for
Tim Membrey's signature according to the AFL Website.
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