Essendon free agent
Courtenay Dempsey has attracted the interest of the Sydney Swans as he waits to receive a contract offer from the Bombers.
http://www.afl.com.au/news/2015-10-02/swans-consider-uncontracted-free-agent-dempseySwans premiership defender
Craig Bird could be open to a move this trade period. Bird, 26, is contracted for 2016 and remains a required player at the Swans, but if a suitable opportunity comes up at a rival club it is believed both Bird and the Swans would seriously consider an amicable parting.
The Swans are believed to have asked whether one of
Callum Sinclair or
Scott Lycett could be part of a trade for
Lewis Jetta to the West Coast. The Swans' interest in the Eagles ruckmen complicates their pursuit of
Matthew Leuenberger. Brisbane are also understood to be interested in the ruck duo. The Eagles will ramp up trade discussions on Jetta and Brisbane midfielder Jack Redden after the Grand Final.
The Swans and Essendon have also been pursuing out-of-contract Gold Coast ruckman Zac Smith, along with Geelong.
Collingwood forward Ben Kennedy is another contracted player believed to be considering a change of club in search of more senior opportunities. He has already been linked to Melbourne.
Hawthorn defender Matt Suckling could yet leave Waverley despite the Brisbane Lions' decision to withdraw its interest in the half-back. It's understood several rival clubs are circling.
Out-of-contract utility Jeremy Howe has attracted interest from rival clubs including Fremantle and Gold Coast.
Gold Coast is considered unlikely to pursue Steve Johnson with the veteran's future likely to become clearer later in the exchange period.
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