Trade talk, rumours & innuendo 2026

[ajGreen]

Twomey says we are
 "  strongly pursuing "  pick 5 from port.

I assume that means,  the club wants to keep pick 2.

Taking Gus Teixeira and one of drever. Mellody. Hvh. Butler.

Would be an outstanding result. 

[pmac21]

Just hope I doesn't cost too much.  It's just one pick. 
Other clubs will offer ridiculous picks for it. 

[ajGreen]

Just hope I doesn't cost too much.  It's just one pick. 
Other clubs will offer ridiculous picks for it.

Id be happy to offer the farm.

Back ourselves in to not finish bottom 2

[Tiger Khosh]

I think if it’s for next years first then it’s a good result. If we finish 18th or 17th next year then technically that will be a higher pick even with Tasmania but I think I heard next years is crazy compromised between, Tassie getying priority access to some players already + their draft concessions + overall father son and academy picks.

I just hope that if the club is keen on HVH then they don’t try and be clever and take them with pick 5. I think Melbourne are an absolute lock to take him at 4 if he gets through us.

Getting HVH at 2 and whoever is left out of Butler, Tex, Drever and Mellody would be the way to go imo.

[ajGreen]

I think if it’s for next years first then it’s a good result. If we finish 18th or 17th next year then technically that will be a higher pick even with Tasmania but I think I heard next years is crazy compromised between, Tassie getying priority access to some players already + their draft concessions + overall father son and academy picks.

I just hope that if the club is keen on HVH then they don’t try and be clever and take them with pick 5. I think Melbourne are an absolute lock to take him at 4 if he gets through us.

Getting HVH at 2 and whoever is left out of Butler, Tex, Drever and Mellody would be the way to go imo.

Woah that's be groovy.

Mellody @ 2
Hvh @ 5

[Tiger Khosh]

I’m assuming mellody goes to the eagles at 3 given he’s a local lad and HvH won’t make it past the dees at 4.

My uneducated prediction is:
1. Cochrane - Port (f/s match)
2. Drever - Bombers
3. Walker - Carlton (f/s match)
4. HVH - Tigers
5. Mellody - Eagles
6. Butler - Dees
7. Tex - Port

[Hard Roar Tiger]

I think if it’s for next years first then it’s a good result. If we finish 18th or 17th next year then technically that will be a higher pick even with Tasmania but I think I heard next years is crazy compromised between, Tassie getying priority access to some players already + their draft concessions + overall father son and academy picks.

I just hope that if the club is keen on HVH then they don’t try and be clever and take them with pick 5. I think Melbourne are an absolute lock to take him at 4 if he gets through us.

Getting HVH at 2 and whoever is left out of Butler, Tex, Drever and Mellody would be the way to go imo.

Yes. Let’s try and land Tyson Bradley with pick 20

[one-eyed]

RICHMOND HUNTING PORT PICK

RICHMOND is among the suite of clubs strongly eyeing off Port Adelaide's No.5 pick, with Essendon, Carlton and West Coast others who have expressed interest in the selection.

The Tigers have made clear their intention to get in as many top-end selections in their rebuild before Tasmania enters the draft next year and compromises the pool for three years.

They already hold pick No.2 on the board this season and are understood to be right in the mix for the Power's No.5 compensation pick, which Port has put up for sale after landing the mega trade on Friday that then saw the club not match a free agency bid for Zak Butters to claim the pick.

Port, as revealed by AFL.com.au on Friday, is shopping the selection because its current hand of picks No.7 and 12 will be able to match a bid on a No.1 pick call for Dougie Cochrane with only a small points deficit.

The Tigers would have their future first-round pick, and likely another selection like pick No.22 this year, up for grabs to attain the Port selection but will have competition for it given the selection grants the buyer access to the very top end part of the draft.

Essendon is looking at ways to use its three later top-27 picks to bundle together and move up, West Coast would need to use a future first-rounder to get into the mix and Carlton too is looking at ways to shift into the pick, which would effectively pay for Cody Walker if a bid comes for him at No.3.

The Blues hold picks 13, 18, 25 and 26 this year as well as two first-round picks in 2027 and one in 2028.

North Melbourne has also shown interest in the Port selection as it gets creative to get its two big trades done with Nick Blakey and Nick Murray both keen to join the club.

– Callum Twomey

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1629068

[one-eyed]

FORMER BLUE STILL ON AFL RADAR

EX-CARLTON forward Flynn Young has attracted interest as a potential delisted free agency option ahead of the summer.

It's understood clubs, including Richmond, have been monitoring Young as a potential rookie or pre-season chance after he was delisted earlier this year.

Young played 11 games for the Blues after arriving as a mid-season recruit from Werribee halfway through 2025, but managed only three senior appearances in a frustrating campaign this season.

The 181cm forward impressed at VFL level, kicking 21 goals from 13 games in 2026 to shoot back on the radar of AFL clubs ahead of November's draft period.

– Riley Beveridge

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1629068/inside-trading-bombers-weigh-up-interest-in-cat-tigers-hunt-port-pick-pies-list-squeeze-in-short-chase

[Andyy]

Young is worth it for a depth option only, really.

As for P5...trade I had heard suggested was their P5 for our F1 + F2. I would 100% do that.

Having 2 + 5 + 20 + 21 (equivalent) this year would be great.

[Tiger Khosh]

Yeah I’d do that too.

I’m sure we’ll get back into next years draft considering Tassie are obligated to trade a bunch of the picks the afl have given them. Our salary cap position should enable us to give them players while paying a good chuck of their contract.

[Hard Roar Tiger]

Yeah I’d do that too.

I’m sure we’ll get back into next years draft considering Tassie are obligated to trade a bunch of the picks the afl have given them. Our salary cap position should enable us to give them players while paying a good chuck of their contract.

Rhyan Mansell says “hi”

[Tiger Khosh]

Yup mansell.

I suspect nank will go there for a couple years.

Hopper as a big body mid provided he has a decent season next year.

[one-eyed]

Keidean Coleman

Coleman told Brisbane he was keen to explore his trade options and there's been no shortage of calls. However the Lions are not entering into talks without a first-round pick attached for the contracted half-back, and some clubs look more likely to wait for him to be an unrestricted free agent next year. Richmond, as reported on Friday by AFL.com.au, had shown interest while Essendon remains one to watch as well given their suite of picks could tempt the Lions if early interest progresses.

Pick No.5

Port Adelaide landed its mega deal on Friday, then accepted pick No.5 as the Zak Butters compensation. Now it is fielding significant offers for the selection, which the Power don't need to match a bid on Dougie Cochrane. Richmond is strongly pursuing the pick and is in a good position to land it with its future first-round pick on the table plus other swaps, with the Tigers keen to pair pick No.2 with No.5 in the last uncompromised draft before Tasmania. Essendon, Carlton, West Coast and North Melbourne are other clubs keen on the pick, but Port could also wait until the pick swaps window opens post the trade period to do a deal for the prized selection.

https://www.afl.com.au/news/1629650/inside-trading-nick-blakey-lachie-whitfield-and-more-the-state-of-play-on-the-major-trade-deals

[Andyy]

I would want the club to stand firm on P30 minimum for Short, or he can play VFL IMO. Can pay some of his wage to make it easier for them to swallow, we have the space.

Offer F1 + F2 for Port's P5.

Offer our 2nd rounder which is P22 for Coleman. They may need some TPP space anyway.


Hit the draft with 2, 5, 23 (compo), 30 (Short), 44
Have already brought in Briggs and O'Driscoll