Darren Jolly appears certain to join Collingwood according to Greg Denham. Manager Paul Connors was yesterday confident Sydney would accept the Magpies' first selection No.14 overall, in return for Jolly. However Paul Roos said yesterday that would not be good enough. The Swans hoping either for a higher pick or something in addition to Collingwood's first pick.
Luke Ball, despite having a three-year contract offer on the table, has had offers from Essendon and Port Adelaide, with Collingwood today expected to show interest. Ball has refused to entertain Port as an alternative, and has indicated that the Bombers are not his favourite option. The Age says Richmond and Melbourne aren't interested in Ball.
Essendon, which has made Port's
Shaun Burgoyne its top priority, is also keen to lure the out-of-contract
Ball, while St Kilda would entertain a trade with the Bombers involving midfielder
Andrew Lovett.
St Kilda has all-but brokered a deal with Fremantle for quick midfielder
Brett Peake.
Carlton is one of the clubs linked to Demon
Simon Buckley, with the Blues also believed to be interested in
Daniel Bell.
Melbourne and Carlton have spoken to Bulldog
Andrejs Everitt about a possible move.
Sydney is well advanced in discussions over Hawk
Josh Kennedy via a draft pick.
Carlton's in-principal deal with Melbourne over
Brock McLean is certain to go through, with the Blues asking the Demons if they can add a later pick to the pick 11 that Carlton has agreed to hand over.
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