NORTH MELBOURNEDraft picks (first three rounds): 16, 35, 54.
Gone: North has yet to officially announce any retirements or delistings, but Liam Anthony, Taylor Hine, Mitch Wilkins and rookie Tim McGenniss are all out of contract and look set to finish up at Arden Street. Robbie Nahas and Max Warren are also out of contract and the Roos might not make a call on their futures until the end of October's trade period.
What they need: More outside run and flair to complement, and eventually replace, Brent Harvey and Daniel Wells. A 195cm-plus key defender and another strong contested mark in attack.
Whispers: North is hoping to land Western Bulldog Shaun Higgins and Carlton spearhead Jarrad Waite as free agents, and is set to meet with Heritier Lumumba as the Magpie seeks a trade. North is also one of a number of clubs linked to Bulldogs forward Liam Jones. Collingwood is understood to have expressed some interest in Aaron Mullett, but the half-back is contracted to the end of 2015 and is a required player.
Levi Greenwood remains out of contract and is believed to have attracted preliminary interest from Richmond, but the rejuvenated midfielder wants to stay at Arden Street and should reach a new deal with the club soon.
Dream trade: With Lance Franklin and Kurt Tippett dominating the Sydney Swans' forward line, it is only a matter of time before a rival team has a serious crack at Sam Reid. Making the deal happen will be the hard part, but North could offer the Swans a package including its first-round pick and one of Ryan Bastinac, Brad McKenzie or Kieran Harper. - Nick Bowen
RICHMOND
Draft picks (first three rounds): 11, 31, 49
Gone: Todd Banfield, Ben Darrou, Aaron Edwards, Brad Helbig, Dan Jackson, Jake King, Brett O'Hanlon, Orren Stephenson and Cadeyn Williams.
What they need: Speed and leadership in the midfield. Anthony Miles added greatly to the Tigers' contested game, now they need to find a replacement for Matt White, whose dash was missed in 2014. A rebounding defender with elite ball use is a player the Tigers either need to develop or trade in.
Whispers: Greater Western Sydney midfielder Dylan Shiel has been linked to Punt Road for months, despite being contracted for 2015. A number of Victorian clubs view him as attainable with the right deal and he would be a perfect fit in the Tigers' midfield.
Dream trade: The Tigers won't get Shiel without paying a hefty price, given the demand for his services, his quality, and his contracted status. Their first pick (No.11) is a starting point. Midfielder Reece Conca could attract interest in WA and get the Tigers a second pick to send on to the Giants. - Nathan Schmookhttp://www.afl.com.au/news/2014-09-29/aflcomaus-draft-and-trade-primerWould love to get Greenwood and Shiel. Big bodied mids to relieve some of the class in our current mid to maybe shore up the HB.
Happy to trade Conca to WA for a decent pick. Pick 11 + 31 for Shiel wouldn't be overs IMO, and maybe include a player from GWS? Conca-trade-pick +/- a player for Greenwood. I'd be thrilled. Could maybe even offer Vickery up to North given Petrie's age.
