AFL trade period 2026 live updates, day 8 LIVE: Collingwood shopping Dan Houston as deadline looms; Sam De Koning on the outer at Geelong; Swans reject blockbuster offers for suspended star Nick Blake
The 2026 AFL trade period is nearing its deadline, with several high-profile players involved in potential moves. Clubs are actively negotiating trades while analysts warn of risks associated with player injuries and contract statuses.
Why it matters
The trade period is a critical time for AFL clubs to reshape their rosters, directly influencing the competitive landscape for the 2027 season.
- 6.45am . First published October 11, 2026 - 9.10pm
Key Updates pin 09.37pm See every trade completed so far here pin 03.20am ‘Crazy’: How Butters move affects Bulldogs coach’s future pin 02.51am Victorian powerhouse who enter 2027 premiership favourites following trade period pin 10.16pm Swans knock back Roos’ offers for Blakey pin 09.31pm What deals are still left to get done this week? pin 09.10pm Collingwood ‘aggressively shopping’ Houston pin 09.10pm Hawks duo to Suns trade to be finalised today downChevron Show more Latest posts pin PINNED POST downArrow Go to latest 09.37pm See every trade completed so far here Nic Negrepontis shares Share post Miss anything that happened last week?
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