Free agency to open with a bang, Bombers circle Dog, Pie open to move

The AFL free agency period is set to open with several high-profile player movements expected immediately. Clubs are preparing to lodge deals for veteran players, with compensation picks being a key point of interest for the departing teams.
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FREE agency is expected to start with a bang on Friday with multiple deals set to be lodged as the player movement window officially opens.
The wait will then be on for the respective compensation picks given to clubs as the AFL works through its free agency formula.
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