Star Swan’s likely home; red-hot race for Port gun, Pies dominoes to fall — AFLW trade state of play
AFLW star Zippy Fish is expected to request a trade from the Sydney Swans to the Fremantle Dockers. The move follows a season of speculation regarding the young player's homesickness and desire to return to her home state.
Why it matters
As a high-profile player and former Rising Star, Fish's departure significantly impacts the Swans' roster strategy and the league's competitive balance.
AFL Star Swan’s likely home; red-hot race for Port gun, Pies dominoes to fall — AFLW trade state of play Dominoes to fall at Collingwood? | 07:39 Ben Waterworth from Fox Sports @bjwaterworth October 25th, 2026 8:30 pm With just one round left in the AFLW season, trade talks are heating up with some of the game’s biggest names set to move.
Sydney, Collingwood and Port Adelaide will feature heavily in particular.
Get fresh details on who could leave and where they’ll end up in our AFLW Trade State of Play!
THE BIG FISH… AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR SWANS
Pun fully intended, Zippy Fish is the big fish of the 2026 AFLW trade period.
And while Sydney remains hopeful of retaining Fish, rival clubs would be surprised now if the young star half-back wasn’t wearing purple next year.
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