The state of play on the major trade deals
The AFL trade period is nearing its deadline, with high-profile players like Nick Blakey and Lachie Whitfield at the center of intense negotiations. Clubs are scrambling to finalize deals before the Wednesday night cutoff.
Why it matters
The trade period is a critical window for professional sports teams to restructure their rosters, significantly impacting team performance for the upcoming season.
Get the latest on where things stand on the major deals ahead of a frantic finish to the 2026 trade period
--> Find out more --> Zane Duursma, Nick Blakey and Lachie Whitfield. Pictures: AFL Photos IT ALL comes down to this. So little time, so much to do.
Ahead of Wednesday night's 7.30pm AEDT deadline, here is the state of play with all of the players still either trying to get new homes, those who have been told to find new clubs or those stuck in the middle.
AFL.com.au has the latest on where the every deal sits.
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