After a first-day flurry the AFL trade period slowed to a crawl on Tuesday, with tense negotiations seeing no deals done.
That pace continued on Wednesday, so where are the stalled moves at?
Catch up with Wednesday October 9’s trade news in our blog below!
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3:55PM – WHAT SWANS KNOCKED BACK FOR VETERAN
Sydney has rejected North Melbourne’s initial offer for champion midfielder Luke Parker, wanting something “far more significant”.
Speaking on Trade Radio, AFL Media’s Riley Beveridge reported negotiations opened on Tuesday and saw the Kangaroos make a bid for the 31-year-old which “revolved around pick 62”.
Parker wants to join North Melbourne, requesting a trade last week and expected to sign a multi-year deal upon his arrival at Arden Street.
The Roos spent just pick 67 in its move for West Coast forward Jack Darling on Monday but unsurprisingly Parker, who kicked three goals in the Grand Final, is viewed by Sydney as more valuable than that.
The Kangaroos also have picks 2, 25 and 44. The deal certainly won’t involve pick 2, with North almost certainly unwilling to use 25 either, unless they get a quality pick back.
Parker has played 293 AFL games since his debut in 2011.
1.40PM – WHY SUNS WANT PICK 13 TO END UP WITH PORT, OWIES TO MEET WITH MORE CLUBS
Gold Coast’s preference is for its highly sought after Pick 13 to end up with Port Adelaide to ensure it can facilitate a deal for Jack Lukosius, who’s requested a trade to Alberton.
The Power right now would need special AFL clearance to part ways with a future first-round pick as clubs need to use at least two first rounders over a rolling four-year window.
Port hasn’t used any first-round picks over the last two drafts and is without its 2024 first rounder.
Collingwood and Carlton are among the clubs circling Pick 13 to use as part of a deal with Port Adelaide for Dan Houston.
Meanwhile, out-of-contract Blue Matt Owies will meet with more clubs throughout this week as the small forward weighs up his future.
Reports that Owies is seeking a multi-year deal worth $700,0000 to $800,000 per season are false, with his management yet to hold serious discussions with prospective clubs despite meeting with some.
The 27-year old has been linked to the likes of West Coast, Gold Coast and Brisbane.
Owies could yet remain at Carlton next year, with the club currently prioritising keeping list spots open. The Blues’ medium sized forwards — including Orazio Fantasia, Corey Durdin, Jesse Motlop, Lachie Fogarty and Zac Williams — are all contracted for 2025.
– Ben Cotton
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11:35AM – INTEREST IN DEMONS DEFENDER REAFFIRMED
It’s been a much slower start to today’s trade proceedings than anticipated, with no updates on the likes of James Peatling, Jack Lukosius and the prized pick 13 that Gold Coast is shopping.
However, interest in wantaway defender Adam Tomlinson has been reaffirmed, reports AFL Media’s Josh Gabelich.
Gabelich, who flagged the Pies’ interest in the 31-year-old last week, also noted that both St Kilda and the Gold Coast have kept a watchful eye on the former Giant on AFL Trade Radio.
Tomlinson played 140 games for GWS across eight seasons and has been at Melbourne for the last five years, playing another 45.
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7:45AM – BLUES FORWARD’S MANAGER ‘FILTHY’ AT ‘WILDLY INACCURATE’ REPORT
Matthew Owies’ agent has slammed an eyebrow-raising report that the forward’s salary demands are behind his lack of serious suitors.
The Herald Sun on Tuesday reported Owies was in search of a lucrative multi-year deal worth around $700,000 to $800,000 per season.
SEN reporter Sam Edmund revealed he was in contact with Owies’ agent, Matt Bains, who is said to have vehemently denied claims Owies is hunting big money.
“I spoke to Owies’ manager (Matt Bain) last night, and he said the reports of his salary were wildly inaccurate, completely false,” Edmund told AFL Trade Radio on Wednesday morning.
“His manager was filthy. This has done Matt Owies’ reputation no favours, unfortunately.
“He is not asking for $700-800,000 though, that is not true at all.”
It is understood the 27-year-old Owies — who remains unsigned at Carlton despite booting a career-high 33 goals this year — doesn’t have any serious suitors at the present time.
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6AM – WHAT DEAL GETS DONE TO UNLOCK THE TRADE PERIOD?
After no trades on Tuesday, it’s anticipated the deals could start flowing on Wednesday with several moves inching closer to completion.
Speaking on Fox Footy’s Trading Day, Herald Sun journalist Josh Barnes tipped three deals which could be completed in the coming hours.
“Jack Lukosius likely (for) a future first, we think that deal will be done sending him to Port Adelaide (from Gold Coast),” Barnes explained.
“James Peatling I don’t think will be too far away, a future second, I think, coming from Adelaide (to GWS), and Pick 13 is going to be the big one over the next 48 hours or so.
“Collingwood leading the race, John Noble up to Gold Coast as part of that, we’ll see how that shakes out but that opens up Dan Houston to make his move from Port Adelaide.”
Houston is one of the rare players who has requested a trade to Victoria without nominating a specific club; Carlton and Collingwood are the leading contenders due to their list quality and ability to trade for the pick 13 (which would be the centrepiece of the Houston deal).
But the Blues have only offered their top two future picks for the Suns’ selection, wanting to remain in the 2024 draft which is viewed as deep and talented.
North Melbourne is also a fringe contender with Houston believed to be less interested in playing for the perennial strugglers, but their offer of a future first-round pick is juicy.
There’s also a watch on Jake Stringer, who could request a trade to GWS within the next 48 hours if Adam Kingsley’s club decides it’s happy to recruit the talented but troubled 30-year-old.
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