AFL Trade Period Begins

The 2026 Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period began on Monday, with two deals confirmed involving Collingwood. The club acquired Jesse Hogan via a trade with GWS, parting with pick No.75, and traded Scott Pendlebury to Gold Coast in exchange for pick No.65.

Hawthorn officially acquired Zach Merrett from Essendon, giving up picks 15, 25, and a 2028 second-round selection. The deal was finalized quickly, at least in public.

Port Adelaide utility Todd Marshall will not be joining the Western Bulldogs, but may still be traded to another club. The Power is open to a salary-dump deal involving Marshall.

Geelong is confident it has enough draft collateral to secure trade targets Rowan Marshall and Jordan Ridley without giving up players. The club has not held conversations with Nick Blakey, despite rumors of a potential trade.

Essendon list boss Matt Rosa said the club will not pursue Melbourne premiership player Jack Viney, leaving West Coast in a strong position to sign him. West Coast believes it is unlikely to trade for Gryan Miers, but has not ruled out the possibility.

Adelaide list boss Jarryd Roughead said it will be difficult to entertain an offer from North Melbourne for contracted defender Nick Murray. The Kangaroos are set to offer a future first-rounder as part of a hypothetical exchange.

The trade period will continue until October 14, with several more deals expected to be confirmed in the coming days. Fans can watch and listen to all the news on Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio.

Sydney list boss Chris Keane said there is no indication that All-Australian defender Nick Blakey wants to be traded to another club. Geelong football boss Andrew Mackie confirmed that he has not held conversations with Blakey or his management.