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Cloke prepared to take big pay cut to get to Dogs
Travis Cloke is so desperate to switch from Collingwood to the Western Bulldogs that he will forego more than half the money he was set to earn next year with the Pies.
Travis Cloke is so desperate to switch from Collingwood to the Western Bulldogs that he will forego more than half the money he was set to earn next year with the Pies.
Geelong has joined North Melbourne in pursuing Carlton's out of contract defender Zach Tuohy.
Hawthorn is likely to know by the end of the week whether it can officially begin to strike a deal for Sydney's Tom Mitchell.
Brent Harvey's manager says the North Melbourne great is a "long shot" to play on next year, and is preparing to play with his brother in the Northern Football League.
Our football reporters look at who's on your club's radar ahead of the trade period.
Released North Melbourne veteran Drew Petrie has confirmed his interest in a move to West Coast, but he doesn't expect to know his future for another few weeks.
There is no place at Melbourne in 2017 for Jack Grimes, with the former club captain one of three Demons delisted on Tuesday.
Out-of-contract Western Bulldogs defender Joel Hamling says he expects to be at the club next year despite being linked with a move back to Western Australia.
Andrew McGrath's dominance in big games may propel him to the No.1 pick in this year's AFL draft.
Daniel Menzel is set for a new contract, but there are many questions surrounding the composition of Geelong's list in 2017 after the Cats' disappointing end to their 2016 campaign.
Daniel Wells' likely departure as a free agent has seen North Melbourne cool on securing Collingwood defender Nathan Brown.
Jarrad Waite and Majak Daw will be playing at North Melbourne next season, with both signing contract extensions.
Jaeger O'Meara's agent Colin Young says he hasn't contemplated contingencies if his client can't be traded to Hawthorn and be reunited with Hawks doctor Michael Makdissi.
Michael Hibberd's anger towards Essendon has abated, and he says the Bombers looked after him during his six years at the club.
Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.
One of the AFL's feel-good stories is set to extend into 2017 with resilient Western Bulldogs midfielder Clay Smith indicating he will almost certainly be at the club next season.
Luke Breust's agent has quashed claims the classy forward could be traded from Hawthorn.
Former Collingwood forward Travis Cloke is closing in on a two-year deal with the Western Bulldogs.
St Kilda is ramping up its interest in out-of-contract Essendon youngster Jayden Laverde.
Hawthorn will prepare to open their war chest after blue-chip midfielder Jaeger O'Meara requested a trade to the three-time reigning premiers.
A day before their suspended stars become free to return to the club, Essendon received further good news after No.6 draft pick Aaron Francis agreed to a two-year contract extension.
It was the elephant in the room, but Matthew Boyd didn't want to talk about it.
Whether or not Sydney or the Western Bulldogs make the grand final, there will be two footballers of African descent playing on grand final day at the MCG.
Travis Cloke's request to leave Collingwood may have saved Jesse White, with the Magpies offering the journeyman a contract for 2017.
Jobe Watson remains the elusive final piece in the banned Bombers puzzle after defender Tayte Pears announced his retirement on Thursday.
Carlton son/grandson of a gun Jack Silvagni has been rewarded for a promising debut season with a one-year contract extension.
Collingwood forward Travis Cloke's mooted shift to Western Bulldogs is far from a fait accompli, according to Magpies coach Nathan Buckley.
Fringe Melbourne players are set to be left in limbo for at least another fortnight with the Demons deciding against making any delistings until Casey's VFL campaign ends.
Sacked Brisbane Lions coach says he first felt his job was in grave danger just days before the end of the Lions woeful season.
Collingwood premiership player Travis Cloke views the Western Bulldogs as the perfect destination for him to continue his AFL career at.
The AFL Combine has come and gone. AFL clubs and recruiters are now poring over the results of testing as they weigh up who they will pick in November's AFL national draft. Emma Quayle has profiled more than 100 players who are in the mix to join an AFL club