The ins and outs of the 2016 trade period

Big moves for some, but for Bryce Gibbs and pick 35, it's back to square one.

Finally a Hawk, Jaeger O’Meara had to sweat on deal

Jaeger O'Meara took the long way round to Waverley in a deal made with minutes to spare.

Bulldogs' late bid for Deledio

The Western Bulldogs' last-minute push for Brett Deledio came about after it became apparent that the star Tiger could be headed for the already formidable Greater Western Sydney.

Tale of two trades: Gibbs has Blues as Hawks nab O'Meara

Gold Coast believe they "extracted their pound of flesh" from Hawthorn in the Jaeger O'Meara deal which was finally sealed at he eleventh hour.

Disappointed Gibbs stays with Blues after Crows deal falls through

Carlton have retained star midfielder Bryce Gibbs after refusing to trade him to the Adelaide Crows, but both the Crows and Gibbs' management have flagged another attempt to send him home to South Australia in 12 months. 

Giants nab Deledio in 11th-hour trade

GWS have further strengthened their 2017 premiership claim after signing Brett Deledio.

Selwood says player movement is a part of modern football

Geelong captain Joel Selwood has backed the evolution of the AFL trade system amid a chaotic final day of player movement.

Carlton lock in Gibbs - and help Hawks land O'Meara

On a frenetic final afternoon of trades, Carlton not only held firm on Bryce Gibbs but helped ensure the biggest move of the day materialised.

AFL trade period 2016: live coverage, day nine

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Opportunity knocks for new Tiger

An opportunity to cement a spot in the midfield was one of the main reasons Josh Caddy agreed to move from Geelong to Richmond.

Dockers confirm deal for Cats forward Shane Kersten

The forward joins new recruits Bradley Hill from Hawthorn, premiership-winning Bulldog Joel Hamling, and GWS big man Cam McCarthy - all originally from WA.

Bartel says Cats could have managed his exit differently

Retiring Geelong great Jimmy Bartel hinted at his unhappy separation from the Cats, but said he was not bitter about how his football career ended.

Giants grab Deledio, as Tigers move on Caddy

Richmond looks set to secure Josh Caddy from Geelong while trading star Brett Deledio to the Giants.

Jimmy Bartel's whole new level of courage

Where do you even start, separating all the brave things Jimmy Bartel did in his 15 years at Geelong?

Live video: Footy writers Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle talk trades

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Rockliff will remain a Lion but told to ‘raise the bar’

He was shopped around by his club during the trade period, but Brisbane skipper Tom Rockliff will see out his contract and continue with the Lions in 2017.

'I have played out every dream I ever had'

Jimmy Bartel's stellar AFL career has come to an end, but there remains a sense of puzzlement surrounding the retirement of the Geelong champion.

Hayden Ballantyne to stay at Freo after West Coast baulks at two year deal

It seems that a swap of probably a third-round draft pick was not a significant stumbling factor in trade negotiations for Ballantyne, but the 141-game veteran's hopes for a two-year deal.

AFL says hello to bye in 2017

The Western Bulldogs' breakthrough AFL success hasn't changed Gillon McLachlan's approach to the pre-finals bye round, which will be back next season.

Hrovat headed for North Melbourne

Western Bulldogs Nathan Hrovat will play for North Melbourne next year.

Fixtures for women's footy league to be revealed in November

First hurdle for women's footy league, the fixture, will not be published until November..

Saints make me feel young: Brown

Nathan Brown said he needed a change when he left Collingwood and at St Kilda he feels like an 18-year-old again.

AFL Trade Period 2016: live coverage, day eight

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Surprise AFL ruling opens up Tuohy deal

A surprise AFL ruling has opened up the path for Geelong to secure Zach Tuohy from Carlton after the Cats were given unexpected permission to trade another first-round draft pick.

Nathan Vardy poised to join Eagles as solution to ruck worries

The Eagles' trade period solution to their ruck worries now seem to be focused on talented but injury-prone Nathan Vardy - after the Geelong big man nominated West Coast has his preferred destination for 2017.

Suns hold firm over Hawthorn's 'low-ball offer' for O'Meara

Gold Coast remain hopeful that Jaegar O'Meara will stay at the AFL club after the Suns refused Hawthorn's "low-ball" offer for the young star midfielder.

Former Bomber Hibberd joins Demons

Essendon defender Michael Hibberd has joined Jordan Lewis as a Melbourne AFL recruit.

Canberra women Giants begin AFL mission

Canberra's GWS Giants women's contingent come together for the first time to start their AFL journey.

Hibberd standoff, but Stewart chooses Dons

James Stewart nominated Essendon as his preferred destination on Tuesday, but the Bombers remain locked in a standoff with Melbourne over a price for Michael Hibberd.

Tigers poised to land Prestia

Dion Prestia will become a Richmond player, with the clubs close to finalising a trade deal for the former top 10 draft pick.

Hawks' culture enhanced by Mitchell, Lewis deals: Clarkson

Alastair Clarkson says Hawthorn's culture will be stronger for the way the Hawks handled the departures of veterans Sam Mitchell and Jordan Lewis.

Drugs body gets own advice on Whitfield case

ASADA has sought legal advice from a QC on the case against Lachie Whitfield and two former Giants officials for allegedly hiding the player from a possible drug test.

Trade period day seven: as it happened

Join us for live coverage of day seven of the AFL trade period.

Younger Hanley staying at Lions despite brother's move

Pearce Hanley's younger brother is staying at the Brisbane Lions, despite Pearce being traded to Gold Coast.

Who got Lade? Port did

Brendon Lade is returning to Port Adelaide after seven years as an assistant coach at AFL rivals Richmond.

Dogs won't be hoodoo gurus

The Western Bulldogs won't look back at their painful history of preliminary final losses in the lead up to their Saturday night clash with GWS Giants.

Hogan departure won't be 'catastrophic': Schwarz

Melbourne great David Schwarz says the potential defection of Jesse Hogan would not be "as catastrophic" now as it would have been last year.

Football romance, or the road to the future?

There’s two very contrasting narratives developing heading into the penultimate weekend of the AFL season. And sentimentally, they’re at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Chris Judd: It's time to deny the top four clubs access to free agents

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