The Australian journalist and SEN regular Greg Denham gives an update on some of the game’s key trade whispers.
Josh Kelly – "North Melbourne is very confident but I’m not even sure he has told his manager Paul Connors what he wants to do just yet."
Dustin Martin - "I never thought he would leave Richmond, but it's now highest bidder."
Jake Lever – "Rumour mill rife he’ll go to Collingwood. Rumour mill has a habit of being right."
Mitch McGovern – "It’s either Adelaide or Perth. Too hard to pick at this stage but could end up going home to Fremantle or West Coast. Fremantle probably has more room in its salary cap than the Eagles."
Jacob Hopper – "Still very unsure about where he plays next year. I’ve been strong all along that it’s between Geelong and Carlton. I believe Carlton think they can still get Josh Kelly and Hopper."
Gary Ablett – "The fact Chris Scott said there are too many obstacles to get him to Geelong throw a spanner in the works. Contracted to Suns so might have to stay or retire."
Sam Reid – "Collingwood and Richmond interested and would be mad not to be."
Tom Rockliff – "Getting linked to Adelaide and Port Adelaide more and more in recent times. Last time I spoke to Brisbane they were reasonably confident he’d stay. Might stay but I’m unsure where he plays.
Charlie Cameron – "Heavily linked to Brisbane and said to be initiating the move."
Jasper Pittard – "Linked to Essendon and North Melbourne. Pretty good odds he’s not at the Power next season."