The 2021 AFL Trade Period is done and dusted.
It has not been the most eventful period as clubs grapple with reduced salary cap and list sizes.
Below is a list of each club’s dealings including deadline day, as well as a quick snapshot on their trade activity.
DEADLINE DAY DEALS
Peter Ladhams has joined Sydney from Port Adelaide. The Swans receive Ladhams and pick 16. The Power receive pick 12 and a future 3rd-round selection.
Max Lynch has joined Hawthorn from Collingwood. The Hawks receive Lynch, a future 3rd-round (tied to Freo) and a future 4th-round (tied to the Suns). The Magpies receive a future 3rd-round pick (from Brisbane) and another future 3rd.
Jordan Clark has joined Fremantle from Geelong. The Dockers receive Clark and a future 4th-round, the Cats receive pick 22 and a future 3rd-round selection.
Jon Ceglar has joined Geelong from Hawthorn. The Cats receive Ceglar and a future 4th-round, the Hawks receive a future 3rd-round (tied to Brisbane).
Darcy Fort has joined Brisbane from Geelong. The Lions receive Fort and pick 41, the Cats receive pick 50 and a future 3rd-round selection (which has now moved to Hawthorn).
Jordan Dawson has joined Adelaide from Sydney in exchange for a 2022 first-round selection (tied to Melbourne).
The picks below are correct at time of publishing, but subject to change.
ALL THE INS AND OUTS
IN
Jordan Dawson (from Sydney)
Picks 33, 42 (compo for Kelly) and 75
OUT
Jake Kelly (to Essendon)
Picks 23, 37 and 44
Future 1st-round pick (to Sydney for Dawson)
SNAPSHOT
Defender Jake Kelly leaves for the Bombers as the Crows successfully negotiated with the Swans for Jordan Dawson on deadline day.
IN
Darcy Fort (from Geelong)
Pick 41
OUT
Pick 50
Future 3rd-round
SNAPSHOT
It had been all quiet on the Brisbane front before they landed Darcy Fort from the Cats. The move will give the ruckman a fresh start and an opportunity to provide support for Oscar McInerney.
IN
Adam Cerra (from Fremantle)
George Hewett (from Sydney)
Lewis Young (from Western Bulldogs)
OUT
Sam Petrevski-Seton (to West Coast)
Picks 6 and 52
Future 3rd-round pick
SNAPSHOT
Bolstered their midfield with Adam Cerra and George Hewett, while losing Sam Petrevski-Seton to the Eagles. Added defensive depth in Lewis Young. A successful trade period for the Blues.
IN
Patrick Lipinski (from Western Bulldogs)
Nathan Kreuger (from Geelong)
Picks 27, 46, 55, 58 and 79
Future 3rd-round (x2) and 4th-round picks
OUT
Max Lynch (to Hawthorn)
Picks 22 and 41
Future 2nd-round and 3rd-round picks
SNAPSHOT
The Magpies landed Pat Lipinski from the Dogs to strengthen their midfield group while bringing in key position depth in Nathan Kreuger. Said goodbye to inexperienced ruckman Max Lynch who joined the Hawks. Also ensured they have the points to bid on Nick Daicos early in the draft.
IN
Jake Kelly (from Adelaide)
OUT
Nothing
SNAPSHOT
Aside from adding defender Jake Kelly, it’s been fairly quiet for the annual trade premiers. The Bombers were linked with Giants small forward Bobby Hill late but nothing eventuated.
IN
Jordan Clark (from Geelong)
Will Brodie (from Gold Coast)
Picks 6, 19, 61 and 69
Future 3rd-round and 4th-round picks
OUT
Adam Cerra (to Carlton)
Pick 22 and 27
Future 2nd, 3rd (x2) and 4th-round picks
SNAPSHOT
Landed Will Brodie from the Suns to somewhat make up for the exit of Adam Cerra to the Blues. They then got their hands on Jordan Clark from Geelong. Two picks in the 20s in this year's draft have gone out the door.
IN
Jon Ceglar (from Hawthorn)
Picks 22 and 50
Future 3rd-round and 4th-round
OUT
Jordan Clark (to Fremantle)
Nathan Kreuger (to Collingwood)
Darcy Fort (to Brisbane)
Picks 41 and 55
Future 3rd-round and 4th-round picks
SNAPSHOT
The Cats finally got a deal done with Freo for Jordan Clark, bringing in pick 22 as a result. Darcy Fort is off to Brisbane for more opportunity while Jon Ceglar joined from Hawthorn.
IN
Mabior Chol (from Richmond)
Future 2nd (x2), 3rd and 4th-round picks
OUT
Will Brodie (to Fremantle)
Picks 19, 22, 46, 58, 61, 69 and 79
Future 4th-round pick
SNAPSHOT
Gold Coast has comprehensively traded out of this year’s draft, instead loading up on picks in 2022. They’ve done this given their list is already close to maxed out and they lack salary cap wiggle room. Will Brodie heads to Fremantle while Mabior Chol joins as a free agent.
IN
Future 3rd-round pick
OUT
Jeremy Finlayson (to Port Adelaide)
SNAPSHOT
After nothing eventuated with Bobby Hill, it ended as a quiet trade period for GWS. They offloaded Jeremy Finlayson to Port Adelaide and didn’t get much in return, while a mooted play for Rory Lobb fell through.
IN
Max Lynch (from Collingwood)
Future 3rd-round
OUT
Jon Ceglar (to Geelong)
Tim O’Brien (to Western Bulldogs)
SNAPSHOT
Despite talk from the outside, the Hawks were actually fairly quiet. They were linked to trades involving star trio Tom Mitchell, Jaeger O’Meara, Luke Breust and Chad Wingard, none of which have gathered any steam. They lost utility Tim O’Brien as a free agent to the Western Bulldogs, but added ruckman Max Lynch from Collingwood.
IN
Luke Dunstan (from St Kilda)
Picks 17, 37 and 49
OUT
Picks 33 and 45
Future 1st-round pick
SNAPSHOT
The Demons have worked hard to improve their list immediately, adding depth with midfielder Luke Dunstan and giving up their future first-round selection to improve their hand in this year’s draft.
IN
Callum Coleman-Jones (from Richmond)
Picks 42 and 47
Future 4th-round pick
OUT
Robbie Tarrant (to Richmond)
Pick 40
Future 2nd-round pick
SNAPSHOT
North Melbourne continues to stockpile young talent, adding Callum Coleman-Jones as their ruckman of the future. Heading out the door was veteran defender Robbie Tarrant as he looks to find some success at Richmond. They were unable to sort a deal with St Kilda for depth ruckman Tristan Xerri.
IN
Jeremy Finlayson (from GWS)
Pick 12
Future 3rd-round pick
OUT
Peter Ladhams (to Sydney)
Pick 16
Future 3rd-round pick
SNAPSHOT
Added tall forward depth and support for Charlie Dixon by bringing Jeremy Finlayson in from the Giants. Lost Peter Ladhams to Sydney but slid up the draft order by obtaining pick 12.
IN
Robbie Tarrant (from North Melbourne)
Pick 40
Future 2nd-round pick
End of 2nd-round compensation (for Coleman-Jones)
OUT
Mabior Chol (to Gold Coast)
Callum Coleman-Jones (to North Melbourne)
Picks 42 and 47
Future 4th-round pick
SNAPSHOT
Bolstered their defence with veteran Robbie Tarrant and improved their draft hand, which is strong. Had to give up young, promising talls looking for greater opportunity.
IN
Picks 62 and 66
Future 4th-round pick
OUT
Pick 49
SNAPSHOT
Very quiet compared to previous seasons. Identified Tristan Xerri as ruck insurance for their Ryder-Marshall combination, but were unable to get that done.
IN
Peter Ladhams (from Port Adelaide)
Pick 16
End of 2nd-round compensation (for Hewett)
Future 1st-round pick (tied to Melbourne, for Dawson), future 3rd
OUT
George Hewett (to Carlton)
Jordan Dawson (to Adelaide)
Pick 12
SNAPSHOT
Spent a lot of their time getting the best deal for Jordan Dawson which went through on deadline day. Also added ruck-forward Peter Ladhams from the Power. Lost a tough inside mid in George Hewett, but will be pleased with a compo pick at the back of the 2nd round.
IN
Sam Petrevski-Seton (from Carlton)
OUT
Pick 52
SNAPSHOT
Brought in a former top 10 pick with ties to WA. The third-round pick will seem unders if they manage to get the best out of Petrevski-Seton.
IN
Tim O'Brien (from Western Bulldogs)
Picks 23, 43, 44, 45 and 52
OUT
Patrick Lipinski (to Collingwood)
Lewis Young (to Carlton)
Picks 17 and 75
SNAPSHOT
Lost a couple of young fringe players looking for more opportunities, but O'Brien brings in a versatile tall option that can play at both ends. Added valuable draft points to ensure they can match any bid for Sam Darcy.