Trade Live: Lion requests trade to Essendon

Trade Radio 2026 is into Week 3. It all wraps on Wednesday night.

SEN's Sam Edmund and Kane Cornes kick us off from 7-9am, followed by Tom Morris and Tom Mitchell from 9-11am.

AFL Media’s Gettable with Cal Twomey and Riley Beveridge take over from 12-1pm.

Cam Luke and Liam Pickering are next up from 1-3pm with the Trade Feed before the Late Trade from 3-6pm with Damian Barrett, Brad Johnson and Marty Pask (5-6pm).

Check out the latest from around the trade world on October 12.

Lion requests to join Essendon

Brisbane Lions defender Keidean Coleman has formally requested a trade to Essendon, having met with coach Mark McVeigh on Monday.

Earlier, AFL Media’s Cal Twomey reported that the Bombers were “looking at what it would take to get the Lions half-back, who is keen for move elsewhere”.

According to Josh Gabelich, Coleman has now requested to join the Bombers.

Coleman, 26, is contracted with the Lions until the end of 2027, but he is keen for more playing opportunities.

‘Kiddy’, who has had his fair share of injuries over the past few years, played 13 games in 2026 after two total across 2024 and 2025.

Essendon set to land delisted Docker

Bailey Banfield is closing in on joining the Bombers ahead of the 2027 season.

The 28-year-old was delisted by Fremantle at the conclusion of this season, having featured at AFL level just once.

Essendon have had their eye on Banfield across the trade period, with AFL.com.au's Josh Gabelich reporting that the Bombers are now closing in on a deal for the Peel premiership player.

Perryman buzzing to reunite with Hogan

Harry Perryman is expecting Collingwood to bounce back in 2027 now that they’re armed with some new recruits.

The Magpies have already landed Lachie Neale and Jesse Hogan this trade period and are ready to take the next step next season.

“I reckon we’re looking good,” Perryman said on SEN Breakfast.

“We’ve picked up a couple of handy recruits. Looking forward to seeing those boys playing next year. I reckon we’re shaping up pretty well.

“We spoke all year about how close we were. Just a couple of moments throughout each game kind of cost us. Maybe lost four or five games under 10 points.

“We played a lot of young blokes who will obviously be better next year, and a couple of handy recruits as well.

“I feel like we’re very close and in such a tight competition you’ve only got to be at your best on the day and you can do some damage.”

In particular, Perryman is buzzing to reunite with former Giants teammate Hogan.

“I’m looking forward to getting back and playing with ‘Hoges’,” he added.

“He can play, a really good footballer. If we can get his body fit he’s going to be awesome for us.

“I love playing with him.”

And he is supremely confident that Dan Houston will not be leaving the Pies.

“I don’t think ‘Housto’ is going anywhere. There seems to be a lot of chatter.

“He’s been awesome. I thought he had a pretty solid year. He’ll be looking to have a big pre-season and better again next year.”

Dogs provide update on Lobb & Vandermeer

Western Bulldogs list manager Michael Regan has provided an update on both Rory Lobb and Laitham Vandermeer.

Lobb has been linked with St Kilda in recent times, but Regan says he is a player the Dogs are keen to keep.

“Lobby is contracted to us; he’s an important piece for us,” Regan said on AFL Trade Radio.

“He’s able to play three pretty integral roles on the ground at a very good level.

“He’s someone we’re looking forward to seeing in the red, white and blue next year.”

Vandermeer has had reported interest from Essendon, but at this stage the Dogs have not spoken to any rival clubs.

“Laith’s someone we haven’t had any firm enquiries about. He’s a player who has given great service to the Western Bulldogs,” Regan said.

“Hopefully we see him in the red, white and blue, but if it’s a fresh start that Laith wants to seek, and someone comes to us with something that we see is fair value, we would assess that.”

DONE DEAL

Gold Coast has completed a trade with Hawthorn for Aidan Schubert and Sam Butler.

AFL Media's Cal Twomey laid out the trade.

HAWTHORN
Give: Schubert, Butler, R1 (2028) & R3 (2027 - GC)
Gets: R1 (2028), R2 (2028) & R2 (2027)

GOLD COAST
Give: R1 (2028), R2 (2028) & R2 (2027)
Gets: Schubert, Butler, R1 (2028) & R3 (2027 - GC)

Schubert has reportedly signed a five-year deal with the Suns, having only joined the Hawks via last year's draft.

Butler will link up with Damien Hardwick who coached his older brother Dan to a premiership at Richmond. He has played 33 games across five seasons at Hawthorn.

Pies respond to Houston chat

Collingwood has responded following the Dan Houston mention.

The Magpies got in touch with AFL Trade Radio to clear up any chatter surrounding the two-time All-Australian.

“Dan Houston has not come up in any trade discussions either led by the club or led by Dan Houston,” said a club spokesperson.

Houston finished fourth in the Copeland Trophy in his second season at the club.

Geelong and Collingwood shopping defenders around

Collingwood is “aggressively” shopping Dan Houston around.

That is according to Josh Jenkins who reckons the Magpies are looking to move the former Port Adelaide star on after two years in black and white.

There has been smoke surrounding Houston’s Pies future over the last few months.

“I believe that Collingwood are aggressively shopping Dan Houston,” Jenkins said on AFL Trade Radio.

“It’s not, ‘We’ll see what happens, if a deal comes we’ll think about it’. My understanding is they are aggressively shopping Dan Houston.”

Jenkins also believes that Geelong is taking a similar approach - although not quite as aggressive - with Sam De Koning.

He believes the contracted 25-year-old does not quite understand his standing as a Cats defender after the club signed Jordan Ridley.

“We just need a half step back from aggressive, but that’s what Geelong are doing with Sam De Koning,” Jenkins added.

“I think they’re actually having a hard time getting Sam to understand his position within that team.”

Co-host Kane Cornes asked: “You think Geelong are happy for De Koning to leave?”

Jenkins replied: “Yes.”

Cornes added: “That’s a bombshell.”

Jenkins also believes the Cats are happy for Gryan Miers to move on despite a proposed shift to West Coast not taking place.

“Gryan Miers is the other one I believe they’re more than happy for him to go somewhere else,” he added.

“De Koning and Miers I don’t think are moves for this trade period in terms of what they want to do in return.

“I think they’re setting themselves up potentially for next year. We know about free agents and other players that might be available next year.

“I don’t think they’re keen to move those two because they want to get in the game for someone this trade period. It’s more about setting themselves up for 12 months’ time.

“But certainly happy for Miers to explore his options and I believe there’s been a bit of a push or a bit of a conversation around Sam De Koning.

“Almost helping him be more aware of where he sits in the pecking order since Jordan Ridley arrived at the club.

“You’ve only got to go through their back seven on paper and Sam doesn’t really fit in it.”