Hawthorn unhappy at compensation

Emma Quayle and Michael Gleeson Hawthorn feels the brunt of the AFL's first free agency period, losing Clinton Young.

Monfries trade a win-win deal for Bombers, Power

Michael Gleeson Essendon and Port Adelaide have brokered a deal to deliver them both a win that by-passed free agency compensation by trading free agent Angus Monfries to Port Adelaide for a draft pick.

Tough talk on Caddy and Tippett

Jon Pierik, Michael Gleeson and Emma Quayle Two key dominoes of trade week - Josh Caddy and Kurt Tippett - could take time to fall.

AFL

Dawes now a $2 million Demon

Michael Gleeson Collingwood forward will play for Melbourne for the next four years.

Essendon lodges Goddard paperwork with AFL

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Football's brave new world of free agency has begun with a bang with Saint Brendon Goddard lodging the paperwork for Essendon's four-year offer with the AFL.

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Free agency gets off to a clean, efficient start

Michael Gleeson So, do you like it? Free agency that is. I suspect most won't care too much at this stage.

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Knights joins Tigers, Chaplin close behind

Jon Pierik and Michael Gleeson Richmond's bid to emerge as a legitimate finals aspirant has gained momentum, with the Tigers adding depth and dash through the midfield and almost certainly a key defender on the first day of free...

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AFL

St Kilda's turn to go shopping

Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall St Kilda will make a bid for Gold Coast's Josh Caddy and West Coast defender Mitch Brown in a effort to turn loss into gain.

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AFL

Query over Dawes as Pies welcome Lynch

Michael Gleeson Chris Dawes will talk with Nathan Buckley to discuss the ramifications for him of the club’s decision to sign West Coast free agent Quinten Lynch.

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Learning curve

Michael Gleeson Michael Gleeson has a look at some of the highs and lows during week two.