The trade rumour mill continues to spin, with two players now expected to leave their current clubs at the end of the year.
Coaches have been left to step in and address the latest rumours involving their players, while Gold Coast are again likely to be in the market to ship their top picks. We also take a look at the players Port Adelaide could target this year.
Here's all the latest AFL trade news and rumours...
Giant tipped to join rival
In-demand GWS defender Leek Aleer is now expected to be a St Kilda player next year.
9 News have reported that a move from the Giants to the Saints is looking "inevitable".
GWS coach Adam Kingsley has also conceded he is "worried" of losing Aleer at the end of the year.
READ: ALEER'S MOVE SOUTH "INEVITABLE"
Blues midfielder on radar of rivals
Carlton wingman Blake Acres could be on the move to his fourth club, with rivals of the belief that the out-of-favour midfielder could be "gettable".
Acres, who was recently dropped from the Blues' senior side, is under contract for next year and would need to seek a trade to leave the Blues.
Another club will also need to be interested in the veteran ball-winner, with 9 News reporting clubs are keeping tabs on the "gettable" Blue.
A move for Acres would see him land at his fourth club, having begun his career at St Kilda, then moving to Fremantle prior to joining the Blues.
STORY: OUT-OF-FAVOUR BLUE COULD MOVE
Demons deny forward's trade rumour
Melbourne coach Simon Goodwin has stated premiership forward Bayley Fritsch is a part of the club's future following a rumour that suggested he's unlikely to be in the red and blue next year.
The Agenda Setters discussed Fritsch's playing future with the Demons, with reporter Mitch Cleary of the belief that the medium-sized forward will seek a move for 2026.
Fritsch has a contract with Melbourne through to the end of next year, with the Demon to reach free agency when his deal expires.
If he were to leave then, Melbourne would be unlikely to get a better return than if they traded him in 2025.
READ: FRITSCH NOT GOING ANYWHERE, SAYS GOODWIN
Top picks potentially on the move
Gold Coast are open to trading their first-round picks this year as they prepare to attain a batch of promising Academy prospects.
The Suns hold a trio of picks for night one of the draft, holding Port Adelaide's and Collingwood's selections, as well as their own.
Gold Coast could trade back in the draft or look to get ahead of the potential bids in the top 10 with a move toward the top of the board.
Academy players Dylan Patterson and Zeke Uwland are both a chance of being picked in the first five selections.
READ: SUNS "OPEN" TO PARTING WITH PICKS
Port trade targets
The Power could be busy in this year's trade period despite not having their own first-round pick.
Port Adelaide are entering an intriguing period as Josh Carr prepares to take over the coaching, with the retention of Zak Butters a priority.
The SA club has managed a strong year of re-signings to date, and could now turn their attention to luring talent from elsewhere.
Naming five potential trade targets for the Power, headlined by St Kilda's Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, we take a look at who Port Adelaide could have in their sights.
TRADE TARGETS: WHO THE POWE COULD GET
Hawks shut down Mackenzie report
Hawthorn coach Sam Mitchell and midfielder Cam Mackenzie "had a laugh" over a recent report suggesting the former Pick 7 selection was upset at Waverley.
The report claimed Mackenzie's management spoke with the Hawks this week, stating their displeasure with Mackenzie's role and standing at the Hawks.
Speaking to media, Mitchell said there wasn't much to the report.
Mackenzie was dropped from the senior side this week, and will suit up for the Box Hill Hawks in the VFL instead.