It has been another busy week of AFL trade news and rumours, with the trade talk heading into a frenzy once again ahead of the 2021 exchange period.
The Crows, Giants and Bluesย are in the thick of it all once again as sides start preparing list management calls for this year's meat market.
Crows part ways with veteran forward
Adelaideย will not offer out-of-contract veteranย Tom Lynchย a new deal for next season.
The club confirmed on Tuesday that the 2021 season will be the 30-year-old's last at West Lakes.
FULL STORY: Lynch not offered new deal for Crows
Saints star on rivalโs radar
Portย Adelaideย are understood to be showing interest inย St Kildaย free agentย Jack Billings.
It is understood that the Power have "preliminary interest" in the Saints midfielder's services, according toย Fox Sports'ย Tom Morris.
The 25-year-old remains unsigned at Moorabbin past this season despite St Kilda having reportedly placed an extension to him.
READ MORE: Port showing interest in Saints free agent
Giants superstar re-signs
Greater Westernย Sydneyย superstar Josh Kelly has re-signed with theย Giants, triggering an eight-year extension to remain at the club.
Kelly will turn down rival offers and remain in the Harbour City until the end of the 2029 season, a deal worth close to $8 million.
The deal will now make Kelly a Giant until the end of his career, where he will now add to his 152 games in the orange and charcoal.
READ MORE: Kelly triggers eight-year extension
FIVE potential landing spots for Tom Lynch
After a fair bit of speculation, 30-year-old forward utilityย Tom Lynchย has been told byย Adelaideย that he is surplus to requirements after ten seasons at West Lakes.
His ability to push up the ground is a valuable asset to his side, however his personal form has gone similar to the trajectory of his club, with his best season arguably being 2017 - whenย Adelaideย almost went all the way.
FIVE LANDING SPOTS FOR TOM LYNCH
Circling clubs cool interest on promising Swan
Swansย gunย Jordan Dawsonย is reportedly on the cusp of signing a new deal with theย Swansย despite interest from a number of rival clubs, perย Fox Footy'sย Tom Morris.
Dawson, who has played 61 games forย Sydneyย since his debut in 2017, is out-of-contract at the end of the season and has been attracting attention, specifically in his home state of South Australia.
FULL STORY: Dawson nearing new deal with Sydney
โGettableโ Hawk reportedly facing unclear future
Hawthornย veteranย Jack Gunstonย is understood to be seen as a "gettable" trade option for rival clubs this off-season, perย The Age'sย Daniel Cherny.
The 29-year-old remains contracted to the Hawks until the end of next season, however his future is reportedly unclear as the club undergoes a rebuild and coaching handover that will seeย Sam Mitchellย succeed four-time premiership coachย Alastair Clarkson.
FULL STORY: Gunston seen as a "gettable" target
Blues named in chase for exciting Giants youngster
GWSย Giantsย spearheadย Jake Riccardiย is being monitored by several Victorian clubs on his current contract situation, withย Carltonย named as one keen suitor to land the 21-year old's services, perย The Herald Sun.
Riccardi burst onto the scene in 2020, booting six goals in his first two games and earning a rising star nomination whilst drawingย comparisons to legendary key forwards such as Wayne Carey,ย Matthew Pavlichย andย Nick Riewoldt.
READ MORE: Riccardi on Blues' radar
Cerra decision down to two clubs
Adam Cerraย has narrowed down his playing future to just two teams with a decision to be made possibly within the next two weeks.
Tom Morris is reporting that Cerra will either stay at Fremantleย or request a trade toย Carlton.
READ MORE: Cerra set to pick between Dockers and Blues
Crows free agent โshopped to rival clubsโ
Adelaideย starย Matt Crouchย is tipped to follow in the footsteps of his brother and depart West Lakes in taking up his free agency rights.
According toย SEN'sย Sam Edmund, the Crows midfielder has reportedly been placed on offer to rival clubs in hope of gauging interest from potential suitors.
Edmund reports that the Crows are "open" to the idea, prompting strong belief the 26-year-old won't be at the club next season.
FULL STORY: Crouch on offer to rival sides
Carlton set to lock up veteran for another year
Seasoned Blueย Ed Curnowย has signed a one-year contract extension to remain atย Carltonย for a 12th season.
The 31-year-old played his 200th career game against theย Northย Melbourneย Kangaroos last month and is one of only four Blues to play every match in 2021 thus far, withย Sam Walsh,ย Adam Saadย andย Jacob Weiteringย the other three.
READ MORE: Curnow nearing new deal with Blues
Key defender to depart Crows
Former All-Australian defenderย Daniel Taliaย has been informed by theย Adelaideย Crows that he won't be offered a new contract for 2022 and beyond.
Talia has been unable to take the field at all in season 2021 as he recovered from a serious knee injury, followed by a foot injury.
FULL STORY: Talia and Crows to part ways at season's end
Watson believes in-form Saint could work at Carlton
St Kildaย are reportedly preparing for life withoutย Luke Dunstanย andย Jack Billings.
Foxfooty.com.auย has reported that the midfield duo are more likely than not to depart after the conclusion of their contracts this year.
FULL STORY: Dunstan seen as perfect option for Blues
Kangaroos free agent seen as โgettableโ
Kangaroos midfielderย Trent Dumontย is understood to be "gettable" this off-season, withย Essendonย revealed as one rival club to have already shown interest in theย Northย Melbourneย free agent.
As reported byย SEN'sย Sam Edmund, the 26-year-old could be lured away from Arden Street for the right price.
Hailing from South Australia, Edmund believes a move back to his home state could also be on the cards, should the Power or Crows come calling.
READ MORE: Dumont reportedly up for grabsย
FIVE potential landing spots for Daniel Talia
Following the news thatย Adelaideย andย Daniel Taliaย will go their separate ways at season's end, it's likely that a number of AFL clubs are sure to ask the question of his services for next year.
A two-time All-Australian and Malcolm Blight medallist, Talia would offer any keen suitor the duty of a formidable key defender, a void several clubs will be looking to fill this off-season.
With this in mind, we've named FIVE potential landing spots for the departing Adelaide backman.
FIVE POTENTIAL LANDING SPOTS FOR TALIA
โIโm not slowing downโ: Tigers veteran hoping for new deal
Richmondย defenderย Bachar Houliย is hoping to enter a 16th season next year as he and the Tigers are set to enter contract discussions for the 2022 season.
Houli, who has notย featuredย forย Damien Hardwick's side since Round 16 due to an ankle injury, believes his body will be able to withstand another campaign despite the latest setback.
READ MORE: Houli hoping to be handed new deal
