The free agency and trade periods are nearing, and with the build-up, we're looking to cover all of the latest trade news and rumours.
Read up on all of today's news, rumours and analysis for this off-season.
Bombers among clubs interested in contracted Saint
Essendonย are understood to be among several clubs expressing interest in fringe Saintย Ben Long.
According toย AFL.com.au'sย Mitch Cleary, a number of Victorian rivals have Long in their sights, despite the 24-year-old being contracted until the end of next season.
Long signed a three-year deal withย St Kildaย in March, 2019 - securing his services to the Moorabbin club until 2022.
READ MORE: Long in sights of several circling clubs
Blues showing interest in Eagle
Carltonย are understood to be keeping an eye on potentially departing Eagleย Jarrod Branderย this off-season.
Reports earlier this month suggested Branderย would not be offered a new deal at West Coast for 2022, however the Eagles are yet to confirm the critical list call.
Now, according toย Fox Sports'ย Tom Morris, the Blues could look to swoop on Brander as they look to bolster their midfield stocks underย Michael Voss.
FULL STORY: Brander gaining interest from Carltonย
Bargain Buys: Six players who could be what your club is after
Every year there are the big-name players thrown around, who seem to take up most of the conversation this time of the year.
While getting most of the attention and excitement, often it's some of the players that go under the radar in trades and signings that make the biggest impact for their club.
We take a look at some of the undervalued or unwanted players that could prove to be a valuable pick up for a team this off-season.
SIX BARGAIN BUYS THIS TRADE WINDOWย
Catsโ asking price for Clark
Geelong's asking price for wanted speedsterย Jordan Clarkย is reportedly placed betweenย Fremantle's first and second-round selections, according toย The Herald Sun.
The Dockers and Clark areย believed to have metย ahead of next week's exchange window, with the 21-year-old assessing his options to potentially return to his home state of Western Australia.
Clark is yet to officially lodge a request to Fremantle, however, should the former first-round selection look to be traded West, Geelong will be aiming to land a second-round selection at the very least.
READ MORE: Cats aiming for high pick in Clark trade
Interstate suitor linked to out-of-contract Hawk
Portย Adelaideย are understood to have out-of-contract Hawk Tim O'Brien in their sights this off-season, according to reporterย Sam Edmund.
Speaking onย Trade Radioย on Monday, Edmund revealed that the Power are a potential suitor for the 27-year-old, who is facing an uncertain future at Waverley.
O'Brien, along with fellow Hawks forwardย Oliver Hanrahan, will reportedlyย need to wait on a new dealย atย Hawthornย for 2022.
READ MORE: Power showing interest in Hawks high-flyer
Future of Suns young gun in the spotlight again
Ben King's future at theย Gold Coastย Suns has once again come under question.ย AFL Trade Radio'sย The Early Tradeย discussedย the clubs that should pursue the young forward if he requests a move back to Victoria.
Since being drafted by the Suns in 2018 with the No.6 pick, there have been speculations around King's future at the club.
Earlier this season,ย it was reportedย thatย St Kildaย were looking to pursue King to pair him with his brother Max to create a dynamic forward setup.
FULL STORY: King linked to Bombers as contract call remainsย
FIVE potential landing spots for Jarrod Brander
West Coastย utilityย Jarrod Branderย is believed to be heading for the exit at Lathlain Park, with a return to Victoria potentially on the cards.
Reports emerged earlier this month that the 22-year-old wouldย not be offered a new deal past the 2021 season.
With plenty left to offer at AFL level, we've named FIVE fitting homes for theย Bendigo Pioneers product.
