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.
Bulldogs midfielder requests trade
Out-of-favour Bulldog Patrick Lipinski is understood to have requested a trade from the Dogs.
According to The Age, Lipinski is expected to join Collingwood after notifying the Bulldogs of his decision to depart Whitten Oval.
Despite being tabled a new deal to remain at the Kennel, Lipinski is set to look elsewhere for greater opportunity, with the Magpies tipped as the 23-year-old's preferred destination.
READ MORE: Lipinski tipped to trade Kennel for Nest
Trio of talls in Lions’ sights
The Brisbane Lions are reportedly weighing up a move for one of several backup talls for the 2022 season.
The decision comes after the loss of key tall forward Eric Hipwood, who will likely miss a majority of the 2022 season due to an ACL injury he acquired in Round 17.
The Lions are understood to have their sights on Mason Cox, Levi Casboult and Darcy Fort for next season.
FULL STORY: Brisbane looking to add height for premiership push
Suns duo open to exploring options
Gold Coast list manager Craig Cameron has confirmed that inside midfielder Will Brodie will look to seek opportunities elsewhere next season.
Cameron was also asked whether Darcy Macpherson was another who could be seeking a move away from the Suns.
He said while they would be open to helping Macpherson finding a new home, they are yet to be told by him or his management that they would like a move.
DETAILS: Gold Coast pair open to moves
Two clubs circling Power big man
The race for Port Adelaide ruck/forward Peter Ladhams is set to heat up, with both Geelong and the Western Bulldogs now registering their interest.
The 23-year-old was already reportedly seeking a move away over the summer after playing second fiddle to Scott Lycett in the same position over the course of 2021.
READ MORE: Ladhams gaining interest from Geelong, Bulldogs
Delisted Demon to explore options for playing future
Melbourne have wasted no time in turning their eye towards 2022 with five players departing the club.
The Demons have delisted Jay Lockhart, Aaron Nietschke and Austin Bradtke while Aaron Vandenberg has informed the club he will be testing the open market for opportunities elsewhere.
Vandenberg will explore his options this off-season after playing just four games in 2021.
READ MORE: Vandenberg to test waters after Melbourne culling
Manager speaks on future of Geelong midfielder
The manager of Geelong midfielder Charlie Constable has spoken on the young Cat's future, with a new deal yet to be signed for the 2022 season.
Constable was limited to just the three appearances in the blue and white hoops this season, tallying a total of just 12 matches since arriving at Kardinia Park via the 2017 National Draft.
Despite stunning form at VFL level, the contested midfielder has been unable to break into Chris Scott's extensive and star-studded midfield group.
FULL STORY: Constable open to options elsewhere
Saints eager to bolster picks
St Kilda has signalled their intent to collect more picks to take into December's national draft.
After a somewhat quiet 2020 draft, the Saints are keen to bring in some higher selections to bring in some top drawer talent in this year's edition according to AFL.com.au's Mitch Cleary and Riley Beveridge.
St Kilda has spent the last two off-seasons bringing in experienced talent. But after missing the finals in 2021, the focus has been turned back to the draft.
READ MORE: Saints looking to move up draft order
Eagles forward tipped to depart
Eagles forward Jarrod Cameron is reportedly set to depart Lathlain Park this off-season in order to take a break from the AFL.
Cameron has played 12 games for the Eagles since making his debut in 2019, but did not feature for West Coast this season.
The 21-year-old was placed on the club's inactive list in June after suffering a season-ending ankle injury sustained in a WAFL match.
FULL STORY: Cameron to leave Eagles for 2022
Future of St Kilda duo looking unclear
St Kilda duo Dean Kent and Jack Lonie both face a nervous wait to see if they will be offered a contract for next year.
Lonie and Kent both didn't feature heavily for Brett Ratten's side in 2021, and according to AFL.com.au's Mitch Cleary, may have to wait until the end of the trade period to see whether or not alternatives are brought in by the club.
