The better part of the past 48 hours of the AFL trade landscape has been dominated by Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver's situation.
The Demons, who have been said to be potentially open to a deal if the right offer arises, have reportedly told the four-time best and fairest winner to 'shape up or ship off'.
Meanwhile, a star Bulldogs goalkicker has turned his back on 2024 rival overtures, instead putting pen to paper on a gargantuan extension to cement his Western Bulldogs future.
Also on the player movement front; a forgotten off-contract Power forward is reportedly planning to meet with an interstate rival as his AFL future hangs in the balance.
Here's all the latest from theย AFL trade news and rumours space.
Contracted Sun nominates trade destination
Contracted Suns forwardย Mabior Cholย appears set to return to Melbourne for the 2024 season after nominating Hawthorn as his desired location for a trade.
Despite being tied to Gold Coast for a further two seasons, Chol, 26, has opted out at Carrara, instead seeking to joinย Sam Mitchell's men at some stage throughout the next fortnight.
While Hawthorn's offer to Chol looks set to win out, the former Tiger had been courted by each of the Crows and Kangaroos.
However, as reported byย AFLย Media's Callum Twomey on Thursday, the Roos have joined the Crows in being gazumped, with Hawthorn now tipped to land the VFL premiership player.
READ: CONTRACTED SUN NOMINATES NEW CLUB
Lion opts to stay, not go
Out-of-contract Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson will remain with the Lions for the next two seasons, with the Western Australian turning his back on a homecoming at West Coast.
Robertson played 16 senior games for Brisbane this season, including the Lions' Grand Final defeat to Collingwood.
The 22-year-old averaged nine disposals, two marks, and two tackles across the season, displaying his potential as a mainstay in Brisbane's elite engine room.
Hailing from Western Australia, West Coast had shown continued interest in luring the former Pick 22 home, offering the potential of greater midfield opportunity among a youthful and emerging crop.
However, as reported by Callum Twomey ofย AFLย Mediaย on Thursday, the nephew of former Eagles skipper Darren Glass is set to remain loyal to the Lions and is poised to pen a two-year contract.
READ: UPDATE PROVIDED ON WA LION'S PLAYING FUTURE
Naughton pens astronomical Dogs deal
Western Bulldogs key forward Aaron Naughton has removed any doubt of a 2024 departure, signing a monumental eight-year contract extension at the Kennel.
The deal ties Naughton to the Bulldogs until at least 2032, ruling out a potential rival play for the high-marking left-footer next year.
The 2024 off-season shapes as key-forward-rich, with the likes of Ben King, Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, and Todd Marshall coming off contract. Naughton, who was a part of that tantalising crop before last night, is now off the table.
READ: BULLDOGS ANNOUNCE MONSTER EXTENSION FOR STAR TALL
Richmond ruckman sticking around at Punt Road despite Port interest
After an abundance of speculation, it now appears contracted Richmond ruckman Ivan Soldo will remain at Punt Road next season.
Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies confirmed the Power's interest in luring ruck pair Jordon Sweet and Ivan Soldo to Alberton this off-season on Thursday morning.
However, it seems Soldo won't be joining Sweet in crossing the border to South Australia if Sam Edmund's Thursday afternoon report is anything to go by.
READ: TALL TIGER "ISN'T GOING ANYWHERE" DESPITE POWER INTEREST
Wantaway Hawk floated as key to unlocking potential Reid trade
Hawthorn livewire Tyler Brockman has been mooted as the key that could unlock a potential Hawks acquisition of West Coast's No. 1 pick.
The Hawks currently hold the third overall selection but could package that with a future first-rounder and potentially Brockman -- who requested a trade to the Eagles -- to persuade West Coast to hand over the first pick at November's festivities.
READ: WANTAWAY FORWARD FLOATED AS PART OF POTENTIAL HAWTHORN TRADE FOR PRIZED PICK
Forgotten Power forward reportedly meeting with Giants
Injury-riddled Port Adelaide forward Orazio Fantasia is reportedly preparing to meet with GWS about the possibility of occupying one of the Giants' two remaining rookie list spots.
As reported byย Fox Footy reporter David Zita, GWS and list boss Jason McCartney are weighing numerous possibilities regarding filling vacant list spots, with the forgotten Fantasia representing one of those potential avenues as the trade period's commencement edges nearer.
READ: POWER FORWARD REPORTEDLY MEETING WITH INTERSTATE CLUB
Key Demon staying put despite home state interest
Contracted Melbourne forward Harrison Petty will remain a Demon next season despite his rumoured involvement in Shane McAdam trade talks.
While the Demons will need to surrender trade capital to West Lakes in order to acquire the wantaway livewire, Petty -- a required Melbourne commodity -- won't be included in any deal.
READ: DEMON GOING NOWHERE DESPITE INTERSTATE OVERTURES
Demons reportedly give Oliver ultimatum as trade talks heat up
Melbourne powerbrokers are said to have restated their demands forย Clayton Oliver, reportedly telling the talented midfielder that he needs to change his ways.
Earlier this week, the four-time best and fairest winner was linked with a previously unfathomable move away from Melbourne, with SEN'sย Tom Morris claiming the club had become tired of Oliver's lack of preparation and reported petulance.
According to further reports made by Sam Edmund ofย SENย on Thursday, Oliver has been told that the Demons expect the ball-winner to both meet the club's demands, on and off the field, but also to treat the club's staff with respect.
READ: OLIVER, DEES AT CROSSROADS AS TRADE WINDS REFUSE TO GO AWAY
Bombers reportedly showing interest in contracted Port mid
Contracted Port Adelaide wingman Xavier Duursma has been touted as the potential catalyst in a Power acquisition of want-out Essendon defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher.
As perย SENย reporter Tom Morris on Thursday, Duursma could be used as part of the trade which would see Essendon defenderย Brandon Zerk-Thatcher end up at Port Adelaide, with Morris claiming the Port midfielder has attracted the Bombers' interest.
READ: PORT MIDFIELDER LOOMING AS POTENTIAL X-FACTOR IN BZT DEAL
Undecided Lion expected to confirm playing future imminently
Promising off-contract Brisbane midfielder Deven Robertson is reportedly expected to reveal his decision on his playing future to Lions bosses on Thursday.
Hailing from Western Australia, West Coast has shown continued interest in luring the former Pick 22 home, offering the potential of greater midfield opportunity among a youthful and emerging crop.
