Essendon forward Orazio Fantasia has been traded to Port Adelaide, according to multiple reports.

Fantasia has been sent to the Power along with Pick 73 in exchange for Pick 29 and a future third rounder.

Port General Manager Football Chris Davies was thrilled to secure the liverwire.

“Orazio is a player that we think will make our side better,” he told the club website.

“We know his speed, skill and goal sense will add to our forward mix, and his availability in the front half will allow us to give more midfield minutes to some of our younger players like Zak Butters and Connor Rozee.

“He has had some injury issues in recent years but we back our medical and high-performance teams to get him back to full fitness and playing some strong, Port Adelaide football over the coming years.”

The AFL trade period ends at 7.30pm AEST.