Port Adelaide ruckman Peter Ladhams has been traded to Sydney, with multiple picks first-round picks changing hands.

The Swans will also receive Pick 16, while the Power receive Pick 12 and a future third-round selection.

Despite being contracted to Alberton Oval for next season, Ladhams was granted permission to assess his options elsewhere, with Sydney his preferred club of choice.

Ladhams has played 32 games for Port Adelaide, showing plenty of promise as both a ruckman and forward target.