Discussions surrounding a Mid-Season Trade Period for the AFL have continued into 2025, with the conclusion of this week's draft and the push from certain coaches adding to the narrative.
The AFL has continued to assess the pros and cons of a player exchange window for the future, with the competition to take a step closer as clubs are allowed to trade 2026 draft picks to get into the Mid-Season draft next year.
Clubs in 2025 would have loved the chance to aid their list instantly as they either look to strengthen their prospects for the premiership or continue to rebuild their list with young talent.
With this in mind, we've looked at a handful of AFL players who could benefit from a mid-year change and the potential landing spots that might be of interest.
Here are five hypothetical trade deals that could've happened if a Mid-Season Trade Period existed in 2025.
5. Max Ramsden to Carlton
Another Hawk shining in the VFL but unable to break into the senior side, Ramsden has taken his game to new heights for Box Hill in 2025 as a forward-ruck hybrid.
The 22-year-old is averaging 12.4 disposals, 16.1 hitouts, 4.0 clearances and 1.9 goals per game as a pinch-hit ruckman who can command the ball in the front half.
With the Blues looking more and more likely to potentially lose Tom De Koning, and at times struggling when without one of Charlie Curnow or Harry McKay in attack, Ramsden could be a nice answer for Carlton.
The 2022 Mid-Season Draft recruit has also shown an ability to be the first-string ruckman if needed, making him able to take on the full workload if the Blues need to shuffle the magnets.
The 203cm talent still has 18 months to run on his contract at Hawthorn, but with Lloyd Meek and Ned Reeves ahead of him in the pecking order, a move elsewhere might be best.
