The week leading up to the AFL trade period is often the busiest of the off-season, and 2023 was no exception as the rumour mill continued to spin.
Melbourne star Clayton Oliver was the headline as questions on his future at the Demons were raised, while Collingwood's Taylor Adamsย emerged as a shock trade target for Sydney.
Free agency opened on Friday and saw two players joining new clubs, with the trade period to officially open on Monday.
Here's all the latest trade news from the past week in the one place...
Collingwood veteran seeking Swans moveย
On the eve of the trade period, Magpies fans would've been left shocked by the news that midfielder Taylor Adams is exploring a move to Sydney.
Adams is contracted for next season but could be granted the switch north as he looks to secure more midfield minutes.
READ: Collingwood midfielder reportedly exploring shock move
Demons becomes a Swan in first free agency move
Melbourne midfielder James Jordon was the first player of the off-season to find a new home, signing with Sydney as an unrestricted free agent.
Jordon will head to the Harbour City as he looks to break into John Longmire's side after an up-and-down few seasons in the red and blue.
Melbourne secured Pick 39 as compensation for the loss of Jordon.
STORY: Swans officially sign midfielder, Demons compensation revealed
Giants ruckman heads west to sign with Eagles
West Coast bolstered their ruck stocks on Friday with the free agency acquisition of Matthew Flynn from GWS.
With Kieren Briggs enjoying a breakout year to go ahead of Flynn in the Giants' pecking order, Flynn explored a move elsewhere and has now signed a three-year deal with the Eagles.
GWS gained Pick 40 as compensation.
STORY: DONE DEAL - GWS ruckman flies west as Giants secure draft compensation
Melbourne make Clayton Oliver call
It was a week like no other for Demons superstar Clayton Oliver, who was the centre of speculation ahead of the trade period despite having seven years left on his contract at Melbourne.
Reports emerged of rival clubs circling Oliver on Tuesday, with Melbourne said to be open to a potential move if the right offer was tabled.
On Friday, the Demons released a statement declaring Oliver will remain with the club for the coming years.
MORE: Demons release club statement regarding Clayton Oliver's future
Doedee picks Lions over Pies and Crows
Restricted free agent Tom Doedee has officially nominated Brisbane as his preferred landing spot after interest from Collingwood and Sydney ahead of the signing window.
Adelaide were also keen to keep the defender, however a move to Brisbane on a long-term deal was chosen by the Crows stopper.
Free agency will run until Friday, October 13.
STORY: Adelaide free agent Tom Doedee picks desired landing spot
Goldstein latest to seek Essendon switch
Departing North Melbourne free agent Todd Goldstein has signalled his desire to head to Essendon following his decision to leave Arden Street.
Goldstein will leave the Roos after 15 years, with Essendon in need of ruck support amid Sam Draper's battle with injury.
STORY: Veteran Roo nominates trade destination
Lions tall seeking switch to Demons
Fringe Brisbane forward Tom Fullarton is reportedly seeking a move to Melbourne this off-season.
The Demons are in need of greater key position depth and Fullarton could be their man given his ability to play as a forward target and supporting ruckman.
READ: Lion cub requests move to Victorian club
Duursma emerges as potential Bombers trade piece
Victorian Port Adelaide winger Xavier Duursma is said to be in Essendon's sights as the two clubs haggle over negotiations for Dons defender Brandon Zerk-Thatcher.
Zerk-Thatcher's request to head to Alberton has opened the door for Essendon to raise Duursma as a potential trade piece in negotiations, with the Power winger potentially open to returning to his home state despite being contracted for 2024.
STORY: Port winger gaining interest from Essendonย
Chol sets sights on becoming a Hawk
In-demand Gold Coast forward Mabior Chol has informed the Suns of his desire to be traded to Hawthorn this off-season.
Chol, who is contracted at Carrara until the end of 2025, gained interest from North Melbourne and Adelaide before opting for a move to the Hawks.
MORE: Contracted Sun nominates new club
Saints defender lodges trade request
St Kilda backman Nick Coffield has reportedly lodged a request to moe across town and join the Western Bulldogs.
A Dogs fan growing up, Coffield is off-contract but is not eligible for free agency, meaning the Bulldogs will need to agree to a trade with the Saints for the defender.
READ: Injury-hit Saint requests cross-town move
Fisher to explore Roos move
Contracted Carlton player Zac Fisher has lodged a request to land at Arden Street over the coming weeks via the trade period after meeting with the Roos.
Placed on the fringes of selection this year, Fisher was permitted to seek a move elsewhere despite being signed beyond 2023.
MORE: Blues utility requests trade
Richmond free agent on North's radar
North Melbourne are said to have met with Richmond youngster Bigoa Nyuon as the Tigers tall weighs up his future.
Eligible for free agency this year, Nyuon could walk to the Roos as an unrestricted free agent as North Melbourne plan to add height to their list.
STORY: Out-of-favour Tiger reportedly attracting interest from rival club
Dockers dealt defensive blow as veteran eyes move
Fremantle have confirmed veteran defender Joel Hamling is set to sign with Sydney via free agency.
The Dockers had tabled an offer to Hamling, however their retention plans fell short as the former Cats and Bulldogs backman prepares to join his fourth club.
MORE: Fremantle confirm loss of free agent to east coast rival
New club linked to out-of-favour Demon
The Western Bulldogs are said to be weighing up a move for contracted Melbourne midfielder James Harmes.
Harmes has been granted permission from the Demons to find a fresh start despite being signed with the club for 2024, with the Dogs a potential landing spot for the fringe onballer.
READ: Dogs emerge as option in Harmes trade talks
Fatansia meets with GWS in hope of keeping career alive
Port Adelaide forward Orazio Fantasia has reportedly met with GWS as he looks to keep his AFL career alive.
Fantasia remains off-contract with the Power and could join his third club via a move to New South Wales.
MORE: Forgotten Power forward reportedly meeting with interstate rival
Hawks eye Pick 1, Brockman potentially included in offer
Hawthorn are said to be the latest club setting sights on Pick 1, with the Waverley club potentially adding small forward Tyler Brockman into negotiations to please West Coast.
Brockman has already lodged a request to become an Eagle, with Hawthorn seeing an opportunity to include the WA-born livewire in their plans to get to the front of the queue on draft night.
READ: Wantaway forward floated as part of potential Hawthorn trade for prized pick
O'Brien gains suitor after Bulldogs departure
Recently delisted Western Bulldogs forward Tim O'Brien is said to be on Geelong's radar ahead of the delisted free agency period.
O'Brien was cut from the Dogs following their 2023 season and could be a depth option for the Cats to consider given swingman Esava Ratugolea is eyeing a trade to Port Adelaide.
Delisted free agency opens on November 1.
STORY: Geelong reportedly showing interest in delisted Bulldog
Cut Saint on the Suns radarย
One-game Saint Jack Peris could earn an AFL reprieve through the Gold Coast Suns, who are showing some interest in the delisted St Kilda forward.
Peris played just one game in the red, white and black over two years as a Saint but would impress at the VFL level with the Sandringham Zebras.
READ: Delisted St Kilda forward linked with lifeline
Burgess keen for SA return
Contracted Gold Coast sharpshooter Chris Burgess has reportedly informed the club of his desire to head back to South Australia and join Adelaide.
Burgess was the tied leading goalkicker in the VFL for the second time straight this year and could find greater security at West Lakes.
