As the home stretch of the season nears, the focus on player movement, trade rumours and free agency news increases.
Early into the campaign, and potentially before it started, clubs had begun planning potential targets, in-house retentions and assessing the open market.
The past week alone has seen new names emerge as trade options for 2025, with a frigne Giant and a Swans defender among them.
Here's all the latest AFL trade news from the past week...
Collingwood "confident" of securing King
The Magpies are said to be "very, very confident" in luring Gold Coast spearhead Ben King to Olympic Park next year.
King is under contract for the next 16 months, and will hit free agency at the cessation of the 2026 season.
Despite having some time to run on his deal, Collingwood have reportedly commenced their play to lure the Victorian back to his home state, holding hope King will be wearing black and white from 2027 onwards.
"We've heard a lot about the interest in Ben King for years here in the Victorian clubs but I have it on good authority that Collingwood are very, very confident that this time next year that Ben King will be a Magpie, or very close to it," Ryabn Daniels told Triple M.
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Saints skipper a potential option for rivals
St Kilda captain Jack Steele is reportedly in the sights of rival clubs, who could make a move for the contracted midfielder.
Steele is signed to the Saints until the end of 2027, meaning any club keen would need to trade for the 29-year-old and appease the Saints.
AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey has stated there is a belief rival clubs are looking at Steele as a potential target, with the Saints perhaps looking to bolster their draft hand this year.
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Dogs' potential war chest revealed
The Western Bulldogs could be in line to have extensive salary cap room over the next 18 months given their recent and potentially future player exits.
The departures of Bailey Smith, Jack Macrae and Caleb Daniel have opened up spending for the next couple of off-seasons, while forward Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's potential exit could add to that space.
The Bulldogs could be equipped with the needed wiggle room to make a play for Port Adelaide star Zak Butters, who will be eligible for free agency next year, likely under the restricted band.
A Western Bulldogs fan growing up, Butters has been heavily tied to the Footscray club this year,ย as well as Hawthorn and Geelong.
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Essendon's potential trade targets
Who could Essendon chase this off-season? We've looked at five different options that they should consider.
The Dons currently hold two top 10 picks, giving them the position to either attack the draft or be aggressive in the trade space.
A Power defender, Hawthorn tall and Gold Coast youngster are among the five players Essendon should be considering a play for in 2025.
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Young Giant catching interestย
Young GWS utility Jacob Wehr is reportedly earning the attention of rival clubs as a free agent.
Wehr is eligible for free agency under the unrestricted band given he was previously delisted by the Giants, who re-listed him via the Rookie Draft in 2022.
The Woodville-West Torrens product has 37 gamesfor the Giants since being drafted in 2020, including 12 games this year.
Able to play across all three lines of the field, with his most common role in defence.
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Suns won't trade Victorian
Gold Coast coach Damien Hardwick has denied the chance of the club trading Sam Flanders this off-season.
Flanders is signed with the Suns until the end of 2027, having penned a new deal with the Queensland outfit in 2023.
His place on the outer of Gold Coast's midfield after a stellar campaign last year has piqued the interest of clubs from his home state of Victoria.
Quizzed on Flanders' future, Hardwick was staunch in stating the 23-year-old won't be leaving anytime soon.
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Dropped Swans earning attention
Contracted Sydney defender Ollie Florent is said to be attracting external interest in his services after falling out of favour under Dean Cox.
Florent had played 130 straight games in the red and white before being demoted to the VFL in the past month.
He is yet to earn a reprieve after two solid outings in the state league, with his situation earning the interest of other clubs.
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Crows ruckman wants SA stay
Adelaide big man Reilly O'Brien has discussed his future aid uncertainty on his club for 2026.
O'Brien is a free agent and yet to re-sign at West Lakes, with the Crows weighing up their options amid reported interest in Essendon's Sam Draper.
A successful move for Draper could see O'Brien leave, with Brisbane one club that has been tied to the 29-year-old.
Speaking toย FiveAA,ย O'Brien spoke on his preference for next year and whether he has spoken to another side.
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West Coast trade targets
Continuing through a list rebuild under first-year coach Andrew McQualter, how do the Eagles utilise the upcoming trade window?
West Coast will be keen to bolster their draft hand where they can, with the potential exit of co-captain Oscar Allen one avenue.
The club should also assess the market of young talent already on an AFL list that could flourish in a role elsewhere.
A former top five pick, a Swans youngster and a fringe Roo are among the names West Coast should be considering in 2025.
