The Crows have won the race for Dawson, with the Sturt product nominating Adelaide as his new home of choice.
It's a big coup for the Crows, who will be thrilled to add the elite-kicking 24-year-old to their back-line mix in 2022.
May need to get creative in negotiations with the Swans to get the deal done.
The Lions will be looking to add to their talls stocks, with key forward Eric Hipwood to spend a portion of 2022 on the sidelines and out-of-favour ruck Archie Smith requesting a trade out of Brisbane.
First-choice ruck Oscar McInerney would benefit from a decreased workload in the middle, with overlooked Cats ruck-forward Darcy Fort potentially gettable for a reasonably cheap price.
The Lions would likely have to sacrifice one of their third-rounder picks in order to reach an agreement for the contracted 28-year-old.
Cerra has officially nominated Carlton as his destination of choice. Pick 6 is certain to be sent Fremantle's way for the 21-year-old. The question is whether or not any other picks will be included in the deal.
The Blues are also likely to secure the services of off-contract Swans midfielder George Hewett. However, with Sydney unlikely to match a Carlton offer, the 25-year-old can become a 'Bagger without the arrangement of a trade.
The out-of-favour Bulldog has officially lodged a trade request to Collingwood, with the Pies likely to fork over a third-round selection from either this year or next year's draft.
Geelong swingman Nathan Kreuger is also likely to find his way to the Holden Centre, potentially through the pre-season draft though, as the Pies will need ample draft points to match an early bid on father-son prospect Nick Daicos.
Stockpile picks for 2022
The Bombers seem poised to build from within this off-season after the club's 2020 recruits provided Essendon fans with long-term hope heading into the future.
With Gold Coast Suns forward Ben King coming out of contract at the conclusion of next season, and rumours about the 21-year-old potentially wanting to pursue a move home to Victoria, the Bombers may look to stockpile picks in case the Sandringham Dragons product becomes available.
Clark is weighing up a move to the Dockers as his next club, but the Cats are reportedly playing hardball in negotiations for the 20-year-old midfielder.
Pick 27 for the Claremont product makes the most sense for both sides, but Geelong may seek a future pick in addition.
Trade into the first round
More likely than not, the Cats will receive Pick 27 for Jordan Clark should trade talks between Geelong and Fremantle progress. Including that Dockers pick, Geelong would hold four picks in the second round of November's draft.
Possessing one of the oldest lists in the competition, the Cats should look to package a number of those picks, move up into the first round and nab a premier talent.
Trade in ready-made talent for No. 3 pick
The Suns are currently heading into the draft with the most picks (8) out of any club. They have been rumoured to be shopping their first selection (No. 3) with the hope of potentially bringing in later picks and ready-made talent from another club.
Gold Coast currently houses numerous young talents - such as Ben King, Izak Rankine and Jack Lukosius - but lack developed, high-level players, which has prevented the club from challenging for the finals since its inception.
Split early pick to bolster future draft hands
The Giants have a strong, maturing list that is ready to contend for a premiership. They also hold two draft picks inside the top-15 (including Collingwood's No. 2 overall pick), and may look to split one of them in order to build their future draft hands.
Strengthening their longer-term draft capital would provide GWS with more flexibility if they were to hunt a big-name, ready-made talent down the track.
Trade veteran for another early first-rounder
The Hawks already hold Pick 5 at November's draft, but they are understood to be keen to add to their first-round draft hand this trade period.
Arranging a trade for Jaegar O'Meara, Jack Gunston or Tom Mitchell could be mutually beneficial, with rookie senior coach Sam Mitchell expressing his desire to build through the draft.
O'Meara or Mitchell may also thrive off a fresh start elsewhere in 2022. Teams like the Suns (Pick 3) or Dockers (Pick 8) may be on the look-out for experienced heads to lead their young brigades.
Pick swap
Fresh off a drought-breaking premiership triumph in Perth, it would be an understatement to suggest that Melbourne's list is solid.
The Demons currently don't pick until the second round of this year's draft (No. 33) and may choose to trade away that second-rounder for a future selection, when it becomes a more required commodity down the line.
Additionally, they likely won't be able to bid on NGA prospect Mac Andrew under the new draft rules.
The Tigers will open talks with the Kangaroos for ruck-forward Callum Coleman-Jones, who recently requested a trade to Arden Street. If a trade can't be arranged, the 22-year-old could decide to walk to the pre-season draft (where they pick first overall) instead of the Roos needing to dish out a pick to Richmond.
However, with the Tigers likely to pursue a trade with North Melbourne for Robbie Tarrant (to avoid losing their probable Mabior Chol compensation pick), the two sides may be able to come to an agreement on Coleman-Jones' value.
More likely than not, the Kangaroos will fork over Pick 38 in exchange for the Sturt product.
The Giants key forward was recently brought down to Alberton for a medical ahead of a potential trade with the Power.
Port Adelaide is already home to Charlie Dixon, Todd Marshall, Mitch Georgiades and Peter Ladhams (but it is tipped that Ladhams may find a new home this trade period).
Finlayson provides another solid tall option among an impressive Port forward-line which also contains the likes of Connor Rozee, Robbie Gray and Zac Butters. The Power may offload a future selection for the Hills Eagles product.
Trade for Suns' top pick
Richmond is reportedly interested in trading for Gold Coast's first selection (No. 3 overall), as it looks to rebound in 2022 with a super hand at November's draft with a plethora of picks (7, 15, 26, 28, 40, 44, 80).
The Tigers may be interested in packaging Pick 7, one of their second-rounders, and perhaps a future selection for Pick 3, with exciting midfielders Finn Callaghan, Ben Hobbs and Josh Ward likely to be on the board. The question will be whether or not the Suns, who have an interest in trading down, would bite on such a deal.
Port Adelaide ruck-forward Peter Ladhams has reportedly been told by officials that he should consider a move elsewhere this trade period.
The Saints, like a lot of teams currently, are looking for depth in their talls department. Trading for Ladhams would allow Rowan Marshall to push forward more often in 2022, instead of having to chop out Paddy Ryder's workload as often. The 23-year-old is also capable of pushing forward and providing another key position option alongside Max King and Tim Membrey.
St Kilda's Pick 9 is too early to deal for Ladhams, so the Saints may look to package their third-rounder this year (No. 46) along with a future selection to entice the Power.
Strong return in Dawson trade.
Sydney looks likely to lose Jordan Dawson and George Hewett to the Crows and Blues respectively, and they don't seem to be eyeing off a specific player this trade period due to salary limitations.
Therefore, they should be hoping for a solid return for Dawson to improve their draft hand this November - the Swans already hold Picks 12, 31, 67 and 85.
The 23-year-old Blue has requested a move to the Eagles after struggling to find his footing after five years at Princes Park.
The Claremont product, who was selected No. 6 overall by Carlton at the 2016 National Draft, will add flair to a West Coast midfield which bid farewell to Brendon Ah Chee, Brayden Ainsworth and Mark Hutchings, and received inconsistent output from Tim Kelly.
Pick 29 is likely to be the compensation required from the Eagles to get a deal done.
Accumulate picks/draft points for Sam Darcy
Sam Darcy, son of club legend Luke, is likely to attract a bid inside the top three at November's draft, meaning the Bulldogs will be looking to secure an abundance of draft points.
The Dogs' first selection comes at No. 17, and it will likely be on the trade block in hopes of securing later picks and draft points.