With Australia officially hitting Winter and the colder months, the trade news cycle is beginning to escalate as clubs and players begin to prepare for 2027 and beyond.
There's already been plenty of names, big and small, that have been linked to moves to rival sides.
With plenty of names included in the trade and free agency conversation in 2026, we've listed every player each AFL team has been tied to so far this season.
Adelaide
The Crows have been forthright in their desire to improve their midfield mix, and Brisbane's Zac Bailey is on the top of the agenda.
Adelaide has been found out in that part of the ground, and would love an established player who can spit through the centre square as well as hit the scoreboard.
Bailey's teammate Lachie Neale has also been floated as an option given his free agency status and willingness to consider his future elsewhere away from the Lions.
Melbourne's Tom Sparrow has links to South Australia, and is out of contract at the Demons. Sparrow's spike in form has rivals interested in making a move.
Gold Coast forward Jed Walter is another name to watch as he weighs up his future. Walter has struggled to cement his spot in the senior side, and could seek more senior opportunities elsewhere.
The Crows also have preliminary interest in Darcy Wilson.
