With only a week before the beginning of the 2026 AFL Finals series, the trade talk channels are set to hit fever pitch.
After this coming weekend, eight clubs will turn their attention to improving their list during the off-season in a bid to rise up the ladder next year, while the remaining 10 will push for premiership success.
As the weeks continue, more clubs will drop away from the flag chase, and silly season will take its place.
With plenty of names included in the trade and free agent conversation in 2026, we've listed every player each AFL team has been tied to so far this season.
Essendon
The Bombers are on the hunt for experience, which is why they have sounded out the likes of Touk Miller, Lachie Neale and Scott Pendlebury.
Miller is contracted at the Suns for next year, and hails from Maribynong, which is near Essendon. His links to Matt Rosa would make the transition easier, but it's understood there's no desire to don the red and black.
Essendon also went after Pendlebury and Neale, although both are expected to play for Collingwood next year.
James Hird made a pitch to GWS captain Toby Greene. Greene grew up an Essendon supporter and is considering a move to Victoria, with Geelong looming large.
Brisbane's Will McLachlan quickly became a player of interest after dominating in the VFL and could seek more opportunities.
Adelaide's Luke Pedlar is also weighing up his options at the Bombers, as is Jack Bowes.
