Just three days of wheeling and dealing remain in the 2025 AFL Trade Period, which could still see upward of 20 players move clubs.
Some of the game's biggest names are in line to land elsewhere, with Christian Petracca, Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett, Clayton Oliver and Rowan Marshall seeking moves.
Almost every club has some part to play in the trade period prior to Wednesday's 7:30pm (AEDT) deadline, whether that be moving for a player, bidding farewell to one, or helping facilitate a trade between two other sides.
Players like Leek Aleer and Bailey Humphrey have been part of the trade rumour mill over the past two weeks, but no clear landing spots have emerged, potentially adding to the deals that could be struck in the coming days.
Here, we look at 19 players potentially on the move, and the likelihood of those deals happening.
9Zach Merrett to Hawthorn
Verdict: Very Unlikely
If Essendon's positioning on this saga is anything to go by, this deal won't get close to being done.
The Bombers have remained steadfast that Merrett will be in the red and black in 2026, while the Hawks hadn't held any discussions with their arch rivals before this week.
Even if Essendon were open to a trade, it's hard to see how the Hawks can appease the Dons, who are likely after more than two first-round picks.
The Hawks hold Pick 9, which is a good start, but their two future first-rounders are likely to land in the 20s come their respective drafts.






