The AFL trade period officially opens on Monday, and multiple clubs are already positioning themselves for potential player moves. Brisbane Times and The Age both publish team-by-team guides that outline what is “on the radar” for each club as negotiations ramp up.
Both outlets frame the period as a fluid, early-stage process: while the formal trading window starts later, discussions and strategic planning are underway in advance. The guides focus on how clubs may approach list management, including which players could be involved in trade speculation.
Across the two sources, the core emphasis is consistent—an overview of the trade landscape by club and attention to names that may be in contention—while details about specific targets and each team’s priorities vary depending on the club-by-club assessment. The overall intent is to inform readers about the issues to watch once trading begins.
