Collingwood have started discussions to bring contracted Fremantle small forward Lachie Schultz to the club.
While Essendon will be hoping to snare St Kilda free agent Jade Gresham as compensation haggling with the Saints drags on.
Here's all the latest trade news and rumours from Wednesday, October 11.
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Zac Fisher traded to Carlton - 5:10pm
Winger Zac Fisher has been traded to North Melbourne in a deal that sees the Kangaroos move further into the draft's first round.
Carlton acquired picks 21 and 25 in the trade, in exchange for Fisher and pick 17.
North Melbourne now has picks 2, 3, 15, 17, and 18 in round one, improving the club's bid to snare the No.1 pick and Harley Reid.
Swans acquire Taylor Adams - 4:40pm
It's a double-header for Sydney, as they complete trades for Taylor Adams and Brodie Grundy within the hour.
Collingwood will receive pick 33 in this year's draft in return for the midfielder, reports SEN's Tom Morris.
Adams played 23 games for the Magpies this season, rotating between midfield and half forward duties.
Brodie Grundy on his way to Sydney - 4:30pm
Melbourne ruckman Grundy will join the Swans for the 2024 season, according to The Age's Michael Gleeson.
The Demons accepted an offer of pick 46 and a future second rounder in exchange for the former All-Australian tall.
It's the second move in two seasons for Grundy, who arrived at Melbourne for pick 27 in 2022.
Per Tom Morris, Collingwood will continue to pay a portion of the 29-year-old's contract, with Sydney taking on the Demons' payments.
Brodie Grundy’s salary will be paid by the @sydneyswans & @CollingwoodFC. As expected, @melbournefc will not pay a cent.
— Tom Morris (@tommorris32) October 11, 2023
Grundy’s contracted until the end of 2027. @1116sen @traderadio
Chris Burgess heads home to Adelaide - 4:00pm
Fringe Gold Coast forward Chris Burgess has returned home to South Australia to continue his career with the Adelaide Crows.
The goalkicker, who won back to back leading goalkicker awards in the VFL, and pick 14 are at Adelaide, with the Suns receiving picks 23 and 26.
Burgess played 36 games for the Suns, kicking 14 goals.
Jade Gresham in limbo as Saints and Bombers stare down - 3:00pm
Jade Gresham's free agency move to Essendon is in doubt with St Kilda indicating they will match the Bombers' current offer.
Essendon's contract offer to Gresham is believed to only trigger second-round compensation, with the Saints wanting at least end of first-round.
If the Saints match Essendon's offer, the Bombers have indicated they don't want to trade for Gresham.
This will leave Gresham in limbo without a contract for the 2024 season - and a possible backflip back to the Saints.
Dylan Stephens gets to North Melbourne - 12:40pm
North Melbourne have snared former no.5 draft pick Dylan Stephens from Sydney for a pick swap including their controversial priority assistance.
The Kangaroos gave up the first of next year's end of first round selections and pick 44 to the Swans in exchange for Stephens and pick 25.
Stephens played 43 games for the Swans after being selected at five in the 2019 AFL Draft.
Orazio Fantasia does medical at GWS - 11:30am
Small forward Orazio Fantasia could be set for a third club after doing a medical at GWS Giants.
Fox Footy reports the 28-year-old could join the likes of Brent Daniels and Toby Bedford in orange next season - but on the rookie list.
Fantasia only played three games for Port Adelaide in 2023 and is out of contract currently.
North Melbourne keen on ex-Sydney rookie - 10:30am
North Melbourne want to give former Swans rookie Toby Pink an AFL lifeline.
The 25-year-old defender was dominant for Glenelg in the SANFL this season and is a player the Kangaroos want on their list, reports AFL.com.au.
Pink was delisted by Sydney in 2019, failing to play a senior game after being drafted in the 2016 rookie draft.
The SANFL full back of the year stands at 194cm and is available during the delisted free agency window.
Hunter Clark set to sign two-year Saints deal - 9:30am
A two-year deal for St Kilda midfielder Hunter Clark is close to being announced, according to AFL.com.au.
The 24-year-old has been subject to plenty of trade speculation over the last two periods but is set to remain at the Saints.
Clark nearly joined North Melbourne during the 2022 trade period, with the deal falling over after Jordan De Goey rejected St Kilda.
Clark played 19 games in 2023 to add to the 87 in his career.
Collingwood make first offer for Lachie Schultz - 8:30am
Collingwood is willing to trade its first round pick to snare Fremantle livewire Lachie Schultz.
According to the Herald Sun, the Magpies have offered pick 19 for Schultz, with the Dockers believed to be wanting a first-round pick at the very minimum.
It's also possible Collingwood could deal the likely second-round selection they receive from Sydney for veteran Taylor Adams.
Schultz, who becomes a free agent at the end of 2024, has been offered a four-year contract with a trigger for a fifth.
Adelaide keen to steal Melbourne's Harrison Petty - 8am
Melbourne utility Harrison Petty is being hunted by Adelaide with the Demons desperate to keep their swingman, reports 9News Adelaide.
Petty is behind Steven May and Jake Lever in the Melbourne defensive pecking order but was used forward to great effect before injury ended his season before finals.
With the Demons hoping to strike a deal for Crows forward Shane McAdam, Adelaide are asking the question about South Australian product Petty.
Adelaide hold plenty of draft capital in their coffers, with picks 10, 20, 23 and 26.
The Crows are refusing to give up on a move for South Aussie Demon Harrison Petty. @joshmoney__ #9News pic.twitter.com/Ou9R5ii3pk
— 9News Adelaide (@9NewsAdel) October 10, 2023
Fremantle rival West Coast for Brockman - 7:30am
With the likely departure of Lachie Schultz to Collingwood, Fremantle have sparked an interest in Hawthorn small forward Tyler Brockman.
While the West Australian talent was expected to join West Coast, the Dockers are now keen with Schultz seemingly on his way out, reports The West Australian.
The Eagles had previously threatened to walk Brockman to the pre-season draft if Hawthorn's demands were too high.
