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Every AFL team’s trade state of play... and the players your club could target
Israel Dagg • September 23rd, 2024 10:13 pm
ADELAIDE
The Crows look like they’ll be one of the more active players in this year’s trade period. Melbourne’s Alex Neal-Bullen has requested a trade to West Lakes for personal reasons and all signs point towards a trade being struck between the two clubs rather amicably for the hard-working half-forward. Elsewhere, Giants jet Isaac Cumming is also a strong chance of being in Adelaide colours come 2025. The Crows are in the box seat to snag the rebounding defender who has dealt with an array of hamstring issues in recent times. Suns utility Jack Lukosius is another name that could land at West Lakes over the off-season. The Gold Coast Suns have left the door ajar for Lukosius to explore his options, but he’s reportedly considering taking a pay cut to remain at the Gold Coast, according to the Herald Sun’s Jon Ralph. The Crows have been monitoring the South Australian product since he was draft by the Suns and could bring the local back home this trade period. The Crows have also registered interest in livewire Sun Malcolm Rosas Jnr who has been told to assess his options as the Suns look to clear some cap space. Tall Elliott Himmelberg is a big watch over the next couple of months. Himmelberg remains without a contract for 2025 after his failed attempt to join his brother Harry at the Giants last off-season, but the Suns are also keen on the unrestricted free agent, according to Channel 9’s Tom Morris. Defender Mark Keane, midfielder Sam Berry and star veteran Taylor Walker have all re-signed with the club in recent weeks despite rival interest.
BRISBANE
It’s looming as a quiet trade period for the Lions, who are set to add two guns through the draft in Levi Ashcroft and Sam Marshall. Ashcroft, the brother of Will and son of Marcus, is arguably the best player of this year’s crop and will make an immediate impact for the Lions next season. The damaging midfielder has showcased elite consistency over the past few seasons and could become the first player to win three Coates Talent League premierships if his Sandringham Dragons side go all the way this season. The Lions also get access to his Dragons teammate Marshall, who is a part of their Academy. Brisbane is a “club to watch” in the Malcolm Rosas Jnr battle, according to AFL Media’s Riley Beveridge. Rosas would bolster the Lions’ small forward stocks as they look to push towards an elusive premiership under Chris Fagan. There’s also been mild links to injury-prone Blue Jack Martin, but he appears more likely to head to Fremantle. Midfielder Deven Robertson turned down an offer from West Coast and recommitted to the club last season but has struggled to break into the senior side again this year. With Ashcroft 2.0 and Marshall looming, could he seek greater opportunities elsewhere?
