News 2017 Trade News Compendium

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Various Trade Radio tweets today:

Burton: We're not aware of any personal reasons for Cameron wanting to leave. He's contracted to our club
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.@barrettdamian: "For the 4th year in #NABTradeRadio, Matthew Lobbe's name has come up, linked to Brisbane."

 

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AFL trades: Goldstein, Fasolo won’t be changing clubs ( Greg Denham, the Australian, 04/10)

And in further developments, Fremantle could snare Geelong free agent Daniel Menzel, while Brisbane appears almost certain to add Port Adelaide ruckman Matthew Lobbe.

Lobbe’s departure will give Port some salary cap relief to assist with their priority recruits, but they will still have to pay a large portion of his lucrative remuneration for several years. The Lions, who have offered their No 1 national draft pick to rival clubs for a quality midfielder, yesterday went public in declaring they would part with the coveted selection for the right deal. Chief executive Greg Swann said everything was on the table during the player-exchange period, including sliding down the pecking order in the draft if a tempting deal was proposed.

A future draft selection may be used by the Lions as part of a deal to secure Charlie Cameron to Brisbane this month. “If Charlie decides that he’s coming, we’ll try and get him,” Swann said. “What that looks like is Adelaide’s call because he’s a contracted player, so they hold the aces.”

 

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Brisbane coach Chris Fagan says world won't end if Tom Rockliff leaves Lions for Port (Warren Barnsley, Nine Wide World of Sport, 04/10)

Brisbane may make a last-ditch bid to keep Tom Rockliff after the former Lions captain nominated Port Adelaide as his preferred next AFL club.

The Power will table a deal for free agent Rockliff, who believes the club provides his best opportunity to play finals, during the upcoming trade period.

But Lions coach Chris Fagan has expressed a reluctance to lose one of the wooden spooner's few experienced midfielders.

"You're a little bit disappointed because a lot of work did go into Tom during the year, but Tom put a lot of work in himself, too," Fagan told Melbourne radio RSN on Wednesday.

"There's still a bit to play out with that one. We don't know what Port Adelaide's offer is. We may choose to match it because he's a restricted free agent.

"(But) it's not the end of the world. You do get a compensation pick if he does go and that will be a good player for sure, because it'll be somewhere in the top 20 (draft picks).

"So it could be good for Tom and it could be good for the footy club."

Port Adelaide football boss Chris Davies acknowledged a deal "of some significance" would need to be tabled to lure Rockliff, a Lion for the last nine years.

But his desire to play finals for the first time put the club in a strong position to lure the 27-year-old.

"We're really comfortable we've got the ability to do it," Davies told AFL Trade Radio.

"We think Tom can add significantly to a pretty good midfield already, but certainly will add some outstanding depth.

"We're rapt that we're in this position."

 

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Adelaide's Jake Lever says he's agreed to a deal with Melbourne (Sam McClure, The Age, 04/10)

Fellow grand finalist Charlie Cameron may also leave the Crows this season.

Cameron, who has one year remaining on his contract, is likely to request a trade to the Brisbane Lions, to be closer to family based in Queensland.

 

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Mark Stevens: Jake Lever Tuesday, Charlie Cameron Thursday? Hearing Cameron now very close to asking for trade Brisbane. @7NewsMelbourne

 

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Former Lions captain Rockliff heading to Port Adelaide ( Greg Denham, the Australian, 05/10)

Former Brisbane captain Tom Rockliff will officially cross to Port Adelaide tomorrow on the opening day of the AFL’s free agency window.

Rockliff yesterday nominated the Power as his preferred second club, with Geelong free agent Daniel Motlop set to follow him.

And in other trade news, out-of-favour Western Bulldogs forward Jake Stringer is expected to nominate Essendon as his next club of choice after being moved on from the Whitten Oval.

To make room for their priority recruits within the salary cap, the Power are offloading free agent Jackson Trengove to the Bulldogs, Brendon Ah Chee, probably to West Coast, contracted player Jarman Impey to either Hawthorn or the Dogs, and contracted ruckman Matthew Lobbe to Brisbane, as exclusively reported in yesterday’s The Australian. Lobbe’s departure will give Port some salary cap relief to assistant with their recruiting targets, but they will still have to pay a large portion of his lucrative contract for several more years while at the Lions.

Rockliff turned his back on an offer from Carlton, who have now also missed out on Josh Kelly and his Greater Western Sydney teammate Jacob Hopper, who both re-signed with the Giants. They are keen on Devon Smith, who has yet to nominate where he wants to relocate to from the Giants. Port Adelaide general manager of football operations Chris Davies confirmed Rockliff would finish his career with the Power after nine seasons and 154 games with Brisbane.

“We’re pleased Tom has shown a willingness to come to Port Adelaide over the other clubs that he’s spoken to,” Davies said on radio. “It’s up to us now to work with his management to finalise what a potential deal could look like.”

Brisbane, who already hold the first pick in the national draft, could get a compensation selection at the end of the first round for losing Rockliff. Lions coach Chris Fagan yesterday declared “it’s not the end of the world, at least you get a compensation pick”.

Davies had a subtle dig at the Blues when he said he believed Rockliff chose Port Adelaide because of the lure of playing finals over the new few years. Rockliff has never played in a finals game, while Carlton finished 16th this year with six wins.

“Without wanting to talk for Tom, he wanted to go to a club that’s going to give him the best opportunity to play in finals,” Davies said. “As a free agent there’s no doubt there’s an element of financial reward, but ultimately we think we can provide him with an opportunity, if we can keep progressing from our form this year, that will give him an opportunity to play in finals,” Davies said.

 

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Trade Radio: .@cleary_mitch reporting Adelaide Crows exit interviews are today. The expectation is Charlie Cameron will request a trade to Brisbane.

 

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Another Crow wants to the leave the nest (Nick Bowen and Nathan Schmook, AFL.com.au, 05/10)

ADELAIDE has been rocked with Charlie Cameron joining Jake Lever in requesting a trade from West Lakes.

Cameron is understood to have informed the Crows he wants a trade on Thursday, with the speedster fixed on a move to the Brisbane Lions so he can be closer to family in Queensland.

Unlike the out-of-contract Lever, Cameron is contracted with Adelaide for next season, so it is far from certain the Crows will agree to his request.

Adelaide officials have consistently said they expect Cameron to fulfill the final year of his contract when asked about the 23-year-old's future recently.

It's likely then the Lions will have to pay 'overs' for Cameron to convince the Crows to release him from his contract.

If Adelaide agrees to enter discussions with the Lions, it will likely be eyeing one of the Lions' picks at No.12 and No.18 in this year's NAB AFL Draft. The Lions will also likely add No.19 to their draft hand after Tom Rockliff's impending free agency move to Port Adelaide, a selection that could also be in play.

Lever has requested a trade to Melbourne, but the Crows have rejected the Demons' initial offer of picks No.10 and 27, determined to hold out for No.10 and the Dees' 2018 first-round selection.

Cameron is a former rookie who has played 73 games for the Crows since debuting in 2014.

He finished 10th in the Crows' best and fairest award after a breakthrough 2015 season, when he kicked 29 goals in 22 games.

Cameron backed that up with a ninth-place finish last year and missed just one game this season, when he was a key member of the Crows' charge to the Grand Final with another 29-goal season.

Cameron has formed an exhilarating combination in attack with fellow Crows small forward Eddie Betts. His blistering pace makes him a dangerous match-up for rival clubs, while his defensive worth ethic and run-down tackling are also outstanding.

 

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Trade Radio: .@cleary_mitch: Luke Hodge has toured the Lions facilities in the last 48 hours #NABTradeRadio

 

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Hodge confirms plans to head north (hawthornfc.com.au, 05/10)

Luke Hodge has informed the Hawthorn Football Club of his desire to play for the Brisbane Lions in 2018.

The club will work with the Lions to ensure Hodge’s request is fulfilled.

Senior Coach Alastair Clarkson said the Hawks supported Luke and his family in their decision.

“Luke has been an incredible servant of Hawthorn Football Club and we will support him and his family in the next step of their journey,” said Clarkson.

“We respect Luke’s decision to take up this new opportunity presented by the Lions and understand the personal development opportunities it provides.

“Luke, Lauren, Cooper, Chase and Leo will always be welcome at Hawthorn and remain an integral part of our family.

“We look forward to celebrating Luke’s decorated career in the brown and gold at the Peter Crimmins Medal on Saturday night.”

 

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Adelaide Crows to stand firm on Charlie Cameron’s contract as the speedster seeks move to Brisbane (Michelangelo Rucci, The Advertiser, 05/10)

ADELAIDE will hold speedster Charlie Cameron to his contract - and deny itself a rich draft pick from Brisbane - as questions deepen on why the Crows cannot hold valued players.

Cameron, 23, confirmed his wish to leave Adelaide - two days after uncontracted defender Jake Lever did the same - in his end-of-season review at West Lakes yesterday.

While Lever, 21, can walk to pick up his $3.6 million, four-year deal with Melbourne, Cameron is locked to Adelaide with one year to serve on his contract.

But while Cameron has “personal reasons” for wanting to leave the Crows - along with a desire to be around his family base in Queensland - Adelaide runs the risk of losing the midfielder-forward with no return at the end of next season.

Neither the Crows nor the Lions commented on Cameron last night, leaving the negotiations to begin at Etihad Stadium on Monday when the AFL trade period formally opens at 8.30am.

Adelaide appears determined to hold Cameron at West Lakes - regardless of the early draft pick it can prise from the eager Lions - to save the club’s image amid increasing debate on why players are repeatedly moving from the Crows.

Cameron joined Adelaide in the 2014 AFL rookie draft. He has played 73 AFL games in four seasons with the Crows. As a contracted player, he could command from Brisbane a late first-round pick or a second-round call in next month’s AFL national pick.

And that pick could become invaluable for Adelaide to chase contracted Carlton midfielder Byrce Gibbs after last year’s failed move on the South Australian.

AFL free agency opens today with Port Adelaide to gain Brisbane midfielder Tom Rockliff and lose utility Jackson Trengove to the Western Bulldogs.

 

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Trade wrap: Will the Crows let Charlie go? (Nick Bowen and Nathan Schmook, AFL.com.au, 05/10)

DYNAMO forward Charlie Cameron has rocked the Crows with a request to be traded to 2017's wooden-spooners, the Brisbane Lions.

It's another serious blow to Adelaide, coming only two days after All Australian nominee Jake Lever nominated the Demons as his preferred club.

Why Cameron wants to leave: It's a simple case of family over football. He's Mt Isa born and wants the move to be closer to relatives in Queensland.

One big question: Will Adelaide let him go?

- Cameron is 23, has just played the season of his life, and has a year to run on his contract. The Crows have also been adamant to date that they expect the speedster to honour that deal.

- Adelaide will have to decide whether it's worth keeping an unsettled Cameron around, but equally the Lions know they'll have to pay 'overs' to convince the Crows to release a contracted player.

Fortunately for the Lions, they have a strong draft hand to tempt the Crows with:

- Firstly, they have a second first-round pick, No.12 overall, gained in a trade with Port Adelaide last year. This will probably be off limits, but it wouldn't surprise if it's Adelaide's opening asking price.

- Brisbane also has pick No.18 and should add No.19 via free agency compensation when Tom Rockliff's upcoming move to Port Adelaide is finalised. One of these picks, most likely the first, could ultimately be enough to change Adelaide's stance on Cameron.

Port Adelaide will table an offer for Lions midfielder Tom Rockliff expected to be worth about $700,000 a year. Meanwhile the Bulldogs will move for Power tall Jackson Trengove with a four-year offer believed to be worth close to $2 million.

Both are restricted free agents, meaning the Lions and Power can theoretically match any offer. But neither club will seriously consider that approach.

What happens next?

- The Lions will take their compensation pick, likely to be pick No.18

- However by acquiring Rockliff Port will forfeit their right to any compensation. For the Power, Trengove's departure creates cap space for them to claim Rockliff and other free agency/trade targets.

 

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Port Adelaide is willing to pay a portion of Matthew Lobbe’s contract to help him find a new home (Jake Niall, Fox Sports, 05/10)

The Brisbane Lions head the clubs interested in Lobbe, who is contracted for the next two years on close to $500,000 a season — a deal that was struck after his career-best 2014 season — while the Suns also have discussed Lobbe as an option.

Brisbane is not committed to acquiring Lobbe and the Lions are likely to weigh up the cost — both in financial and draft terms — before taking the next step. The Suns have Jarrod Witts as their first ruck, so it is less clear whether Lobbe could force his way into the best 22.

 

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Trade Radio: Connors: I think it will be a trade (for Hodge), but we haven't really got to that yet. It's a bit complicated with Rockliff FA stuff

 

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SEN: Petroro confirms Rockliff has nominated Port Adelaide. Says they will lodge the paperwork "over the coming days."

 

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Aaron Francis may be a key to Essendon deals (Michael Gleeson, The Age, 06/10)

Adelaide's Charlie Cameron, as expected, formally asked the Crows to trade him to the Lions on compassionate grounds to join family.

Free agent Tom Rockliff did not lodge paperwork to leave the Brisbane Lions for Port Adelaide on the opening day of free agency on Friday. With both clubs tied up in multiple deals, there was no urgency to complete the Rockliff deal.

 

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Crows speedster puts one foot in Lions camp (Josh Cheadle, AFL.com.au, 06/10)

THE BRISBANE Lions are in pole position to add Crows speedster Charlie Cameron to their list for the 2018 season.

Cameron's manager Colin Young confirmed on NAB AFL Trade Radio late Friday afternoon the 23-year-old had informed the club he wished to be traded to Brisbane for compassionate reasons.

The small forward is still under contract with the Crows until the end of 2018, but Young believes both clubs are in a position to facilitate the trade.

"It's a fairly simple one with Charlie, about twelve months ago (Andrew) McDougall, myself and Charlie met and he mentioned that at the end of his contract with the Crows he might want to go home to Brisbane," Young said.

"Knowing the club he's chosen is Brisbane who probably do have some really good picks for draft may assist getting the deal done.

"It could be quite an interesting trade period for the Crows and they could probably set themselves up for the next ten years."

Cameron was born in Mt Isa, but moved to Brisbane in his senior schooling years. He was selected by the Crows with pick No.7 in the rookie draft.

"Family and friends are number one for him and that (Brisbane) is where he feels more comfortable living and that will certainly assist his football going forward," Young said.

"In Charlie's own words he didn't have the greatest year, he didn't feel comfortable with the year living in Adelaide and that was certainly a factor to go home."

 

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Trade Radio: Graham Wright has confirmed Luke Hodge needs to be either traded to the Lions or go there via the PSD. Can't be Free Agent
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Brisbane Lions agree trade deal for homesick Josh Schache (Michael Gleeson, The Age, 08/10)

Brisbane Lions and young forward Josh Schache have agreed to seek a trade deal to return the homesick player to Victoria.

The Lions met with Schache late last week and, sensing he was still homesick despite having signed a new two year contract mid-year, raised the possibility of a trade. The player agreed he'd prefer to move if it could be worked out.

Football manager David Noble met with the 20-year-old former number two draft pick and his manager Dave Trotter last week after Schache returned from a family holiday.

Noble said the club was mindful that in Schache's case the discussion of his future would continue among Victorian clubs over the next two years, and so they made the offer to trade knowing he was still battling homesickness after a difficult year in Brisbane.

The Lions allowed Schache to travel home to country Victoria early at the end of the season. After returning, the young key forward realised how much he missed his family network. That feeling was reinforced on his recent family holiday.

"I met with Josh and Trotts and asked if he felt settled, and offered the option of a return if an opportunity arose in the trade period", Noble said.

Trotter said it was a mutually agreed decision and not pushed by either party. He said Schache was prepared to remain in Brisbane if a deal couldn't be done. Schache has not nominated a preferred destination club.

"Josh has not walked out and neither is he being pushed out. We had a discussion and agreed if something can work out for both parties then we are open to it. If not, Josh is contracted and will return to Brisbane," Trotter said.

"Josh re-signed earlier in the year because he wanted to do the right thing by Brisbane and to end the speculation around him because there was intense pressure on him at the time and he thought the best thing would be to give it another two years and try to work through it."

He said Brisbane had been open and honest throughout and had understood Schache had tried to make it work in Brisbane, but was struggling and a move home might be better for both parties.

Schache could be a similar case to Jared Polec who was homesick in Brisbane and struggled to find on-field form, but improved once he returned home to play for Port Adelaide.

It's likely there will be plenty in interest in a trade for the 20-year-old, as he was taken with pick two in the 2015 draft and has played 27 games with the Lions in two seasons. He had a good first season but battled for form in his second year.

The Lions would be expected to seek a late first round pick or player as a trade for the 199cm forward.

Richmond had been interested in adding a key forward and had monitored Schache this year. They had informal discussions with Brisbane about players, including Schache, late in the year.

Richmond has two late first round draft picks while father son prospect Patrick Naish is likely to require an early pick.

Football and talent manager Dan Richardson said late this year that he doubted the club would pursue Schache.

"I think our focus this year will be predominantly to retain our two first-round picks," Richardson told SEN.

"We have two first round picks, and we have an opportunity, hopefully, with a father-son prospect in Patrick Naish.

"There are a few balls in the air there in terms of what we do. I'd imagine at this point, we are pretty comfortable retaining our picks in this year's draft."

Those comments were made prior to Brisbane and Schache agreeing to look for a trade.

Collingwood and Carlton have both been interested in Schache but it is uncertain what their positions are now.

For Brisbane, Eric Hipwood has emerged quickly as a bright young star in their forward line, and the Lions are likely to procure highly-rated key forward Connor Ballenden as an academy player who would otherwise go top 10 in the draft.

 

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AFL trade wrap: Port Adelaide's Jarman Impey nominates Hawthorn (Michael Gleeson, The Age, 08/10)

Hawthorn will do a deal at some stage this week for former captain Luke Hodge to join Brisbane in return for a minor pick.

Another free agent, former Brisbane Lions captain Tom Rockliff, has already nominated Port as his destination and that deal will be confirmed this week.

 

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David Noble discusses Josh Schache situation (Josie Fielding, lions.com.au, 09/10)

The Brisbane Lions confirmed this morning that they are open to trading forward Josh Schache to a Victorian club if a suitable deal can be reached.

The NAB AFL Trade period opened in Melbourne at Etihad Stadium this morning. The Lions General Manager of Football David Noble spoke to NAB AFL Trade Radio.

“We've had a mature conversation more than anything about Josh's desire to go home, and we had that conversation open and honestly when he re-signed that we thought there'd be a point in time when he would consider going home," Noble said.

“We’ve got on the front foot and had a conversation with Josh and his manager and if things work out for both parties he would be interested.”

Schache signed a new two-year contract with Brisbane in August. But the desire to move home to be closer to family and friends in country Victoria proved too strong.

The decision to put Schache up for trade was made after his return from holidays a few days ago.

“I checked with him after his holiday, knowing that being home would then perhaps throw up some different emotions for him,” Noble said.

If no beneficial deal for the Lions can be reached, Schache will remain in Brisbane.

“I think we’ve looked at it and said if it fits for both, that’s fine. If it doesn’t then Josh will still be a required player for the next two years.”

Noble confirmed the news Adelaide Crows forward Charlie Cameron had requested a trade to Brisbane, but that is where discussions have stopped.

“We haven’t spoken to Adelaide yet. We know through his manager that Charlie’s informed Adelaide and look we’ll respect that and we’ll have those negotiations behind the scenes.”

305-gamer Hawthorn great Luke Hodge’s deal with the Club is still a work in progress.

“We’ll have to wait and see. There are still a few things in play for us in regards to positions and that type of thing.

“If we can do something with Hawthorn, we’d love to. We’re very honoured that Luke, as a great of Hawthorn, has selected our club and to come and help our club through Chris Fagan. So we’re very excited about that. But we’ll just have to wait and see as the trade period transpires how that unfolds.

 

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Trade Radio: Essendon are not involved in the race for Josh Schache, Rob Kerr. #NABTradeRadio

 

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Schache's manager David Trotter on Trade Radio:

Trotter: Josh has struggled with a bit of homesickness and not being around his family and friends #NABTradeRadio

Trotter: I haven't had conversations with clubs so far. It hasn't come about because of significant interest from other clubs #NABTradeRadio

David Trotter: It was a really mature conversation between David Noble, myself and Josh. #NABTradeRadio

Trotter: I haven't started conversations at all yet. Hopefully that will start over the next few days #NABTradeRadio

 

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Homesick Lion Josh Schache not certain to find a Victorian AFL club (Michael Gleeson, The Age, 09/10)

At 18 he was a star. A hair curl under two metres tall, he was a beautiful kick and had good hands. He was never quick but he was a goalkicker.

In his first year he did nothing to disabuse the idea that pick two in the draft was a good place for him.

Then in his second year the homesickness became acute. His form dropped. Then dropped again. He was soon to be out of contract so clubs were watching him closely. Was he enough of a competitor? They tracked his every move, his every kick, which did not take much tracking.

The pressure on him to re-sign and stay in Brisbane grew. So Josh Schache signed to stay. He was homesick but wanted to do the right thing by the club. At year's end Brisbane tried to do the right thing by him – they wondered if the homesickness would get any better next year and the one after.

So the Lions asked Schache if they should put him up for a trade home to Victoria. He agreed. Twelve months ago he would have found a home in a heartbeat. Now, it's no sure thing. From a distance it looks like Schache's options might be thin:

Carlton

The Blues don't have a pick to do the deal so a player would have to be traded out. Their priority is probably more midfield depth and class – hence their interest in free agent Tom Rockliff – than another tall. They have Charlie Curnow and Harry McKay coming through and have just re-signed Levi Casboult so they'd be doubtful on Schache.

Collingwood

The Magpies have watched Schache closely this year but will not pursue a trade. Firstly they don't have a draft pick to do the deal – their picks at the moment are 6 and 36 so a player or players would have to go out to do the deal. Unless things change as the week goes on they are not interested.

Essendon

The Bombers have enough on their plate trying to get Jake Stringer, Devon Smith and Adam Saad so the chances of doing a Schache deal, too, would be difficult even if they were interested. Are they looking for another tall forward to work with Joe Daniher? Possibly but that might also depend on what happens with Aaron Francis' preference to be traded home to Adelaide. The Bombers would have to be doubtful.
Geelong

They, too, have a bit to do getting Gary Ablett from Gold Coast, and waiting on Steven Motlop (or more to the point, what the compensation for the restricted free agent), and further if Daniel Menzel goes. They are weighing up their interest in Jack Watts now that they know what Melbourne wants for him. They are not keen on Schache.

Hawthorn

The Hawks would like him but would have trouble doing the deal. They are trying to work out a trade for Jarman Impey, which will require a draft pick, possibly a future one. Their need is not acute with Jack Gunston and James Sicily both forwards who did well as backs this year. Tim O'Brien has been coming along. The Hawks would be open to trading Ty Vickery but suitors would be hard to find. Schache would be a good addition but right now it's hard to see it happening.

Melbourne

The Demons can be ruled out. Well, as much as anyone can be ruled out of anything. They have their hands full getting Jake Lever in and Jack Watts out. They have Jesse Hogan – still, despite bizarrely toying with the idea of a trade – and Sam Weideman who was taken seven places later than Schache in the same draft.

North Melbourne

The Roos clearly have the salary cap space given the push for Dusty Martin and Josh Kelly, but the Schache move would not be about money anyway. They have locked away Ben Brown on a new contract. What does North do – if anything – with Goldstein, Preuss and Daw? If they keep all three, can they afford to bring in another tall forward when their priority would appear to be more midfield depth? They have pick 21 which might be enough to get a deal done should they want to do so.

Richmond

The Tigers are an interesting one. Like Collingwood they have tracked Schache. They have stated for a while they would like another tall forward but recently they concluded that person will not be the former number two pick. They won a flag with a bunch of smalls running around Jack Riewoldt and so a second tall might be less of a priority than it was. Of course, that structure is vulnerable to a Riewoldt injury. Presently they are out.

St Kilda

The Saints would be long shots. They have enough tall forwards and are not interested.

Western Bulldogs

The Bulldogs are preoccupied with Jake Stringer first and foremost. They have brought in Jackson Trengove from Port. They are looking at Hayden Crozier for a later pick slide. They are not keen for Schache.

So where does that leave the homesick Lion? It probably leaves him waiting anxiously for a lot of other deals to be done to see if interest opens up. As it stands now it most likely leaves him going back to Brisbane knowing if he wants to make it as a player he has to make it work up there over the next season or two.

 

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Adelaide Crows rule out trade for Carlton midfielder Bryce Gibbs, says Justin Reid (Jon Pierik, The Age, 09/10)

The Crows will continue to play hardball with Charlie Cameron, who is contracted for next year but has said he wants to be traded to the Brisbane Lions. His manager Colin Young has said Cameron, a 2014 rookie draft selection from Swan Districts, wants to head to Queensland for compassionate reasons to be with family and friends.

"We had a quick chat with Brisbane but, obviously, he's a contracted player and a required player in 2018 at the Adelaide Football Club," Reid said.

"He is a contracted player so we are happy with where Charlie is."

It's understood the Lions believe Cameron, who emerged as a key member of the Crows' grand-final side, is worth at least a late first-round draft pick.