2026 Trade / FA Thread

[No SPIN]

Put Howes in there. He can do everything else.

Quality post - but unfortunately you think he’s getting delisted.

 

[BillyElliott]

I think he re-signed recently.

In April, he signed a two-year contract extension until the end of 2028.

 

[magpies42]

In April, he signed a two-year contract extension until the end of 2028.

Nobody actually wants to stay at Essendon, it was signed under duress and can be annulled.

 

[manicpie]

I wouldn't mind Mackenzie from Hawthorn and Williams from Brisbane.

 

[Juan Ide]

Please forgive the heretical thinking, but how about offering up JDG and Beau, as well as a couple of firsts, for Butters?

(Sorry. Just trying to think of a way of amassing sufficient trade capital to get it done)

 

[Chunky Steak]

Please forgive the heretical thinking, but how about offering up JDG and Beau, as well as a couple of firsts, for Butters?

(Sorry. Just trying to think of a way of amassing sufficient trade capital to get it done)

No harm in throwing up ideas!

The issue with Jordy is he just finished his home in Brighton East and he has a 44 acre farm up in the Dandenong Hills. Not to mention a young bub. He's not leaving Melbourne.

 

[MattD2308]

Caddy would be a great get, but as already stated, Bombers aren’t going to give away a talent. They’d want a player and picks, just my opinion. Although, once a few retire, should have some spare cash?!

 

[SchuPie]

I'd take Cripps for Chipps

If they were Kettle chips then sorry I’m taking the chips

 

[SchuPie]

While I dont see us getting either of these two, I’d much rather go for Caddy over King myself

Reckon Caddy would suit our particular style better

But either way I’m still praying we’re going all out for Butters

Edit. I would actually love for us to go for Archer May again. His 18 months is up this year and I’m sure he’d still want to be at Collingwood

Far out, how good do they look in black and white?!

 

[sr36]

We stood behind them at all times - we were led to the ball. Except for ND who was often blocked.

Our beginning position therefore needs to change against dominant Rucks, from there at least we have a chance to get first possession, because we have no chance otherwise. Could we have done worse than losing CB clearance 19-5?

We may not have the cattle but we need to at least change it up.

You can get worse than that 19-5. You can get a heap of out the front deep or hitting blokes on the lead entries.

Starting behind is safer if they're winning ruck, as when they win first possession they're heading into traffic, if you're in front and they keep you under the ball, they're running into open space when they win it.

 

[sr36]

And.........If Fly cared about centre clearances he would have fixed it by now, it has been a problem for some time now.

They care about effective clearances. They don't care about scrappy ones. So the overall number doesn't matter.

 

[jimmy35]

While I dont see us getting either of these two, I’d much rather go for Caddy over King myself

Reckon Caddy would suit our particular style better

But either way I’m still praying we’re going all out for Butters

Edit. I would actually love for us to go for Archer May again. His 18 months is up this year and I’m sure he’d still want to be at Collingwood

Caddy would be awesome but pretty ungettable. No to Neale.
Thought the good King was a fair chance for us next season. Butters no chance I wouldn’t have thought but would be awesome.

 

[Harry O]

The clubs were told today they will all be able to list 1 extra rookie each year (starting end of this year) reserved exclusively for indigenous players

You would think young Varcoe and Collins on our VFL list might be a chance if they show something at VFL level this year

Bobby’s cousin at Box Hill another option

 

[gouki88]

You will have to think higher, Fly's on record saying he doesn't care about clearances and kicking efficiency. It's here to stay.

So reductive haha

 

[manicpie]

The clubs were told today they will all be able to list 1 extra rookie each year (starting end of this year) reserved exclusively for indigenous players

You would think young Varcoe and Collins on our VFL list might be a chance if they show something at VFL level this year

Bobby’s cousin at Box Hill another option

Unfortunately he's on hawthorn's list

 

[Jen2310]

COLLINGWOOD has shown interest in Brisbane Lions’ superstar Lachie Neale

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Lachie Neale

Age

32

Ht

177cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

27.0

5star

K

11.5

4star

HB

15.5

5star

M

4.0

4star

T

3.7

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

28.3

5star

K

13.9

5star

HB

14.4

5star

M

4.6

4star

T

4.0

5star

CL

5.9

5star

D

12.0

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

7.4

5star

M

2.0

3star

T

1.0

3star

CL

0.4

3star

to help beef up its midfield and protect superstar Nick Daicos next season.
The Magpies have made a preliminary inquiry into whether the AFL’s top centre clearance winner (4.1 a game) would consider extending his career in Melbourne beyond this year.

Despite the intense scrutiny on his marriage split over summer, Neale, 32, has been in superb form this year, averaging 30.6 disposals, seven clearances and six score involvements a game.

But Neale is yet to seriously consider whether he is prepared to leave Brisbane Lions after putting off a decision on his future until later in the year.

Collingwood has said it wants to keep its early draft picks this year but would be able to snare the dual Brownlow Medalist for nothing as an unrestricted free agent.

Importantly, Neale could provide a huge boost for Daicos next season as champion Scott Pendlebury

10

Scott Pendlebury

Age

38

Ht

191cm

Wt

86kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

26.5

5star

K

13.2

5star

HB

13.3

5star

M

4.1

4star

T

4.9

5star

CL

4.9

5star

D

25.1

5star

K

12.3

5star

HB

12.9

5star

M

3.4

3star

T

2.3

3star

CL

3.6

4star

D

12.4

4star

K

7.6

3star

HB

4.8

4star

M

5.8

5star

T

2.6

4star

prepares to equal the AFL’s all-times games record (432 games) against Geelong on Saturday night at the MCG.

Collingwood has the salary cap room to jag a top-end star in this year’s exchange period and is also believed to be closely eyeing Gold Coast forward Ben King

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Ben King

Age

25

Ht

202cm

Wt

98kg

Pos.

Fwd

Career

Season

Last 5

D

7.2

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.2

2star

M

3.5

4star

T

0.5

3star

G

1.3

5star

D

7.5

2star

K

5.6

2star

HB

1.9

1star

M

3.6

4star

T

0.3

1star

G

1.5

5star

D

6.8

2star

K

4.4

2star

HB

2.4

3star

M

3.2

4star

T

0.2

3star

G

1.0

4star

.

But the Suns remain confident King will stay, while Jamarra Ugle-Hagan can clinch an automatic contract extension for next year if he hits a 10-12 games-based trigger this year.

The Suns’ faith in Ugle-Hagan has been rewarded so far this season with the ace goal kicker settling down off-the-field after a turbulent final year at the Western Bulldogs in 2025.

Suns’ forward Jed Walter faces an uncertain future, however, after losing his spot in the senior side amid a slow start to the season kicking six goals in four games.

Brisbane remains hopeful of keeping Zac Bailey

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Zac Bailey

Age

26

Ht

181cm

Wt

84kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.7

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.9

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.2

4star

CL

0.9

3star

D

12.9

3star

K

7.3

3star

HB

5.6

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.4

3star

CL

0.7

3star

D

13.4

4star

K

6.6

3star

HB

6.8

5star

M

3.2

4star

T

2.8

5star

CL

0.6

3star

on a longstanding contract offer despite strong interest from Adelaide Crows.

Port Adelaide could pay more than $2 million a season to keep superstar onballer Zak Butters

9

Zak Butters

Age

25

Ht

181cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

Mid

Career

Season

Last 5

D

14.3

4star

K

7.7

3star

HB

6.7

4star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.8

3star

D

14.7

4star

K

8.9

4star

HB

5.9

3star

M

3.9

4star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.1

3star

D

17.0

5star

K

9.0

4star

HB

8.0

5star

M

3.6

4star

T

1.6

4star

CL

0.6

3star

.

Free agent Butters is weighing up interest from Western Bulldogs and Geelong.

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[Harry O]

Unfortunately he's on hawthorn's list

There you go - didn’t realise - thought he was a VFL lister

 

[WanderingDude]

While I dont see us getting either of these two, I’d much rather go for Caddy over King myself

Reckon Caddy would suit our particular style better

But either way I’m still praying we’re going all out for Butters

Edit. I would actually love for us to go for Archer May again. His 18 months is up this year and I’m sure he’d still want to be at Collingwood

His 18 months may be up but the extension he signed on top is a problem. I’m sure he is sure he doesn’t want to be at Collingwood.

 

[GreekLunatic]

Cornes thinks we ain’t a destination club we don’t attract top liners

 

[Dtennent94]

Quality post - but unfortunately you think he’s getting delisted.

I’m not here to make an enemy, just stirring.

I know we can agree that we hope Howes becomes the full back we all dream of.

Tbh, what I’ve seen of him as a back did remind me a bit of Himmelberg from GWS. I’d be stoked if he ended up with a similar career!

 

[Apex36]

Again, shaky source but Jay Clark on First Crack just now causally dropping that we’re into Nate Caddy

Not sure why it’s shaky? He was the first to drop that we were in to Titch in 2022 and he was bang on the money. I think he has some reasonable sources in regards to who we target.

 

[BillyElliott]

Not sure why it’s shaky? He was the first to drop that we were in to Titch in 2022 and he was bang on the money. I think he has some reasonable sources in regards to who we target.

Such as Pendles who he's good friends with?

 

[Harry O]

Cornes thinks we ain’t a destination club we don’t attract top liners

Feel sorry for the rage baiter. No cred

 

[Scodog10]

Unfortunately he's on hawthorn's list

There you go - didn’t realise - thought he was a VFL lister

He’s uncontracted and whilst he doesn’t fit with the new rules I’d be having a crack. He looked sharp and if Hawthorn didn’t have a league best small forward group he’d be on the cusp of senior footy. Butler’s in a similar spot.

 

[BillyElliott]

Cornes thinks we ain’t a destination club we don’t attract top liners