The upcoming trade period promises to be fairly busy and there are already plenty of names being thrown around.
AFL Media’s Cal Twomey touched on some of the names to be linked with movement this year and provide the latest on each.
See what Twomey had to say on a number of players on SEN Breakfast.
HIGHLY-PAID SAINT OPEN TO A MOVE TO FOURTH AFL CLUB
Lewis Melican (Sydney)
“Lewis Melican has been off the radar a little bit since the McCartin brothers have held down the key defensive post.
“He was a key part of their side in previous years, but hasn’t played this year.
“He’s signed until the end of next year. He’s only 26 and shapes as a potential key defensive option for clubs.
“He’s open to a trade and clubs are aware of that. Key defenders are worth their weight in gold and clubs are really searching for them.”
Harry Cunningham (Sydney)
“The Swans are also going about re-signing Harry Cunningham on a new deal too.
“He’s a free agent, but he’s set to stay.”
Will Gould (Sydney)
“He came to the Swans as a maturely built player. He’s a great kick, played in a SANFL premiership on his way through to the Swans.
“He was drafted at pick 26 a couple of years ago. I’m not sure if there will be interest in him or not.
“I think the likelihood is that he stays at the Swans.”
Luke Breust (Hawthorn)
“It is annual (the interest), but I think clubs again will look at him.
“His name does come up a lot at trade time. I think clubs are looking at him and knowing that there’s a chance to be able to get him.
“He’s had a super season, he’s kicked 40 goals and is the Hawks’ leading goalkicker.
“For me, he’s the type of player who could play several more years. He’s signed for the Hawks next year but he wants to play on beyond next year. He’s got another flag in his sights.
“He knocked back a move to GWS last year on the final day of the trade period. Clubs are aware he could look at his opportunities in the upcoming off-season.”
Jack Gunston (Hawthorn)
“He’s out of contract, a free agent.
“If he was to move, he’s able to just pick up and go.
“The Lions have been linked to him as well. They have a bit going on, they’ve been linked to Josh Dunkley as well.”
Billy Frampton (Adelaide) and Collingwood
“Riley Beveridge is reporting that Collingwood has its sights on Adelaide big man Billy Frampton.
“That’s an interesting one as well. He’s been used as a ruck, forward and back.
“It does add some further intrigue behind the plan of Brodie Grundy, doesn’t it.
“They are going to be very active, the Pies. They’ve got Dan McStay coming in, Bobby Hill likely coming in, interest in Tim Taranto and now Billy Frampton as well.”
Cam Zurhaar (North Melbourne)
“That’s exactly where it sits at the moment, wait for the coach and see where that plays out.
“He’s got an offer there from North Melbourne, there’s interest from Essendon, there’s interest from a number of clubs in Victoria in particular.
“I don’t think he’s necessarily got a pull to go to back to Western Australia as some other Western Australians have had and do have. That could still be a possibility, particularly with West Coast.
“I think that’s one we’ll see some conclusion to once we know who is coaching North Melbourne. They’re obviously really keen to keep him.”
Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper (GWS)
“I think the Tigers have edged ahead (of Collingwood) for Taranto.
“They have had interest in Jacob Hopper, but if you’re putting a market on it that Geelong would be favourites for Hopper and that would leave the Tigers to go a bit more all-in on Taranto.
“I do think the Pies have had interest in him for a fair while now. A lot might depend on salary cap space and what happens with Jordan De Goey.”
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