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AFL trade trauma over for Lions' Dunkley

There were nerves and frustration for Josh Dunkley before his move from the Western Bulldogs to Brisbane was confirmed minutes before the AFL trade deadline.

AAP · Oct 13, 2022

AFL trade period of 2022 the biggest in decades

In stark contrast to last year's fizzer, this off-season lived up to the hype with major trades that could change the complexion of the AFL in the short and long term.

ABC News · Oct 12, 2022

Big AFL names gone at rebuilding Hawks

Jaeger O'Meara and Tom Mitchell were prominent departures from Hawthorn at end of the AFL trade period, highlighting the club's determination to rebuild.

AAP · Oct 12, 2022

I wasn't perfect at North: Horne-Francis

Prized Port Adelaide recruit Jason Horne-Francis believes being back home around family and friends will help him become the best player he can be.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

ABC presenter Tony Armstrong says it was 'brutal' being dropped from the AFL but he's come to learn that 'it's fine to fail'

It's fair to say Tony Armstrong has had a meteoric rise. But he says it took a "pretty brutal" failure to get to where he is now.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Magpies star Grundy traded to Melbourne

Brodie Grundy has been traded to Melbourne to partner with fellow gun ruckman Max Gawn despite having five years left on his contract at Collingwood.

AAP · Oct 11, 2022

AFL trade period live updates: Brodie Grundy moves from Magpies to Demons, Jason Horne-Francis speaks about move to Port

Brodie Grundy, Jacob Hopper, Jack Bowes and Jack Gunston all secured moves on the penultimate day of the AFL's trade period. Look back at our live blog for all the info and analysis.

ABC News · Oct 11, 2022

Kangaroos defend AFL draft, trade strategy

North Melbourne list boss Brady Rawlings says the Kangaroos never saw signs of potential homesickness in Jason Horne-Francis before drafting the teenager.

AAP · Oct 10, 2022

Jason Horne-Francis, Junior Rioli move to Port Adelaide as part of four-club AFL trade

Jason Horne-Francis — last year's number-one draft pick — and Junior Rioli will wear Port Adelaide colours next season after the AFL approves a mega four-way trade deal.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022

Fremantle lands Melbourne AFL premiership player Luke Jackson, Adelaide gains Izak Rankine from Gold Coast

Melbourne premiership player Luke Jackson joins Fremantle, while Izak Rankine leaves Gold Coast for Adelaide as the AFL's trade period heats up.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022