AFL trade period ends with major player moves across clubs
The AFL trade period is complete, with Lachie Neale, Scott Pendlebury, Ben King and dozens of others moving to new clubs.
The AFL trade period has finished and clubs are reshaping their lists ahead of the 2027 season. Collingwood traded Scott Pendlebury to Gold Coast and picked up Lachie Neale as a free agent from Brisbane.
Carlton added Lachie Whitfield in trade from Greater Western Sydney and signed Joel Amartey as a free agent from Sydney. Gold Coast signed Ben King as a free agent from Hawthorn, while Geelong landed Jesse Hogan in trade from Greater Western Sydney and picked up Scott Pendlebury from Collingwood.
The Telstra AFL Draft is still to come, plus more delistings and pre-season signings as clubs fine-tune their rosters.
- 2027
- Season ahead
- Lachie Neale, Ben King, Joel Amartey
- Major free agents moved
Why it mattersThese moves reshape how clubs will compete next season; key players in new colours mean shifted chances for finals contention.
AustraliaAFL fans across Australia will see favourite players in unexpected jerseys and watch how their clubs adapt to the changes.
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