Essendon makes late AFL trade push for Keidean Coleman
Coleman has told Brisbane he wants a trade, and he would qualify as an unrestricted free agent next year.
Essendon has made a late move for Brisbane defender Keidean Coleman, who wants to join the Bombers. Essendon met with Coleman over the past 24 hours.
Coleman has told Brisbane he wants a trade. Brisbane is keeping a strong stance on him, and he is still under contract.
He would qualify as an unrestricted free agent next year, but he wants to explore a move now. The Western Bulldogs have also shown renewed interest, but were priced out by Brisbane's valuation.
Rivals believe Brisbane would only trade him for a top-20 pick this year. Coleman is set to stay at Brisbane or join the Bombers, depending on whether a trade is agreed.
- Next year, as an unrestricted free agent
- Free agency
- Past 24 hours
- Essendon talks
- Essendon and Western Bulldogs
- Clubs in the market
- Top-20 pick this year, per rivals
- Trade price
Why it mattersThe price could decide whether Coleman moves. Rivals believe Brisbane would only trade him for a top-20 pick this year.
AustraliaFans of Essendon or Brisbane may see a new defender line up for their club, or see him stay put.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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