AFL clubs meet Wednesday to kick off trade season early

More than half of the 18 AFL clubs will meet in Melbourne on Wednesday for informal trade discussions before the finals end.

Why it mattersClubs use these meetings to gauge rival plans and shape their own strategies before committing to trades; early intelligence shapes major deals.

AustraliaAustralian AFL followers will see the first real movement in the club reshuffle cycle as clubs explore moves for big-name players.

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AFL clubs meet Wednesday to kick off trade season early

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Nine-year-old Aiden runs out with Dockers in semi-final debut

Elijah Hollands steps away from AFL to focus on mental health

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