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KENNETT HAS HIS SAY ON TRADE PERIOD

5:50pm: Has Jeff Kennett dropped a hint about Hawthorn's list strategy this Continental Tyres AFL Trade Period?

In a letter to members on Thursday, the outspoken Hawks president indicated there may be a bit of movement on several big-name players.

Tom Mitchell, Jaeger O'Meara, Chad Wingard and Jack Gunston are among the high-profile Hawks who have been linked to potential moves away from Waverley Park.

"We may be surprised at some of the (trade/draft) decisions made but be assured they will be made after careful consideration of the club's future needs by those we charge to make such decisions," Kennett wrote.

Hawthorn list manager Mark McKenzie told Trade Radio earlier on Thursday the club was 'open-minded' about trading contracted players.

"I know there's been a lot of intrigue. But they [Mitchell and Gunston] are contracted players and there are other ways to improve your draft hand without trading out players. We are open-minded and open to any discussions about players and draft picks," he said.

IS PORT ADELAIDE BULL ON EAGLES' RADAR?

5:35pm: West Coast will now consider making a move for Sam Powell-Pepper after completing its signing of Sam Petrevski-Seton.

Powell-Pepper is reportedly considering a move away from Port Adelaide as he seeks more midfield time and is originally from Perth. 

"We only really became aware this week that there was any sort of possibility that Sam was available, so we haven't really done any work on that," West Coast list manager Rohan O'Brien told Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio.

"We touched base with Port Adelaide to get some clarity but our priority was Sam Petrevski-Seton. We really needed to work through that first.

"Sam [Powell-Pepper] is a good player and I'm sure he'd be attractive to a few clubs."

The Eagles sent pick No.52 to Carlton in exchange for Petrevski-Seton, who was originally drafted with pick No.6 in the 2016 NAB AFL Draft, in what looms as one of the bargains of the Trade Period.

"He's a guy we've admired since his draft year. He's only 23 and he's played 94 games, and we think there is still a lot of good footy in front of Sam. We're really excited," O'Brien said.

"We were pretty strong that was the pick that we would use. The three picks in front of that, we were strong that we were taking to the draft."

O'Brien also confirmed there has been "a little bit of interest" in Jarrod Brander who has been told to explore opportunities elsewhere, while he is confident Shannon Hurn and Josh Kennedy will play on next season.

COULD HAWK BE THE KEY TO CATS' RUCK PROBLEMS?

5:15pm: Hawthorn ruckman Jonathon Ceglar could be the solution to Geelong's long-running ruck problems, according to former list manager Stephen Silvagni.

The 30-year-old Ceglar is expected to be on the move as the Hawks look to give more opportunities to emerging ruck Ned Reeves and consider making a play for Collingwood big man Max Lynch.

The 204cm ruckman would fill a need for the Cats who have relied on the versatile Rhys Stanley, Mark Blicavs and Esava Ratugolea to ruck in recent years.

"Ceglar, I think is a really good get if the Cats can get him. They've got a couple of young, developing ruckmen on their list," Silvagni told Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio.

"He won't take up a lot of time over the next couple of years, he'll probably have two years left in him and then their younger players can get some game time.

"You would play either Stanley or Ratugolea, I don't think you're going to play both of those. Ceglar would be first ruck, and I think Stanley or Ratugolea would be the second ruck."

BLUES ANNOUNCE TWO DELISTINGS

4:35pm: Carlton pair Michael Gibbons and Sam Ramsay will not be offered new contracts beyond 2021. 

Gibbons spent three seasons on the Blues' list, playing 47 games during that time, including 11 this season.  

Ramsay did not make a senior appearance after being selected in the third round of the 2019 NAB AFL Draft. 

3:05pm: AFL.com.au's Damian Barrett with some breaking news that conversations are ongoing between Fremantle and Greater Western Sydney for a trade for Rory Lobb to return to the Giants from 2022.

"There's a lot to play out here, it is not a done deal, but I can establish that conversation of significance has taken place and I expect that conversation to continue," he said.

DONE DEAL: THREE-WAY TRADE SEES DOG, BLUE FIND NEW HOMES

2:45pm: Carlton has turned Sam Petrevski-Seton into Lewis Young, with the Blues completing deals with both West Coast and the Western Bulldogs on Thursday.

The Eagles handed over pick No.52 for Petrevski-Seton, who requested a move back to Western Australia last month, which the Blues then on-traded to the Dogs for Young.

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DONE DEAL: 'SUPERMAN' FLIES WEST TO DOGS

2:30pm: As expected, Hawthorn high-flyer Tim O'Brien has made his way to the Western Bulldogs as an unrestricted free agent.

The versatile O’Brien will add valuable depth to the Dogs, especially following out-of-contract tall Lewis Young’s request for a trade to Carlton.

DEMONS GO ON SIGNING SPREE

2:04pm: Premier Melbourne has secured the signatures of seven players ahead of the 2022 season, headlined by young forward Kade Chandler.

The 21-year-old played five senior games this season and was an emergency for the Toyota AFL Grand Final.

Melbourne list manager Tim Lamb said Chandler had received 'genuine interest' from other clubs.

"Not only is Kade a high-quality player, but he is also a great fit for our club culturally and is highly respected among the playing group," Lamb told Melbourne Media.

Oskar Baker and Toby Bedford have also inked new deals, while Mitch Brown, Majak Daw, Deakyn Smith and Daniel Turner will remain on the rookie list for 2022.

HAWK SET TO FLY TO DOGS

1.17pm: Strong-marking Hawk Tim O'Brien appears all but certain to head to the Western Bulldogs as a free agent, Hawthorn list manager Mark McKenzie told Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio. 

"It looks like it, we know the Bulldogs have interest. Tim's been fantastic for us. If it does go that way, we wish him all the best," McKenzie said. 

AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey reported the Dogs' interest in O'Brien on Monday and the deal looks set to get done. 

RUCK MOVEMENT ON HAWKS' AGENDA

12.56pm: Hawthorn is one of the more intriguing clubs this off-season as it transitions from Alastair Clarkson to Sam Mitchell as senior coach, and looks to hit the NAB AFL Draft hard.

List manager Mark McKenzie spoke to Continental Tyres Trade Radio with an update on all things at the Hawks.

Priorities: The Hawks have three picks inside the first 25 at the draft and are open to strengthening their hand.

"We're open-minded at other getting players to improve the list," he said. There is also the option of splitting pick five to have additional first-round picks.

Jon Ceglar: "We've had open and honest opportunities with his management group if there are other opportunities elsewhere. But he's also a contracted player so he could remain a Hawthorn player." 

Max Lynch: "There is an interest in there. It's another one where we'll see where it goes."

Peter Ladhams: "It's been reported in recent days that we won't be heading down that line... Pete is a great player, but doesn't match up with what we would have to outlay from a picks point of view. We've removed ourselves from that discussion.

Trading out experienced players such as Tom Mitchell and Jack Gunston: "I know there's been a lot of intrigue. But they are contracted players and there are other ways to improve your draft hand without trading out players. We are open-minded and open to any discussions about players and draft picks.

Jarrod Brander: "There is still a bit to play out in the next few days. We haven't formally spoken to him but it can't formally ruled out."

New coach Sam Mitchell: "Sam's been on the phone in the office, all over us! He's been great, and it's been great for him to experience this and jump right into it."

Adam Cerra: "He was definitely discussed. But from our point of view, using early picks and going back to the draft was our priority."

LADHAMS WON'T BE A HAWK

PIES, DOGS HAGGLE OVER LIPINSKI VALUE

12.27pm: Optimism remains high that a deal to send Western Bulldogs midfielder Patrick Lipinski to Collingwood will be completed later this week or early into next week.

Manager Nick Gieschen from Connors Sports Management told Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio that the issue has been working out his trade value, given he has played 24 games in the last two seasons.

"He has played a lot of footy, but not this year," he said.

"Collingwood and the Bulldogs have chatted and have thrown up some options."

Gieschen said Lipinski chose Collingwood because he wants more midfield opportunities and will help bridge the gap between their star – but veteran - midfielders such as Scott Pendlebury, Taylor Adams and Steele Sidebottom, and an exciting group of youngsters coming through.

"He has that experience under his belt and his running ability suits the MCG. He’s quite versatile," he said.

Gieschen also discussed former Richmond small forward Patrick Naish who is seeking a new AFL opportunity elsewhere.

"There's no guarantees for Patrick, it's a really tough time to be a delisted free agent with smaller list sizes, but we've spoken to a couple of clubs and we're really hopeful," Gieschen said.

Added fellow Connors Sports agent Nathan Freeman: "I just told him to not die wondering with this. Naishy is training really hard over this break, running coaching that 'Giesch' has teed him up with. He's pro-active, he's gone out of his way to contract list managers and coaches."

NEW DEALS FOR HAWK MIDS

12.06pm: In more brown and gold news, big-bodied midfielders Daniel Howe and Finn Maginness have signed new deals. 

Howe, 26, has a one-year extension while the hard-running Maginness will remain at Hawthorn until at least the end of 2023. 

EX-HAWK HOPES FOR FOURTH CLUB

11.59am: Key defender Michael Hartley, who was delisted by Hawthorn last month, has put his hand up to continue his AFL career at a fourth AFL club.

"I'm trying to get back to the AFL. I want to play more footy. I think I've still got a little bit to give,” he told the Hawks Insiders podcast.

"I’m only 28 … and I feel pretty fit. The body's pretty sweet. I still feel like I've got a little bit to give.”

Hartley played five games with the Hawks in 2020 and 2021, after 44 with Essendon before that. He was also on Collingwood’s list before joining the Bombers.

He left the Hawks on good terms, while disappointed not to have been given more opportunities at senior level. He was “pretty filthy” at being dropped after 26 possessions and a goal against Fremantle last season, although it was to make way for Shaun Burgoyne who had been rested.

"I obviously wanted to play a bit more, but I still had a fantastic time, made some friends and I did appreciate the Hawthorn community getting around me and I hope they enjoyed my time there.

"I’m still having a crack at another gig, but I hope the Hawthorn people really enjoyed their time with me and I just tried my best to have a good time,” he said.

CERRA DEAL LOCKED IN

11.46am: AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey reports Adam Cerra will be a Carlton player on Thursday after the Blues landed their prized recruit.

Cerra will cross to the Blues on Thursday in exchange for Carlton’s pick No.6 and a future third-round selection.

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SPS SET TO HEAD WEST, BLUES TO LAND A DOG

11.34am: AFL.com.au's Riley Beveridge reports Carlton is set to turn Sam Petrevski-Seton into Lewis Young, with the Blues on the cusp of completing deals with both West Coast and the Western Bulldogs on Thursday.

AFL.com.au understands the Eagles are set to hand over pick No.52 for Petrevski-Seton, who requested a move back to Western Australia last month, which the Blues will then on-trade to the Dogs for Young.

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SUNS' BUMPER 2022 DRAFT HAND

10.47am: Wondering what Gold Coast's grand plan is after they collected even more draft picks for next year as part of Will Brodie's move to Fremantle? AFL.com.au's Cal Twomey lays it out for us. 

SUN IN PURPLE

10.09am: Fremantle has secured Gold Coast midfielder Will Brodie and a swag of picks from the Suns.

As revealed by AFL.com.au on Wednesday, the Dockers have received Brodie, a second-round pick (currently No.19) and two fourth-round picks (currently No.61 and No.69), while the Suns get a future second-round selection and a future fourth-round selection.

The deal will also see the Dockers absorb Brodie's 2022 contract. READ THE FULL STORY HERE

YOUNG TO BLUES WILL BE DONE TODAY: MANAGER

8.33am: Player manager Peter Rohde is confident his client Lewis Young will become a Blue as soon as today.

The Bulldog has been on Carlton's radar for some time, having starred in a VFL game played between the two clubs earlier this year.

"They've already pretty much agreed on a pick, but the Bulldogs are doing a few movements with their picks beforehand," Rohde told Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio.

"I think they've got a couple of ways to get it done. Hopefully it stays clear of any involvement of other deals but it'll all progress through today. I'm confident by the end of today, Lewis will find his way to Carlton.

"I think [Carlton] will shuffle some picks around. I also think they're likely to get something back for (Sam) Petrevski-Seton, so it might involve that pick. I think somewhere between (Carlton's current picks of 25 and 64), I think he was 49 when he was drafted. He's played 20-odd games in four years, so he's probably still got around that value."

Rohde said the Blues see Young as a key defender, having been thrown into the ruck at times by Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge.

PORT'S 'BANGED-UP' BACK-UP RUCK CONCERNS

8am: Concerns have surfaced over Port Adelaide's back-up ruck stocks after the move of Jeremy Finlayson from GWS to the Power.

Finlayson's move to Port gives it ruck coverage if a deal can be done for wantaway big man Peter Ladhams.

But Essendon great Matthew Lloyd has questioned how Finalyson would compete as a back-up ruck against strong double-acts. 

"I'm just not sure how Finlayson would go against the Max Gawn/Luke Jackson combination," Lloyd said on Continental Tyres AFL Trade Radio.

Meanwhile former Port Adelaide champ Kane Cornes revealed Power forward Charlie Dixon had been almost a week-to-week proposition.

"[He] was banged up every week, every week it would come to Thursday, and (the question was) would Charlie play this week," Cornes said.

"I'm not sure how confident they are in his body, he's 31 and gets monstered every week."

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