Richmond appears no closer to securing Chris Yarran despite securing a late first-round pick in the three-way trade that sent Charlie Dixon from Gold Coast to Port Adelaide on Tuesday.
As part of the Dixon deal, Richmond received pick No.19 from Gold Coast in exchange for its second-round picks this year (No.31) and next.
The Tigers had hoped pick No.19 would be a satisfactory swap for Yarran, but AFL.com.au understands the Blues quickly knocked back that proposal.
Carlton's initial asking price for Yarran was Richmond's first-round pick, No.12 overall, and, as of Tuesday night, it was yet to back down from that demand.
Despite the impasse, Yarran, who is contracted at Carlton for 2016, has not wavered in his desire to get to Punt Road.
Some rival clubs had suspected Hawthorn could make a last-minute play for Yarran with the pick No.15 it acquired from North Melbourne in the Jed Anderson trade, but it's understood Yarran won't be open to a late approach from another club.
Richmond has until 2pm on Thursday to reach an agreement with Carlton.
The Blues could bend before that deadline given they are understood to have agreed with Yarran that it's in both of their best interests that he be released from the final year of his existing contract.
Carlton's bargaining position could be further weakened by the fact Richmond remains Yarran's only genuine suitor.
Sydney Swans midfielder Craig Bird is weighing up a fresh start at Essendon as the deal to send Bomber Jake Carlisle to St Kilda edges closer to completion.
Bird was involved in the complex deal late on Tuesday and is pondering whether a change of club would revitalise his career after 137 games and a premiership with the Swans.
Adelaide is believed to be on the verge of clinching a deal with Carlton that would see Troy Menzel join the Crows in exchange for Sam Kerridge and pick No.28.
The Blues are then expected to on-trade pick No.28 to the Giants for young quartet Lachie Plowman, Jed Lamb, Andrew Phillips and Liam Sumner.
Menzel entered this season as one of the Blues' most talented youngsters, having kicked 26 goals from 19 games in 2014. But he struggled with form and fitness this season, managing just 13 goals from 14 games.
Carlton has offered Kerridge a three-year deal to entice him away from Adelaide after 27 games in four seasons.
Kerridge broke into the Crows' team in his second season, 2013, and played 11 games. He was nominated for that year's NAB AFL Rising Star award after starring with 24 possessions and six goals in Adelaide's thrilling one-point win over North Melbourne in round nine.
Kerridge followed that up with a solid 2014 season, playing 14 games and stepping up as a run-with midfielder in Nathan van Berlo's absence.
But he managed just one senior game this year and is believed to be open to a fresh start at Ikon Park.
The Adam Treloar to Collingwood saga continues to drag on.
The Magpies are prepared to hand over two first-round picks for Treloar and a second-round pick. However AFL.com.au understands the delay is related to whether the Giants hand over pick No.27, which they hold, or pick No.28, which is likely to come in from Carlton.
With Charlie Dixon's move to Port Adelaide complete, Gold Coast will turn its attention to veteran Eagles midfielder Matt Rosa, who is seeking further senior opportunities with the Suns.
The Suns now hold picks No.31, 35 and 43, with 35 or 43 seemingly enough to get the deal done if the Eagles are prepared to trade the 28-year-old.
Hawthorn midfielder Brendan Whitecross underwent a medical test with the Brisbane Lions on Tuesday, having met with Greater Western Sydney last week.
The Queenslander appears most likely to find a new home, but could yet remain with the Hawks.
Former Brisbane Lion Mitch Golby is expected to attract some interest when the delisted free agency period opens on October 31. The defender met with Essendon prior to the trade period and is on the radar of a few other clubs.
Out-of-contract Essendon midfielder Elliott Kavanagh remains hopeful of re-signing with the Bombers.
